The title of this post is just a song that I was listening to today and it reminded me on my time here in Korea and how I decided on coming to Korea
It has been a year today since I arrived in Korea!
Remembering all of the anxious and nervous feelings plus a little hesitation on what was going on around me makes me a little nostalgic.
I wouldn't have traded it in for anything because I have loved my time here.
I have two weeks left of the term and I am so excited to come home. The kids are definitely testing my nerves these days. I think its because I know I am leaving soon and I just want the last couple of weeks to be great.
I have been buying some extra things I want to take home like cool chopsticks, gifts for a couple of people, and this beautiful necklace with the entrance gate of my favorite palace here in Korea.
I have a lot to do over the next couple of weeks as far as canceling my internet, phone, and moving out of my apartment.
I am also planning on getting together next weekend for the last time with my good friends. Probably Aisling, Kat, Lauren, Lucy, Carrie, and Sera.
Maybe some other people too!
This past Friday night I went out with Lauren for dinner and met Lucy and Carrie at a place called "G8 Hookah." We had a couple of drinks and had hookah! I loved the flavors and the place was ultra hip and cool :)
Yesterday I went to Insadong with Lauren where we got the traditional souvenirs for ourselves and people back home.
We also stopped for some traditional Korean tea and Korean food. I had the "biminbap" which is rice, a lot of different vegetables, egg, and this spicy sauce on top! One of my favorite Korean dishes! Lauren had some mixed meat stew which was this huge hot pot of kimchi, spam, ramen, and spicy broth. She didn't like it very much because well spam is gross.
I'll probably write one last post before I come home.
In case you were wondering what I am doing after Korea, I applied for Graduate School at Nazareth College in Rochester and received my acceptance letter a couple of weeks ago!
I am starting this Fall. I will start classes on August 30! Super fast after I get home but I am ready!
I will be studying Childhood Education with hopes of becoming an elementary school teacher :) (In the States)
I would love to travel more, but feel as if school is calling my name again and I want another challenge to take on.
I am off to enjoy my last two weeks of Korea and will without a doubt miss it terribly :(
I'll be seeing you August 26 America! Get ready :)
Kristen
xoxo
