Stay Calm...

So, I'm getting pretty close to leaving for Korea. Overall, I'm extremely excited about this whole thing. This excitement, however, is mingled with both extreme terror and the occasional urge to throw up.

To say that I am starting to freak out, on the inside, may be an understatement. On the bright side, All of my paper work is completed and should receive my work visa back in the next few days. This is really all I need to have in order to make it to Korea. However, now that this process is coming to an end, I have to pack, try to learn a little Korean and oh yeah, also prepare for a full-time job of teaching English to Middle School Students.

I think what is causing me panic is that I have been so focused on the actual process of getting to Korea, I feel like I have neglected to pay attention to the actual reason I'm going in the first place, my job. Also, having never officially been a teacher, I really want to be prepared and show everyone that I can be a good teacher.

The next two weeks or so before I leave are pretty busy. I have family to visit, friends to say goodbye to and some organizing of things to complete before I leave. On top of this, I really want to make sure that I focus some time and effort into really thinking about my lessons and doing some preparation for my classes.

JW