I’ve had some pretty good jobs over the years. Some were easy, some were hard. Some were challenging and some were no-brainers. I’m totally convinced that my job right now is my favorite job ever.
Today I had only one class during sixth period, so I had loads of time to do whatever I liked. Of course I studied like crazy. I love cramming new words into my head and hoping they’ll pop out correctly at the appropriate time.
The other teachers buzz around my desk as they go to and from classes. Students drop by and chat with me now and then between their classes. The principal stops and chats, the history teacher makes his customary visit, the vendors walk by me quickly so they don’t have to talk to me.
The door to the staffroom was wide open, and since I’m right next to it I could enjoy the cool breeze blowing through. I could just relax, kick my feet back, and study at my leisure (which, by the way, is the best way to study).
There will come a time when I’ll be huddled up next to the kerosene burning heaters in the staffroom, but for now I’ll enjoy the time.
I’m back home and prepping dinner for me and Kuniko. We’ll be eating spicy Korean style beef and vegetables over rice. I tried making the plain broth soup that they serve in restaurants over there, and we’ll have some kimchee on the side, so it should be really good. I hope I’ll be able to wait until she gets here.
