It has been too long since my last post. Although I'm a little late, I figure that I should write a wrap-up of 2011 and discuss what I'm looking forward to in 2012.
This past year has been really positive for me. I believe that I've improved as a teacher and I feel much more confident in this role. I did some more travelling throughout Korea, highlights being my visits to Seoul and the trip to the DMZ. I learned more about Korean culture, ate some incredible food, and spent many hours practicing the language. (Although the results may suggest otherwise.) I've also met and become friends with some really cool and interesting people.
There were many firsts for me in 2011. In May, I paraglided for the first time. In July I dove with sharks. But the first that I'm most proud of is the marathon that I ran in September. It was certainly the greatest physical challenge that I've ever undertaken, but I'm so glad that I did it. I could write about all the things that I've learned about myself while training for and running a marathon, but I'll save that for another entry.
As great as 2011 was, I feel that 2012 will be far greater. I have some big travel and adventure plans lined up in the coming months. February will be the last month of my contract and the end my time here in Korea. (For the foreseeable future.) In March, I will be travelling throughout northern India. I'm registered for a marathon on April 7th at the Corbett National Park, a protected area for the endangered Bengal tiger. From April 10th to the end of June, I plan on being in Thailand. There I will learn how to SCUBA dive and join a Muay Thai training camp. I want to use my time in Thailand to get in the best physical condition of my life because in July I plan on running a marathon up the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Running a marathon is challenging enough, but I think it would be neat to do one at an elevation of 2000-4000 meters. I will probably be heading home some time in July. I'm really looking forward to seeing and spending time with my family. I've been away from my family for the past 19 months and it's hard to describe how much I miss them.
It's impossible to predict the future and I'm aware that a terrible, unforeseen event could change all of my plans, but as of right now the next few months have the potential to be incredible and I'm so excited to have the opportunity to live them.
I know February will go by quickly. I have much planning and packing to do, visas to obtain, flights and accommodations to book, and goodbyes to say. I hope that in spite of the chaos that is bound to ensue, I manage to really enjoy and appreciate the time that I have left in Korea. It is almost over.
Greg
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