Korea

So it's been a solid 6 months since I have written anything.  I have been in Korea since April 1st, and it's been a wild time.  I want to talk about some of the differences from here and home, but it's not as easy as it sounds.  It's amazing how quickly you forget about daily life at home.  There is so much that I just can't really recall what it feels like. 

For example, when I came to Korea, I found it absolutely crazy how small the streets were near my house.  Also, it was crazy how the people just walked on the sides of the street, and cars would fly by only a few feet from them, yet the people walking paid no mind.  It constantly freaked me out, and I felt I would die or at least get clipped by someone.  However, I've noticed that it no longer affects me.  It's become normal.  Also, intersections are fairly dangerous, as cars can park virtually anywhere and cause a lot of blind spots.  Everyday I thought I was going to see someone die in a car crash, but I have yet to see even a fender bender, and I no longer have that 'clinch the butthole' feeling I used to get as I thought 2 cars were going to collide.  I don't know, this just gives me a new perspective on driving.

What else...  There's so much, that its hard to pick things to write on.  One thing I really like about Korea, is that there are no huge, muscular, ripped mother fuckers.  I think the "Asians are short" stereotype is a little off base, as I see a lot of tall Koreans; however, very few are as bulky or built as Americans.  But this is a good thing in my opinion.  You don't see people picking fights anywhere or trying to act all Alpha Male.  I really enjoy bars a lot more here for this reason.

One thing I am absolutely certain I miss is American breakfast.  I try to make my own when I can, but unfortunately I'm either lazy a lot of the time or unable to cook some of the things I really like.  There have been so many times where I just want to go out and get some Biscuits and Gravy (I just spend a solid 2 minutes trying to remember the name of that food, that's how bad it's getting).

Anyway, I know this is very brief, but I think it was a big step to sit down and write a little bit finally.  Hopefully I will keep it up.  Until next time.