Pen to Paper

I am now officially done teaching at Maple Bear. Tomorrow I'm going to pick up my release forms and on Tuesday I'm going to immigration to have my Visa canceled. I never really got to say goodbye to people, but those are never fun anyway.

I have considered different options for what I could do. I've considered getting a work visa in England and try my luck there. I'd also get to visit some of my friends I met in Sweden. I also considered going back to Canada to try beginning my career again. Today that all came to a rest. I have decided to stay in Seoul and teach adults. I signed a contract with Pagoda, I believe it's the second largest school here. I'll begin work at the beginning of June. Until then, I have a bunch of free time. I'll have to attend some training courses at Pagoda, but I have a chance to see some of Seoul. Lately I've been pretty lazy though, watching episodes of Monty Python's Flying Circus.

I'm looking forward to a new beginning. I'm hoping that I'll finally get to meet people and enjoy my job. It is a demanding job though, requiring I invest many hours. I don't mind, as long as I can enjoy my work. If this job doesn't work out, then I will see the Great Wall, and South East, and I will leave Asia. I get a free trip to Japan soon sponsored by Pagoda. I have to leave the country for 24 hours while a reapply for a new visa.

I'm going to be working in Gangnam, an area of Seoul about an hour from where I am now on public transport. Daniel and I will stay in touch and continue to hang out. I need to find a place to live, since I don't know how long Maple Bear is going to let me live here. Thankfully there isn't anyone coming in after me. The rent is too expensive here to continue having teachers live in this place. I think they should let me stay at least until the end of May since that rent is already paid.

If things go well, I will be spending 12 more months in this country for a total of 15 months. That gives everyone plenty of time to come visit me.