I've been in a mood

One of my favorite things as a metal head is exposing people to new music.  Everyone I work with knows that I tend toward the heavier side of music.  As such, when they come in and hear Rob Zombie, Metallica, or Disturbed, they are not surprised.  However, when I was in a country mood, M(C) had a moment when he came to my room.  S came over one time and I was listening to a mix on Youtube (which is full of pretty random stuff, not gonna lie), and asked what band was playing.  It happened to be Apocalypse Orchestra (kind of heavy, but melodic with pipes), and he was not adverse to them.  On Wednesday J came over for dinner and I was listening to Nightwish.  I got a "I'd even listen to this music" from her.  I then played her some Epica, but that was determined to be too heavy.  Since then I've been on a more symphonic metal kick.  If you are wondering - Kamelot is really great, too... Nightwish, Within Temptation, Delain, and Sirenia also make me happy.  I'm not sure what got me on this kick, but on it I am.  I love the more symphonic and melodic death metal out there.  So looking forward to Metallica's S&M2 when it comes out (as of right now, I can't find it for sale... stupid Corona).

So we are done with online classes again (cross fingers) and the kids are back to coming in.  I friggin' love having them there - and I have gotten to the point where I would adopt one if she needed me to.  She is the cutest thing, speaks English well, and always has a hug for me.  So we are back to having kids in class, life is ok, and I'm looking forward to my first paycheck with 100% of my pay.

 The tree outside my window is looking happy.

 I was feeling kinda saucy that day... so this was the base of my outfit...

 ... and I had this shirt for work.  The kids LOVE my feather earrings, so thanks Linda for getting me on that kick. 

 My lunch that day after my extended fast.  M(C) made the bagel sammich, and it was AWESOME!  I had to laugh at him, tho.  He said next time he needs to be more like me and have a whole spread instead of JUST the sammich.  I told him that when you fast, you take your food seriously! 

Which brings me to this: guys, are you tired of always asking your woman what she wants to eat and having the never-ending run around?  Well, date a woman who fasts!  Chances are she knows what she wants because she's been thinking about it ALL DAY.  Also, if she does ADF it will mean a LOT to her if you know what days she does and does not eat. 

I find my schedule of food easy - but considering how many times I've had to explain it to S and J, I've come to understand that perhaps from the outside it's not so simple.  For those at home - I don't eat on Monday or Thursday, I eat 2 meals on Tuesday and Friday, and one meal on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.  Saturday and Sunday I usually have an eating window of about 6 hours - so I'll have a snack, drink something other than water (usually Sprite or tea), have my dinner, then have dessert.  I have to tell you, on days when I'm not eating and people around me are doing the "What sounds good" convo, it's hard not to be smug cuz I don't have to deal with that.  Hehe.

 This is my dinner from that night - wine and brownie for dessert not pictured.  This week, I cooked every night - it was great.  I'm having leftover chili today, then I'm going to go to the grocery store on Monday (they are closed today) to get stuff to cook for J on Wednesday - I think S and I are going to go to Baby G for dinner on Tue. 

 We had the kids in class on Saturday as our last make-up day.  This is what one student was doodling at break time.  Kids are weird.  But I also love sharks and playing Hangman, so I approve.

 Another student made me a coin purse.  She was folding in class, so I had her put it away until the lesson was over, then she could get it out. 

Isn't it cuuuuute?! 

Another student who was in a class that I was helping with came up and gave me a present for Teacher's Day - a box of German chocolates.  I'm excited to munch on those when I'm in a chocolate mood. 

Here's the worst part of the transition between online and in-person during a pandemic... it's hard to be sure you know the students you think you know.  If they are former students, or if you have only had them in an online class, you can't be 100% sure if you know the student when your experience of them has been limited to a TIINY screen, and/or you can only see half their face.  I feel bad when I don't remember names or can't be SURE that I know a student.  Luckily, they all love the high 5 game, so I can play that with them and not have to worry about names.  Although one student kinda tried pulling my hand down by grabbing and hanging from my arm... he is another one that is just so cute and cheeky.  I was joking with a student who didn't want to do his work on Saturday and called him a monkey... he was either laughing or crying so I had to stop and ask since he was wearing a mask!!  Luckily he was laughing and acted like a monkey the rest of the time - but he also got his work done, so you know, teacher win.  The school also did feed us on Saturday, so that was nice.  Now I know where to get a good chicken sammich.  :)

Anyway, otherwise I'm still a little homesick and may already be counting down the months before I come home.  I've thought about it and I guess I wouldn't be totally opposed to spending a summer in WY if I don't have a job lined up by the time I get back.  The thing is, if I don't get something by the time the snow flies, I may consider coming back to Korea and working in Busan with D for a year or 2.  Then I can cross 'living near a beach' off my list.  I am planning to see some people when I come back, otherwise I'm afraid you all might have to come and see me - and my home state - when I'm home.  It's a beautiful place to visit, you know... and I'd be there... and I'd love to see you!! 

Well, that's all there is from here at the moment.  I mean, there is some more but it's mostly just a rant about what crap the dating world is and quite frankly at this point it feels like I'm beating a dead horse.  As a Christian, is it possible to maintain a low opinion of most of humanity while simultaneously loving them in a weird, Catholic way?  I want to say yes, because there are some people in my life that I love, and yet don't really like.  You know?  Like, for whatever reason, I love them and want nothing but good things for them, but I don't want to spend a whole lot of time with them.  Relationships are WERID, right?!  No wonder one of the romantic things on Parks and Rec was 'I love you and I like you.'  My favorite was 'I kinda hate most things, but no matter how hard I try I can't hate you.' 

That's enough rambling for one Sunday.  Much love to my peoples across the big blue, hugs to those in Korea who read this.  :*  MUAH!