Margaret or 마가랫트 cookies are quite popular here in Korea AND they're delicious AND I got a couple packets of 'em from my 'little sisters'. (My co-teacher Helen's daughters who call me 'oni' which means older sister)
Today was a good day. Thursdays are my busiest day and this is the best one so far. Even if it was busier than normal. We're learing the 12 Days of Christmas and luckily I had exactly 12 students! One of my students is also a special Ed student and it's been amazing watching her blossom. At the beginning of the year someone had to drag her into the classroom and she'd sit down and stair at the desk until it was time to go. Eventually she started making eye contact, saying "Hello" to me in the hallways, to mumbling/humming to herself, and today, today she loudly and clearly (and in the right spot!) said "Six Geese a-laying"! I almost cheered out loud! I was so proud/happy! When I had the kids do rounds she would mutter her lines! It wasn't perfect English, it wasn't every time but it was a vast improvement from even last week.
I've had problems with my teacher class...mostly they lack enthusiasm and skip a lot of the time. Today was different. We had real conversations. We talked about how they met their husbands, their dating life, the difference between American and Korean marriages/dating. It was wonderful! and good practice for them.
To make this day even better the toilet paper has been upgraded! Woohoo!
It's the little things :)
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