Here I am, four days from the commencement of my journey. It is an interesting feeling to know I am truly leaving after planning this for over a year. I don't imagine that the reality of it all will hit me until I am going to the airport, as often happens when I leave the country.
This time is different, though. I've traveled to a lot of places and stayed abroad for about a month maximum. This journey is not a vacation (although there is a sense of adventure I get that thus far has been associated with going on holiday); rather, I will be living abroad for a year. I have wanted to do this for quite some time now, and to see it materialize has been a very positive and exciting thing for me.
My brother has lived in many different countries, and he has lived in South Korea on two separate occasions for a year each. He has shared many stories of his adventures and the opportunities that await expats there. After doing my own research and getting certified to teach English as a foreign language, I couldn't think of anything more alluring than to teach in South Korea.
I signed a contract with a school that is, based on my estimates, roughly 30 minutes south of Seoul proper. I don't really know what to expect, but I do know that I will have a great time while there. I know a handful of people who live in and around Seoul (most of whom I know through my brother or went to college with) and look forward to seeing them when possible.
I will try to keep this blog updated on a somewhat constant basis, but I am notorious for letting blogs/journals wither and decay. I will attempt to post pictures of my adventures, despite the fact that I lack a "nice" camera.
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