Teaching EXP

This semester has given me 3 experiences that made me feel more like a real teacher.
First, I had to break up a fight. The kind with hair pulling and a kid that throws a chair and breaks a computer. I will be ready to block chairs in the future.
Second, I was locked in my classroom, not once, but twice. Punk kids locked it from the outside with a metal pin. Taking the window exit did get me a little dusty. Nice try kids.
And third, on a lighter note, some kids at both schools said I have a nickname. I was amused when they showed me pictures of "Mr. Brush" complete with a brush for his hair (more like a feather duster). Too bad I didn't save the drawings. They weren't bad.

Love Motels

At some point all expats have to blog about Korean Love Motels. They're like motels anywhere but with more interesting rooms, extra privacy protection at the entrances, and the option to rent a room for only a few hours. Get the idea? Anyway, we stayed at 4 different ones on a trip to Pusan/Busan as the prices are pretty reasonable. Overall very clean and mass amenities. Check it out.

Haeundae Beach Area. Sugar Motel. Suite Room. 80,000won ($65-70). Two computers with internet. Huge flat screen TV. Steam room/shower. Jacuzzi tub. Queen Bed. Fridge. Water Boiler.

Oncheongjang area near Hurshimchung Spa. Suite Room. 40,000 won ($30-35). One computer with internet. Large TV. Fridge. Water boiler. Shower. Tub. Double bed + Twin bed. Free VHS rentals.

Haeyundae Beach. Noblesse Motel. VIP room. 100,000 won ($80-85). Projection screen theater. Surround sound. Two computers with internet. Small porch w/ tv and swing. Huge flat screen tv. A bit of a view. Shower/ steam room. Jacuzzi. Fridge. Moving LED star patterns on the ceiling.

Noblesse VIP bathroom with a view.

Noblesse VIP porch. swing, view and tv screen. Tenth floor i think.

The last motel was the Cello Motel, 50,000 won in the Seomyeon area behind Lotte Dept store. Standard big TV, fridge, tub, but nothin special. Overall I really like Love Motels for their character and all their features but N decided they left her a bit creeped out.