Everything here is half sized.

I've accepted the fact that I'm going to have to double up on everything here; Pop, cups, clothes, beds, food, candy...and the list goes on. I guess since most Koreans are half my size, that is to be expected.

Orientation is getting to be kind of a drag. We have lectures all day everyday, only breaking for lunch and dinner. At night we have Korean class, and an optional Korean movie. I have yet to go watch a Korean film because they're shown outside and the weather here is absolutely outrageous. I've never been so hot in my life. Even better, is the promise that Daegu (where I'll be teaching) is the hottest place in Korea.

Yesterday, we had a field trip to a small (tourist) village and buddhist temple (pictures to come). We made authentic Korean fans in the village and watched a short performance in the park. Although both places were very interesting, it was very difficult to enjoy because of the intense heat and humidity.

They've really scared the crap out of us about our coteachers. Apparently, my entire experience depends on my relationship with my coteacher. He/she's essentially my boss, and also the one in charge of arranging my apartment, vacation time, paperwork etc. It's frightening how much control he/she will have over my life.

I find out where/what grade I'm going to be teaching on Wednesday, then we get bussed to our cities where our coteachers pick us up and take us to our apartments. Like I said before, I can't wait to get to my apartment and settled in.

I don't really like the food here so far. There are a select few dishes I like (bibimbap), so I managed to find a dunkin donuts, coldstone, and 7-11 not far from campus. I'm excited to cook for myself. I just found out that we don't have an oven, and we just have a stove. That's how all apartments here are. I guess I won't be making any casseroles or cookies...

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