The people in the market only speak Korean, so I have learned how to ask for how many orders of japchae I want and how to hand the workers money while showing them respect. Most of the time I just hand them money with one hand while my holding my elbow with the other and give them a small bow. They are always so thankful!
One of the requirements for my study abroad program is to join two school clubs. I chose the movie and club and traditional drumming club. I play the sogo, which is the easiest drum to learn. I performed with my club for our school festival. I was embarassed because I had to wear black while everyone else wore yellow, blue, and red, but everyone made me feel special instead! I had so much fun that night! I also found a cute sogo in the home supply store in town.
I wanted to show some pictures of the places I often go to, such as Jochiwon train station and Hana Mart, where I speak the most Korean to either get my train ticket or my grapes. While I try to go to big cities as much as I can, my everyday life is spent walking to town and doing these small tasks. Living in Korea is hard sometimes and I get nervous every day, but I think that is the best part about living abroad. I love learning new things from such nice people!
