Today I was able to take my time waking up and was pleasantly reminded of the fresh laundry I had waiting for me that was done the night before (Shout out to Bri and Graciella for helping me out with that <3). Hailey and I reluctantly got out of bed but my refreshingly cold morning shower effectively woke my mind and body up. Coffee and morning sandwiches with friends at A Twosome Place, a conveniently close and yummy coffee shop on campus, also made a great start to the day. I felt fresh and ready for the day and excited to get to work. SEL prep went pretty smoothly for everyone; we rehearsed with our Korean colleagues and then had a break for a rest and lunch. Those who went to lunch at the school cafeteria really enjoyed a small taste of home as they served the yummy spaghetti and fries!
The lesson we taught at Woosong today, where I am based, was focused on friendship. After introductions, I read a book to the children that highlights healthy ways to meet and interact with friends. Since we wanted to communicate the importance of learning about and doing kind acts for our friends, we paired them up and had them ask each other what colors and animal beads they prefer. They used this to make a friendship bracelet that is customized to their partner's liking. When they exchanged, you could see the light on their faces as they received their carefully crafted gift. They all graciously said “Gomawoyo!” which means “thank you” when speaking to a friend. At times it was hard to control their energy, but I was able to focus their attention and in the end, we got through it. Afterward, we debriefed in the classroom and gave great notes to better prepare each other for Thursday. I talked with friends and rested before I went out again to work on projects that our Korean group partners prepared for us to do together. To my joy, it was all art projects and games! We spent the next few hours coloring, painting, and crafting traditional Korean fans, lanterns, spinning tops, and ddakji origami game pieces. It was incredibly fun, and even after a long, tiring day, it revived my energy and mood. I have loved spending time with my Korean friends, and I think it was my favorite night with them so far. :) - Bella
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