I must admit to my ambivalence upon leaving Korea; it's been delightful seeing friends and eating dinners out and rejoicing in my last few days here. On my run today, I thought how much would I miss running my familiar route along the sea with the backdrop of mountains. No matter how many times I have run the very same route, at one point in my run, rounding a curve, I am always in awe at the backdrop of mountains towering over the seascape. I think I will miss this aspect most of all: mountains and ocean combined for my enjoyment during biking and running. There is so much I did while I was here, and yet, so much I was unable to do. Sigh. I will definitely miss my kids. I loved having 90 children to teach, to laugh with, to encourage, to comfort; I truly enjoyed them. It was nice to go home at the end of the day and have no children though! Teaching is great: part-time Mothering. Love it! I will miss Korean food for sure! So healthy, so much variety. The only drawback is that I wish I could have eaten
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Great national health care and national pension retirement plans, healthy and delicious food, a culture that honors life and family and non-violence and respect itself, less disparity between classes... just a few of the reasons I find living in Korea so much better than living in the USA. Another reason: it's Election Day and a designated holiday, so the people can vote! I love Korea! |
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