Hello from the Land of the Morning Calm!

My dear friends! I have arrived in South Korea! I actually arrived on Sunday evening, but I haven't had internet access in my apartment so right now I'm at a PC room with dozens of teenage boys playing internet games! So funny.

It's been so humid here, but I've been told that it was worse right before I arrived here.

I went to the school on Monday to observe the classes that I'll be teaching. I'm teaching Kindergarteners in the morning and during the afternoon and evening I'll be teaching elementary school and junior high students.

The kids are so cute! They are so giggly! I've never envisioned myself as a teacher, but I think I'm beginning to like the concept. I've been to training the last few days at Sogang University. Spending time with other English teachers has been interesting. Many teachers have come from Canada, Ireland, England, and the States.

I'm currently living in a basement apartment (with no a/c--ugh!). I have two roommates. But, I will be moving soon to another apartment elsewhere in the city.

I start teaching on Wednesday! Wish me luck!

I'm leavin' on a jet plane . . .

In just fifteen days I'll be on my way to Seoul. This arrival has come much faster than I had hoped or expected.

I think I'm nervous - but wasn't I when I went to DC?

Again, I face the issue of fear - again, the fear of transportation, the fear of acceptance, etc. But now I face another crazy boundary!!! Language and culture!

Embark with me on this journey, won't you?

Currently studying the merits of macro-evolution.

"The probability of linking together just one hundred amino acids to create one protein molecule by chance would be the same as a blindfolded man finding one marked grain of sand somewhere in the vastness of the Sahara Desert - and doing it not just once, but three different times. Sir Frederick Hoyle put it colorfully when he said that this scenario is about as likely as a tornado whirling through a junkyard and accidentally assembling a fully functional Boeing 747."

Stroebel, Lee, "Objection #3: Evolution Explains Away God," The Case for Faith (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000), 143.

My mom came home yesterday. It is great.

The girls and I meet this afternoon for a little time with sweet Jesus. Fun.

Kaitlyn and I tickle the ivories every once in a while. Testing.

Tutoring for immigrants later this evening. Exciting.

I've been watching "The Dog Whisperer" on the National Geographic Channel lately. I've been so amazed at how well the dogs behave after having spent time with Ceaser Millan (host of the show).

As a result, I've tried applying some of the techniques that he uses on Cheinie (my mixed poodle) and while I've just started, I've noticed a little change. She's become much less ferocious and more willing to listen to me.

I'm excited to see what will come as a result of a couple of weeks of training!

Happy Fathers' Day!

The close of Fathers' Day allows me the opportunity to say I love you to my wonderful dad, Dexter.



The past 22 years has allowed me to witness much about my father. Most influential to me are his many "sayings" that he has imparted to those who know him the best. Because I love them so much, I thought I might share his quotes to my readers. So, here are . . .

Tania's Top 10 Favorite Dad Sayings:

10. "Young lady!"
9. "Cover your mouth."
8. "That's kinda cute."
7. "Come here. I'm just gonna show you something."
6. "I was just about to get emotional."
5. "Your mother put me to work."
4. "I'm just window shopping."
3. "Girl! You're worse than your mother!"
2. "Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right."
1. "That dog is in trouble with me."

Happy Fathers' Day!

It's a beautiful Sunday morning. The sun is shining brightly, the air is crisp, and the mountains almost look like purple mountains majesty.

I'm currently sitting in my kitchen and looking out toward our patio. Past the number of houses in our neighborhood exist glorious mountains.

I am in awe at how peaceful it is as birds fly by and the sun is beginning to brighten up every dark corner of my back yard.

How hard is it going to be to alleviate the unrest that overcomes me? Will I forget the peace that I'm experiencing now when I'm going about the day? I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I don't.

I'm excited yet at the same time terrified about the rest of this day.