Fingers and toes crossed

Today I had my 2to one students again. (see previous blog). I am proud to report that the technique I used on that little brat seemed to have worked. He was fairly quiet and paid attention for most of the lesson, which was a pleasant suprise. Mind you, I am wondering how long it will last. Perhaps by writing this I am jinxing it-maybe I am speaking too soon.

I managed to get some of th christmas presents sent today. When I mentioned that the two parcels were fragile, they refused to send them. Song-il, the guard, explained that they did not want to accept responsibility for the contents if they were to smash. I told them not to worry, that if everything breaks,its my fault. Now I feel that the parcels are jinxed too!!! I knew I was taking a risk when I bought them, but I wanted to get something that was traditional, and there is very little else that isn't tacky or too expensive.

It is so expensive to send the parcels, so they are birthday presents as well as christmas presents, which is a bit of a bummer. Oh well, I can only do my best...