Teaching
One Summer, New Places
If you would’ve told me back in May, when I graduated college, that I’d be where I’m at right now or doing what I’m doing right now, I probably would’ve asked you what medication you were on. In just a few short hours, I’ll be boarding a plane, taking off for Fukuoka, Japan. This is [...]
You Can Never Go Home Again
“They say you can never go home again.” I was thinking about that quote a couple of weekends ago (I know, I should’ve been blogging since then). I was homesick. It took a couple of weeks, but I felt it. Really, I just didn’t have anything to do. I was sitting around my empty apartment [...]
My First Week In South Korea
It’s been a few days since I last blogged, I know. I’m finally settled into my apartment in Sunae. That’s after spending a week in what my coworkers call the “love motel.” I think that has something to do with the motel-provided condoms and the pay-by-the-hour rates. I’ve enjoyed the school so far, but I [...]
Hours Away
This will be my last post while living in America—at least this year. In just a few short hours, I’ll board a plane in Birmingham, Ala., land in Dallas, then fly 14 hours straight to South Korea. I haven’t had any anxiety attacks or anything of the sort yet, although I did feel a bit [...]
Seoul-Bound
So, I’m a little behind on blogging. Almost three months behind to be a bit more exact. I’m not exactly sure where to start, but I’ll come out with the big news first. I’m going to Seoul, South Korea to teach English for a year. Yes, pretty big news. I had somewhat of an epiphany [...]
