Still Kickin'

For those of you who were worried, yes, I'm still alive. And, I'm sorry for almost falling off the face of the planet the last few months.

With regards to the recent news about Japan, all I can say is that everyone I know in Korea is safe and sound (thankfully). I didn't know any of the foreigners who had been visiting at the time of the tsunami, which is unreal to me because my friends take weekend trips by ferry over there all the time. The whole thing happened right after 'spring break' for the public school teachers here, so they were back in the country already.

I'm happy with the action that Korea has taken to aid the tsunami relief efforts, though I have to say that it is somewhat surprising. I really don't want to blog about it, but Korea-Japan relations are historically strained, to say the least. Since moving here, I have learned much about the way that the Koreans and Japanese think about one another. If you are curious to know more, send me an email. I'll happily share, in private.

Ok I really hope everyone is well back home! Miss you all & I promise to write again soon.

b.