Paul Auster (one of my favorite authors) once said, "I guess I wanted to leave America for awhile. It wasn't that I wanted to become an expatriate, or just never come back, I needed some breathing room."
A lot of people have been questioning my motives behind the decision to leave the USA. Let me end all the theories here: I just want to try something new. It's really that simple. Why South Korea? Because it felt right when I was looking at all the different locations. There really isn't deep reasoning behind it. A former co-worker always told me to do a gut check if I wasn't sure about something and that's what I did - my gut feeling is that this is the path I should meander down next.
I'm not sure how long I'll be there. My contract is for a year so that's all I'm planning on right now. No, I don't know anyone else there, but I'm pretty sure that won't be a problem. I plan to use this blog as a communication device but who knows; I might forget all about it by November.
So, as I've told most of you, plan a trip to SoKo and you'll have a place to crash. If not, I'll see you in a few months.
3 comments:
Awesome quote and so...you!
holy crap! that's friggin awesome. I'm really excited for you Debbie.... I wish I had the guts to do something like this. I'll definitely be checking up on you so please write and picture often!
Good Luck and Have fun!
Katie Webber
THIS IS FROM BRIDGET!!
Yes you will have a semi-nervous breakdown. That is to be expected when transitioning to an entirely new culture. Stick it out for the first month and acclimation will occur in small increments.
Debbie you are so fortunate to have this opportunity! It will be lonely and scary but over time you will develop an entirely new support system free of the US baggage. You are a remarkable woman! Talk to you soon. BRIDGET
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