Steve's feelings from his 3rd day

It is nice to finally find a reliable internet connection, but I feel obligated to buy something while we are here and it is expensive, but in the long run it really isn't that big of a deal.

Spending money here is funny, because 10,000 won is equivalent to about $10.00 it just makes you feel like you are spending too much money. I have found that I am being more cost conscientious over here because of the money difference.

Our boss, Alex, is very funny, he likes make word play jokes in English which are somewhat sarcastic and cheesy, but what is more fun is the odd questions we will get from him. For example, because I have hairy arms he asked if I had a very hairy chest and back.

We got a full medical check up the other day X-ray the chest for TB and so on. There is no medical privacy here so our boss knows our weight, height, and that I can't pee on command and after trying for 30 minutes had to go back the next day.

I hope my last note did not sound too grim because we really are having a great time, it is just you definitely feel like a fish out of water (and we aren't even playing Marco Polo.) The food is excellent here. I know it isn't for everyone, I am glad I enjoy seafood, noodles, and spicy Kimchi (which is apparently very healthy.) The meals are all designed with a sort of balance. Hot and Cold portions, Spicy and sweet. The meals are proportioned well and I feel I am eating healthier than I have in years.

Another odd thing I have noticed is that children walk the city alone all the time. I have seen kids the age of 6 or 7 by themselves walking to school. It is something you would never see here.

Finally the Korean television is something to be mentioned. They have about 3-4 channels depending on the time of day that show television in English, however these channels are not dedicated to English television so you can't just leave it on one channel and be ok. However they have a television channel dedicated to Star Craft and other online PC games which are treated like a sport. Then there is another channel that shows GO games all day. This show is oddly fascinating to me because I know somewhat how to play and I can play along with the show.