First Weekend

AUGUST 11,2006
My first trip on the Subway is where I thought I might finally see some other foreigners besides the other people I work with (whom are mostly from Canada). However, my roommate and I were the only ones.

After immigration we walked around and found this cute cafe that had train tracks coming out the front door.....It was very unique. Once inside we found the whole walk way to be train tracks, just as if you were outside walking on some. The seats were like the seats you'd find on a train. As well as, the walls being the inside of a train car. It was awesome. I hated that I did not bring my camera, but I know I will visit it again. I had a cup of "Soo Jung Gwa" (iced tea made with brown sugar, ginger, and cinnamon) in the coolest tea cup. Which I am now on a search to find so I can buy one.

AUGUST 12,2006
I was feeling very tired and slept a lot this morning, yet beginning to feel alone and wondering why God brought me to Korea at this time. But as I was praying I realized that I needed to be patient, that I hadn't even been hear a week yet. Soon enough I would be comfortable in my surroundings and that God would equip me. Then I had my devotion and read from "Teach Me to Pray" by Andrew Murray.

We have been sent into the world with an important errand: by prayer to rise out of the vanity of time into the riches of eternity. We have access to all that is great and good and happy and carry within ourselves a key to the treasures of heaven..."In Him we live and move and exist"(Acts 17:28)....The lesson that we find here is one of the deepest truths of God's word. As willing as the sun is to shine its light on the waiting earth, so is the living God waiting to work in the heart of His child.

Once again God speaking directly to me when I need Him to the most. I went on to read in "God Calling" by A.J. Russell

Think out quietly, and make matters your prayer matters. You will see lives you never touch altered....Yes! Live in a large sense. Live to serve and to save. You may never go beyond one room, and yet you may become one of the most powerful forces for good in your country, in the world.

It spoke to me and reminded me to be patient, pray, trust God, and have courage.

That night after I hung out talking with the Kindegarten teacher, I ventured to the market myself. I was going to use the words I know but worried about saying good-bye. Everyone here says it differently than I learned it. I said hello in Korean; bought my pineapple juice, water, and Coke light (Diet here); said thank you in Korean; and then the lady said bye in English. So I said bye in English back. I worried for nothing because God took care of me. It was a piece of cake thanks to Him.

I didn't get to start Korean class this week, but should in the next couple of weeks. I also think I will be doing/learning Tae Kwondo 3times a week for 50,000won a month (that's about $50). It'll be fun, something to do, and a way to keep in shape.

I also know that the food I had that is like sushi is called "Kimbab". I love that my name is in lots of things.

AUGUST 13,2006
Went to church and then exchanged money and ate in the most international part of Seoul. I ate at a Pita place (not exactly Chipotle) Not to eventful of a Sunday.