The CA's

So the first week of camp is over and the second week has begun! I'm feeling a bit less confused now and I've got into the swing of things. I feel more at ease with the children now I feel I've got to know them better and I'm beginning to remember their names (me and names!!!). Now is the time to mention the CA's (classroom assistants) When I first saw them they looked friendly and cute. One in particular made an impact on me - Steve. I could tell straight away that he is a fun person and lively - my kind of person. I was hoping he would be one of my CA's but unfortunately he's not. My first impression of him was correct. He's handsome, funny and sweet. He speaks really good English (although he has an American accent) as he has travelled a lot. He strikes me as being intelligent and interesting. He is actually learning to speak Spanish as well. The only other male CA is Hooney. He is a well built handsome boy that also speaks good English. The others are pretty young girls, Rachel, Adela, Ann and claire. Unfortunatly I haven't got to know the other CA's too well as there never seems time to talk to them much as they are so busy. They usually go home with the students on the bus so there isn't time to go for a coffee and have a chat. I think that's a shame. But having said that they are all lovely and very helpful.

The boss is coming tomorrow and that's making me feel a bit nervous. Although I'm confident in my ability I always find being observed nerve racking!

we've had a good special activity this week. The children had to read tongue twisters and there were prizes. I was really impresses with the children's ability. The teachers and CA's had to have a go too and after listening to them all I feel ashamed that after 2 years of Korean lessons I'm still so useless. It was a great activity and everyone had fun.

The weekend! Oh what fun. We met David at last and he looks as fine as ever. I also met SooYoung and it was so good to see her. We had a great meal and then went to Noraebang (karaoke). I have some video and I'm still considering whether to post it or not. (Especially Scott doing Again and Again!) After that we went to the hill and indulged in beer and dancing! As ever Itaewon was packed and lively! I think this weekend I'll have a quieter one! Got home at 5am again and had a brilliant cab driver who spoke English. The week after will be a celebration because it's Scott's last weekend here. I don't know how he will feel about going home after a year here. It's a shame he can't come to Jeju with us. It's also a shame that Cherry, Andrew and Jaeduk weren't out with us this weekend.

Apart from being sick last week my health has been great. no sickness from the medication and my blood sugar has been hovering around 6.5! I feel fit and healthy and my legs feel thinner already due to all the steps and hills! (ok - I can dream:)) My appetite has decreased too, I think it's because of the heat.

Observations: lots of dragon flies and pretty butterflies.

Stationary here is cheap and so cool!

There are nearly as many mobile phones here as people but I can't get mine connected! (that's a story for another day!)

Iced lattes are so cheap I'm afraid I'll become addicted!