More about Korea

So I have been here for a week now and am starting to get adjusted. I am sad to say it is my last night in the Love Motel! I am moving into my apartment tomorrow morning and am so excited to finally stop living out of my suitcases. They told me at school that they were coming to pick me up tomorrow morning at 11:00 to take me there, and when I got home from school today they had moved all of my suitcases and bags from here...such service! I couldn't believe it! Although the motel was nice and in a very good area I thought it was a little strange. There are two walls covered in mirrors, his and hers matching silk robes and pink condoms next to the bed. I found out today at school that Love Motels are common and get there name because people rent them by the hour...enough said! Gross! There are also rooms that people rent for the night or more long term, which is where I am staying thank goodness! I'm glad I didn't find out about the purpose of the Love Motel until my last day!

I have been observing a lot since i've been here trying to take everything in. Koreans love Hyundai cars. About 90% of the cars on the road are Hyundais! They do drive on the same side of the road as us, but there seem to be almost not traffic laws! I haven't seen a police car since I've been here, unless I just don't know what they look like. There are cameras everywhere on the roads that check your speed and take pictures if you are speeding. I guess that keeps people in check! Also, you can do U-turns wherever you want to...even in the middle of the expressway! You can also park anywhere you want. Pull over anywhere on the side of the road in town, up on the curb or on sidewalks. There are cars everywhere. It would definitely take a while to get used to driving here!

Today was my first day teaching completely by myself and it went well. The kids weren't quite as good as they have been for Mary, but i'm sure it will just take a little while for them to get used to having a new teacher. They bring lunch trays to school everyday, and the school serves them lunch. Today I noticed that they all bring toothbrushes to brush after lunch! Another example of the strictness here. The food here is wonderful, but most of it is very spicey and is definitely bad for the breath! It is necessary to brush often! I brought my things home from school today to hopefully get ahead on planning. We have to fill out in depth homework sheets every day for all of our classes and it can be time consuming! I'll let you all know how my first real weekend is here with no jet lag! Miss you all!