RAVING/HAPPY SH!T MEGATHREAD

To be fair the shittiness of Man of Steel transcends age and culture.

 

And, to actually add to the thread: One of my Grade 3s just gave me a chocopie. He's such a cutie too

My printer nearly caught fire a few weeks ago, toxic smoke was coming out of it. It only took 3 weeks to get a new one and the best bit was the tech teacher making "Yeee- YAh- whooo" noises as she carried the empty box off after getting it all set up. Reminded me of some 90's video game character noises.

The funny thing is that I used to let my kids pick movies from a collection, and the majority would almost always pick movies like "Avengers" or "Man of Steel"... but then, like, over half the class would get bored and stop paying attention.

So I started forcing them to watch animated films like "Big Hero 6" and "The Croods", and they're all just so captivated, even when they moan and groan about it at first.

These are middle school boys, 2nd and 3rd grade.

To be fair the shittiness of Man of Steel transcends age and culture.

Doesn't stop them from wanting to watch it. xD When I skip to the fight scenes they pay attention, though. Who needs story and plot if you can see ADSJKADFSKALGJA111DFG!!FKAJFALLINGBUILDINGS!!JLFADGAIG[AERUKA111

My printer nearly caught fire a few weeks ago, toxic smoke was coming out of it. It only took 3 weeks to get a new one and the best bit was the tech teacher making "Yeee- YAh- whooo" noises as she carried the empty box off after getting it all set up. Reminded me of some 90's video game character noises.

I wonder if I should be concerned about the color printer... I've noticed some smokiness when printing pages... 

Lol I was carpooling with 4 Korean teachers one day and the driver decided it was prime time for a trivia game. Every time someone won a round, he or she would go "woo-hoo!!!" sounding exactly like Mario... 

Why is it that even "happy" threads about Korea have titles that sound like the 'happy' is seriously tinged with 'angst'?

My students are all great! Even the hard to teach ones teach me something about myself and about teaching.

My students are all great! Even the hard to teach ones teach me something about myself and about teaching.

Post number 23. Adorable. You're just awesomeness wrapped up in the cutest of packages.
I could just hug you to bits.

And you know what's so awesomely adorable about you - in a few months we get to read your post no. 223. In the meantime, keep being awesome and enjoying your worst students.

You are adorable!

Please keep posting.

Hugs and kisses. Horus.

(I really have to stop watching Gossip Girl. Who even says that? There's not even a Horus on the F$#@!&^ show.)

Back to my glass of whiskey, which is where I imagine our adorable poster will be posting from by summer's end.

 

I thought a friend was really upset with me, as I hadn't heard from her in weeks and I was so stressed about it. Turns out she is not and I feel 500% better!

My students are all great! Even the hard to teach ones teach me something about myself and about teaching.

Two of my homeroom students got caught watching porn in IT class. The thing I learned about myself during that ordeal is that I'm not above laughing hysterically at the shit my students get up to.

Kids. They make it all worth it. 

My students are all great! Even the hard to teach ones teach me something about myself and about teaching.

Two of my homeroom students got caught watching porn in IT class. The thing I learned about myself during that ordeal is that I'm not above laughing hysterically at the shit my students get up to.

Kids. They make it all worth it. 

So, uh... is anyone else getting denied access to youtube today?

If you are, could it be because of this incident? xD

EDIT: It's working now. That block didn't last very long.

I'm teaching a class on dating which includes a speed dating exercise for speaking practice. One kid started talking to a girl about her favorite drink, then for a date said "Lets go drink water together!" I have a ladykiller on my hands.

Overheard my name being thrown around a lot in a conversation amongst some teachers. My coT told me they were giving opinions on which field trip to send me on! Looks like I get to join a cultural field trip next month!   

Found rooibos tea. *BLISS*

Was at my first "company" dinner with all of my coworkers and they complimented me on my chopstick skills. They said it was unusual to see a foreigner who is good at chopsticks. Now, I don't claim to be proud or even quick but I can survive and not have to ask for a fork when I go out to eat. But I'm still happy I managed to impress my coworkers.

Found rooibos tea. *BLISS*

Yay for you! The first time I found rooibos I was ecstatic. The first cup of it that I made here made me feel like I was back at home. I haven't had it in awhile, though. Whenever I find it, it's always pretty pricey.

But I want some now... Anyway, enjoy!

Was at my first "company" dinner with all of my coworkers and they complimented me on my chopstick skills. They said it was unusual to see a foreigner who is good at chopsticks. Now, I don't claim to be proud or even quick but I can survive and not have to ask for a fork when I go out to eat. But I'm still happy I managed to impress my coworkers.

Haha congratulations you can check off one phrase from the 'Korean co-worker's most commonly used phrases'

Also in the series: 'Wow, you like kimchi?' 'It's not too hot for you?' 'WOW you can speak Korean'

Doing a speaking test next week so this week it's practice time. Kids are actually being creative and have been ENJOYING writing up practice answers to the questions I made (based on the book). And these were the low level classes....

Can't wait to see what the high levels come up with 

Was at my first "company" dinner with all of my coworkers and they complimented me on my chopstick skills. They said it was unusual to see a foreigner who is good at chopsticks. Now, I don't claim to be proud or even quick but I can survive and not have to ask for a fork when I go out to eat. But I'm still happy I managed to impress my coworkers.

Haha congratulations you can check off one phrase from the 'Korean co-worker's most commonly used phrases'

Also in the series: 'Wow, you like kimchi?' 'It's not too hot for you?' 'WOW you can speak Korean'

I know right! They were surprised too that I knew how to make a lettuce wrap and support my hands when someone was pouring me a drink. It's like they don't think we research their culture before deciding to move our lives here.

It's raining on my side of the country. I taught my Grade 3s (elementary) - my favorites - "Rain, Rain, Go Away" a few weeks ago. One of my students really wanted to sing it today. I ended the lesson a little late, but the kids still seemed really happy to sing it before they left. It felt good to get a request to sing something I taught them!

Was at my first "company" dinner with all of my coworkers and they complimented me on my chopstick skills. They said it was unusual to see a foreigner who is good at chopsticks. Now, I don't claim to be proud or even quick but I can survive and not have to ask for a fork when I go out to eat. But I'm still happy I managed to impress my coworkers.

Haha congratulations you can check off one phrase from the 'Korean co-worker's most commonly used phrases'

Also in the series: 'Wow, you like kimchi?' 'It's not too hot for you?' 'WOW you can speak Korean'

I know right! They were surprised too that I knew how to make a lettuce wrap and support my hands when someone was pouring me a drink. It's like they don't think we research their culture before deciding to move our lives here.

Well... some folks don't... Lol.