Art..

I feel that I am lucky here in Korea because there is plethora of art galleries and exhibitions.
Not only Koreans but famous artists/photographers from around the world.

Here is an artist I found so interesting at the Dague Photo Biennale...

Joon Kim

(Warning his website contains adult content!)

I'm standing next to the piece titled "Fragile-Meissen."

It was so amazing in person, loved it.

I wanted to blog about something positive and lighthearted. Right now the standing conflict with North Korea has a lot of people scared about what the future holds for South Korea. As of now, I am safe and I'm not too worried about what's going. Just know, if I am told it is not safe to be here, I will leave, no questions asked.

Thanks for all the kind thoughts and prayers, everyone. 

Sweet Potato Farm

Today we went on a field trip to Guam Village outside of Daegu near Palgonsan.
The kids got to harvest/dig up some sweet potatoes.

It was a fun and simple day. 

The field 

Wow look at that sweet potato!

Emily digging with her semi-dangerous tool

Andy's loot! 

James was striking a pose.

Joey!

Sunny!

Playing in the dirt. :)

Edwin's potatoes.

Korean style swing.

Jumping off rocks and playing with bugs

Also, Happy Pepero Day! :) 

Leaves are Falling...

When I taught preschool, I always sang a song during the fall about the leaves falling on the ground...

I love fall in Korea it's very beautiful. 

I went to Daegu Arboretum and took in the fall surroundings.

Couldn't have asked for better weather! 

Posing in front of the wall of mums. 

Dinosaur! 

Mums in the shape of the Korean Peninsula

Shelley and Britney playing in the leaves.

This reminds me of home :)

Volunteering in Korea

I have permission to blog about volunteering at an orphanage here in Korea.

I've been volunteering at this particular orphanage off and on for almost a year now.
I love it and look forward to it each month.
I've been working with a group of boys ages 3 to 12 for the past 8 months.
They are really starting to show their true colors.
It's nice to be able to just hangout and play games.
It's such a warmhearted feeling.
Plus, I get to practice speaking Korean!

Playing legos with the little ones.

"Teacher-Teacher, iPhone please!" I let them play Angry Birds on my iPod.

They are getting really good at sharing and mastering their skills. :)

They aren't playing Baduk...they play a game where they flick the other player's Baduk pieces off the board.

Korean board games! Yeah!

One of the little guys got tired and passed out on the floor.

It was this little guy's nap time, he sat on my lap and fell right asleep.
He actually fell asleep with those helicopters in his hands.
It was relaxing to snuggle with this little one for a bit.

October Activities

October has flown by so quickly.
I've almost been here a year...wow.

So here are some highlights from October so far.

My co-worker Rachel's wedding.

What a beautiful bride.

Just married!

The "flower boy" waiting outside the restaurant. 

The happy couple after the ceremony.

Chinese fusion food with Chloe, Sean, and...

Mr. Seok aka Andy.

Eating a tiny octopus...it wasn't that bad. :)

Suseong Lake at night!

Break dancer.

The water and lazer show at the lake.

Yes!!! 

I also attended the 8th Annul Daegu Opera Festival.

 I saw two operas: Simsan Kim Chang-Sook and The Barbiere di Siviglia.

Last but not least I went to the Daegu Photo Biennale 2010

The "Speaking Out Peace" exhibit was truly incredible.

Summer is fading...fast.

It seems like in an instant summer has left Korea...
I suppose I am enjoying the cooler weather.
I dyed my hair dark again.
This month is a bit of a sad one...I'm saying "see you later" to a few friends.
I also have recently acquired 2.5 more gigs of music. :)
I can't complain.
Life is good.

Here are some snap shots from September.

Poor little Trig...she had surgery and then got sick. Bless her little heart :(

Guryongpo (Nine Dragon Beach)

The beach had so many little creatures. 

Freshly showered at the scuba school. 

See you soon, Jon, love you. 

Jess and I went to Siji and had amazing shabu shabu.

Afterwards, we went to a jjimjilbang (public bathhouse).

It was my first experience and it a lot better than I thought it was going to be.

Siji Square is torn apart. 

I hope to see the new and improved one before I leave.

Apsan and such.

I went on a field trip with my school today.
We went to Aspan in Daegu.
I have yet to go there and go hiking...
Here's to many day trips for the rest of this summer.
Here are some snap shots from today enjoy.
Did I mention I LOVE my job. :)

Here K-K class pose in front of this fighter plane (if that's what it is).  

This is my kindergarten homeroom K-K class. Gotta love a jumping picture. 

Mina. 

 Map of Korea.

Andy took off his shoes and hopped up there like he owned the place. 

Go Go Power Rangers!

Edwin fell down and scraped this knee. :(

Ellie.

"Ms. Lawson my smile is broken" -Tom

Too cute. :D