Hello again from Seoul.I'm a third of the way through my year in Korea, now. Yes, I've returned to the capital for the weekend. This time, at the invitation of Garry and his skype debating group. None of the group, who meet online twice a week to discuss topics in English, had ever met in person. But Stella, the organiser and instigator of the group, arranged for a few of the Seoul-ites to meet at Gate 7, Gangnam Station, and a meal nearby. They are all Kore...

Hello from Busan (Pusan) After a difficult week, I thought I would get out of Changwon again. Workwise, I have fallen out with a couple of co-workers this week in what has been a more stressful time. Misunderstanding of expectations has led to me to having outbursts at innocent colleagues. I am still not good with last minute changes to plans. Essentially, I got angry very quickly, a consequence of which was having to explain myreactions as 'rushes of BLOOD...

A quieter week. Didn't have to teach extra classes, for the winter program, as I thought I would. In fact, I've got one less class than before. Still like to go in early and lesson plan so that I am on top, especially on a Friday, where it's one class after another. One kid wrote in his diary about how he hates study and his Korean teacher, but loves teacher Philip. He even drew a pie-chart of how he wants his lessons arranged in the future. We've got a few n...

Happy New Year!I've just returned from Seoul, where I have spent the last three days and nights. I visited Namdaemun Market, Yongsan Electronics and Techno Market, Lotte World, Olympic Stadium, Deoksugung Temples, and Seoul Tower before joining in the New Year celebrations at City Hall, last night.I also had a blind date with Seo Young Sun, a 28 year old from Jamsil. Simulataneously I enjoyed the company of Kim Sun Suk - a best friend of Kim Ja Young (Monica)...

So, Christmas Day in Changwon was spent filming a video for an Arcade Fire song. Garry Roffe was my camera or, as he likes to call himself, standby wardrobe. It was one of the more enjoyable Christmas Days, quite different from this time last year - which was probably the most amazing. Doing something I really enjoy - filming. Only bettered by the Editing Process, which comes after.Anyway, the video, which comes with a warning, is now online (you know where to...