Yellow Dust

Things are progressing quite nicely here at the Village. I am making a valient effort to be more social with the people I work with.. I mean for a while it was just Paula and I against the world... and though that is nice... I have gained a snobby reputation... one which I am trying hard to rectify.
Work is going pretty good... I just got evaluated for my class and received all ABOVE AVERAGE and OUTSTANDINGS on my instructing... so it is good to know that I am doing a good job and am job secured for a while.
I start my TEFL Course (offered through the Cambrige University) tomorrow. Overall the course is going to be really demanding... but I know that in the longrun it is going to help me become a better instructor... all the while improving my grammar.
I am organizing with the Army Red Cross here in Korea a CPR/First Aid course for the teachers and supervisors at the Village. It is just so important that all of us know what to do in case of an emergency.
Yellow Dust season has started in South Korea... and boy are my lungs taking a beating. For those of you who arent familiar with the dust... Yellow Dust is from the chemical factories in China. During March-June the wind carries the toxic dusts across North Korea and into the South. People are warned on bad days to wear masks... and we are advised to avoid the rain. On really bad days... Dust Warnings are broadcasted and we are advised to stay inside... try telling 350 students that even though it is beautiful outside they can go out.... oh well... other than a bit of weasing so far I am surving without much complications.
Overall things have been really good... I am begining to psyche myself up for my journey back to Canada in June... I am really looking forward to seeing a lot of people... and I am working a shopping list of all the things that I totally miss from home (Tim Hortons Cappucino, Crunchy Bars, Ravioli.... yummmm).
Cheers!