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First Post!

4/15/2008

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So, my friend Randy told me the difference between a blog and a website....I think I have it now, but who knows.   I think you can now leave  comments on this page directly. 

Anyway...I got SO much done yesterday!  First I went to see ACS (army community services) to see Mr. Kim about getting my kids in school.  I have almost everything done for that now.  Hubby is out with Boy 1 and Girl right now getting their shots.  I am SO thankful he is doing that and not me.    After I saw Mr. Kim, who smells very much like garlic, I am told we smell like milk....anyway, that is off the subject.  After I saw Mr. Kim, I went to housing to put us on the list for a house.  After I got there I was really afraid I would screw something up b/c Hubby usually does this part, but he is stuck in classes all week, so I thought I would get the ball rolling.   I didn't screw things up and I got a house for us!!!  In fact they gave me 2 to choose from.  We move in on Monday.  I do not have an address yet, but as soon as I do I will send it via email to you.  The kids and I walked all over post doing this yesterday, they were exhausted and grumpy after all was said and done, but it was worth it, and I treated them to Burger King & ice cream when we were finished.  Yes, we have a BK here, as well as Pizza Hut, & Subway.  Oh, I also enrolled us all at the hospital.

Ok, so after reading that it doesn't seem like much, but I had to do it by foot since we don't have a car, with 4 children in tow & I had to go to the same place multiple times. 

Today on the agenda, going to the school to see when my kids can start.

 

Day 2 - Korea.

So far so good. The weather is beautiful and there are flowers everywhere. The kids woke up again at 3:30am, but I made them go back to sleep. I think this time it was just an excuse to play XBOX (yes, it was a part of our carry on luggage as well). I will have none of that - waking at 3:30am is not acceptable. I am hoping to get them in school by the end of the week, the only thing stopping me is they have to get more shots before they can go. I am going to try to get that done today.

The only odd thing I have encountered so far is that no one makes eye contact while walking, I try to smile and say hi, but I can't get people to look at me. Now they will stare at my blonde headed children. I did read something yesterday about how locals "usually don't' say hello and make eye contact with strangers". That will be hard for me to get used to. 

 

14 April 2008


We made it to Korea around 5pm, Sunday 13 April. The kids were AMAZING on the trip. We could not have ask them to be any better than they were. Of course, our time clocks are all out of whack, we woke up at3:30am this morning. It is a beautiful day here with the temperature in the50's. Hubby is off in-processing, the kids and I are hanging out in the hotel until he gets back. For those of you that know about our coffee obsession, our coffee machine made it safetly to Korea (as a part of our carry on luggage), and has already made several cups of coffee this morning.  I will put a picture of our coffee machine on this site as soon as I figure out how.


 

5 Comments
Christie
4/15/2008 10:10:19 am

Again, I am jealous! But have a great time in your new home! Wow - you really work fast. Miss ya

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Staci
4/15/2008 11:26:45 am

Wow.. sooo glad all is working out smoothly. Congrats on the fast housing! It hit me Monday morning at, you guessed it, 7:40am that you are gone. It was a lonely and quiet drive home from school. I've wanted to pick up the phone to tell ya little stuff all day long..... booo hooo. Love ya!!

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Jillie
4/15/2008 11:36:29 pm

What a great way to stay in touch and document your adventures in Korea! So no two month stay in a hotel?! I'm sure it will be a load off once you get settled. Interesting about the eye contact...talk to you later.

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Simona
4/16/2008 07:20:42 am

Sounds like the experience of a lifetime! Enjoy your time. What a great experience for the kids to see and live a whole new culture! Keep updating, it is so fun to read!

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kathie
4/18/2008 04:47:48 am

I'm not sure what date I sent a note, just wanted to let you know I found you.

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