Life in Korea with Bazooka Boat!: OMG OMG IM REALLY HERE!!!

I can not believe it! I am finally here in Korea! The plane ride was crazy!!! I had never been on a plane before until now. Let me tell you, I was scared! I chewed that gum so hard my jaw was sore for the next 2 days. 14 hours of random moments of turbulence, babies crying, and seafood (because I dont eat pork). It was pretty awesome. When I arrived at the airport, excitement was not the first feeling that came to me. I was soooooooo sick. I'm talking cold sweats, feeling faint, stomach turning. But I soon got over it as I rushed to collect all my luggage. After meeting with EPIK, I got on the bus and rode 5 more hours to reach my next destination , Jeonju University for orientation. Its a really beautiful school in Jeonju. I took a Tae Kwon Do class. It was legit, the warm up even had me sweating (I know, Im quite out of shape). I went on a field trip to Hanok Village which is a traditional Korean village. It was so lovely! I think its is so wonderful how Korea preserves and keeps its culture and history alive. Aside from sitting through many long, but helpful lessons, I made some wonderful Korean friends. I cannot believe how nice they are to me and they just met me! I went to dinner with them on Sunday and they bought me a CHEESECAKE!! I was so amazed and thankful. I will never forget Ji Seong's (my first Korean Friend) words,
"You are not alone in Korea. We will always be with you." I almost cried. Even though they told me that they are lucky to have met me, I am the really lucky one.

So, about where I will be teaching. I will be in the city of Daejeon, which is basically in the middle of South Korea. I'll be teaching ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! Its so wonderful because that is the age group I really wanted. I am feeling so blessed! I should let you all know that I am a Christian and I KNOW that the LORD has been with me every step of the way. And He is still here. I look forwarded to starting my life in this city and I can only hope for more wonderful and positive experiences to come!