First Week: Survived

So the first week of school has come and gone, and while there have been more than a couple 12-hour days, neither of us is all that much worse for the wear. And a special bonus: the first Saturday we won't be spending at the school!

In fact, we actually had one-on-one meetings with our principal this week, and while he paid Nana and me pretty much the two greatest compliments I could think of ("You don't act like first-year teachers" and "The kids are telling their parents they've never had teachers like you" -- seriously, the parents are all posting to this giant Seoul education forum bragging about the middle school faculty at APIS), he also cautioned us against working too much. Which is a much easier warning to heed now that the school year is underway and much of the overhead work is already done!

So, today, then, will be devoted to adventure. What's the deal with Changdeokgung? Where's the best pot of tea in Insadong? Just as important: Can Justin and Nana set up wireless in the apartment? Can they buy cell phones? Can Justin buy some new shirts?

Stay tuned!