DAY ONE

Saturday 11/14/09
I landed yesterday in Seoul. The flight was forever, but managed to watch a few movies and some episodes of Mad Men so not all was lost. The night before I left, I went out with the fa
mily to eat in Philly. Dad couldn't make it, but Craig was there, so we maintained the standard Foley number of 6. It was great seeing everyone one last time, although it also reinstated the things I will miss most about being gone for the next year. It still seems pretty surreal that this country is my home for the next 12 months. I have never spent longer than a week or so outside the country. Boston was far from Lanc, but there was a comfort in knowing that if necessary I was always a day's trip away. Now I really am on my own. It's a funny feeling, but I maintain that this year will be unforgettable.

I am hanging out in my hotel room right now. This is my home for the week. Two twin beds (no roommate thankfully, I think), a stove, fridge, freezer, washer, desk, tv, sofa, bathroom, ridiculous amount of closet space and kitchen shelving, and a converter so I can use my laptop thank God. I really want to check out the city, but it seems enormous on the map and I don't know where to go or what to see. That is the one thing that would be nice about having a roommate, but overall I prefer the independence to do what I want and to get over the jetlag on my own. Also, on Monday I start training, so I will meet plenty of people soon enough.

Overall I feel a little lost, but I am happy I'm here. It's going to be a wild year and a great learning experience. This is really my day one of being in Korea. Can't wait to see what happens.