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Things are moving slowly. Very slowly. I still haven't found a school. Recruiters keep telling me it is difficult to find opportunities in Seoul because teachers aren't going back to the US since the economy sucks. Blah, blah, I don't want to hear that! I interviewed with a school today that seems promising. It's a kindergarten, which could be fun. Or nerve racking! Some of the kids could be as young as 3 years old. Major drawback is that Jullia's school has asked her to come later, like in Dec! So I could potentially be there 6 weeks before her, which is scary.

On another note, look at how crafty I am! I made this hydrangea wreath today! Yes, those are real flowers from our yard! I am v proud of my wreath making skills. Perhaps when I get back from Korea and move to the mountains, I will explore a career in wreath making. I imagine it could be quite lucrative... :-)

Some thoughts by Al

Jullia keeps telling me I do not update enough, so here are some random thoughts from me. First off, when I move to Seoul, I plan on consuming as much Red Mango as possible in the first week I am there. All meals will take place at Red Mango. And I will love it. Even though we have Red Mango here in "The States," we do not have on in Lowell, nor any type of RedMango/PinkBerry/YOGURTLAND(sigh) place. So there you go.

Secondly, I did not get the job at Alphabet School :( I did get hired at the school that had that weird interview, but declined due to location (burbs). Also received an offer today from a school with a shady contract and lots of negative reviews online. Pass!! The right school has to come soon.

Thirdly, huge congrats to Jullia who has accepted a position in Seoul!! yay! Now on to me, I need a job! And it has to be at a cute school that is nice to teachers! Where are you, cute, nice school?!

Lastly, football season is here! Woo ha! So many positives to this! Obvi football brings lots of quality snacking and beer time on the couch with Dad. No better way in the world to spend a Sunday! Snacks and beers unlimited! And, I am currently "unavailable" to work on Sundays because of various "previous engagements" (weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, I could go on) also known as couch and football time!! So now I only spend about 3 days a week in that dreaded place! Suckaaaass!!!

Sick of Lowell

Late night post after a couple glasses of wine!! Should be interesting! (PS that was a disclaimer, so don't point out the typos, I know they're in here. Same goes for overuse of exclamation points.) Lots going on with me. First off, I have yet another broken cell phone - minor price to pay for a fun vacation on the Cape. Lesson learned, don't take phone on small boat, chances are it will get soaked. So some time this week I will have to venture to the dreaded verizon store and make up some lame excuse as to why the phone is broken for the 3rd time this year. Hopefully the person I get doesn't give an eff and just gives me a new phone. If not, it's broken phone til Korea!

On to all things teaching. FINALLY posted my resume on Dave's ESL this week. Tons of emails and calls from recruiters! Korea is 13 hours ahead of my time (US Eastern), which is a major pain in the ass! Because I work at night, I have to take interviews when I get out, at 1am or later. WTF?! I am tired as shit by that time. I had my first interview last night, which was interesting. Woman asked me nothing! Just had me talk a little bit - I am pretty sure she was just checking to see if I spoke with an accent, which thankfully I do not. Surprisingly, I got an email today from the recruiter saying the interviewer thought it went really well. hmmm. I have an interview Monday for a school that I am hopeful for. Website is so cute! http://www.alphabet.co.kr/ Probably shouldn't be sold on the website, but I kinda am. School gets good reviews by former teachers online too, so that means I prolly won't get hired there...

On to the title of my post, I am so sick of Lowell. I hate my job and everything else. I have to quit the refugees job because they changed the hours of the class from 12-3 to 9-12, and I am not up at that time! I am scared to tell them though, I feel really bad about peacing. But I am going to work with United Way again this year, so I am moving on from one free job to the next. I could fill my resume with jobs I work for free! I seem to always have at least one.

Anyway, this post is bor-ing...and long! I apologize. I am half distracted by the Chelsea Lately featuring Backstreet Boys on in the background. Who knew Kevin left the group?! Oh, and now Interactive Male commercial is on! "Talk about a good time," that is their slogan. Def time for bed, don't know what I am saying anymore. Doesn't matter bc no one reads this anyway. ZZzzzzZzzzZz

Night!