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Welcome to New York City

May 30, 2010 New York

I arrive in New York and the big apple is nothing like any city I have been in.

Where is my linen?

May 30, 2010 New York

Here is the dialogue between me and the hostel staff. I am staying in explorer house hostel in Manhattan at 173 West St.
I arrived at 506 West 173 – “is [...]

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This is my home

May 26, 2010 Poetry & Rant

Marietta, Georgia is one of the best places to live in the United States. It is just outside of Atlanta out of the noise and heavy traffic but just close enough to acess downtown Atlanta.

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Could this be the beginning of war?

May 25, 2010 ESL Teachers

Tension mounts between North and South Korea because of the attack. So, where does that leave you as a potential English Teacher in Korea?

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Urban Grind Atlanta

May 8, 2010 Atlanta

Urban Grind boasts a relaxing atmosphere with a variety of music that promotes a place to study, relax, hold a meeting or hang out with friends.

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Only three days at home and I miss this about Korea

May 6, 2010 South Korea

I left Korea a few days ago and I find myself missing certain things already. I don’t know what to make of this but have I forgotten how to live in America only after a year?

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To speak or not to speak?

April 22, 2010 ESL Teachers

It is tedious and time consuming to learn a new language. We are in an age now were we want things fast and easy. Why is that?

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Nice to meet you but goodbye

April 19, 2010 ESL Teachers

I have 14 days left in Korea. My chances of coming back although in a different area are high. I can already see the growing sadness in most of my students faces.

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Slow but a sure goodbye

April 13, 2010 ESL Teachers

I love the kids but I refuse to work in organized chaos. But how can I explain to them that it is not them and that it is me? Is this going to be another one of those bad break ups?

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