3 Little Tidbits

Graduation

Today is graduation for many of my students.  However, despite it being graduation, they still have to come into school tomorrow for closing ceremonies (not sure what the difference will be). FYI the Korean school year runs from March to February, in case you were confused about grad being held now.  Do I get to have a week and a half off after graduation like many other teachers at my school? No chance, I was informed yesterday that I have been given the privilege to run another English Camp.  One week to prepare for 20 hours of class with one group of students, should be a fuckin blast.

Long Lost Friend

A few years ago, Body Break aired some new commercials, featuring a much lighter (skin color) version of Hal Johnson.  I had faith that it was still Hal, but many of my friends believed it was a different person.  After a few beer, I found Hal's email address and wrote him concerning his new appearance.  He never wrote back.  I thought he was insulted that I may have lost my faith in the Body Break crew, so I wrote again. Still no reply.  I took the hint and never tried again.  It was looking like Hal didn't want to be my friend.  Fast forward to this morning (yes I am writing about it that quickly!), and I get a notification on Facebook that Hal Johnson has confirmed my friend request.  Facebook must have sent him an automatic request because he was on my email list.  I am one of only 8 friends.  I am among a Canadian Athletic and Media legends top 10 friends (according to Facebook). Jealous? Oh, your so jealous!  

What kind of pictures does Hal put on his Facebook page? Well, there's two.  A stunning profile pic probably from 10 years ago, and a recent one where he got his first hole in one.  I'm speechless! Hal Johnson, Mr. Body Break, only just got his first hole in one? I would have figured he'd have a dozen or so by now.  I guess he's just human.

Edit: Hal's hole in one was on a par 4.  Why do it on a par 3 when your good enough to do it on a par 4?

My Changing Luck

I have pretty good luck.  I don't know why I deserve it, but I'm happy about it.  Kristin on the other hand, doesn't seem to have that great of luck.  Most things seem to work out nicely for me, but not for her. 

Two weekends ago, I went to Gangnam for a little gambling and supper. I got much more than I was expecting out of the day. I went to the casino, lost at blackjack and was upset. Not only because I lost, but because I ordered a drink and waited forever to get it, and didn't get it.  It was just a coffee too.  Not like I was trying to get drunk for free. Frustrated, I decided to sit down at baccarat. I won all my money back that I lost at Blackjack, plus more.  I ordered another coffee there and got it! No big deal though. On the bus ride home I was first in line and got a seat. Half way home a young Korean woman standing in the aisle barfed on me.  I was first in line, got to choose any seat I wanted, and I chose this hazardous seat. To top it all off, it was projectile vomit! Sounds scary but luckily, only a little bit came out and I was just spotted. Even luckier, she had a whole package of wet naps in her purse so I was able to get cleaned up. 

Kristin and I are in a bit of a debate about whether the puker was drunk or just sick? I think she was just sick because she had the composure to hold most of the barf in, and also get me some wet naps.  Plus, she said I'm very sorry in English....Twice!  On the flip side, Kristin's argument is that it was 11 pm on a Saturday night so she had probably been drinking.  We'll never know.