Please send Champagne so I can break it on something; I feel so accomplished! At long last I've got this thang up and running. I'm really excited to share my adventures here in blog form. Everyone has been hounding me to start showing evidence that I am indeed in Korea and not chilling on the beach in Mexico. I am in fact here, teaching the little ones with the first day of school starting tomorrow, March first. These little kids are so cute and I'll prove it to you. There will be many pictures and videos videos to follow. And not just of my students, you'll get tired of them quick. Korea is a fantastic place and I know I made the right decision when I came here.
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My purpose in writing this at all is for entertainment, mainly showcasing interesting differences between Korean and Western culture. Half the fun comes in trying to decode what's going on around me, when Koreans try to communicate through wild gestures and fast talking. Actually, that sounds more like me, since I barely know how to say please, thank you and adios in this seriously foreign language. But the Korean people are gracious and patient, even with and over-sized doofus like me.
I hope to keep my posts short and sweet, I don't aim to write a gushing novel just yet. When inspiration strikes I'll write a new post, hopefully at least one a week. Right now I'm sitting on some interesting experiences that I've already had, including a school employee party, a trip to Seoul and having to already say farewell to some new friends.
If you have a Google reader, add me to you subscriptions. If you don't, well then get with the times! I also have Facebook and a Twitter account (which is all but defunct since I don't have a phone here yet). Until my next post, annyeong yeoseo.
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Book I'm currently reading: Water for Elephants
Music currently listening to: Active Child - I'm You Church at Night
Observations: Getting over my first "Korean Kold". Outside it's rainy and the clouds are covering up the tops of the skyscrapers. Perfect indoor weather.
YAY for blogging!
ReplyDeleteI'm proud of you, brother! We'll crack the champagne when you get back.
Do you think your Korean friends will be offended that you referred to them as "munchkins"?
I have to be honest, the only reason I know what "annyeong" means, is from watching Arrested Development. How sad is that!
I'm bummed we won't get to see you on our trip to AZ this spring, but we haven't eve bought tickets yet, and your mom has invited us to stay at your place, which we were already considering.
Take care! Can't wait to see more posts!
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ReplyDelete"Munchkinland" actually refers to the kindergartners, since they are so adorable and tiny. On average Koreans are small but not really that small.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing adventure. I wish the best for you and will be reading your blog with intrigue and interest. Your positive attitude and abundant enthusiasm will electrify your little audience...they are lucky little ones.
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