Blogs from Busan, South Korea, Asia - page 36

Asia » South Korea » Busan May 11th 2004

Busy is the word so far. We are busy each second of each day, but once our laptop comes (Thanks Mom and Dad!) we will be able to post from home. Quick update though: This weekend was spent lounging around for the most part. On Saturday we went to a bar on a local beach with a couple of new Canadian friends. The weather wasn't great, but the company was! We then went to a bookstore and got some books (Angels and Demons is great!) and then on to Pizza Hut. I am dying here without my pizza, so sweet Jen came along and humored me. Don't ask how much we spent on a large pepporoni it was crazy! When we get back if you want to give me a homecoming gift take me to Papa ... read more

More Impressions

Asia » South Korea » Busan May 6th 2004

jeren3

Almost Friday! It is 5:30 PM here and I just finished up. Jen has another 2 hours to go. I have a headache! The kids were wild today. Like the gym, there is no sense of personal space. We are poked and prodded all day long. Little girls cling to our legs as we try to walk. But they are sweet. Usually.....At any rate, the temple yesterday was amazing. It was truly a place of peace and beauty. A stream trickled down from the top of the mountain through what looked like the world's largest rock garden. We weren't wearing hiking clothes and we had no water but we decided to go up the mountain (about 2 km, but over crazy terrain). We were pretty tired at the top and as Jen said, we got ... read more

End of the Day

Asia » South Korea » Busan May 4th 2004

jeren3

eremy writing....Well it is the end of my second full day and I am tired! These kids are wild, but I feel like a bit of a rock star. Today I got on the kindy bus and the kids screamed my name like I was one of the Beatles in their prime. They mobbed me and grabbed my hands. Everywhere Jen goes people ask her if she is a movie star. And for the record, even though I feel like a rock star, I realize they are probably making fun of me-at least the teenagers we see in the streets. The little ones are too angelic-I think. I guess it is the novelty of seeing someone different. The vast majority of people I pass on the way to work are Asian. I think so far I ... read more

Reunited (For Real)!

Asia » South Korea » Busan April 30th 2004

jeren3

Jeremy writing.....My day did not begin well on Wednesday morning. On what was supposed to be such a great day of departure, my alarm failed to go off at 4:30 and I snapped awake at 6:46 AM. My flight was to leave at 7:59 AM and I live 30 minutes away from the airport. To boot, my car was not loaded up. I called my friend Lisa who was supposed to take me to the airport to tell her what happened. I decided to make a mad dash for it and I asked her if she could get my car at the airport. God love her she said OK. I dressed quickly, threw on a hat, and carried my luggage out and threw it in the car. No telling what I accidentally left behind. I took ... read more

First Day Cont.

Asia » South Korea » Busan April 30th 2004

jeren3

Well, Jeremy has already spoken about of first day back together. It was fun working together and the kids already love him. Tonight all the foreign teachers at the school and our directors are going to have a welcome dinner for him. It will be his first time trying Korean food. I'm really hoping to someday have him off of the Checkers, Sonic, Long John Silver's (ugghhh!!!), pizza diet he has done so well at maintaining. This weekend we will explore the city some together and will be posting some pictures so our friends and family can see where we're living. ... read more

Waiting in Busan

Asia » South Korea » Busan April 26th 2004

jeren3

Well, we finally got Jeremy a job. He will work at the same school and arrives this Thursday night, late. I am so excited. I miss everyone so much and can't wait to be with him again. The next three days will feel like a lifetime, but once he gets here it will all be worth it. I am so excited to do our apartment together and to explore the city together. This will all be quite the experience I'm sure. We'll keep all of you posted......... read more

First Impressions

Asia » South Korea » Busan April 20th 2004

jeren3

Well, I have finally arrived in South Korea and have settled in for the most part. First impressions are that I'm going to have a wonderful experience here. The school I joined is nice and the other teachers are all very friendly and laid back. Of course teaching is a new experience for me and there will be a leaning curve. I'm teaching all ages from kindergarten up to fifth grade. I forgot how energetic kids are! I'm sure I'll learn a lot in the process as well. As far as the town, it's beautiful. It's not nearly as foreign to me as I assumed it would be. I start Korean lessons this Saturday, but for the most part I spend my time missing Jeremy and my family (which includes my friends of course) and looking ... read more

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Korea was an independent kingdom under Chinese suzerainty for most of the past millennium. Following its victory in the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, Japan occupied Korea; five years later it formally annexed the entire peninsula. After World War II, a...more history

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