And just in case you thought otherwise.....

Today one of my kids came up to me and grabbed my arm. Teacher! she cried. You.....have baby? she asked and pointed to my stomach. Hahahahahaha, the demon spawn laughed. Baby, she said again and made a gesture that indicated my mid-section was not as slender as she would have preferred it to be.
This is why I hate kids.
After throwing her out the window, I trekked over to Dave's classroom. Do I look pregnent? I asked a classroom full of innocent looking faces? Three os them shook their heads while the fourth frowned. In your face, she told me.
My boyfriend laughed his fucking head off.
This is why I hate boys.

Comments

Anonymous said…
And yet another f-bomb...........gotta love that girl.

the prudie mama
March 13, 2008 at 6:33 PM
Anonymous said…
I love your blog. I taught at Kid's Herald in Suwon for a year. The people were great but the country was was... "interesting." I miss the teachers and the good kids, but I'm glad no one is trying to stick their fingers up my butt. Keep writing!!!

Cheers,

Will

world_news_service@yahoo.com
March 16, 2008 at 12:51 AM
Matthius100 said…
Holy pants! I just realized where I know you from! You helped me get a cab from the airport in December! Man, I've been wondering forever, and I finally figured it out. Small world. Oh well, I want you to know your articles for the Korean Herald are wonderful and your blog entries are entertaining. You are the most well written person I've met first hand, in a world of lol's and brb's, your writing is a refreshment to the eyes. Keep on trucking, and never let anyone drag you down.
March 16, 2008 at 9:43 AM
Anonymous said…
All children are good ......... in broth with crackers on the side ?!?!?!?!
March 18, 2008 at 3:00 AM
Daisy DeVille said…
I do not understand how anyone in the world could think you're pregnant when you're not. ??? Miss you!
March 18, 2008 at 1:46 PM
Anonymous said…
Love the blog. You have a great writing style. I especially enjoyed your article in today's Herald.

James (An english teacher in Daejeon who also writes for the herald)

http://www.shootingwords.wordpress.com
March 19, 2008 at 8:41 PM
Kimchee Dreamer said…
So glad to hear I wasn't the only one who was labeled fat and old by their students! I can't believe I miss being handed anti-wrinkle cream and having men approach me on the subway demanding to know why I would leave my country when I am of marrying age. I must be crazy.
June 2, 2008 at 10:04 AM
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