Weekly Update: Jan. 04-10, 2009
Sunday, January 11th, 2009This past week was a rough one for Dang and I, for we had to go back to work after a week off. You know how that feels- not so good. Hehe. But, as most weeks go, it was over before we knew it.
It was a cold week- bitterly cold. As a matter-of-fact, I think it may be the coldest I’ve ever experienced in South Korea. Dang did wonderfully, I’m the one who it made hurt. The cold weather cuts right to the bone for me these days, especially in my hands. Too many rocks smashing hands and fingers? No circulation, anymore?
Sunday found Dang and I shopping at Bangpo, Dang’s favorite place in Seoul I think. It is taking some time to build Dang’s wardrobe. Poor girl had little in the way of clothing when she came to Korea, and I can’t stand to think of her not having enough. I do complain some; that’s my husbandly duty, right? In my heart, though, I want my little girl to be dressed nicely. I finally got her to buy some shoes that were cut and sexy… she has a thing for furry “Eskimo” shoes. I don’t know why the fascination with all things furry, but it was a real job deflecting her from the furry boots.
On Saturday, Dang and I went to our first Korean language class. It’s at one of the local woman’s universities. They are taught by Korean majors, and it is but one a couple thousand won a lesson. We are starting at the very bottom, but I’m looking forward to it. So is Dang. We learned a little of the alphabet; it’s a pretty straight-forward system of writing- quite sensible.
Also, and most importantly, Sat. was the anniversary of the day Dang and I first saw each other face-to-face. One year ago, I left my home in Tennessee for my new life and new wife in Asia. It’s been quite a year. I miss my old home and family, but I wouldn’t change a thing, for I’m blessed to be where I am in my life married to my baby girl.
Well, until next week. Be good, kind, and healthy.
