Yep, call me unobservant. Call me blonde. Call me crazy, but it REALLY hit me tonight that I am moving to a different country, with a different language, on a different continent. What the hell?
On the one side, I already have friends there and they are still alive after almost 2 weeks. On the other side, they are at least 3 hours away. On the one side, I've heard great stories about teaching in Korea. The other teachers are helpful and don't expect you to be perfect. On the other side, there have to be horror stories I just haven't heard about. Teachers who aren't helpful and who expect you to do everything right then and there. On the one side, my apartment could be brand new and really nice, and a short walk from my school and supermarket. On the other side, it could be a hell hole in the ghetto and be a long train and bus ride to the school. Forget the supermarket, there could only be a meat and kimchi market nearby.
Luckily AND unluckily, Jodi informed me stuff was very expensive, so I took initiative and bought the following from 7/11: one roll of toilet paper, one pack of tissues (aka toilet paper), an extra tube of toothpaste, and a couple of chocolate cookies (extremely necessary in my opinion). And I emailed my mom a few days ago with a list of things to ship to me...Mom, have you even walked into my room and Hannah's closet? Don't tape the box up yet...I might need you to send me some sheets!
So basically, I have absolutely no idea what life will be like tomorrow afternoon.
Peace out!
ps- I love all the comments I've been getting...thanks beloved readers!
Wow, so I guess it's really happening! Can't wait to hear what it's like once you get there...and what new adventures lie ahead. Have a safe trip! Love you.
ReplyDeleteThat food looks sooooo good! The apartment looks cool too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jake. :)
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