Hair and Paper, Part II

There have been a lot of complaints about my new haircut. From the children. Anne (one of the Korean homeroom teacher/secretaries) informed Jean that all of the children, boys and girls, have asked her to tell me not to cut my hair again. The children said that it should be a new Ewha school rule.

In one classroom, Annabel said, "Oh teacher, I said cut hair a little. You cut too much."

I think they just can't handle change.

One of my favorite lunch meals (tuna, seaweed, rice, and assorted veggies).

I needed some writing materials. So I started looking for a stationary store. After wandering a bit, I decided to ask one of the secretaries at Ewha.

However, she spoke very little English and couldn't understand what I was looking for. I thought, "Oh well. No worries." I turned to go, but she waved and before I could stop her, had called Steve, the director.

Steve gave me brief and vague directions. Fortunately, I have excellent detective skills and I quickly pieced together the clues I had. After dodging several taxis, a bus, and a motorcycle, I found the little shop.

As soon as I stepped in the door, the owner said, "You are a teacher at Ewha?"

I stood in awe, who was this guy, how did he know about me?

He pointed at the phone, guessing my question. "They just called."

I laughed. Steve had called the store. Wow. All I wanted was a little paper and a few pens. I had no idea I would cause so much trouble. But I was also comforted. They were really taking care of me.

I returned to the school to show my purchases to the secretary. Everyone was impressed by the sweet coloring book I'd found.

All in a days work for super-ninja-juggling-short-haired-teacher-man.

"The book"

A wiseman once said, "Never stop reading books."