The phrase "I can't believe..." has been typed in almost every blog entry this year haha! Why? Because I honestly can't believe all that has happened! My year in Korea is quickly coming to an end and it's hard processing all that is going on. I am so excited (and ready) to go home, but at the same time, I have to say goodbye to so many people and my students. First, I have to deal with the sad part, to get to the happy part, but I know it'll be worth it! I am so excited to see my parents, sister, family and friends, that I am jumping around like a child and planning all the great things I am going to do with them!
Update on life: In the past month, I have been spending it just winding down my Korean life and preparing myself for home. People have asked me if I have been visiting places and sight-seeing before I leave, and my answer is "no." I did all the touristy things in my first couple of months. For me, this isn't about leaving a country and trying to squeeze in as much culture as possible, it's about leaving the place that I have made my home. Instead, I have been packing my stuff, getting rid of thing I don't want, and spending time with my friends. I am ready to start the next phase of being home! But, as said before, that means saying good-bye and it's alwasys so hard!
I finally told my students that I was leaving. This is how it went...
Me: "Okay kids, what month comes next?"
Students: "September!"
Me:"Good job! Now, when September comes, Mallory Teacher is going to go back to America and you will have a new teacher!"
Students: "Why Teacher?!"
Me: "Because I miss my family and they miss me."
Students: "Okay teacher, go see Mommy and Daddy."
*Then My Little Prince Eric sits and thinks really hard about something and says...
Eric: "So Teacher go to America in September, and come back October?"
*I start to whimper and say...
Me: "Ummm, No Eric....*the rest of the conversation was inaudible*
It was so hard to say good-bye to my students, because they don't fully understand what "good-bye" means. I just hope that they like and enjoy their new teacher as much as they liked me! I have asked all the teachers to take care of them for me and to send me pictures of course!
In five days I will be on an airplane and I can't believe it's already here! One year ago, I wrote "I can't believe I'm here" and now it's "I can't believe it's over!" WOW!!!
Mallory, I have read each post on your blog and have completely enjoyed each one. It has been fun to get a little taste of Korea. You may want to include some form of writing in your future because you do a great job. We are all very glad you are coming home, but it must be very hard with the good byes. See you soon! love Rhoda
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Aunt Rhoda! I truly have enjoyed writing this blog and it was so fun! I actually have started communicating with people all over the world because of this blog and it's great to connect with people who have been here or are thinking about coming here. I am so excited to see everyone and to tell you all these stories in person!
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