I'm sorry that I've stopped posting, but I just started a new job and it is a bit more demanding than my previous elementary school job. I've also been working a couple of writing projects so my remaining energy has been going there. Oh, and I can't forget my beautiful girlfriend- I have to keep her happy. I apologize for not posting, but I'm trying to write more hard copy stuff^^ If I get anything published, I'll let everyone know. Thanks again for reading! Dan

If anyone is trying to get tickets to concerts and theatre in Korea, you can call ticketlink at 02-3774-2564. I'm trying to get tickets to Lion King^^ I'll let you know how it goes.

I've forgotten my cellphone twice in two days. Does anybody have a cure? Dan

I'm going to try and not be so defensive about everything. I always defend myself even before someone finishes their comment. For example, a fellow teacher came in today and said, "I asked _____ about your going to class 1 minute before it begins policy." And instantly I said, "It's not my policy, it's _____ policy." The whole point is that I didn't listen to what she was going to say. She was going to tell me that I was correct and that it was a good idea. Geez...sometimes I just want to change my natural reactions. Sigh...I guess it just takes time. Dan

I'm going to open three blogs. Yeah, I know that doesn't make that much sense, but I'm going to try it. I'm going to keep this blog up and focus on Korea. I'm going to write my lesson plans on a new blog called eslhagwon www.eslhagwon.blogspot.com So why am I doing this??? I, being so OCD, must compartmentalize.

I want to use this blog for my lesson plans. My new job is more demanding than before and Yea Jin and I want to work on a book project together. She has connections in publishing, so this is a possibility. She also makes me want to write and she, although she doesn't believe me, is a wonderful writer. There is nobody else I would like to work with. Most of my lesson plans for the hagwon will be labeled Ian English. Dan

I wonder if I could get the students to draw a picture of what they think this man would look like. Reading his words, I get a real sense of warmth and optimism. I think the kids would come up with some really insightful pictures (oh...and of course there will be one goofy kid doing something rank or ridiculous). I should save that for the 2nd class. Here's a picture of the real Hendrik: