Tonight I signed the contract.June 28, I'll be on my way to South Korea. That's about six weeks away. Six weeks of being totally American. Six weeks of Dave & Busters, disc golf, karaoke at Jack Quinn's and being around my friends and family. Then the adventure begins.
I did choose to sign on with the school in Changwon, partly because I've looked into their curriculum model and like it, and partly because the city is beautiful. Also because I have a friend there already -- the recruiter assistant who talked to me about a totally different job suggested this one because she lives there. So I know one person who lives in the city already.
I guess tomorrow I'll turn in my resignation and become a lame duck for five weeks. I plan to make June 17 my last day at The Gazette. This is also my brother's birthday, which is kind of cool. I'll be in Colorado Springs for another six days after that, teaching Vacation Bible School, cleaning out my apartment, and hanging with friends. My friend Nikki is getting married that Saturday, the 21st. I'll hang out in town the 22nd to say my goodbyes, then drive to my parents' house on the morning of the 23rd. I'll stay with them through the 27th and then fly out of Kansas City on the 28th.
I'll arrive in South Korea on the 29th, settle into my apartment on the 30th, and start work on July 1. (Two weeks later I'll turn 31. Huh.)
3 comments:
Don't forget six weeks of dragging yourself up mountains. ;)
Dude, congratulations! This is a bold move but if you're the same guy I knew in high school you'll be a great teacher (sounds like you haven't changed :)). Hit me up when you get in to Wichita if you have any free time - I'd love to see you before you leave the states!
Kevin Collings
Today's the day..or was it yesterday..anyway..how was the first day???
you're a world away.
you're our hero!!! yeah Andy.
stuart
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