This post is mainly so that I have something here for people to view. So... view away.
But, I have been working on my Program responsibilities lately. Just today, I applied for my Visa. Apparently, Program recipients get a special Visa that's reserved only for them--the A-3 Visa, which is free and allows me to stay in Korea for up to 20 months. I feel quite special about that.
I have also been working on getting together a packing list so I know what I need to buy before I leave. First thing on the list is two international flight certified pieces of luggage capable of carrying 50-75 lbs. each and of being folded down for easy stowage. Next on the list is socks, 8 pairs. Well, 10 pairs really, but I'll wear 1 pair and pack the other in my carry-on in case I have a delayed layover longer than a day.
This last bit isn't entirely related to the Program, but as the Program is the first stage of my non-dependent life according to the IRS as a college graduate, it has a tangential connection. I've been going through all the junk in my room (a room which my parents have graciously let me still call my own despite the fact that I'm supposed to be "on my own" now) so that I can get rid of most of it. It's amazing what I've saved over the years. Of course, there are the knicknacks that never got thrown away or given to the thrift shop even though they should have been long ago, but there are even spelling tests from the 4th Grade. It's been quite the trip down memory lane. A trip that will soon face the recycling bin. Well... for the most part anyway. I can't part with some of it, e.g. my first college papers. Maybe I'll have those bound at least so they're in a manageable format (and, ironically, even harder to throw away).
Anyung has'e yo.
