I celebrated my 30th birthday last night in Seoul with a few of my friends and co-workers. I must say that I don't remember a better b-day celebration. It was very simple but what I wanted. I had a birthday party with my students first thing in the morning. They each gave me an individual card and a pack of baseball cookies attached. The cookies were decorated with "Go Daniel" and "D" in side of the helmets. What a great way to start off my b-day.

I celebrated my 30th birthday last night in Seoul with a few of my friends and co-workers. I must say that I don't remember a better b-day celebration. It was very simple but what I wanted. I had a birthday party with my students first thing in the morning. They each gave me an individual card and a pack of baseball cookies attached. The cookies were decorated with "Go Daniel" and "D" in side of the helmets. What a great way to start off my b-day.

Next, we had a dinner to end teachers appreciation week at our school. The food was YUMMY!! We all got books that were made by our students and special gifts. I choose a necklace that had teacher written in Korean on it. I will cherish it forever.

On to Platinum Brewery! We got there too early and had to wait outside until it opened. Once inside, we started on the Beer Buffet (all you can drink beer for 16 dollars). The buffet lasted from 5-9. The beer there is really good. I'm glad that Nanah made it over to celebrate with me.

To Orange Tree! I walked into my neighborhood bar Orange Tree and everyone started to sing Happy Birthday to me. I was surprised! The cake was such a nice gesture by the crew there. I love those guys! I hung out with the regulars there and had some cake.

CHICKEN CHICKEN CHICKEN~! I got to the chicken restaurant with Dustin and Jaesub and had some fried chicken. I should have gone home, but we NEVER go straight home after partying. We sat and watched a fight happening across the street. Jaesub called the Police and we sat back and laughed at the fighters. They had no respect for the police. Not a surprise for Korea. It was great ending the night with a laugh.

I had a wonderful birthday and hope to have many more just like it. It's still my b-day in America, but it's over in Asia. I'M A BIG BOY NOW!!!

Until next time...be good to yourself and each other!!!

Fun Around the World 2010

F.A.W 2010 lived up to the expectation placed upon Jaesub. Jaesub, JB, and I made it to school at 7 a.m. to gather all of the equipment to take over to the park. This should have been a job for more than 3 people, but I know they'll take care of that for next year. We got to the park and started setting up the events, after we were done it was time for the kiddies to arrive.

Everyone arrived wearing their chosen grade level colors with the logo drawn by a K2 student. The event got started and the children had were having a ball. I must stop now and say a big "THANK YOU" to all of the dads that volunteered during the event. The kids were ecstatic to spend this fun day with their dads. The dads were quite athletic as well.

It was too bad that I didn't get a chance to compete in the Parents vs. Teachers competition, I bet that we would have won if I did...hahahhaha! It was a great day, not too sunny and not rainy. We couldn't have asked for better weather.

My hat goes off to the students, parents, and teachers at our school. With everyone doing his or her part, the event turned out to be better than last years. All the success during F.A.W in the future. I have tons of pictures, but I can't post time due to a confidentiality agreement with my school.

Today is Children's Day, so that means I have the day off!

Until next time....be good to yourself and each other!!!