Countdown to Visit #1

It's still raining every day here in Korea. I know that's not much consolation to the people in NC still in a drought. Trust me, if I could, I would send the rain your way. Today is has actually stopped raining, but is still overcast. I miss the sun. And as much as I enjoyed my visit to Seattle, this affirms my thoughts that I could never live there. I hate not having any sunshine.
The week went by quite slowly. It was back to a five day program, and the week seemed to drag on. The best news is that it is only 11 days until my sister and nephew come to visit. They are my first visitors and the 1st of 3 goals. Mt first goal was to make it until they came. So, I think I will make it. My 2nd goal is to make it to Julie's visit in September and my 3rd goal is to make it until my parents visit in December. If I can make those 3 goals, then I can hold on until my contract is up. I am planning for Melanie, Austin and I to visit Jeju Island while they are here. It is supposed to be the "Hawaii of Korea". I should have lots of pictures and news from their visit. Please pray for their safe travels Aug 7-17.
The kids this week were co-ed middle school. Pretty smart. I am teaching in the Broadcasting station though and that is proving to be quite challenging. Teaching them is easy if you are telling them what to say and do. They are excellent and repetition. But, if you ask them to think creatively, it is like pulling teeth. It is really difficult for them to cultivate a new idea in English. So, this week when I have asked them to create a commercial, it has been disastrous. I have basically ended up telling them what to say. So, now with week 2, I may try something different. Next week, I will switch on to the Library station, so that will be a new challenge.
Hope you guys are enjoying your summer at home. Send me emails!