So day 1 started with dry heaves due to nerves. LJ took me to the airport where we had our goodbyes. I suck at goodbyes. Basically all I could do was cry and tell her that I was scared. Pretty durn sad. I was making last minute phone calls while I was waiting and I don't think there was a single one that I didn't bawl during. At the airport, I found out that both of my bags were overweight. I am definitely the worlds worst worst packer. I'm going to try to go through and figure out if there is some stuff that I can mail back, but we will see. also at the airport I took this really groovy picture of my plane. It was a double decker! Only the business class was upstairs, so I never really got to see it or anything, but it still was pretty rad.
So the flight starts at noon - and we quickly learn that the in-flight entertainment system is broken. Yuck. Luckily I had my book....which I finished about half-way through the flight. Luckily I had Sudoku (I know how that angers some of you!)
I had a feeling of immense pride and surely had a silly goofy smile on my face while I ate Bibimbap - the korean meal on the plane. Given the choice between the western meal and the korean meal, I chose to start my adventure. Jeff told me to be proud of myself and I am going to be. Still scared to death, but pretty impressed with myself also.
Don't let the sun go down on me...
So this cheesy but delightul song came on my mp3 player (I admit it - I like Elton John and George Michael was featured on this version and I thoroughly enjoyed it) and I realized that today the Sun won't go down. We chased the sunset the whole way and eventually started to catch up to it. So I can't say "I lost a day on this flight" I can say I lost a night and a morning. I'm ok with that - I'm not a morning person.
I walked around the plane for about an hour - trying to get some blood flowing. Probably should have done more, but this nice elderly woman next to me slept the whole way and I hated disturbing her.
The mountains we flew over were amazing! I have to believe it was Washington state area, but I don't really know. They were beautiful though and I saw ice on the ocean. I've never seen that before.
I also managed to sleep for about 2 hours, but it was difficult at best. The Sun was up, I was a nervous wreck and I thought if I can just stay up, I can maybe avoid jetlag, a little. It's 6:22 am as write this - I didn't avoid jet lag.
About 4:00 or so, the captain (my captain) announced that we would be landing soon. I went through immigration without a hitch and forgot to exchange my money, but was picked up by a very nice man and his daughter from the school. We went to the school - where I met one of my roommates (seems like a nice girl) and other teachers who will have to be reintroduced to me today.
Anyway, I came to the apartment (home!) and pretty much just got right into bed. I didn't sleep great - I never do in new places and definitely had some thoughts of "why did you get yourself into this", but, strangely, woke up (at 5 am) feeling pretty confident. We shall see how I feel next week after I have been working there for awhile as an actual teacher.
I miss all of you and am so grateful for all the well wishes I've gotten today and over the past week. Keep 'em coming. 364 more of these days to go.
12 comments:
I love this! I felt like I was right there with you!
I am...in spirit!
Yes you should be very very proud! Soon it will be just a memory... when you're at home (in the states) rocking your baby to sleep. ;)
Love ya!
Ambree
Wow, seems like I was just standing in my kitchen talking to you. I will follow your ongoing adventures with great anticipation. Use lots of slashes and parentheses. It makes it seem like I hear you talking! Best of luck! The Judys are your friends forever!
This is way cool. Reading of your adventure will make us all feel as though we are right there with you - keep up the blogs!
It seems like you were just here with me an hour ago! I'm so glad you're feeling so good about things. I've been thinking about you all day, and I'm so, so, SO proud of you! It's about 10 a.m. your time right now...I love my Korea watch! :-) Can't wait to hear more. I'll e-mail you later to figure out when we can talk via Web cam. Love you tons!
LJ
This is great, like everyone else has said. I can't wait to read more of what is going on with your NEW Adventure!
You are going to do great! We all miss you but know are fulfilling one of your dreams to have an adventure.
I love you and miss you. Take care and keep writing :)
Bren~
This is the first blog I have ever read and it was just great I got to ride on the plane with you it sure was a big plane and a long flight you saw all the things we only dream of and I enjoyed every minute of it keep writing so we can feel like we are there with you ... LUV U LOTS grams
Hey Girlie!
I am so happy and proud of you!! You are going to do great. How many people can say they took such a risk!!
Love you bunches!
Jennifer
I too, (along with Grandma Rae) am a blog virgin. You write just right. So that we know what you are feeling and thinking. It's a scary place. (the mind -that is)
Have fun. All our LOVE, The Hicks
Hey Cassie! As everyone else has said, I love your blog! I hope you are doing great and everything is going well! I also hope you got a little more sleep! :) I'd love to experience an adventure like yours. Furthermore, I'd love to have the courage to start an adevnture like yours. I think its so awesome you're doing this. As I said, I hope all is well and you're having a great time. I can't wait to hear more!
Katie (of Katie and David Tyson)
Although your words and pictures were welcome proof of your safe arrival, I am slightly disappointed at the lack of details about the ekephant ride. Look forward to reading about yoru first day of class!
Tara
This is way cool! I can't wait to read more!
I agree with Ambree, you should be so proud of yourself! We are! The Colorado girls miss you terribly!
Oceans of Love!
Heather
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