To Korea or bust!

In exactly four weeks I will arrive in Seoul, Korea to begin teaching English as a second language to elementary students.  Do I know how to read or speak Korean?  No.  Do I have an affinity for fermented vegetables?  Can't say that I do - in fact, I only tried Kimchi for the first time two days ago.  Do I have a desire to live outside the confines of my car driving-burger eating-sit in front of a computer all day-life in America?  Indeed!  While I never would have imagined that I would one day take up residence in East Asia, I have always had an adventurous and spontaneous spirit.  As such, this new season of my life fits my character.  For historical purposes I'll make mention of my (notable) life "landmarks" up to this point, and how teaching in Korea came about.  In May 2012 I graduated with a Master's degree in political science with a focus in international criminal justice.  Given the desperate economic climate in the world, teaching political science at a community college seemed dismal, and going on to a PhD program sounded exhausting.  So, what does a person do who desires to teach, travel the world, start a new career, and pay down student debt?  One moves across the world to teach English in a culture that one knows virtually nothing about, naturally.  What is even more exciting than starting fresh in the East is that my husband to be will be moving with me <3 The definition of romance for me.  The purpose of this blog is to document my travels, teaching experience, growth as a human being, and to keep in touch with those I love back in America.  The countdown begins.