Preparing to depart...

Many of you already know the reasons why Chris and I are going to Korea for three months. One: well, why the heck not? I'm finally finished with school and I've always wanted to go back to Korea; I haven't been there since the summer of 1999. Two: I feel like now is the time to go what with the sagging economy and job layoffs. I obtained a F4 work visa, so hopefully I can find part-time work while I'm there to supplement my lifestyle. Three: I may as well experience living abroad while I'm still young, jobless, and don't have kids, too.

Though I don't depart until 6:02am (!) on Thursday morning, I'm going to begin packing after I finish writing this first post. I've already had small piles of clothes, shoes, and miscellaneous items to bring on my bedroom floor for about a week now. I have to restrain myself from bringing too many items - especially clothes and shoes. I'm constantly reminding myself that I can purchase loads of clothes and shoes (or as much as my finances allow) during my stay. However, it's a little hard not to worry since women in Korea are much thinner and smaller than American women. I, being brought up on an American diet, am much bigger than most of the female population in Korea. Even at age 15 in Korea, I was self-conscious purchasing apparel because I noticed that clothing in my size weren't too common. In addition, shoes sizes stop after a certain point. I think I'm okay because I'm usually between a 7 and a 7.5.

Anyway, I'll be sure to post my experiences and pictures as often as I can! South Korea is the most wired country in the world so I won't have a problem accessing a computer. By the way, I added the weather option but I don't know how to save Seoul as the displayed city. Every time I click "edit" and change it to Seoul, it won't stay. If you would like to know the weather in Korea, just click "edit" in the box and type in "Seoul". Sorry about the extra work. Please keep in touch - if you want, you can sign up to leave comments, but email me or leave messages on Facebook to provide updates on your life as well. <3