Well, It's done.

I have decided to work for YBM ECC in their Junggye Branch in Seoul. The paperwork has been sent in and now I am waiting for my visa issuance number! When do I leave you may ask? Well, no other than the day after Christmas! Yes, I know. it's kind of (ok, majorly) a bummer, but it's better than before christmas and the job seems really great. I've talked to several people who work there, and a couple who used to work there and the feedback has all been great. The location, although not central Seoul seems really great and the apartments are nice. I also like the fact that YBM's contract is set up much better than other contracts I have been offered. PLUS, I get 50% off Korean language classes through YBM, which for me, is awesome!

So yes, I have given up on the public school job idea for now. There is simply too much competition for a newbie like me. I think, and this is just an idea, If I really love Korea and teaching in Korea, I'm going to do my one year at YBM come back and go to graduate school at OSU for my teaching certificate (a one year program) and then I'll head back to Korea to teach in a public school! That's just an idea though, like I said :-)

Anywho... So i'm simply waiting on my Visa Issuance number. I say the word simply because it has been about two weeks since my School got my paperwork and so I'm starting to go insane! lol. I need to be able to give my work notice about leaving, but I don't want to do that until I know I have a visa issuance number. As we all know, Jobs are not so easy to come by now a days! lol. Also, I still have to apply for my Visa and interview with the Consulate. All within 15 days, 11 if you take weekends into account! AH! crazy. I'm starting to go a bit crazy. lol. I can't wait until all this paperwork crap is out of the way and I'm finally there!

So keep your fingers crossed for me that my visa issuance number comes in first thing next week!

I'll keep you posted!

Toodles and Schnoogles,

K.C.

So I know I haven't been blogging very much, but I'm still around :-)

I've interviewing, getting job offers, and making decisions. However, I don't want to post anything until it's a sure thing. call me superstitious, but after that happened with EPIK, i'm not taking any chances of jinxing myself. lol.

So no worries, as soon as something is decided, i'll let you know ASAP! :-)

until then,

Toodles and Schnoogles,

K.C.

Ok! So here is the deal, two job offers and about 24 hours to decide!

I have been offered a position at SLP Sungbuk, which I've heard is a good school, is in a good location, etc. It does, however, have a major fault. the Apartments. one (very small room) a mini fridge, and no washing machine, they're shared.

On the other hand, I have been offered a position at YBM Junggye ECC, which is a bit further away, but I've read it's in a nice area and the apartment is much better. I've had trouble finding much out about the school so i've contacted two people who are working there and will hopefully hear back from them soon to see what they say about the school.

The Pay, schedule, and age group are almost identical.

YBM does offer a settling allowance and reimbursement for the visa fee, which SLP does not.

AHHHHH decisions, decisions.

Any info/opinion/knowledge would be MUCH appreciated. :-)

YBM Apartment (the model):





SLP Apartment(from a girl's blog):

This song is awesome. the msuic video is even better! I've always been a fan of Dara, but now i'm seriously impressed :-) So without further ado...November's spot goes to...

Dara's Kiss!!!! ft. CL :-)

This song has been on constant repeat in my car for the last 3 weeks or so. lol.

Check out the Music video, it had Lee Min Ho from Boys before flowers in it!




I'm not kidding when I say that they should do a drama together!!! It would be freaking awesome!!! :-)

Toodles and Schnoogles,

K.C.

On a totally non-korea related basis....

I Turned 21 today!!!! Yay me!



So this morning I went to the BMV, got my new license.

Then I went home and went back to bed until like 1pm. lol.

Then I got up, relaxed and then later went to Las Margaritas with the family and had fajitas and a margarita the size of my head...no joke!

Luckily for me, someone who HATES being the center of attention...especially in a restaurant on my birthday, the margarita had kicked in by the time the waitress had snuck up behind me, put a sombraro on my head and then surrounded me with staff memebers singing happy birthday in spanish. :-0 lol. but hey, I got a free dessert after it ;-) but seriously, it was actually very fun (thank you well made Margarita)



Then we came home and I opened gifts: Beautiful Silver bracelet my great great uncle brought back with him from England during WWII and a set of spacesaver bags(for traveling!) from my grandma, A gorgeous watch from my parents (and my Passport they bought me earlier in the year for my traveling purposes :) and dazzling black hills gold earrings from my brother(and parents. lol) which match my black hills gold necklace! Yay! So all in all, I got very beautiful gifts from the fam!

Then.... we had my all time favorite cake! Red Velvet with Cream Cheese Icing :-D LOVE IT! lol.



Then I finished off the night by watching the 6th round of the PBR (Professional Bullriding) Finals!

All in All, it was a very good and very relaxed birthday!!

Toodles and Schnoogles,

K.C.

Alas, after accepting the public school position in Ansan, the school had a change of heart. Apparently, their current teacher decided to renew his contract. So, back to the drawing board. This is getting highly frustrating and I know part of it is my fault for wanting a public school position, but still. Argh. lol. So yes, moving on, looking again. I did have an offer from an SLP in Sungbuk. Anyone hear of it? It's private, obviously, but we'll see. everything is very up in the air right now. SO frustrating. but... I'm going to try and stay positive (try being the key word. lol.)

Toodles and Schnoogles,

K.C.