Welcome to August

Here we are in the beginning of August, both here and at home. I still have 7 days and 21 hours until I take off on a plane for home. And yes, I am counting down the hours at this point. A lot of time spent here has been nothing but boredom and more boredom. A few moments here and there that would get me rushing around to fix things, but generally boredom. Continue reading

The things you see in Korea

Just another 10 days until I can get on a plane and head back to all of you. Just 10 more days. It’s felt like a lifetime in the 25 days that I’ve been gone now. But I know why I’m here, and I know what it’s gained me being here and how it’s benefited our family in the end. Still sucks in truth. One thing I wanted to share was the various odd things in Korea that I’ve noticed. Continue reading

The things you see in Korea

Just another 10 days until I can get on a plane and head back to all of you. Just 10 more days. It’s felt like a lifetime in the 25 days that I’ve been gone now. But I know why I’m here, and I know what it’s gained me being here and how it’s benefited our family in the end. Still sucks in truth. One thing I wanted to share was the various odd things in Korea that I’ve noticed. Continue reading

Yet another day away from home

Korea is an interesting place. The people are generally very very kind and gracious. It’s a culture shock to find cars waiting for people to cross the entire street, whether it’s a 2 lane road or an 8 lane avenue, they just wait. Everyone uses manners at all times, never leaving a thank you or have a good day unsaid. They insist on paying for everything when out to dinner or a show, even if it is the 3rd time in a row they’ve done it. Continue reading

She's Almost Home

Being here, I lose track of simple things, like days being different compared to home. Brooke reminded me that Char gets home for a week today. I knew it was close, but I just hadn’t realized how close until just now. I’m so happy she’ll be home, but I was also left really sad when Brooke told me that she called me by name instead of by Papa while on the phone. Continue reading

Another Day, Another Sadness

Here we are, another week has gone by since my last typing. I realized I didn’t upload my last one after writing it, just saved it. It’s Saturday night here and I’m lonely yet again. The number of days that I feel tears at the thought of being away is becoming more than the days that I don’t. Watching all of these happy families in Korea, seeing the kids smiling, it makes me miss everyone all the more. Continue reading

How I wish I were home

I waited almost two weeks to write my second letter. I had quite a bit to think about in that time. I’ve been in Korea now for a few days now, and even though it’s interesting to be here, I miss my family. Every day I use Duo to talk to Mom and Syd, missing Char more than ever, but I’m here and I have to just deal with it. It leaves me sad every time I get off the phone, and even more sad when I realize that I’m going to miss the short time home that Char will have. Continue reading