42/10. Week 42. I was hoping for an answer this week, it being week 42 (the ultimate answer to life, universe and everything, of course) and i have got one! My future has become more clear. I have made my decision to have another year at Jungchul Hagwon. There are many factors involved... and for a long time I was 50/50 on whether to return or to challenge myself in a new teaching position somewhere else in Korea. I am not going into the crucial factors whi...

34/18. Two weeks have passed since my last blog. Did you miss me? I have everything and nothing to say. Since Buddha's Birthday, it has been back to normal - i.e. 5 day working weeks. A few minor changes at work and a few issues regarding organization. Around the usual schedule, I have been helping some kids practice for the upcoming speech contests. This includes making wmvs (movie files) for them to play on their computers at home. They listen to my vo...

Well, i am not sure what to make of Boris being elected mayor of London. I DO welcome the end of Livingstone's reign. He was too comfortable in the role and he has had a good run in office, not without typical controversey. It won't be long, however, until Boris makes his first major gaffe.Pete claims I am in a "safe haven" living in South Korea. Interesting idea. As the months roll on, I do look back and see England with a different perspective. ...

Hello again from Seoul.I'm a third of the way through my year in Korea, now. Yes, I've returned to the capital for the weekend. This time, at the invitation of Garry and his skype debating group. None of the group, who meet online twice a week to discuss topics in English, had ever met in person. But Stella, the organiser and instigator of the group, arranged for a few of the Seoul-ites to meet at Gate 7, Gangnam Station, and a meal nearby. They are all Kore...