Almost There

I know exactly what you're thinking. You're probably asking yourself if this blog will be like my other ones that have sort of fallen by the wayside. While not making any promises, I will do my best to post at least once or twice a week. I should have no shortage of things to write about while I'm in Korea.

Korea? Well if you haven't heard by now, I am leaving this Sunday morning at 11:40 a.m. to teach English in Daegu, South Korea for a year. The idea to do this came to me at Borders bookstore a few summers ago while I was browsing through a book called "Delaying the Real World." This is a great little book for anybody with the travel bug and a meaningless major. I highly recommend it to any upcoming or recent grads.

So after two years of working at Starbucks and pursing an opportunity that didn't work out, I am on my way to Korea on Sunday. Although I've mostly complained about living in the American suburbs, I'm pretty sure I'll miss them. Absence just might make the heart grow fond. The reality of moving to the other side of the world is starting to set in and it's quite exciting.

I've spent the past few weeks reading about Korea and butchering their vowel sounds. But no matter how many books I read or words I horribly pronounce, I really have no idea what to expect. I had a few Korean friends in college, but I have a sneaking suspicion that being surrounded by Koreans as the foreigner will be a totally different experience. There will most likely be a post entitled "Life as a Foreigner" very soon.

Well off I go to do some more packing. I can barely pack for two days and now I'm trying to pack for a year. Stuffing your life into two 50 pound suitcases is no easy task.