u/Aki_Bunny

I’m currently on my 3rd year of teaching in a small district in the US in a rural town. It’s always been my dream to work in a K-12 International School and teach abroad. I’m thinking about applying this fall or winter for the next school year. I really want to teach in an Asian country especially South Korea, Taiwan, China, or Singapore. Is it hard to transition to the teaching style/curriculum abroad? I’ve heard that schools don’t focus on 504s or IEPs like they do in the US. I’m also wondering what it is like moving abroad and being a foreigner there. I would be moving there by myself. I also have a cat that I want to bring and if that would be allowed. I’m curious about healthcare, living, services, and whether they have foreign friendly places. I’d like to hear everyone’s experiences.

Throughout my 20s I always thought that I would be like everyone else and get married and have kids. I watched my friends around me one by one each get married. This made me feel bad about myself and made me feel like no one wanted me. Finally at the age of 29, I’m starting to realize that it’s not the life that I want and I feel so at peace. You have so much freedom from being single and that’s something that you can’t have in a relationship. I’m finally finding myself and taking care of myself. I’m getting ready to take a 7 hour solo road trip to see an artist that I’ve wanted to see. I don’t have to worry about making anyone else happy, but myself. I’m going to stop at places that I’ve wanted to visit along the way. I’m planning on going on more trips and even traveling abroad in my 30s. The thought of having freedom to travel really makes me never want to get married. I’m starting to realize how blessed I am that I didn’t settle and how relationships aren’t worth it anymore.

I just finished my first week and it was one of the best in my entire teaching career. I love my class and feel like I was the perfect fit for some of my students. There are a couple of students in my class that have behaviors that the Kindergarten teachers told me about. I teach 1st Grade. I remember last year one of my students this year would cry in the hallway. The Kindergarten teacher told me to expect him to cry on the first day. I was waiting for him to arrive and I didn’t even notice him walk into the room. He had a smile on his face and was ready to come into the classroom. I think I made a good connection with him at open house. I was also able to set expectations in such a positive way, but still have everything under control. I used to be such an awful teacher and didn’t do a good job handling situations at all. I think some of my 1st year students don’t like me because of it. I also got my class to stand so silent in the hallway the past couple of days that other teachers were impressed. Even when we were waiting for our bus safety training the students were standing there patiently and quietly. I know not every week is going to be like this but this really helped me want to go back after the weekend and see my students. They all even came up gave me a hug and said I was the best teacher ever. I truly feel happy being a teacher right now. I loved my last class, but I’ve never felt more attached to the class I have this year after the first week.

Hey everyone, I’ve always dreamed of teaching abroad especially in an Asian country. I wanted to hear everyone’s experiences and if you would do it again. I’m currently going into my 3rd year of teaching would like to go abroad within the next 2 years. I have seen some teachers say that they have had bad experiences which makes me hesitant. I struggle with bad anxiety and lack self-confidence which makes me feel like I wouldn’t do well in another country. I’ve always thought about teaching in Taiwan or South Korea.

I’ve had social anxiety ever since I was young. No matter what I do I can’t get rid of it. I’ve taken solo trips by myself, chose teaching for my career, and have tried doing things out of my comfort zone. Even though I do these things, I feel like my anxiety won’t let me enjoy them. It’s also affecting me socially. I don’t like being around people for fear of being judged. I can’t carry a basic conversation with anyone. It’s always very awkward. When I sit next to my co-workers at lunch I’m scared to speak out or say a word. Most of the time I’m too scared to do or say something because I’m afraid of what they’ll think. I’m always putting myself down and saying bad things about myself. My lack in social skills is causing me to feel worthless. I’m also depressed because I feel trapped. I bet a lot of people think I’m dingy because sometimes I’ll get nervous talking to people and can’t focus. I’m really hoping I can overcome this someday because I’m so tired of my anxiety. Does anyone have any advice on how to help with my social anxiety?

