1. My Car. You may think that's a joke, but in all honestly, do you realize how much I walk on a given day? Imagine living on campus at Pepperdine (Drescher) and having to walk down and up to the undergraduate campus for classes everyday. Actually I have to walk that hill on a daily basis in order for me to get to civilization. And once I get to civilization, guess what? MORE WALKING~ whether it's to the subway station, bus stop or hailing a cab. I know, I know, I sound like the typical American who MUST drive to a store that's a minute down the street. But years of habit is hard to break. And not that it's any excuse for my whining, but the weather is 88 degrees and 100% humidity in Seoul today. Yup... so can feel the sweat as it drips down my back at the moment?? And do not even let me get started on the mosquito's here!! So to all my peers at Pepperdine who are enjoying the perfect sunny 80 degree, Malibu breeze.. I N.V. you so so much right now!
2. The Family. I have had the finest dishes Korea had to offer and let me tell you, it's a total treat! Everything I have eaten here have been delish since life in Seoul is very Westernized. But there is nothing like my mom's cooking. Or maybe it's that I miss helping her cook while we converse about life. And I miss my weekly Sunday breakfast with my dad as well. As an only child, I am very close with my parents, and at times I miss LA the most because I miss my parents.
3. My Friends. As I get constant updates on Pepperdine mixers, speaker series, events and occasionally "stories" from my friends; I cannot help but feel that I am missing out on my 3rd semester at Pepperdine. Don't get me wrong, coming to study at KAIST is one of the best decisions I have made in my life, but I feel as though I am missing all the action back at home. And it really saddens me that I only have 1 more semester left as a Pepperdine MBA student. But I am moving way too ahead! But bear with me as I am missing home so so so much right now. :)
On a lighter note, someone from home will be visiting me later this week! WINNIE-POOH!! My fellow classmate/close friend from Pepperdine who is studying abroad in Hong Kong will be staying with me for 4 days in Korea. I cannot tell you how excited I am and what great timing it is for her to come visit me. I will definitely update on her lil visit next week~
1 comment:
I feel ya on all three things...although I've been enjoying the walking, it can get pretty tiring. Also, not having a car means either taking a taxi after a night out, or leaving at 11:30 to catch the last train! :)
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