It's January 24th but i'll say Happy New Year anyways! ^^
I haven't posted a blog on here since August. Crazy to think that 6 months has passed by so quickly. The past few months of my life haven't been easy - thats for sure, but I have always been a positive thinker and i'm determined to make 2011 a year to remember.
In 2010 I began my 2nd year here in Korea. I started working at Bambini school and although there's been management changes and the year was full of drama, im still happily working there. I was deeply in love and moved in with Tae-Sun. We made precious memories together and I feel lucky to have had him in my life, but alas we eventually split. I was an emotional wreck from October to recent days but I've finally realised that im happier on my own right now. Sometimes love just isn't enough in a relationship. I feel proud to have had the guts to walk away from something that made me happy, but that I knew deep down wouldn't be healthy for me in the years to come. He will make some girl very happy, but it just won't be me.
Onwards and upwards.
Christmas was spent in Thailand with the fabulous Kasia. She has become a very important person in my life and I treasure our new friendship. Kasia went to school with an old University friend of mine and moved out to Korea last April. We hit it off when we first met out here - it's lovely to have another Brit in Seoul! ^^
So we spent 8 days in Thailand - just a short break in Bangkok and on Koh Chang. It was magical to return to where I spent many months in 2006 - the island has changed quite alot but it was lovely to see some familiar faces and to rejuvenate myself after a difficult few months.
It was whilst I was in Thailand that I realised I wasnt ready to give up travelling and settle just yet. I returned to Korea on Jan 2nd fooling myself and telling myself that I could give up adventures and more solo trips that have been planned in my mind for years (Bolivia, Nepal and Tibet). But just one week into January it dawned on me (and Kasia made me see it too ^^) that I wasn't fully happy with the life I was signing up to with Tae and that I needed to be ME.
Anyways, this month is already flying by and im feeling excited about life again. It really feels like I have a fresh start now. Previously I was terrified about the prospect of going it alone again and not having any plans as im hitting the grand old age of 28 this April. BUT, now im thrilled to have a chance at doing whatever I want to do.
Soon it will be Lunar New Year break and we have 5 days of vacation (incl. the weekend). I will be heading South to Jinju and Hadong with friends Jennifer and Janet for some fresh air and relaxation.
I have signed with Bambini school another year so I will soon be entering my 3rd year here in Korea - time flies! The new boss has been kind enough to re-house me in Beomgye (close to where I lived in my 1st year so I know it well). I move into my new apartment next Sunday and im full of excitement about this. It's a nice Officetel building with lots more space than I have here. The most important thing about moving is leaving behind the memories in this apartment and starting afresh so I can't wait for next weekend now! ^^
I'm supposed to be going home for 3 or 4 weeks this coming spring. Not sure of exact dates yet but my boss says it will be before May. I feel like I should go and make the most of everyone back home. I have only spent 3 weeks with you guys in the last 2 years and as time passes I feel further away from you all.
I'll post again next week once i've made the move into my new home!
I haven't posted a blog on here since August. Crazy to think that 6 months has passed by so quickly. The past few months of my life haven't been easy - thats for sure, but I have always been a positive thinker and i'm determined to make 2011 a year to remember.
In 2010 I began my 2nd year here in Korea. I started working at Bambini school and although there's been management changes and the year was full of drama, im still happily working there. I was deeply in love and moved in with Tae-Sun. We made precious memories together and I feel lucky to have had him in my life, but alas we eventually split. I was an emotional wreck from October to recent days but I've finally realised that im happier on my own right now. Sometimes love just isn't enough in a relationship. I feel proud to have had the guts to walk away from something that made me happy, but that I knew deep down wouldn't be healthy for me in the years to come. He will make some girl very happy, but it just won't be me.
Onwards and upwards.
Christmas was spent in Thailand with the fabulous Kasia. She has become a very important person in my life and I treasure our new friendship. Kasia went to school with an old University friend of mine and moved out to Korea last April. We hit it off when we first met out here - it's lovely to have another Brit in Seoul! ^^
So we spent 8 days in Thailand - just a short break in Bangkok and on Koh Chang. It was magical to return to where I spent many months in 2006 - the island has changed quite alot but it was lovely to see some familiar faces and to rejuvenate myself after a difficult few months.
It was whilst I was in Thailand that I realised I wasnt ready to give up travelling and settle just yet. I returned to Korea on Jan 2nd fooling myself and telling myself that I could give up adventures and more solo trips that have been planned in my mind for years (Bolivia, Nepal and Tibet). But just one week into January it dawned on me (and Kasia made me see it too ^^) that I wasn't fully happy with the life I was signing up to with Tae and that I needed to be ME.
Anyways, this month is already flying by and im feeling excited about life again. It really feels like I have a fresh start now. Previously I was terrified about the prospect of going it alone again and not having any plans as im hitting the grand old age of 28 this April. BUT, now im thrilled to have a chance at doing whatever I want to do.
Soon it will be Lunar New Year break and we have 5 days of vacation (incl. the weekend). I will be heading South to Jinju and Hadong with friends Jennifer and Janet for some fresh air and relaxation.
I have signed with Bambini school another year so I will soon be entering my 3rd year here in Korea - time flies! The new boss has been kind enough to re-house me in Beomgye (close to where I lived in my 1st year so I know it well). I move into my new apartment next Sunday and im full of excitement about this. It's a nice Officetel building with lots more space than I have here. The most important thing about moving is leaving behind the memories in this apartment and starting afresh so I can't wait for next weekend now! ^^
I'm supposed to be going home for 3 or 4 weeks this coming spring. Not sure of exact dates yet but my boss says it will be before May. I feel like I should go and make the most of everyone back home. I have only spent 3 weeks with you guys in the last 2 years and as time passes I feel further away from you all.
I'll post again next week once i've made the move into my new home!
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