June 26th...(for real this time) 
Another funny story? Well, I learned how to say "thank you" in Korean. To me, that is one of the most important words to learn in a new language because it shows you are polite. I was so excited to use it today too! There's a man who works at the front desk of my dorm building, who always opens the door for me as I go in and out. So this time, as he smiled and opened the door, I politely nodded my head and said "thank you" in Korean. His response was: "I don't speak English". I felt like such a fool! Apparently I need to work on my pronunciation!
I finally got cash today! Apparently there is only one ATM machine on campus that will accept global credit cards, and it took me 2 hours to find it....but I finally have KRW! I really enjoy saying that I have 30,000 in my wallet...although it only converts to about $30. Still...it sounds a bit nicer right?!
I walked all over today and explored my territory, get this....without getting lost! As in...not at all, not once! Man, yall would be so proud of me! Anyone who knows me at all would believe this to be incredible! One thing I just assumed is that this experience would be like Finland, with people meeeting me and taking me where I need to go for the first time so I could get my bearings straight. I assumed wrong again! So what I decided to do as I'm getting around, is taking pictures of the street signs or popular buildings I pass...just in case I need to use them for reference when I return back home, or in case I need some help from others. I know where my limitations are, and I just have to do my best with what I know and embrace the fact that it's all up to me.
Another funny story? Well, I learned how to say "thank you" in Korean. To me, that is one of the most important words to learn in a new language because it shows you are polite. I was so excited to use it today too! There's a man who works at the front desk of my dorm building, who always opens the door for me as I go in and out. So this time, as he smiled and opened the door, I politely nodded my head and said "thank you" in Korean. His response was: "I don't speak English". I felt like such a fool! Apparently I need to work on my pronunciation!I finally got cash today! Apparently there is only one ATM machine on campus that will accept global credit cards, and it took me 2 hours to find it....but I finally have KRW! I really enjoy saying that I have 30,000 in my wallet...although it only converts to about $30. Still...it sounds a bit nicer right?!
I walked all over today and explored my territory, get this....without getting lost! As in...not at all, not once! Man, yall would be so proud of me! Anyone who knows me at all would believe this to be incredible! One thing I just assumed is that this experience would be like Finland, with people meeeting me and taking me where I need to go for the first time so I could get my bearings straight. I assumed wrong again! So what I decided to do as I'm getting around, is taking pictures of the street signs or popular buildings I pass...just in case I need to use them for reference when I return back home, or in case I need some help from others. I know where my limitations are, and I just have to do my best with what I know and embrace the fact that it's all up to me.
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