I’ve had social anxiety ever since I was young. No matter what I do I can’t get rid of it. I’ve taken solo trips by myself, chose teaching for my career, and have tried doing things out of my comfort zone. Even though I do these things, I feel like my anxiety won’t let me enjoy them. It’s also affecting me socially. I don’t like being around people for fear of being judged. I can’t carry a basic conversation with anyone. It’s always very awkward. When I sit next to my co-workers at lunch I’m scared to speak out or say a word. Most of the time I’m too scared to do or say something because I’m afraid of what they’ll think. I’m always putting myself down and saying bad things about myself. My lack in social skills is causing me to feel worthless. I’m also depressed because I feel trapped. I bet a lot of people think I’m dingy because sometimes I’ll get nervous talking to people and can’t focus. I’m really hoping I can overcome this someday because I’m so tired of my anxiety. Does anyone have any advice on how to help with my social anxiety?

For the longest time being the black sheep at my district or as a teacher in general has bothered me. I was the only teacher at my district that wasn’t in a relationship or had kids. I felt like everyone treated me differently because of this especially parents. I’m also very introverted and don't go to many school events or activities like a lot of teachers do. I’ve always felt left out and unincluded because of this. Im starting to realize that I like being the black sheep. I don’t have to worry about the drama and can just keep to myself about things. I can focus more on myself and my own time. I’ve finally realized that being different is a blessing and that I should embrace it rather than let it bother me. I’m not sure if anyone else out there is feeling the same, but I wanted to make this post to ensure everyone that it is good to be different from others.

I really enjoy traveling to concerts and getting my pictures taken with my favorite celebrities. I really want to display the pictures on a board behind my desk. I want to use it as an example for students to follow their dreams and they can do anything they put their minds to. The one thing that I’m concerned about is if parents will have a problem with it or look at it as unprofessional. I know even the tiniest thing can upset parents anymore.

Ever since Taemin announced his tour soon I’ve had so much anxiety. I’ve been a fan ever since his WANT era and it has always been my lifelong dream to see him live. I remember having a dream about Taemin announcing that he was going on a world tour and the next morning I woke up to his Ephemeral Gaze announcement. Sad story is I wasn’t able to go because I lost the ticket war and couldn’t afford the scalpers prices. I also live in the Midwest so I have traveling expenses too. I already knew that after Coachella his fanbase would expand and make it even harder. I am so nervous for this coming ticket war and have a feeling that it will be nearly impossible to get tickets. Them keeping the membership up the whole year isn’t going to help either because Scalpers have access to it. I’m against supporting scalpers, but I’m about to give into them on this next tour so I can see him.

I have a personal account and would like to start a separate account for my small business. Is there anyway I could make another account for my small business, so that I don’t have to shut down my personal one?

I was just thinking about how much SHINee means to me and has helped me since I got into them 10 year ago. They have been my whole life and have helped me through so much. I wanted to share my story and hear other Shawols share theirs.

In 2020, I went through a really bad break up of 7 years and fell into a deep depression. I didn’t really have anyone there to support me through it and I felt like I was alone the whole time. Throughout that time, I just listened to SHINee and watched funny videos of them. They helped get me through that rough time and made me feel like I mattered being a Shawol.
I finally decided to go back to school to be a teacher in 2021. The whole time SHINee helped motivate me to push through and try my hardest. I would spend time in the library just studying to get good grades while listening to them. I finally started student teaching in fall of 2023 and I got placed at a very challenging school. I would dread going in and wanted to quit and give up. Half way into it, Key released 'Good & Great' and it helped me push through student teaching. It was like Key was speaking directly to me when he released that song and to not give up because you chose the path for a reason.
I finally graduated in 2024 and I’m getting ready to start my 3rd year of teaching. I couldn’t have done any of it without SHINee and them motivating me.
Even now they made me face my fear of solo traveling and I was able to solo travel to see Key and Onew. I remember having so much anxiety when I solo traveled to Dallas last month and 'Killer' by Key was playing when I walked into a Kpop store and it immediately gave me comfort.

I just wanted to share my 'SHINee testimonial' and would love to hear how SHINee has helped others. I also wanted to inspire others to never give up and follow your dreams.

There is a restaurant in the Bay Area that is starting to charge parents for their child's unruly behavior.
There was one child that broke a credit card machine and he charged the parents $327. Another child carved into a table with a utensil and he charged the parents $109 to replace it. He also charged parents $5 after a child smashed a tea cup. He even mentioned that parents were changing dirty diapers in the restaurant area right next to someone eating! I fully support him doing this and parents should be held more accountable for their kids actions. There are some places that are starting to become child free for this reason and parents are wondering why. If parents would parent their kids instead of allowing this behavior then we wouldn’t have this problem. I remember back when I was a kid if I broke something I had to buy it.

