Record snowfall in Korea....and it's supposed to snow even more
So according to BBC, Monday was a record snowfall for Korea. I didn't realize it at the time because we get that much snow where I am from normally. I did think it was a little strange to see people using shovels to clear the snow off the streets. On my way to work I even saw them use a cat that they usually use for hauling dirt at construction sites! We normally use plows, so that was quite a sight to behold! I wish I had gotten a picture.
This weekend I'm working from 10-4 on Saturday. Chalk that up with church on Sunday and I'm going to have a pretty busy weekend. I don't mind working on Saturday that much, but it's going to be hard be up and moving at that time since we're not used to getting up till then. Well, whatever.
So lately I've been thinking a lot about my future and what I wanted to do after this year is over. Granted, I know I have plenty of time yet, but I'm really not sure what I want to do. I still feel a little disappointed and confused as to why I ended up here rather than where I really wanted to be. It seems like I keep asking and asking and get nothing but "no" in response. I'm not sure I'm at the point where I can get much further studying on my own, but there aren't many good opportunities back home to study either, unless I feel like throwing away all my wages from this year to private schooling, and I'm not sure that I'm ready to take that plunge. But it's really opportunity costs: which is more important to me, saving money or learning Japanese? I'm also considering trying some sort of homestay after I'm done here. Maybe I could spend a few months in Japan before returning home to America. That might be the best solution, if I can just find a program that works past the summer since I will be finished with CDI at the end of summer. Anyway, pray I find the answer and that God opens up some doors for me.
Anime picks up again this week and I am actually relieved. I'm starting to realize why people so look forward to watching their favorite TV shows every week. I'm becoming the same way with Kimi ni Todoke and FullMetal Alchemist Brotherhood. Kimi ni Todoke is absolutely adorable, and FMA:B is even growing on me, despite my bias toward the first TV series. With anime and video games to keep me occupied, I shouldn't be so bored this winter.
Speaking of winter, it's only January, but it feels like it's been winter forever. It's hard to remember a time when Korea was hot. I keep thinking that it's always been, and always will be, cold. And the floor heat doesn't help either. I miss central heating and curling up in my nice water bed with my cat beside me. The hamsters don't help much when it gets cold, after all.
In videogame related news, I'm on Nede in Star Ocean 2. Apparently this means I am nearing the end of the game. What a depressing thought. I'll probably have a post on the game once I finish it with my final thoughts and reflections. I find it kind of depressing that even though I have Star Ocean 1 as well I am going to beat SO2 first....and I've had the first for about a year now! I really ought to get back to it...
This weekend I'm working from 10-4 on Saturday. Chalk that up with church on Sunday and I'm going to have a pretty busy weekend. I don't mind working on Saturday that much, but it's going to be hard be up and moving at that time since we're not used to getting up till then. Well, whatever.
So lately I've been thinking a lot about my future and what I wanted to do after this year is over. Granted, I know I have plenty of time yet, but I'm really not sure what I want to do. I still feel a little disappointed and confused as to why I ended up here rather than where I really wanted to be. It seems like I keep asking and asking and get nothing but "no" in response. I'm not sure I'm at the point where I can get much further studying on my own, but there aren't many good opportunities back home to study either, unless I feel like throwing away all my wages from this year to private schooling, and I'm not sure that I'm ready to take that plunge. But it's really opportunity costs: which is more important to me, saving money or learning Japanese? I'm also considering trying some sort of homestay after I'm done here. Maybe I could spend a few months in Japan before returning home to America. That might be the best solution, if I can just find a program that works past the summer since I will be finished with CDI at the end of summer. Anyway, pray I find the answer and that God opens up some doors for me.
Anime picks up again this week and I am actually relieved. I'm starting to realize why people so look forward to watching their favorite TV shows every week. I'm becoming the same way with Kimi ni Todoke and FullMetal Alchemist Brotherhood. Kimi ni Todoke is absolutely adorable, and FMA:B is even growing on me, despite my bias toward the first TV series. With anime and video games to keep me occupied, I shouldn't be so bored this winter.
Speaking of winter, it's only January, but it feels like it's been winter forever. It's hard to remember a time when Korea was hot. I keep thinking that it's always been, and always will be, cold. And the floor heat doesn't help either. I miss central heating and curling up in my nice water bed with my cat beside me. The hamsters don't help much when it gets cold, after all.
In videogame related news, I'm on Nede in Star Ocean 2. Apparently this means I am nearing the end of the game. What a depressing thought. I'll probably have a post on the game once I finish it with my final thoughts and reflections. I find it kind of depressing that even though I have Star Ocean 1 as well I am going to beat SO2 first....and I've had the first for about a year now! I really ought to get back to it...