April showers...

It is pouring today. I don't know why, but rain always makes me rather lethargic. I had a nightmare last night that North Korea dropped nuclear bombs on us, and when I woke up my sheets were on the floor. I could barely open my eyes when I finally had to get up, and then when I saw that it was pouring I realized why. I always have a hard time waking up during rainy mornings.

We got a new teacher at our school, Amy, and she is also from Michigan! We've been hanging out a great deal, which has been fun. We're becoming pretty good friends. This past weekend Amy and Tiffany came to church with me for the Easter service. Afterward, we got lunch at this little Indian restaurant. Spring has sprung here, and the city is beautiful. On Saturday Tiffany and I walked the Suwon wall and ended up on this beautiful trail, cherry blossoms bursting everywhere.

There are a lot of exciting things to look forward to in the next two weeks. First of all, on Friday, my older brother Mike is coming to visit me!!! :-) He's flying in on Friday and leaving on Tuesday. A short trip, but it will still be a blessing to have a family member visit. We're planning to hit up the electronics heaven in Yongsan and eating lots of galbi. Then, on April 29...I am going to Beijing!! I'm going with four of my co-workers and we're staying there for about five days. We get our Visas back from the travel agent tomorrow. I've been wanting to go to China for so many years now, I'm really excited that it's finally happening. I feel like if Korea and China are the only Asian countries I ever visit, I'll be satisfied. Ideally, I'd love to go to Thailand, India, Taiwan, Tibet, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Who knows if I'll have the chance to do that, but at least I'll have hit my top two!

Work has been going pretty well, I guess. I'm a little overwhelmed at the moment because I'm working overtime this month...maybe for the rest of my time here as well. The extra money is nice but it makes me really tired. I'm teaching from 12:30-10:00pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I still teach 2:00-10:00 on Tuesday and Thursday. I feel like I live at Youngdo. Lots of drama at work too, as usual, but it's good. I like most of my classes a lot. I feel like I've learned how to be confident and strict this year. Who knew I had it in me?

I hope you're all doing well. I can't wait until I can see you all...in four months!