We were playing a dice game in one of my first year classes in which rolling a one meant that you lost 10 points. On their first roll, the first team rolled a one, earning their team no points. The girl who rolled the die, without thinking, exclaimed, "Shit!" Immediately we locked eyes with bewildered looks on our faces. If I were a different sort of teacher, she would have gotten a death look (you know...THE LOOK), perhaps followed by a sharp reprimand. But, I'm me, so, trying desperately not to laugh, I said, with a huge smile on my face, "Shh, shh. It's okay. Just don't say it anymore!" What could I do? I was pretty impressed that she used it in the correct context...
First, let me preface this story by saying that this is nothing to worry about, whatsoever. Trust me. I just thought it was cute and funny. After our after school classes were finished, Dionne and I went to our respective offices to pack up for the day before leaving school together. Wouldn't you know a story was about to unfold:
(I didn't hear this part, but Dionne re-enacted it minutes later.)
Student: Teacher! Tomorrow, bring umbrella! Bad rain.After packing up my bag and saying goodbye to the few teachers left in my office, I walked across the hall to Dionne's office.
Dionne: Bad rain?
S: Dangerous rain.
D: What?
S: Tomorrow, it rain. (Complete with really dramatic charades) You die.
D: Really? Why?
S: Japan rain!
D: Oh... radiation!
Student: Teacher! Tomorrow. Dangerous rain! Bring umbrella!!!Here are some pictures that a teacher e-mailed me today from last week's trip to Lotte World:
Noelle: Really? Why?
S: (with a very proud look on her face) Radiation rain!
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| Dionne and I with the head of the English Dept., Mr. Shin |
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| With one of my favorite teachers... She teaches History and is always good for a heartwarming compliment, warm greeting or a laugh. Love her! |
Things here continue to be splendid. I couldn't ask for a better situation.
More later...
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