Peri-leaving

So, as it is, I'm in the States getting ready to leave for Korea. A couple of months ago, I applied for a job to teach English there, and lo and behold, I actually got one. Of course, it took a couple of months to actually find a school that wouldn't change their mind....

However, it was a set and done deal.

Now, however, I finally got a date on leaving. A week from today. Freaky. I mean, really freaky. When I first heard about the date (mind you I don't actually have my Visa to go teach there...) I thought it was fine, until I realized that the 7th of November was only a week away. Then...bam. Everything hit.

I would be gone for an entire year, leaving everyone I know and love behind to teach in a country where I don't even speak the language. Sure, there are some people there who speak English...but it's more...Engrish. And mind you...I've lived with someone who's Korean all my life, but still.

Anyways....so I'm freaked. Trying to figure out what I'm going to take, who's gonna take care of my cats while I'm gone, and figure out how to say 'Do you speak English' in Korean (considering that I know how to say it in Japan and French...neither which will help me...). Sure, I know I need clothes and the essentials, but that's not what's worrying me. What is, is what games will I take, and how will I fit my PS2 in my luggage. There's also the issues of what books will I take and how much it'll cost to ship my computer over. Sure, I could buy one there....but it won't have all of my tv shows on it. ;-;

Anyways...

This is the start. Further on down the line, I intend on writing about my experiences while in Korea, maybe even posting some photos or what not.

For now...fare thee well.