Well, I've been in Ulsan now for about 3-4 days and its kinda been a whirlwind. I've been out and about with some fellow instructors and also just been walking around the city. In between I've been sleeping because I'm still a bit jet lagged.
So, why did I come here?
I felt the opportunity was right for me, my parents, close relatives and siblings are healthy, all my friends are all doing well and I had no other real attachments keeping me in America for the next year. Over the last 2-3 years I've felt that there's just been a void in my life, I'm not sure if this experience will fill it however I think it could be a good starting point.
I got into a routine at home that just became unhealthy, I thought maybe going to business school would get me out of my daze and it did for a brief period but after school concluded this June I was back in the same predicament as I was in before. Over the course of the last 3-4 years I've tried many different things to find what I enjoy, I've been an insurance agent with Farmer's and gotten into real estate and originating loans however I was never really happy doing those sales jobs. For a few months I kinda drifted into self pity and self loathing. After a while, I figured it was time for me to get off my butt and at least try something different or else I would grow old, bitter and regretful of the experiences I've missed out on. Alright, thats enough of my baggage, I'll post some pics of a ping pong center that I was in the other day, very Asian, very surreal, won't find any of those in the U.S. thats for sure.
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I am glad you opened up about how you were feeling. I really hope you find something you connect with on this trip whether it be teaching, working with children, or travelling. I admire that you did this by yourself...going to a totally foreign country, not knowing anyone and do something positive while you are there.
Sometimes you have to get lost to get found.
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