Going Home...

Hey everyone.

I will be leaving my apartment in less than a half hour to go HOME. I can't believe how fast the past four months have gone. I truly have a lot to be thankful for during this holiday season. I have an incredible family, a great support system at home, a nice apartment, and a job. WOW...you can't get much better than that!

I am all packed, and ready to go. It will be a whirlwind tour of the "New England area" plus New York, as I'll be home for roughly 10 days. Among other things, I will be celebrating a belated Christmas and Hanukkah with family, seeing the Nutracker, seeing YOUR champions...the Boston Celtics, going to a Disney Meet (yay!), going to NYC and visiting all my friends in the area there, catching up with friends in my area (including many dinner dates!) and just spending good quality time with my parents, sister, and aunts.

Again, it's very hard to believe that the time has gone so fast. I remember when I first started my countdown at around 91 days...it's been a rewarding couple months since then, and this break is well needed, and (I feel) pretty well deserved. I will need a clear head when I get back, as I will have new classes, new students, and new material...which I will have to DIVE right into literally the day after I get back to Korea. Fun stuff! But you know what...I'm ready for it! I know I can do it...I know I can be successful, and I know I will get the hang of things and that "everything" will end up being OK, if not better. These four months have taught me a lot...including that I really do have a lot to give to this world. And judging by how "good" I feel now that I have finished four months with students, turning them into better English speakers...I know that the next eight MAY be a challenge, but nonetheless, a GOOD one; I'm DEFINITELY up for it...and I know that I will sincerely do the best I can.

Merry Christmas/Happy Hanukkah everyone! Look for a "HOME" recap post when I return!

Greg :)

So Soon!

Hey everyone.
December is here, and there's 9 days until Christmas. WOW! I can't believe it! I will be on a plane bound for the states, to see my family and friends in LESS THAN 10 DAYS! I'm so excited, and anxious to see everyone again.
Work-wise, I just have to make some session tests for the students, most are already made. Session tests will be given out next Tuesday, and Wednesday. Besides that, there's not much else to do, besides finish all the books/material by Friday or Monday, which I'm on pace for. So all systems are go on that end.
In terms of packing, I will start this weekend, taking out the suitcases, and packing the clothes, Xmas gifts, and then finally, last-minute things. I will be seeing concerts this weekend, and in between that, I will be doing some FINAL Xmas shopping for a few certain people. Otherwise, I am pretty much done...I hope my friends/family don't mind unwrapped gifts!!!

I'm just hoping these last days fly by as fast as the last 90 or so did! Hope everyone is well! Can't wait to be home SOON!

~Greg :)