Foreign Invasion

I mean no disrespect about the title of this blog but after reading this I believe you will know what I am talking about....
For the first time in my life I am dubbed a Foreigner. In the words of Simon and Garfunkel I am surrounded by the sounds and smells as I walk down the streets in Gumi-city.

I just got back from a dinner party up in Daego where I had some fun and a lot of shock as well. First off, I am still not used to sitting on the ground as I eat. My legs were cramping a lot of the time.
I am still not used to Korean hard alcohol and tried to avoid drinking it as much as possible. Even though its rude. Apparently, there were a lot of famous korean people there so it was of the utmost importance to have a shot with them.

I met some wonderful kids that I wish I could take back to my Language Academy. One girl held my hand and we got a picture together. Her mom will send it to me sometime. I honestly think that there are many cute Asian children here. They call me Teacher Teacher in my class.

Later that night I ended up sharing a sleeping quarters with a Korean Child. In America its improper to share a room with a child that is not yours. But this is Korea-you are either family or no one. It wasnt the greatest of nights. I slept well even though it was only 5 hours and in my contacts but my new life is still taking some time to adjust too. I had to take care of her once she woke up scared ans was crying but she went right back to sleep after I consuled her. She was really nice to me the next day.

On the way home some kids were pointing at me because I am exotic and a foreigner. If you are a native dont make fun of foreign people its not very becoming.


So here I am back in my Internet cafe until i have internet....Its lunch time and I think I should go make a phone call.

I am sure that there is more that I could tell you but until next time this is the TEACHER signing out.

~Nick

Korea Air

So I have finally arrived. I took a plane to Salt Lake city Utah and then proceeded to Vegas. The plane arrived in Vegas a little late so I didnt have much time to sightsee. I met an interesting fellow on the plane who happened to live in Vegas. Bill and I had a great conversation and I can honestly say it made the flight all the more better. He is a multi-millionaire who owns 4 houses and bought me a beer. I will post a second blog about this when I get an internet connection.

Vegas- I arrived in desperate need to find Korean Air- my next airline and ultimate final destination-Korea. There are 2 terminals. The first is for Domestic Flights and the other for International travel. I had to take a tram and walk 10 minutes just to find Korean Air. I didnt have much time to spare and frankly I wasn't very impressed with Vegas.

The plane ride to Korea (Seoul) was very long and arduous. I couldnt sleep much. I had many recollections about my past and would constantly wake up while on the plane. The Korean stewardesses were very friendly and good looking. I tried to talk to them a little but its going to take some gettting used to. Adapting to a new life.

Arriving to Korea


I Immediately took a bus from Seoul down to Gumi-city where I work. I wasted no time and wanted to get settled in as soon as possible. My boss was there waiting for me and helped me get to my new dwelling.
I arrived in Gumi around Noon Korean time. Strangely enough I ended up teaching a couple classes that day. My first day. My boss and I are already great friends. I should have went to bed early that night but I stayed up drinking Soju with my boss and this is just a sign for more good times to follow. I had the spins so bad and a killing hangover that didnt completely go away until 1o pm. I hope to stay away from Soju and become close to Budweiser!

Fate as a funny way of playing with you. Since arriving I have found my new Food For Thought-McDonalds. I have eaten there twice thus far. I think I will be eating there quite frequently.

A few problems so far....I can't drink the water. It has a funny taste and therefore I am drinking flavored water from the local 7-11. I made my way to a PC (Internet) cafe and here I am.

I am going to be teaching in the afternoon at least two classes. I have already assigned homework and have a general idea of what I need to do. My first lesson was the helping verb (is are was were) for progressive tense.


The weather is really humid and its going to take some getting used to.

This blog is getting a little long. Until next time!

~Nick