Date Update and Travel Plans

So my date went surprisingly well as far as conversation goes. Despite the language barrier we had a very good conversation, and we found out a lot about each other. We saw each other again on Saturday night while I was out with a friend, and we're making plans to see each other this weekend. He has promised me to continue working on his English so that we could better communicate. I am pleasantly surprised how well things are going despite the huge differences in knowledge of languages and cultural backgrounds. At this rate I'll REALLY have to work on my Korean hahaha.

I am now officially going to go on a trip to Jeju. Information can be found here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeju-do

The trip I paid for cost 350,000 won (or roughly $315) and it includes 4-star hotel accommodation, round-trip airfare, 2 buffet lunches, a chartered bus on the island, a submarine ride, and horseback riding. My friend and fellow teacher, Yelena, and I are both going together on the DMZ and Jeju trips, so it's sure to be a good time. We'll be going in a group, so we'll also be meeting new people. My only regret is I won't be able to go to Loveland. Just read the Wikipedia entry and you'll find out what that is...

-AALA

PS -finally got my first paycheck today! And it feels great.