It's getting close to my fifth month living in Seoul...as the time goes by and I get more comfortable living here, I run out of things to say. I think it's so interesting re-reading my initial posts full of culture shock and confusion. However, I've started to simply live my normal life now and I'm not so sure my normal life warrants blogging..? I know my life may seem more exciting and interesting than some people's but really to me, I'm just living life.
It's January and below freezing all the time. I work longer days now because of a schedule change and I greatly enjoy my weekends. I've finally found some great friends who value similar things as me yet never fail to teach me with their unique experiences and knowledge. I'm playing basketball on the weekends and trying to register for an online class (stupid adviser screwed up though).
I have a lot of down time here; commuting everywhere (even to school each day), breaks at work which DO NOT need to be spent planning, many nights after work spent by myself, mornings always spent by myself...etc. I'm not trying to say I'm lonely...that's actually the last thing I feel...being surrounded by people and small children makes me appreciate any time I have to myself; but what I'm saying is that I think a lot more. I have so much time just to myself that I'm constantly keeping my mind busy. I'm thinking about problems, reflecting on past situations, remembering people I love, realizing what I love and miss most about home, thinking about my future, and so much more. I think being here is making me smarter because I have time to challenge my mind. When I don't want to think about myself anymore, I busy my mind with puzzles, trivia, and Stumbleupon.com.
Anyways, I'm not sure what my point is other than; 'I think a lot.' Maybe that will be the basis of my blogs from now on rather than cultural craziness. haha
My most recent and profound realization: I can deal with heartache and sadness; those things are inevitable in relationships but what I will not live without is mutual respect.
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