living in the land of the small...

I just took my garbage down and shared the elevator with the smallest little man. Judging by our reflections in the mirror covered elevators, I had at least half a head on him. This doesn't really surprise me like it would in Grand Rapids - where the dutch blooded boys (and girls) tower above me, but it did catch my attention.

Anyway, summer is half way over.

I have only 7 weeks left of teaching, 2 of which are 4-day weeks and 1 that's only 2-days. I'm looking forward to visiting friends around Korea at the end of this month, which will also (hopefully) include a visit to the DMZ.

I found out I finish working 10 days before I originally thought. Asahhh (oh yeah!!)

Scott is here. It's great to have a friend at work and in Gimhae. I often forget what it's like to be fresh off the plane and sometimes get frustrated with his questions. I need to practice patience. It's a good virtue so I hear.

****THIS IS IMPORTANT***
(two things actually)

1. Anyone who is, or knows of someone who is interested in teaching in Korea please let me know. My academy is looking for someone the beginning of September. Good pay, good job, good director etc. etc. The city is smaller, clean, close to the mountains...a good group of foreigners, nice co-teachers too. Anyway, if interested throw me an email: kjkoeman@gmail.com

2. My current (and ever-changing although not in the past 3-4 weeks) plan is to return to GR mid-September, fly to Florida for a wedding and then settle down for a little while before enrolling in elementary education at GVSU(?) - spring semester. I'm potentially looking for a place to live starting in Oct/nov if anyone is in need of a roomate or interested in living with me. I'm pretty nice but I shed a lot.