Stories from a Millennial Teacher

04/12/2024

GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨
We're giving out copies of our 2024 Coffee Table Book, a lookback on the shared memories and events with the Korean Cultural Center ~ The pages includes KCC events and commentaries from this year's KREW members!
Read on their K-culture experience and more!
Mechanics:
1. Follow on Facebook and Instagram!
2. Comment down your: Favorite 2024 KCC event and What kind of events you would like to join next year
(5) Five random winners will win this year’s coffee table book ~
감사합니다 ~ 💙

03/12/2024

Medyo sad, that I wasn't able to join this event. But, looking forward for next event pa rin and to be part of the Krew again.

It was really a blast and super happy. Thank you KCC!

02/12/2024

Today

Hindi pa nagsisimula pero parang kinakabahan na ako.
Good luck!

01/12/2024

🎄 Join us until the end of 2024! December is packed with exciting activities and events at KCC!
🌟 Ongoing Exhibits:
✨ Reinterpreting Hangeul in the Modern Era
✨ Maedeup, Korean Knots
📅 Highlights:
☕ Dec 7: Cozy up for something special!
🎓 Dec 14: KCC Booths at the Adarna House Christmas Workshops and at the K-Land!
🎄 Dec 16: 2025 KREW Volunteer Call!
Mark your calendars and join us for a festive month!

30/11/2024

November 2024

I'm kindda tired of working in the school. Multiple times that I have been contemplating of my choice to teach. Thankful to people whom I've talked to and making me realize about what's far more important in life. Whatever Apo will lead me in the next few months it will be because I am praying for a life that I deserve. I will continue to serve to Apo and I know that serving means not giving your whole self to others especially if you're not seeing the outcome of your goal, the value is no longer you, and you are seeing yourself somewhere else.
November is realization month. Thankful to November that despite of the mess, I've still have my people...and I do not care to those who left. Thankful that despite of the uncertainties, I still found the certain things that's for me. Thank you November! I will be rocking more next time. For now, will see.

* Went back to journaling, decided to journal everything about Japan and me.
* Vikings Megamall with the bday celebrant, Mam Monette and my forever btfs best teacher friends, Mam Erika and Mam Jonah
* Watched Wicked (one of my favorite musicals)
* Received an award from the library, it has been my home this semester.
* Went back to CBTL, my most favorite coffee shop
* Done reading Before the Coffee Gets Cold
* Want back to the vet, Biyaya Animal, a couple of times. That was Tuesday in the pic. She's my baby girl
* Received the gift from UPOU's Pahinungod as well as the completion certificate
* Ate Agnes and I

28/11/2024

Today

Julie my 7 year old Korean student flow of conversation goes like this:

Teacher Shanis: How are you?
Julie: I'm happy today.
Teacher Shanis: Why?
Julie: Because no ballet
Teacher Shanis: Oh, you do not like ballet Julie?
Julie: Yes
Teacher Shanis: Why is that?
Julie: Because teacher always angry

I actually thought that Julie loves ballet. It was a perception based on my conversation with her mother. I remembered how Beulah and I would do the talking in our living room when we were still in Hanoi. She mentioned to me that it is not the subject that we do not like, but rather other factors like the teacher that creates an impact on why we like a certain subject. Julie hates ballet, not because of ballet, but the impression that the teacher gave her.

Julie: No reading class too
Teacher Shanis: Do you like reading? (Korean)
Julie: Yes
Teacher Shanis: Why?
Julie: Because the teacher is always happy.

27/11/2024

First snow in Korea this year.
Juseong was showing me.

24/11/2024

22/11/2024

Today

Choosing to be a teacher despite of the chaos.

21/11/2024

21/11/2024

Get ready to be amazed by the Korean group S.D.G. (Show Design Group) !
Known for their MEDIA TRON PERFORMANCE, they incorporate LED technology to deliver a stunning visual experience ~ Catch their performance at the Philippines-Korea Cultural Exchange Festival 2024!
📆 November 23, 2024
⏰ 5PM onwards
📍Aliw Theater, Pasay City
*NO admission fee, OPEN for all

16/11/2024

Yesterday

I was so happy to meet my former student who turned to become my friend, Ms. Thuy. Meeting someone in another place particularly in another country is something that is so surreal and amazing at the same time. Imagine two nationalities from two different countries in Asia. The moment that I was experiencing their culture and now she is into my world. I think one of the reasons why we became close is because of how open we are to our differences.

We are now living global that we got to understand the unfamiliar things about other people that we tend to embrace even the perplexities of it. We are really living in a world filled with surprises, diversity, complexities, a beautiful mixture of mess. Isn't it amazing?

13/11/2024

✨ Unravel the Art of Maedeup! ✨
We are excited to invite you to the special exhibition, showcasing the elegance and intricate craftsmanship of traditional Korean knotting art.
📍 2nd Floor North Gallery, Museum of Manila , BGC
📅 November 22 ~ January 29, Tues-Fri 11AM-6PM | Sat-Sun 10AM-6PM
*No entrance fee, on-site registration essential.
Mark your calendars and experience the artistry that has been passed down through generations. 🪡🌸

✨ Unravel the Art of Maedeup! ✨

We are excited to invite you to the special exhibition, showcasing the elegance and intricate craftsmanship of traditional Korean knotting art.

📍 2nd Floor North Gallery, Museum of Manila , BGC
📅 November 22 ~ January 29, Tues-Fri 11AM-6PM | Sat-Sun 10AM-6PM
*No entrance fee, on-site registration essential.

Mark your calendars and experience the artistry that has been passed down through generations. 🪡🌸

13/11/2024

📚🇰🇷 We’re back at with our KCC Pop-Up Library! 🎉 Discover a curated collection of your favorite Korean books, from bestselling novels to cultural gems that you’ll love. 📖✨
📍 Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater
📅 November 15 ~ 17, 10AM - 8PM
🎁 Plus, enjoy a special K-culture item when you join our booth activity!
Don’t miss this chance to dive into the world of Korean literature! 📚❤️

📚🇰🇷 We’re back at with our KCC Pop-Up Library! 🎉 Discover a curated collection of your favorite Korean books, from bestselling novels to cultural gems that you’ll love. 📖✨

📍 Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater
📅 November 15 ~ 17, 10AM - 8PM
🎁 Plus, enjoy a special K-culture item when you join our booth activity!

Don’t miss this chance to dive into the world of Korean literature! 📚❤️

11/11/2024

🇵🇭 Introducing the talented UP TUGMA and PADAYON RONDALLA for Harmony at 75 🎶

🌟 UP TUGMA has been at the forefront of showcasing Philippine indigenous music to the world since 2007, turning every performance into a celebration of culture and community.

🎼 Padayon Rondalla carries the Visayan spirit of “Padayon” — to keep going, sharing their passion for rondalla music far and wide.

📍 Leandro Locsin Auditorium, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Intramuros
📅 November 15, 2024, 5PM
🎟️ Free admission
Register here 👉 bit.ly/Harmony75RegistrationLink

Don’t miss their captivating performance as they join Groove& for a night of cultural celebration and friendship! 🌟