I work for an incredible company. I have full control of curriculum, small sized classes, and super active parents. I created levels 1-4 for an Art based English class. Kids of all ages start at Art 1 and work their way up. Right now I have only two Art classes in my work week. Every [...]
Filed under: Art, Teaching on January 28th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Seollal is the name of the Korean Lunar New Year’s Day in celebration of this, several of my students brought me unique and unusual gifts. 1. gnc chewable multivitamins 2. farm grown cherry tomatoes 3. fresh soap, and korean fabric cosmetic bag 4. a gift set of organic pears & apples 5. a gift set [...]
Filed under: Now on January 28th, 2011 | No Comments »
It is something difficult among adults to even speak of, as we can expect with children. However it is a part of life, and I think most of us could really take to embracing it. We will have an overall higher appreciation for the daily existence of things and people, opposed to only filling ourselves [...]
Filed under: Now on January 27th, 2011 | No Comments »
Here are some clips from the wondrous show!
Filed under: Music, Now on January 25th, 2011 | No Comments »
Quite the show, with the gorgeous layers of sound. One sister is capable of making sounds so incredibly mystical and eerie. She was covered in backlight makeup, a diamond mask, and some sort of nomadic clothing. The other sister was dressed in baggy pants, oversized white shorts underneath, big t-shirt, belt buckle, ny cap, and [...]
Filed under: adventure, Art, Music on January 25th, 2011 | No Comments »
As a single footstep will not make a path on the earth, so a single thought will not make a pathway in the mind. To make a deep physical path, we walk again and again. To make a deep mental path, we must think over and over the kind of thoughts we wish to dominate [...]
Filed under: Now on January 21st, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Up at 345 a.m. On the bus by 5 a.m. Muju Resort at 10a.m. On the slopes by 11:30 a.m. It was -12 celsius I couldn’t remember if I was goofy or regular, so the first run was done quite painfully and awkwardly. After that it became much easier. Alba and I took a side [...]
Filed under: adventure, travel on January 17th, 2011 | No Comments »
Wandering is the best way to spend a Saturday. We waited for the cable car. Observing the things below, you wouldn’t believe how many “mountain” cats we saw! We made no wrong turns, and after some uphill madness we arrived at Seokbulsa Temple. Stone cravings that are both giant in presence and beauty.
Filed under: adventure, Art on January 11th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
thoughts upon thoughts building upon one to another coldness is keeping the action from actualization but some things take time {{ I am gathering everything together to apply to 5 Graduate Programs, yesterday a very talented photographer dedicated his time and talent into helping me with my portfolio. Now I have at least a dozen [...]
Filed under: Art, Now on January 10th, 2011 | No Comments »
We read Anansi, The Spider. We talked about geometric patterns, complementary colors, and special talents people have. We talked about how a mask is worn for FUN, but also for ceremonies. New vocabulary included, trickster, folklore, adventure, and geometric. I am making up the curriculum for teaching English through Art. So honestly I am wholeheartedly [...]
Filed under: adventure, Art, Teaching on January 6th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
