Right before I left for Istanbul, both of my classes (morning and night) told me all these places I needed to go. They were so excited I was finally going, because they absolutely love that city. Tonight was my first night back since the shooting. My class was beside themselves. I got so many hu...

Words cannot express how ın my element I feel. Thıs ıs exactly what Korea was supposed to be! I have never felt so comfortable, calm, and collected as I do ın front of students. I feel so freakıng thankful to enjoy and feel called to be ın the career I am ın. Not only that, but I'm good at ıt....

I finally have a classroom. It is so nice to be able to look out into a room that is mine and all mine. No one is going to come in and grab a snack out of the fridge. Microwave some lunch. Get a cup. Spill kimchi on the floor for me to clean up. Love it. We're all getting ready for our first pa...

This afternoon, our principal told us he would like to phase in the yes and no mam's and sir's that the, "south typically uses." He said, "I notice that Ms.Blasingame uses them for the kids, and I really think it is a good idea. It makes each kid feel important, and brings in some more westernize...

Only a few more hours!