I've been in training last couple of days. Change of plans with people not getting the date right about when the teacher is leaving. I was placed in a motel provided by the school. The school manager picks me up and drops me off after training. Wednesday, I go to lunch with two female teachers and male teacher. By the way, this male teacher raised his eyebrows at me (like you do when you're either being funny or checking someone out). I was more creeped out because either later that day or the next day, a female teacher who has 2 other roommates (and I think one is that guy) offer me their couch. I say, "I'm just fine at the motel." I was just creeped out by the guy. I am still nice and professional since we're teachers at the same school. They ask about my family in America and Korea. I say, "I have and know a lot of older brothers and sisters" and smile. My friends were happy about that comment.
I had a stomach ache from Wednesday night to Friday night. I couldn't eat because I would feel nausea after I ate. I still ate. Thursday, I did not get a lunch and Friday I did get a lunch. I always carried water with me. A co-worker thought it was because of stress- apartment stuff, training, moving, teaching, etc. I usually eat if I am stressed. My 오빠 was worried and wondered if we should get medicine. I couldn't take anything Thursday because I had a medical check Friday morning to make sure I don't do drugs or have AIDS or an STD. I found out I am 157.9cm (5'2). I am 50kg (110 pounds). I lost weight that week. I am slowly getting my appetite back this week. Maybe it's from running up and down the subway station stairs (I don't use the escalator) and I usually have a bag so more of a workout. I video chatted with a friend and she thought I looked pale. I said it could be my make up the lighting is bad, so I came out with a really pale face once.
Also, don't laugh, I think my eyes are getting old. I had an eye test. I don't know what this means. They picked the microscopic letters. I have 1.0 in one eye and 1.2 in the other. I asked a friend from the US with glasses and they said "must be a Korean scaling. I have no idea." My eyes don't hurt, only if I look at a screen too long, they get tired and a heavy feeling like they can't stay open. I don't use my computer as much. The only other thing that was weird was I couldn't see all of the subway stops on a map in the subway, but then again it was the whole subway map and it's abnormally high up.
I moved into a temporary apartment and I'll move again this weekend. OMG, I probably sound like a 5-star apartment snob. It smells. I will use a public restroom so I don't have to use my toilet. My bathroom window is broken. The pillow case is brown and nasty looking. My windows are like dusty. I am refusing to use their dishes because the look nasty and unclean. Walls are damaged too. I'm in the basement. I'm ready to sleep with a knife next to me. I told my friend, "get me out of here." At least it's rent free. I lock my doors (all 3 locks) when I am home. Last night, I slept on my couch because I was paranoid my bed would be nasty. The pillow case is. I will use only this place for sleeping nothing else.
I forgot to mention, the week I was sick, Friday morning, I woke up at 4am in a sweaty bed and chills. I am doing much better.
Apparently, someone told me that the teachers live in a "poor" area of Yongin. I don't want to sound like a snob, but get me a new place. I was considering buying febreeze. I didn't want to spend 5.00. I spend 5.00 on handsoap so I could wash my hands. OMG, this is way worse than camping!!! I am paranoid I smell like the nasty scent in this place. I don't want to clean it either since I'm moving, why waste my energy.
Today, I started teaching and didn't die. The kids are so cute. A co-worker said, "those will be your kids if you marry a Korean guy." They have such big eyes, hair is nicely done, outfits are so fashionable.
My kids were shocked because I only spoke English to them. They're like "she's the Korean teacher..." (all the kids laugh).
I guess not all of it was bad, just the stomach ache. I loved seeing my friends and family. The kids are cute, but some don't like to listen.
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