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The Journey Begins

1 week ago today I boarded a plane from South Korea to return to the United States after 1 year of teaching English as a Second Language in Asia. 2008 went by so fast and Korea now seems like a distant memory. I will always cherish the time spent in Korea. Now, it is time to keep it movin' and see what life has to offer in 2009 in America.

Thank you for following my blog about my life in South Korea.

NOW THE REAL JOURNEY BEGINS...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

NATARSHA N. WRIGHT

December Farewells

I have 4 more days before I return back to America and it is an exciting and scary feeling. South Korea holds a special place in my heart and I am sad to be leaving, but at the same time I am so excited to go home and see my family and friends and get ready for the next phase of my life. This year has flown by, but in this short amount of time I have learned so much about myself and gained so much from Korea, family, friends, and my new korean chingoos (friends). Thanks Korea for everything!

Here are a few pictures from my last month in Korea:

MY SCHOOL


My co-workers



The Secretaries hard at work while taking a quick pic


McDonald's Delivers...Gotta eat!


My desk


My students


Speaking Test




INSADONG
Getting Free Hugs...So you can feel warm and special


Hanging out in Insadong...Watching a parade & getting free hugs





ITAEWON
My Going Away Party
Dinner @ Outback


Mix & Mingle @ Bungalow Lounge


My 2 fav fashionistas


MIGEUM
Dinner w/ my Korean Chingoo :)



FOOD
My Favorite Korean Foods
Kimchi Bokembop


Rah-Bow-Key


Lunch w/ the Supervisors




HANGING WITH FRIENDS


We went to go see the YES MAN! very good movie!



SEOHYUN




Norabong, the singing room, karaoke
let's go get out singing on....






Funny Korean sign in the bathroom


ITAEWON
Getting out hair done



Time to eat @ the All American Diner in Itaewon




We had to "kiss the cook" after that delicious meal


Season's Greetings!


Riding the train



MEYONGDONG
Eyelash Perm


Everybody's Favorite "Hotteok"







HAPPY HOLIDAYS!


Until Next Time...Season's Greetings!

Love God, Love Life, & Love Yourself because, if you don't who will?

~N.

A Seoul Farewell

This past weekend was my going away party. We had a nice dinner then went to a lounge afterward to mix and mingle. Check out a small clip from my get together.



Until next time...

Love Life, Love God, & Love Yourself because, if you don't who will?

~N.

Back to America...

Today, I went back to the post office to get more boxes to ship more things home. 2 weeks ago I shipped about 5 boxes home and within the next 2 weeks I will ship 2 more boxes home. I just don't feel like lugging all that stuff around in the airport. I have 2 layovers and I am trying to travel light. However, I can't stop shopping. It's the holidays and I feel like since I will miss Christmas I should treat myself to my annual Christmas shopping spree which takes place the whole month December..lol

The Post Office


5 out of 7 boxes that will be shipped to USA


Until Next Time...

Love God, Love Life, & Love yourself because, if you don't who will?

~N.

Caving & Ferry Ride Day Trip

Today was so much fun. I went on a "lazy" day trip with the Adventure Korea tour group. I am coming down with a cold, so this was the perfect day to relax, but still take in the sites. I am tired now and just wanted to share a few pics with you from my day. Enjoy!

Adventure Korea Caving & Ferry Tour Group


Ferry Ride View


Gosu Cave


It's me!


Dodamsanbong Peak


Until Next Time...

Love God, Love Life, & Love Yourself because, if you don't who will?

~N.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Until Next Time...

Love God, Love Life, & Love Yourself because, if you don't who will?

~N.