viperinkorea

I'm back

Hey everybody, it's me again, "viperinkorea." I was brutal last time cuz I just didn't write much at all, but this time, I vow to do better. I am in Korea this time with my fiance Debbie. We are in the city of Gwangju, South Korea. Popluation, 1.5+ million people. Home of Mt. Gundeumsang.....or something like that. We are currently in a very small apartment, considering it is for 2 people, not just 1. If it was solo, it would be more than big enough. We haven't decided if we will stay here or not though. We originally told them we wanted a bigger apt, but we have since reconsidered among ourselves. We are considering trying to get the extra $300/month instead of a bigger place. When we got here there was nothing in the apt except a bed. At our urging, they have since added a wardrope, tv stand, dining table, 2 chairs, and a microwave. The tv will be coming next week. We hooked up the internet this morning, and the phone and cable will be next week, hopefully with several English channels.
Our school so far seems fantastic. We have the normal extreme disorganization that is to be expected here, but at least it isn't just us, but our Korean co-teachers as well that are left in the dark about everything. We work 8:30-4:30 so we have normal working hours. We are not sure where we will find a gym, haven't really explored the area. Spent our first Saturday at Home Plus, probably the best supermarket/department store for foreigners. I got a haircut, which is ALWAYS an adventure, and we both experienced Dr. Fish. You place your feet in a tub full of little fish, which peck at your feet/legs, presumably to eat any dead skin. Very ticklish and freaky feeling. But feet did feel good afterwards. Still do tonight. I will include pictures of it as soon as Debbie uploads them onto her computer. Our co-worker rocks. She has been in this city for 4 years. She is here with her fiance. They are from Montreal. She is willing to fight for what we all deserve just as Debbie and I are. Some foreigners show up here and work, and just go along with what their Korean bosses tell them, which can lead to a lot of unfairness, not in the foreigner's favor. All 3 of us will demand to be treated the "right way", as she proved by standing up for herself on a contract issue and Debbie and I did the same on the apt(even though we might stay in it for the money:$300) Wow, what a long write up. Sorry about that, but had a lot to cover. Hope this finds all in good health and good spirits. Cheers.

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posted by viperinkorea @ 7:16 PM