I was just thinking about the scene from Shrek Forever After when Fiona got tired of waiting for someone to rescue her and she saved herself from the tower. That is exactly where I’m at right now and I’m so much happier. Growing up Disney movies made me think that I would fall in love and find my soulmate. I’ve never really been in a relationship and for the longest time it really got to me. I finally moved out on my own and started living independently. I stopped waiting for others and started working on myself. I’ve taken solo trips and traveled to concerts. I am so much happier having my independence and don’t think I could ever see myself in a relationship. I’ve learned that loving yourself is much more important than finding someone else to love you.

I think I’m finally realizing that only you can make yourself happy and no one else can do that for you. I’ve always struggled with being left out, not having friends to do stuff with, and having trouble fitting in. I’ve always seen others getting married, having kids, and finding their lifelong partners. For the longest time I wanted that too, but I feel like as I reach my 30s I’m starting to not care about it. I want to spend my 30s loving and taking care of myself. Treating myself like I’m my own best friend and doing things that I enjoy doing. I’ve accepted the fact that I’m going to die alone and will be forgotten about anyway. I’m planning on solo traveling alone and enjoying my own company. A lot of people can’t believe I do that especially as a woman, but the thought doesn’t really scare me. I don’t have a husband or kids to come back to, so if something were to happen to me it doesn’t bother me. I’m just feeling more at peace with myself and this is the happiest I’ve probably been alone.

My 30th birthday is next year and I really want to solo travel to South Korea to see one of my favorite groups live. I’ve taken solo trips by myself in Dallas, Atlanta, and Houston. I have never been abroad by myself and this would be my first time. I did take a trip to Cancun 10 years ago with my family. I don’t really have public transit experience because I live in a rural area in the US. I did take the train both times that I went to Dallas and didn’t have much trouble with navigating it. I am a naturally anxious person and I feel like this will cause me to overthink and not have fun if I go alone. I really want to take a group trip, but I feel like they are expensive and wouldn't be flexible with what I want to do. Does anyone have any advice? Should I go for it or would I be biting off more than I can chew?

My 30th birthday is next year and I really want to solo travel to South Korea to see one of my favorite groups live. I’ve taken solo trips by myself in Dallas, Atlanta, and Houston. I have never been abroad by myself and this would be my first time. I did take a trip to Cancun 10 years ago with my family. I don’t really have public transit experience because I live in a rural area in the US. I did take the train both times that I went to Dallas and didn’t have much trouble with navigating it. I am a naturally anxious person and I feel like this will cause me to overthink and not have fun if I go alone. I really want to take a group trip, but I feel like they are expensive and wouldn't be flexible with what I want to do. Does anyone have any advice? Should I go for it or would I be biting off more than I can chew?

This will be my 3rd year teaching and I wanted to ask other teachers what they do for side jobs or how to budget well enough to save travel money. I’ve wanted to take a solo trip abroad for the past two summers, but haven’t had enough money to afford it. I really want to go next year for my 30th birthday and want to save money as quickly as possible to make it happen. Does anyone have any advice on side jobs or good budgeting tips on how I can save money over the year? I’m single without kids, so I just have to worry on my own expenses. I’d really like to find a side job that I can do little hours on, so that I don’t burn myself out.

Hey everyone, I really enjoy being single. I’m 29F and haven’t had a relationship for 6 years. One thing that I struggle with is the loneliness that comes with being single and having no friends that live nearby. A lot of my friends are married which means they don’t hang out or have time for me anymore. I’m usually by myself and have to take solo trips by myself since I don’t have any friends. I spent my whole 20s thinking that I was not good enough for anyone to want to marry me or care about me at all.
I would really like advice on how everyone has thrived being single and not being lonely. I really want to focus on traveling and living abroad in my 30s. I still have a hard time thinking about the possibility of a relationship. I really want to give up dating, trying to find someone, and working on making myself happy. Also how do you embrace traveling alone and changing your mindset to where you don’t feel uncomfortable doing it by yourself. Also how do you quit thinking and worrying about dating all together? I’d really appreciate any advice!