Hey All,
This past week I volunteered at the school and am in the process of getting a work visa to be able to counsel part time at the school as I mentioned before. We spent a whole work day (950-1600) at immigration only to find out that there is still more information to collect. The cool thing about that day was that we took a lunch break and I was able to experience a legit Korean restaurant for the first time. Of course I didn't have my camera so I'll just have to tell you about it.
Our driver, same man that took me to get my physical, the school secretary, another prospective school employee and I, went out to eat. The driver and school secretary are both Korean and they picked where we ate. Upon arriving we immediately had to take off our shoes and put them on a shelf. I didn't have on socks so that was awkward, I was at least happy that I had painted my toenails the day before. I don't know how comfortable you are with sitting cross legged on the floor with a cushion under you, for me it was not great. People all over who were much older than me were very comfortable sitting and I was constantly having to move around to make myself comfortable for a few minutes before needing to move again. My foot fell asleep sitting cross legged and my legs were too long and not flexible enough to fit under the low table. I felt bad to have to stretch my feet under the table because we were eating and the secretary was sitting on the other side probably with my bear feet like right there. The food was really good though so that was the plus :-)
Another experience was watching and listening to Koreans, Americans, Japanese, and Korean-Americans play the steel drums outside of base. I accidentally came upon one of the school's community groups on my way back from coffee (actually I had a sweet potato latte) with the pastor's wife. They explained that they had only just started practicing and playing on Monday so I got to hear, along with other random people, some various Caribbean sounding music. The teacher shared with me that they were like the only group in all of Korea and how the drums were actually from Trinidad. Even though it was a bit chilly outside it was nice to hear music that made you think of a warm place:-) Earlier in the week I accidentally had the perfect timing to go to another group's car wash.
Daniel and I also had the opportunity to go to a place near base that is supposed to be like "a home away from home" in that it is missionaries trying to create a homey/hang out atmosphere. We went on the Saturday before Easter where they had lunch and did an Easter egg hunt and egg dying for adults. I also went on Sunday where they were showing the "Passion of Christ" in the afternoon. I want to get involved there to be able to meet people and possibly make some new friends that we can have over to the house and fellowship with.
Okay, that's life right now,
Camille
This past week I volunteered at the school and am in the process of getting a work visa to be able to counsel part time at the school as I mentioned before. We spent a whole work day (950-1600) at immigration only to find out that there is still more information to collect. The cool thing about that day was that we took a lunch break and I was able to experience a legit Korean restaurant for the first time. Of course I didn't have my camera so I'll just have to tell you about it.
Our driver, same man that took me to get my physical, the school secretary, another prospective school employee and I, went out to eat. The driver and school secretary are both Korean and they picked where we ate. Upon arriving we immediately had to take off our shoes and put them on a shelf. I didn't have on socks so that was awkward, I was at least happy that I had painted my toenails the day before. I don't know how comfortable you are with sitting cross legged on the floor with a cushion under you, for me it was not great. People all over who were much older than me were very comfortable sitting and I was constantly having to move around to make myself comfortable for a few minutes before needing to move again. My foot fell asleep sitting cross legged and my legs were too long and not flexible enough to fit under the low table. I felt bad to have to stretch my feet under the table because we were eating and the secretary was sitting on the other side probably with my bear feet like right there. The food was really good though so that was the plus :-)
Another experience was watching and listening to Koreans, Americans, Japanese, and Korean-Americans play the steel drums outside of base. I accidentally came upon one of the school's community groups on my way back from coffee (actually I had a sweet potato latte) with the pastor's wife. They explained that they had only just started practicing and playing on Monday so I got to hear, along with other random people, some various Caribbean sounding music. The teacher shared with me that they were like the only group in all of Korea and how the drums were actually from Trinidad. Even though it was a bit chilly outside it was nice to hear music that made you think of a warm place:-) Earlier in the week I accidentally had the perfect timing to go to another group's car wash.
Daniel and I also had the opportunity to go to a place near base that is supposed to be like "a home away from home" in that it is missionaries trying to create a homey/hang out atmosphere. We went on the Saturday before Easter where they had lunch and did an Easter egg hunt and egg dying for adults. I also went on Sunday where they were showing the "Passion of Christ" in the afternoon. I want to get involved there to be able to meet people and possibly make some new friends that we can have over to the house and fellowship with.
Okay, that's life right now,
Camille
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