Annyeong haseyo

  Let's talk about shopping..
 Korea has very high standards for the way you look and the way you dress.
 It is interesting to look in the shops or even walk down the street.
 Glasses are often worn for style purposes not always because the individual needs them to see.
  The accessories are amazing.
Big hair clips are in style and are an adorable touch to any outfit.
  Chunky sweaters are warm and extremely in style.
 Casual wear is not the same in the Korea, but I am loving the outfits.
 The other day, I went to a market and managed to haggle the price down.
 I was able to save 22,000 Won.
  It was an amazing feeling of accomplishment.

 Shoes
 They have my size in every store and I do not have to go to the children's section.
Typically, I wear size 235.
 If you have bigger feet and want to get shoes in Korea just know that they only go up to 250.
 I am so stoked to have my size in all the stores.

Makeup
 I got an eye makeover the other day.
 I loved how the lady did my eyes and bought the stuff that she used for extremely cheap.
 There are almost as many makeup or skin care places as coffee shops.
 The high standards are very visible.

 The other night I met a campus ministry called Emmaus.
 We went out to dinner and it was interesting getting to know fellow believers from all over the place.
 Today, we are getting together again and I can't wait to meet more people.

Classes start tomorrow!!
  I am excited and nervous about how much I will be trekking around campus in between classes.
I am excited though.

 That is all for now!!
 :)

I am all settled

 I made it safely! :)

 The plane ride was really not all that bad.

I am settled in my room and I am adjusted to the time difference for the most part. 

My room has an amazing view of Seoul and I love looking out the window each morning.

I am seen SO busy this past week.

 I arrived in Seoul on Monday, checked into my dorm and bought my first Korean Dish.

 It was called Buscan( I believe, but don't take my word on the spelling).

 I got back to my room and unpacked.

 The following day Megan( from UNCG) and I went out to check out Seoul.

 The city is amazing.

There are coffee shops one after another.

 There are many American food chains here: Starbucks, McDonalds,

Burger King,Outback,TGIF, On the Border, Taco Bell.

  It is so werid seeing such restaurants here as I walk down the road.

 I hope to find Chai soon somewhere because I am missing it like crazy.

We walked around for most of the day and went into several shops just poking around.

I finally meet my roommate that evening.

Her name is Monique and she is from the Netherlands.

Through her I have meet several other people from Europe.

Several times I have gotten a chance to go out with them and it has been great.

  The first night, the topic of religion came up.

   It was interesting to hear their beliefs and how different christianity looks in Europe.

We also talked about politics and the differences that exist on that topic.

 Orientation

  They provided us with information for the rest of the week.

  It was an overload of information.

Everything from alien registration to clubs that are offered on campus for international students.

The campus tour was helpful, however, the campus is still huge and I didn't get to see it all.

 Classes begin Friday..... AHH!

 Today, we went on a tour of Gyeongbok Palace.

 There we witnessed the changing of the guards ceremony and visited the National Folk Museum.

 It was a beautiful people and another great chance to meet more people.

 Overall, this week has been full of information and I have been kept busy.

My hope is to post pictures soon!

 Annyonghi jumushipsiyo

(Good Night!)

I am yours and I am ready to go where you take me, Lord.

Packing has begun. 

   I weighed my luggage and it weighed only 46.6 lbs. What a relief!

 I have really enjoyed spending time with my mom and preparing for Korea.

This past weekend I got to spend time with  my brother, sister-in-law and my nephew. 

It was great seeing them and playing at the Children's Museum. 

  I also spent a few days in Greensboro visiting friends once more before leaving.

My family and friends have provided me with comfort and encouragement. 

 I am excited for my adventure to Korea.

 I am ready to meet new people and dive into the language.

 I registered for classes and was able to get in all of the ones that I needed. 

 I travel to Charlotte on Saturday to spend the night there before my flight. 

I leave at 7 am on Sunday from Charlotte to Chicago. 

 There, two other students from my school will be meeting me. 

 And together we will be making our way to  Korea.

 God has giving me an amazing opportunity to return to my home country. 

He is going to teach me so much and I cannot wait to grow. 

  Please pray for safe travels to Korea and adjustment to the time difference. 

 Also, pray for good health. 

Thank you for all of you praying and thinking about me as I embark on this adventure.