Anyonghaseyo, Jeju!: June 2014

Sunday, June 22, 2014

I Was Here

The year is OVER. Last, last day. I'll let Yonce sing it. She says it best, Buggy. :) What a beautiful experience it has all been !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i41qWJ6QjPI

Thursday, June 19, 2014

On the last day of school, I was filled with some teary goodbyes..especially to the little ones in my class! Their sadness is so honest and plain. :( They may not know, but I am so grateful for all of the lessons that the children have taught me, too. I will never forget them, or have another class quite like them! I was lucky to receive some beautiful, authentic Korean gifts today as well as a keepsake! :)

{An authentic china Korean tea set. Gorgeous! I've secretly always wanted one. Tea is a daily time in my house at home in the States, and it reminds me of this!}

{Beautiful, iridescent Mother of Pearl hand mirror from the Museum of Korea, and an authentic floral Korean fan}.

Of course, we jotted our goodbyes on copies of the yearbook. I am so sentimental with hanging onto writing and seeing others' thoughts traded in writing; Reading their thoughts and thank you's reminds me that people remember and need even the smallest kindnesses. I will truly cherish it forever ! It's funny what people hang onto!

Warms my heart! There is no sense of accomplishment and love quite like teaching someone a little something they maybe didn't know before. Every person is a door to a new, hidden world..and what a cool exchange that has been. I'm proud to have been a part of it.

End of the year :( ! Eek!

I truly cannot believe that tomorrow is the FINAL day for the day school and residence girls! What a year it has been; it's challenging to sum it up in a few neat thoughts! I have so many difficult goodbyes tomorrow to all my students, "family," and great friends. :( The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. Business and fun. Reflecting and moving forward. And of course..Buggy's birthday! <3

A visit to the Wonang Falls for Bug's birthday!

My besties here that have made this experience what it is: James and Rach (Buggy).

More gifts for Rach from her students. Which also means a gift for meeee (especially when the gifts involve sweet treats!). This was a yummy layer cake of cheesecake and brownie..and tomato? OK, Korea:

Our cute card to the Bug. Of course we picked a love card. Rach is a sweetie :)!

Rach has a strange knack for proudly collecting four leaf clovers: so here is her surprise to me! She found all of these little guys in one walk/run. Must be a lucky sign! The birthday necklace I bought her so reminds me of her and her essence..my brilliant little lucky charm ;)

I was surprised with some love of my own from my residence "family." My eighth grade girls gave me a handmade cake with banana and Pepero sticks (so Korean!) and some thoughtful handmade cards. They even made me a little iMovie thanking me and saying goodbye! I will definetely miss these beautiful young ladies...and know that they (are) and will be doing great things in this world as talented women. I'm proud to have known them.