i'm wondering if you read that story too

For the past week or so I keep having these random bouts of what I like to call "whoa" moments. I don't know how to explain it, really. But for me, a "whoa" moment is when you're fully cognizant of what you're doing and making observations about what you're doing while you're doing your doings (ha!). For example, I'll be teaching or talking and all of a sudden I become fully aware of the fact that I'm talking. Does that confuse you?

Anyway... I always feel like saying "whoa" after one of those experiences. Especially when I realize that I live in South Korea. So weird. It's been nearly 8 months since we moved to "The Sparkling," but it still feels crazy to be here.

Eight months. That means we have a little over 4 months until we head home. I know 4 months may sounds like a lot, but the time is flying by so quickly and we have so much to look forward to while we're still here. For example, we have visitors at the beginning of June which will be exciting. And then in July we're going to Japan for a week which will be so much fun. We're also planning our wedding (going so well, by the way) and my summer vacation is fastly approaching.

Speaking of our July trip to Japan land, we've purchased airline tickets and will fly to Narita airport July 21 and get back to Seoul on July 28. We're staying in Tokyo for 4 days and then going to Osaka/Kyoto and possibly Hiroshima. We've already booked our hostel for Tokyo (Khao San Ninja - a winner!) and now we're thinking about a capsule hotel for Osaka. Like I said, so much to look forward to.

Oh, in the last few posts I've referred to a field trip that I went on with the 3rd graders. We went to a traditional Korean folk village that was tucked away from the city and so beautiful. It was a cold, rainy day but the clouds created a silvery light that made some of my pictures appear so soft and beautiful. I was very pleased with how they turned out, especially since I expected them to be a little murky. Let me share:

What a pretty smile.


Checking out the architecture.


Making straw baskets.


"Wendy teacher!"




One of my favorites. If you look at the large version you can see all the rain zooming to Earth.


Say, "Kimchi!"


Umbrellas


White sky, tiny children.


So cute!


Oh, spring.


Technology


Lunchtime. Everyone had gimbap!


Charm


Shoes off.


Pretty


Leaving.

Adieu!
Wendy City