Plans, plans, plans

I'm feeling at peace as things seem to be falling into place for next year. After inquiring about the Costa Rica TEFL program on the program's website I received several excited emails from the administrator of the site who had done her training in Costa Rica. She just had to tell me about her great experience there. Part of one of her emails is here:

"I cannot say enough about Costa Rica. Jenny and Mark are the most amazing teachers. They really enforce how to teach and effectively get across your grammar point. They offer great feedback on your lesson plans and teaching observations. Costa Rica itself is a must see place and I feel so lucky to have been there. I really did do my lesson plans on the beach and met some people that I will stay in contact with for life. The weather was perfect and my host family is really like my family. I am not sure if you can tell that I have a smile on my face but I do. You will not regret going to Costa Rica."

Makes it hard to resist, eh? I went ahead and filled out an application for the program. As of yesterday I've been accepted and just need to send in a deposit to secure my spot!

Still mulling over the idea of teaching in Korea for another year, I started to worry about finding another job. I knew I didn't really want to resign with my school (for several small reasons) but was torn about moving to a different city and having to start over again making friends, becoming accustomed to the area, etc, etc.

Then a lovely thing happened. About a month ago, my friend (and kinda neighbor) Willy quit his job as manager at Kat's ELC to take a director position of a language school in Busan (2nd largest city in Korea, only 40 mins. from Ulsan). I had talked to him a few times since his move but was excited when Kat set up a dinner appointment a few weekends back with him so her parents could meet him. He gave us a tour of his school then over dinner he asked me about my plans after my contract with ELC. He very seriously offered me a job at his school for next year! "Kelly, I want you to teach with me."

It feels good to hear those words, to be wanted for a job. Not to mention that Willy is the BEST! Best of the best is what I always tell him! He's funny and silly but also really good at his job. I would love to work for him. We used to joke about it when I first came actually! We're going to discuss contract details later but I'm pretty sure that's where I'll end up after Costa Rica and some extended time at home! All in all, I'm super excited about the way things are working out!

Also, last few weekends have been a BLAST so I will write and post pics about that at a later time! Love you all......xoxox