I made it! I am here in south korea. I am in the gungnam district of center Seoul. Sounds like a mouthfull,right? Well in a city where 10 million people live, work, and play you have to be specific about what area you are in. So thanks to CDI I had this week off to roam about the city and get used to the time difference. ALthough I have to be honest, I havent been doing much roaming. It is monsoon season here in Seoul and thats makes things very rainy and wet. On top of that the people that I am rooming with ARE all in training this week, so I have been completley on my own. Since not as many people speak english here as I had " heard" the thought of roaming too far away from the hotel, by myself, with out a way to ask for directions to get back- is just a little intimidating. The severe jet lag that I have been suffering has also contributed to my agoraphobia. It took me until Thursday to feel even %75. I was extremely fatigued , nauseous , and ironically was suffering from insomnia. I kept telling myself to get some valerian root before I left, but of course I forgot.
The food is amazing!So far it is has been the best part of my experience here.The people are friendly but pushy...everyone seems to be in a hurry to get somewhere..and the side streets at night are like something out of a movie! Street vendors, street food, the sound of mopeds scooting passed you and weaving in between the crowds of people, the neon signs. I have to admit though that the desire for a deli style turkey hoagie with cheese lettuce tomato onion and mayo has hit me once or twice..but I know that what I am about to experience will far surpass that desire.
I am just happy to finally be here..it seemed like it was never going to happen. I missed kloee first bithday!! I miss my friends and family back home and hope that we will all REALLY stay in touch and not just talk about it..but I know that I will be meeting some incredible ,lifelong, friends here as well.
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