Hey everyone! Above is a picture of me and Lori, the one child I hadn't gotten a picture with yet. I don't understand why all of the children in my pictures look so sad; they're never that sad when we're actually doing something fun (unlike taking pictures). Anyway, I'm smiling because a certain someone insisted that I smile in my next photo. So here!Study Abroad
Today was the first day of the study abroad. After a rousing breakfast of eggs and toast, we went to our first introductory course on Korean culture. It was fairly boring, but we soon set out for the Korean National Palace. This restored-palace is the nicest of all the palaces in Seoul (who knew there'd be so many?), and is accessible only through guided tour. Dr. Shim made sure we knew that.
Today was the first day of the study abroad. After a rousing breakfast of eggs and toast, we went to our first introductory course on Korean culture. It was fairly boring, but we soon set out for the Korean National Palace. This restored-palace is the nicest of all the palaces in Seoul (who knew there'd be so many?), and is accessible only through guided tour. Dr. Shim made sure we knew that. 
Here is a picture of me standing in front of the palace throne room thing where the king resided. Eat your heart out, Mulan. And Laura Beth.
A picture of our merry group. Some of you might be wondering where Hannah Watters is. Well, turns out that the floods of Cedar Rapids were a little worse than we all thought, and she's going to be joining us tomorrow night (although really, she'll be so tired we won't notice her for a few days)!
Other than that, nothing else is really happening. I'm feeling pretty homesick right now; I can't really explain why. While we were in the national museum, I just sat down and missed home. I mean, I'm having fun, but seeing the new-ness of Seoul on the faces of all of the people here is proving to be too overwhelming. I'll get over it though; I'm not the sort of person to dwell too long on one thing like that.
Okay, that's all I have.
Much love,
---CJ
3 comments:
The kids were like that in Taiwan, too. I wonder if they are just taught not to smile. I know they are having fun with you, though. Who wouldn't? Sorry to hear you're missing home. I imagine it must be rough having been there and now seeing new people come. Just think, though. You're one step ahead on everything. I will be joining you in Asia in one week.
I SAID PROVE IT
I miss you. Don't get me wrong, summer has been good and I just got back from a great time with my friends here and good discussions about theology, life, etc. Still, I'm looking forward to reuniting with college friends in the back of my mind.
For the time being, I'd suggest doing all you can to take advantage of your experience and your free time. I'm sure you will.
Be blessed
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