Resisting temptation

I am seriously considering living in Europe for a bit finding any ESL job I can.
I shall resist the urge for now as I plan on going to grad school within the next year or two -- hopefully.


And yet I can't shake the feeling I should/want to live in at least 2-3 more different countries.
Is that bad? >.<


* {Inspiration is amazing. Just gotta use/apply it well.}

Reasons I must return

I already made the decision to return to the states in February, but every once in a while I get the feeling that I could stay in Korea longer -- having lots of job opportunities that would be almost too perfect for me isn't making it any better e.g. a coordinator position opened up for the headquarters of the TaLK program, but I decided not to apply for it. I'll be stuck in Korea. Too happy and complacent here.  I need to get back to the real world, start working on my non-existent career, and see my family and friends!


So..


I'm creating a list of things I miss back home to remind me why I must return to the states.


Starting off:

• Laundry. Washers here destroy my clothes, and dryers are non-existent.
• Non-moldy apartments and buildings.  The summer in Korea is super humid, so there is tons of black mold alllllll over Korea. *coughcough*
• Variety of food.  A fellow 5th gen who went back home to Illinois in September ended up visiting LA the past week.  I recommended a bunch of places to eat to which he ate at most of the places.  Just makes me miss eating those types of non-Korean, but fatty foods. Thai food, sushi, Yogurtland (Red Mango if there is any of those left!), Mexican food, etc.
• Oh, asked my friend, Ian, what I should add to the
  His reply:
  Me.
  Michael.
  Prentice.
  Sharmin.
  <3
  Haha, I didn't think I'd say this about him, but wutta cutie. The response, not him specifically ㅋㅋㅋ :P
• Which reminds me: Na-Jean, Gene-Young, sister, brother/sis-in-law, mother, AND other family members.. oh and, of course, my wonderful second family (i.e. my friends!)
• What else? Oh yeah, being able to flush down the toilet paper instead of tossing it in the trash. Not sure how I went from thinking of family to toilets... oh, well.
• SoCal weather!
• Lack of mosquitoes! I got so many bites (20+?) in a single week that I think I started growing an immunity to its bites i.e. I don't swell up anymore, and it's not as itchy.

Will add more. Currently writing my TaLK essay on why I love Korea ㅋㅋㅋㅋ~~

* {I could've created a "what I don't like about Korea," but let's try to be positive for once!}

Transition already!

Other than the pivotal role it plays in Jurassic Park (the movie),
I really don't see why mosquitoes exist. What is the purpose of such an insect?


My dad, who visits me every once in a while in my tiny one-room apartment >.<, just killed one about 20 minutes ago when I mentioned I got bit 3 times last night. I could only tell where it had been by the blood mark on the wall. THAT'S MY BLOOD!


Gave me such joy to know that it had been killed. Thanks, Dad <3


Oh, and the title of this post is in reference to mosquitoes, too.. sorta.
It's already October, but I'm still getting bit by mosquitoes? It's fall.
Mosquitoes are a summer thing, so DIE ALREADY.


I'm not as annoying as I may sound. This is just another rant, and I know it's illogical.
It's just to keep me sane for the rest of the world^^


Here's to getting back to the real world where people have depression, financial strife, and family with (terminal) illnesses. Here's to faith, hope, and love that can survive through all these things. Time for prayer.


* {We care.}

When when when?

I remember when the world was getting ready for Y2K, and it's already nearing the end of 2011.

Why mention any of this? I was looking into job positions around the world for full-time ESL teachers. Some positions would have to be filled soon, but I wouldn't be able to apply since I'm currently finishing up my contract in Korea (ends in January next year). Then I stumbled upon a teaching position in Chile and another in Japan that seemed viable. It would start sometime early 2012. Just enough time for me to go back home to the states, spend time with family, and then travel again. Oh wait, I forgot it's 2011. My contract ENDS end of January 2012. Grah. I'd basically be travelling from Korea to whatever country I applied/was accepted to >.<

I finally got my TESOL certificate. I'm happy I got it, but at the same time it's just fueling my desire to travel the world. I also do want to get more teaching experience. I want to work with a range of ages and cultures, especially in other countries. Aiya!! Decisions decisions!!

For now, I suppose I should just look into education grad programs where I teach abroad. Sounds like a good mix I suppose... Blah~ I'm ranting again. Bye.

*{Yay for fall/winter clothes!}