Well, now that is has been a month since I moved to Seoul and started my new job at YBM Premier, I figured I'd give you an update on how my life is thus far.
The schedule is much different than expected. Actually, it's a bit less stressful than ECC's schedule. While I thoroughly loved my sleeping schedule, we all have to admit that lifestyle was toxic. So far, I have no criticisms about my job. Everything is structured, organized, communicated, and professional. Yes, I do wake up at 5:30am every morning and work six days a week, but the money is good and the training and experiences that I'm going through is strongly developing my teaching style. Last month I taught a full split schedule meaning that I went in at 6:30am and finished early to mid-afternoon then went back in the evening until 8:00 or 10:00 pm depending on the day. This month, I work a half-split-half-block schedule. Somedays I do the normal split like the previous month and other days I finish by 1:00 pm for the entire day. The schedule was the most difficult to get used to but I'm definitely adjusted to it and enjoying having a "big boy" job.
Outside of work, things are going great! Katelyn and I are enjoying Seoul. And when I mean enjoying, I mean indulging ourselves in any type of ethnic food possible. I can't tell you how many times I have eaten Mexican food since I have been here. I also found a wonderful Thai food restaurant and it will definitely turn into a recurring visit. Because of my work schedule, I haven't had a lot of time to "go out" with friends or anything, but I definitely have a good time on Saturday nights. If I don't give myself some free time, I think I'll go crazy! I haven't done anything too touristy, but I plan on going to some photography and art exhibits that are on display this month. I figured I'd try to get a little more cultured and experience some things I wouldn't get the chance to experience back in Kentucky.
And on a completely different topic, I saw "Inception" and I thought it was a masterpiece. So, if you're wanting to see a good movie, I highly recommend it.
Well, graduate school starts August 30. I just registered for classes a few weeks ago and just received my books. Thank God the books weren't as expensive as they were in my undergraduate! I am really looking forward to being a student again and ready to get my Masters started (and finished). I am curious to see how my time-management skills will be with working full-time and going to school part-time. But I REALLY have no excuse to complain since I do get my days to finish my homework, read, etc. Ask me in a few weeks or a month about my progress and how it is going...
I don't have much else to say except that I miss you all and in three months I will be home for Shea's wedding! Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Take care!
