Larry David Should Move to Korea

If Larry David thought he had awkward moments in the States, he should move to a country where people speak a different language.

Today, while riding on the subway to rehearsals, I got a phone call from my realtor. She, nor anyone in the office, speaks any English.

*Also, it is difficult to spell out how Korean sounds in English so maybe to all those who can't read Korean; you will understand how frustrated I was during this situation.

Realtor 1: 여보세요.

Me: Hello. 여보세요.

Realtor 1: 쟈니예요?

*쟈니 is Johnny in Korean. One of the ways to spell it that is.

Me:네

This is where I can no longer understand the situation. A lot is said in Korean and I understand words such as bank and deposit. However, I have no clue what they were saying. Then, I hear, "One moment please."

Realtor 2: 여보세요.

Me: 여보세요.

Realtor 2: 쟈니예요?

Me: 네. 네.

Then, she says the same exact thing the first person said... all in Korean. I tell them I do not understand in Korean. Then, I hear, "One moment please."

Realtor 3: 여보세요.

Me: 여보세요.

Realtor 3: 쟈니예요?

Me: 네.

Again, the same thing is repeated all in Korean. At this point I have given up on trying to even speak Korean. On several occasions I said I was meeting a friend and would call them back all in Korean. They just said okay and kept talking. Then, this happened.

Me: I'm meeting a friend. I will call you back.

Realtor 3: What?

Me: I'm meeting a friend and I will call you back.

Realtor 3: What? (In the back ground I hear, "어뗳게" which is what Koreans say when they don't know what to do.)

Me: I will call you back.

Realtor 3: Okay.

After about 15 minutes of this conversation, I finally hang up. Then, they apparently realized they knew my teacher's number who is Korean and called her and had her talk to me. Apparently, if the same thing is said by three different people, you will eventually understand what is being said. This gave my friends and I something to laugh about later at dinner.

Just in case you are wondering, everything is going well with the house. They apparently couldn't find the money I deposited, but eventually did find it. Not sure how they couldn't find it, but at least it was found and I am still able to move in on Sat!!

Umm... What?

Okay, I told you I had some big news and I wasn't lying. I finally have a few moments where I can tell you a little about what it actually is. I can tell you it involves Korean and singing. I can also tell you that it involves acting. Can you guess what it is? It's a Korean musical that yours truly will be part of.

Now before you start, I know, I'm not Korean and I haven't acted since I was in high school. However, the director saw something in me and decided I would be good for it. Here is a little bit more info. The people I am working with are doing a musical that is equivalent to Romeo and Juliet in Korean without the tragedy part. There will be a Korean cast and a foreign cast. I am pretty sure you can guess which cast I am part of. This is a great opportunity for me and am ever so thankful I was asked to be part of it. I have already met a lot of people who are extremely nice and always willing to help. Pretty much, it's amazing.

In case you still don't understand, I will break it down for you a little more.

1. There will be a Korean play with two sets of cast; Korean and foreign.

2. I am in it. I will be singing and speaking in Korean.

3. I am in a musical in Korea!!!!

Keep reading for more updates. I will constantly update as much as I can and am allowed to. Yes, I know this might seem really random, but come on, it's me we are talking about.

December 4th Should Have Been a Snow Day

I was awaken with the great joy of snow today. I am from the south and have only lived in the north for a little over a year and have never had much snow. Last year in Korea, it didn't really snow either. Last night however, it did!

I felt like a child today as I walked to the bus. I kept grinning as my feet were sliding around and I was trying to keep my balance. I can't explain the joy I felt. I believe today was a gift. A little bit of joy to wash away the frustrations of recent. All day, I heard people complaining about the snow; I just smiled. It wouldn't leave. When people were slipping around me and I, myself was struggling to stay up, I just laughed. It was nice. It was pure.

I truly haven't felt this way in awhile. I felt like a kid again. No worries, no pain. Just pure joy. I am so thankful for the God I have. This joy I have, I know comes from Him. It is such a blessing to have a God who does love us and cares for us. I know the snow wasn't just for me, but it brought a smile to my face... and giggles (even if giggling annoys me 99% of the time). I had a good day.

I just wish it would have been a snow day so I could have laid in the snow, haha. Maybe next time.