It's been a while...

So, I have been really busy and haven't written any blogs as of late. I am a bit disappointed in myself because I like having record of my thoughts and reflections about what has happened to me. My New Year's Resolution is going to be to keep up with my blog... seriously...

Let the updates commence...

I am taking Korean language courses. 3 times a week... that's hard core. It's really hard to learn a language and I have been quite discouraged... but today after 4 months of being in Korea and almost 2 months of formal Korean lessons; I had a break-through. I am just seeing things much more clearly now and I feel like I am understanding sentence structures and my vocabulary is expanding. I think the biggest thing though is that I am understanding spoken Korean a lot more. I am so excited. I take Korean language courses at YBM and also get help from a teacher at my school; both of my teachers are amazing. I am so lucky. A big shout out to Yun Young Ju 선생님 and Joo 선생님. :) They won't ever read this... but I appreciate them.

Next update, I am learning how to play the ukulele. Self-teaching. YouTube instructional videos mostly... I haven't gotten far because I just bought the damn thing 5 days ago, but I am hopeful. The ukulele is Korean-made... called a Countess ukulele. Badass right? I know. Posting a picture now...

Oh ya, by the way, I chopped off my hair. It's the shortest that I've ever had it. People say that I look like Julie Andrews circa The Sound of Music... now I really do because I have her same do. I like it. Dude, I look so grown up in that picture, eh?

I already posted about badminton. I haven't played lately but I was getting pretty good for a while... sort of... not really... lol.

Was taking an oriental painting class at my school. It was soooo frustrating to begin with because the instructor didn't speak English and I came in half way through the semester and so I was behind and the paint isn't something that I've used before... but now I think that I have the hang of it and I am so excited to do some painting on my own. When I finish the painting I'm working on I will post a picture.

What else? Umm... going skiing on December 28th to January 1st. This is a first. I'll let you know how that goes... John and I are going with Ali and Carolyn so that should be a good time for sure.

Aside from that, I am homesick. The holidays are here and I want to see my family. I miss everyone so much and I wish that I could teleport to California and that jet lag didn't exist. In fact, life is not fair and I am stuck. Boo.

I love you and miss you all and I hope that you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!