Life in Korea
It’s Not Like Being Tickled by Angels…
FUHK! FUUUUUUUUUHK! WHAT THE FUHHHHHHHK? SHIT! SERIOUSLY!!! WHAT THE FUHHHHHK! I had a real stinging pain in my left arm and at first I thought somehow a rock flicked up from the road and got me right on the bicep. At first I didn’t say anything, but that feeling didn’t go away. Instead it intensified ...
Things that Go Bump in the Night…
K and I were relaxing earlier tonight when we heard a crash. I jumped off the bed, slipped on some shoes and ran downstairs to find my motorbike in the center of a car sandwich. There was already a crowd forming and they got a genuine display of authentic Newfie cursing and temper. Someone drove ...
How to Get Your Motorcycle in Korea!
Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting and riding your motorbike in korea! There are two ways to ride bike in the land of the morning calm. Illegally and legally. I’ve done both I’ll explain in detail how to go each route. The Illegal method. 1. Buy your bike. 2. Ride your bike. Well that was easy! You can buy from ...
Back in 2030
In August I will conducting some teacher training, specifically I’ll be working on ‘Teaching Reading in Korea’. Although I was given the task last month, I drove off the actual writing until this past week. It’s not like I haven’t been working, actually a lot of background reading and internet research went into it. But ...
Seasons Change
I’ve reverted back to infrequent blogging for the time being. Simply to busy to deliver any of my usual brilliantly insightful prose to my legions of fans (Mom/Dad)
Let the MA Begin!
Last weekend I had my orientation for the Birmingham MA. Me and K went to Seoul early so I could pick up my course books in advance. I’ve got them all now with exception of one that’s on back order. The orientation itself was really good. I thought it would be pretty dry but the ...