Saturday, July 19, 2014

Everything Is Exciting and Interesting 6/18

Arrived 6/17
So as far as acclimating to the 10 hour time difference, it has not been too bad. I've learned the trick is absolutely torturing yourself the first day. Strictly no naps, even if that means being around people like a complete lifeless, personality-less weirdo. The new people you may meet and the old friends you haven't seen in awhile will forgive whatever slip-ups you make. Blame it on the ah-ah-ah-ah-ah... jetlag. This is the only chance you get to say inappropriate things. 
In all seriousness, I was so glad my good friend EunJin came out to meet me at the airport. It was like being immediately transported two years back when she was out in the States to learn ASL and English in Brooklyn. Got right back into the swing of things and caught up over the 1.5 hour ride to my non-JW aunt's house. She's a darling. I would have otherwise had to take public transportation in a new country to a temporary home in the outskirts of GeongGiDo, all by myself! 
It starting raining once we got in the car. I was told to expect lots of rain but I wasn't prepared for it quite on the first day! It's been pretty muggy weather wise. I'll be doing a lot of running back and forth to Seoul these upcoming days, trying to get my working papers sorted out. Hopefully tomorrow I can get a phone so I can make service plans with the local hall.
Out to dinner with my Aunt and her husband. Korean BBQ in resort-style lodges. She thought I wouldn't want to sit outside!

Neng-myun and Galbi and Soju was the way I wanted my stay to start off.

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