May update

I haven't updated in awhile, I know, I know. This month has been relatively uneventful outside of the one exception: my trip to China! I think I have told a lot of you about my trip, but here's an update on that anyway. I went with four of the other teachers at my school. We all stayed at different hostels (Amy and I stayed at "The Happy Dragon" hostel) so that made meeting up a little difficult but we managed. China was much different from Korea, in my opinion. There were definitely some similarities in customs and food, but for the most part I felt like I was in a whole new world (again). We traveled all over Beijing. We saw The Great Wall (which was probably my favorite site due to its beauty and history), Tiannamen Square, The Summer Palace, The Temple of Heaven. We went shopping (a LOT) and I learned how to be a relatively successful bargainer. The single thing I appreciated most about China was the fact that everything was cheap. It was pretty hot most of the time we were there and I got a sunburn. After all that, I think I still have a strong preference for Korea but it was definitely worth visiting. Since Korea and China were the two countries I wanted to visit the most in Asia, I feel as though my adventure in Asia is finally fulfilled.

I'm going to be returning home in 3 months. It seems like the longest time and the shortest time simultaneously. Sometimes as I'm walking the streets of Korea I get a little sad that I will have to leave it soon, but I am way excited to go back to school and see my family and friends again. I am very happy that I spent this year abroad but I think my heart is always going to be in America. I guess I can't say for sure that I won't return to Korea ever, but I don't know for sure-- so I'm trying to make the most of the time I have left here.

Work has been about the same. We're changing classes next week (since we're starting JUNE! Wow!) and I think I'm finally going to be changing the one class that I have had the hardest time controlling. Not entirely sure yet. I told Lynn that if the class didn't change, I would be okay because we've finally gotten into a rhythm and they respect me a little bit more.

I think that's about all the exciting news since the last post. Until next time...