Korean Love Affair: Part Two

One week ago today -- I had the best day ever.
Then, two not so good
or encouraging days followed.

However, on that Wednesday I knew:
I should remember this day -
it was perfect as only a day
in Korea can be.

As with any other day
I caught the Sub
went down a few stops
exited and began a 15 minute walk
to work.

I love this walk.

This time of year, the air is cool.

The town is just waking

and, I'm listening to some favorite iPod tunes.

My Wednesday elementary school is my favorite

because it's smaller

feels like family.

Classes went well.

Students were kind, adorable and fun.

Then it was time for lunch -- things got REALLY good at this point.

Chicken curry and dalk galbi

Large apple chunks

After lunch,

I was welcomed back to my room

by a group of girls

drawing renditions of yours truly

on the chalkboard -- they're really talented artists.

Then a teacher came to have 3-in-1 coffee with me

the students stayed and added to the conversation

and entertainment.

Within an hour or two

I made a new friend

a Chinese student and teacher

She'll be there every Wednesday.

I chose to walk home along a different route

And that made all the difference

I was always along the river

then a well manicured and beautiful park.

In the distance I could see

Expo Park and signs of the 2002 World Cup

I could see my neighborhood

the sights that are becoming mine

part of my experience, my life and my home.

The day was kind of perfect

And I need to remember the joy

that was mine because of and in the midst

of these events...

Becasue sometimes,

these exact types of things

are what bring frustration and confusion

to my rollercoaster soul.

(Typed after finishing a cup of Lichee Black Tea from a favorite brown Bone China Mug)