December 21, 2003
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Hello everyone.
Well, another week has gone by, with mixed results. I managed to get a few more hours at work, but still not enough. Oh well. At least things in that department are moving in the right direction. As they've been discovering my skills and previous experience, I've slowly been acquiring more interesting duties. I'm starting to move into all the finishing touches on the houses -- plastering and painting touch-ups, caulking, and other bits and pieces. It takes more skill and focus, but it's more rewarding. Hopefully, I'll be able to wrangle myself a fuller slate of hours and a more appropriate salary level before too long.
Another interesting recent development has been a rekindling of my desire to learn. That's not to say that I haven't felt like learning before now, but it hasn't been the kind of hunger that it is now. I've been borrowing all sorts of different books from the library, covering topics as diverse as songwriting theory and stonemasonry. It's a good feeling, and one which will feel even better when my life becomes flexible enough again that I can start taking advantage of some of these tantalizing opportunities that are appearing at the edges of my vision. I also want to make a concerted and systematic attempt to seriously improve my Korean...
I miss Korea. I miss my job and my students, I miss my apartment and the town, I miss the people and the places. I got an e-mail from the new teacher today, and he seems to have settled in nicely. The presentations went nightmarishly, as expected, but now that they're done with apparently the kids have loosened back up again and become much more pleasant and manageable.
Anyhow, I think I'm going to cut this short now, and go for a little walk. I've been out today, but not for a walk. It was downtowm for the lovely jam session I attend every second Sunday afternoon. This time was especially nice, as there were twice as many people as usual. With about thirty-five in attendence, a dozen of whom formed a choir, the vibe was warm and the music grand. I played an old scottish song, as well as a couple of originals, and all were well-received. I'm just aching to get back into a more musical lifestyle...
Anyhow, anyhow, anyhow... Before I keep going, I'll get going. Hope your seasonal preparations are going well.
Take care
-J-
Comments (7)
Thinking of you........enjoy your holidays.
It's wonderful to have the desire to learn and grow.
..the edges of your vision..
watch .. yes!
happy walking and happy holidays, j!
**singing a song**
yes! yes!
looks good.
Well, i don't know much about you but from this one post your life seems rather interesting. Were you born in Korea? why did you leave? and i would be a horrid english teacher for i'm rather horrible at grammar, good with spelling but REALLY BAD with grammar. Scottish music is quite beautiful also but eh Scotland is beautiful in general reminds me a bit of Ireland in some weird way. Oh but anyways thank you for your kind words, i have been really down lately with the whole acting thing and i have been emotionally beating myself up over it and to hear that more "talent and hard work" would be better than the "look" aspect.. well atleast i hope that is true.. well thanks again have a nice tommorow.
Hope you had a nice walk. Keep up the good work and have a very merry christmas.
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