Seven Months!

I've been in Korea for 7 months now. It has truly flown by. I have done so much, but I have a lot more to do. Although not official, or close for that matter, I am planning to stay in Korea for another year. I am hoping to get a job within the public schools here in Seoul. I am in the process of finishing my application and sending it in so I can have an interview and all that jazz. I am incredibly at peace with my decision to stay. For one, I'll be able to come home for about 6 weeks in July/August. Secondly, I have friends here who will still be here through the duration of another contract, which is quite exciting and motivating. I honestly didn't think I'd stay. I did have it in the back of my mind, but I started to miss home more and then I didn't want to stay. However, knowing that I'll have 6 weeks of home, I'll be able to do another year and finally save the money I was planning to save this year. With the economy of the world hanging by a thread, the exchange rates have been poor and I'll finally be out of debt (minus student loans of course), but my savings will be minimal. The decision to stay another year was quite easy. I'll have money in the end AND I'll still be able to travel. Currently, I am thinking about a weekend to Hong Kong and a weekend to Korea's Jeju Island. Those are two places I'd like to tackle before going home in July. As always, I will try to update more and of course keep my loyal readers updated on the new job information. Have a great week everyone!