A Sheep In Fug Clothing

After what is most likely my school’s Worst Open House Ever, my roommate and fellow teacher M persuades me to go bar-hopping with her. I smear white foundation, gold eye shadow and three layers of waterproof mascara on puffy eyelids, throw on a bronze sequined top, black sweater vest, partially wet jeans (my laundry takes [...]

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Wanderings, Part One

My typical workday starts off with my cellphone going off at six in the morning, blaring a kickass Disco theme that never fails to lift my spirits. Sitting up, I’m struck with a pain on the left side of my neck–my bed is as hard as the floor, although I’m usually too strung out from [...]

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Updates on Saturday!

Since I have a key to the office, on Saturday I’ll be able to sneak in a few hours before our open house and update my mediocre blog for you guys. And I’ll email those pictures. Eventually.

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Can’t Think of a Witty Title

I know it’s been ages since I’ve updated (okay, maybe a week). Updates: I was almost interrogated by customs in Canada–they hate Americans, supposedly–moved into my new place, have spent 12 hours a day in the office, went shopping in Seoul and am learning the language at a nice pace. I will send pics to [...]

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Pride and Prejudice

“Korean men are like Filipino men. They’re conservative about dating. When you date one they expect you to date him and no one else. They’re not aggressive like Americans are–I know you don’t like . . . you didn’t like how forward they were with you. Start dating again. We’re not talking about marriage here.”

I’ve [...]

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My Editorial Experiences Come In Handy, After All

Just to let my faithful readers (all five of you) know that I will be making some extensive changes to the blog. Not only have I changed the site’s address, but my profile photo has been taken down as well. Note, however, that my childhood pics are still around for ridicule.
Anyway, I’m cutting out anything [...]

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