KgtK 10: I think about these things too much.

My life has settled into a pretty steady rythem, hence the few posts. I am not doing the assinged homework from class, but I am copying my notes everyday and making flashcards and going over (and over and over and over) flashcards which is helping me learn. I am even starting to understand phrases in songs, and lines in drama and movies. Its very exciting. I am trying to do a little IV stuff here and there, and I should be able to get all of it done provided I don't completely vegg every time I am in my room.

Today In class we had to write letters to our parents. I raised my hand and said, "저기요, 우리 부모님이 한국말 못 해요." Or "But, my parents don't speak Korean." I felt like I was announcing to the world that my parents are illiterate. (They aren't. They are actually pretty smart.) So instead I got to write a letter to Sun Young. (I'll e-mail her it when my teacher gives it back with corrections.)

In that letter I wrote that, "After I learn Korean, Korean life will become more fun." (더 재미있어지겠어요.) Now, you'd pretty much have to have taken Korean grammar classes to understand all the different grammar structures that go into that one sentence, but I'm just going to say, that I felt pretty pimp writing it, and even more excited when I got it right.

Tomorrow for class I am giving a speech on my travels and my life as a jun-do-sa (missionary.) Being in Korea has got me all exited for missions again, and for the most random reasons. Writing a speech about it, youtube videos of Burhma, volunteering in a hospital with Paul. I wish G-d would tell me right now where I am going and what I am going to be doing there. (But I am also kind of scared to ask.)

While I could endlessly gush about Korea forever, I think I'll also include in my posts things that I find I am not so fond of. So one thing I don't like about Koreans is that most of them have already been to all the touristy places, and they don't want to go back. I would love to do more touristy things, (or even just museums) but instead Derek and I just go shopping. (We do a LOT of shopping.) Not to say that I don't like shopping. I always enjoy myself. But even though I am more likely then not going to come to Korea again, I wish I could do a little more sight seeing whilst here. (And its not just Derek. I haven't met ONE Korean history/ folk culture enthusiast in the whole program. For real Koreans/ Korea- Americans/ Korean Canadians- where is the love?)

Last story. Today Derek and I were talking about music, which lead to talking about a song (which is in Coffee Prince) which lead to talking about a scene from coffee prince (http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=8UtderC_c00), which lead talking about cuddling. (And when I say we were talking, I really mean I was talking and Derek listening.) So I said what had come to mind when thinking about that scene. That when I am married, and I finally get to cuddle, it only makes sense that I am the little spoon. I am a lady, and hopefully (at 5'3 and 3/4ths) I will marry a guy taller then me. But I am getting so used to being the big spoon with Olson that it might be weird.

Derek thinks I think about these things too much. He is probably right.



PS. Olson is my Teddy Bear. Most people should know that by now because we are pretty close. But giving the context to which I am referring to him, I figure it is better not to leave any doubt.