tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26764559908772213362024-03-22T03:48:21.400+09:00Soul SeekerLiving Life in GermanyThe Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-2480760712123352822024-03-06T20:47:00.005+09:002024-03-06T20:54:47.518+09:00German Living<p><br /></p><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">Now that I have lived in Germany for nearly two years, I thought it was over due to share my thoughts on how things are going for me and my family.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">I'd like to start with on a positive note and share a list of pros and advantages of living in downtown Wiesbaden.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">1. <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>English Speaking Nation – This has been the biggest advantage of living in a foreign country where everything can seem new and strange. I reach out for the familiar that can make it feel more like home. Most everyone that I have encountered is able to speak enough English to carry on a full conversation without using google translate. It makes everyday life much easier to navigate when the native population is able to speak a language I can easily understand.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">2. Extensive Public Transportation – I personally, haven't had the privilege of using the trains or buses. I have used a taxi a couple times, but it can be quite pricey. Unlike Korea, where I took the taxis more often due to it's affordability, I would stay clear away from taxis here. For a low fee of 49 Euro a month, you are able to hop on a bus and the “slow” trains for an unlimited aunt time that month. My supervisor has not owned a car for his five year stay here and has relied on public transportation for his during of his stay in Germany. You can purchase this pass here: </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" href="https://int.bahn.de/en/offers/regional/deutschland-ticket" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--blue-link); cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://int.bahn.de/en/offers/regional/deutschland-ticket</a></span></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">3. Christmas/Fresh markets and fairs – A visit or stay in Germany without a visit to the wonderful Christmas markets would be a shame! Downtown transforms into a winter wonderland every winter with an ice skating rink, food stalls, and merchandise from all over the world emerge to cheer up the dreary cold winters. Fresh markets, available all year round and fairs for each special occasion can also be found in every city. This year's schedule can be posted here: </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wiesbaden.de%2Fmicrosite%2Fweihnachten-en%2F010%2Findex.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1mFdMZkdazqTSOh_4u4_kguN70MyUQgc5Pz43nVbCSdf7AiOAGTZBtZVg&h=AT1-h7TqzJBP2DmH3epHtGuyTaST1oueovFo2rh1vXXyr2z_j_dcsVkOeOxkZ7SmOQ9BEkgRV5IkmCRYRJ_jpgn1BpoVtl1T0zYxK6xm2HxK2lM5u2UZ6Z8sZm0ECR-l2Q&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT3Jg-g1Hxkixzfa_oUdvDtebQl8Y8diaNRHTfsVcpoqxXeVe_CrFAp5oDyoL7IPWMGU-gVs_36l8xMu1HhlBi5iC1B-B-uJwaEVdcp-yh6shptww-JUWY6sNubQJz92ZsUpnGGT6_zv7xmo-y65QVLbRlF7-DodJyBGk6aZOGj4B9-aQjQ8sCaOn8fbTIoNkh4CztcpY2P-" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--blue-link); cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.wiesbaden.de/mic.../weihnachten-en/010/index.php</a></span></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">4. Taxes along with Prices – This may be a little detail that I find convenient, but I like that every individual purchase already had the taxes included in the advertised price. Taxes do run high (19%) which is not great, but having the face value listed makes it easier to swallow, so to speak. As a US Sofa holder, I am able to take advantage of having large purchases tax free with the correct documentation presented at checkout. This also applies for online purchases. Here is a site that details shopping in Germany and other European countries. </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.german-way.com%2Ftravel-and-tourism%2Fgermany-for-tourists%2Fshopping-in-germany%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3eDKUkbcU9LKkjbQh-bYtUAD5opvdru-1PagvznusbWuCg7PvmA7X6xfs&h=AT1wj3NQVQhiogimtlDSvsihn_ybn1Ns8Eg6MoyZOgv5D20Y2Lu8_HyJmUSbp_1B-AO1UC7igr3XioQXvg_MIsP_a_pvW6JNaukjlnmEoh1GObWnNhHn0Z_PF8JlU8K-bw&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT3Jg-g1Hxkixzfa_oUdvDtebQl8Y8diaNRHTfsVcpoqxXeVe_CrFAp5oDyoL7IPWMGU-gVs_36l8xMu1HhlBi5iC1B-B-uJwaEVdcp-yh6shptww-JUWY6sNubQJz92ZsUpnGGT6_zv7xmo-y65QVLbRlF7-DodJyBGk6aZOGj4B9-aQjQ8sCaOn8fbTIoNkh4CztcpY2P-" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--blue-link); cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.german-way.com/.../germa.../shopping-in-germany/</a></span></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">5. Similarities to US – I have lived in five different countries, fully immersed in each cultural nuances of each people. By far, Germany has been the closest to living in the US. The grocery stores (no strange seafood with tentacles in the fridge section) and restaurants are much more similar to the ones in the US. This may be comforting for someone who hasn't experience in living overseas. </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">6. Long Summer Days – This can be a great plus for someone who loves the sunshine and their days to last longer. The fact that the sun doesn't start setting until 10 pm, makes the days longer and motivation to accomplish more in the daylight is readily available.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">7. Walk ability – Living downtown, most stores and service shops is within walking distance. I get plenty of exercise without much effort. It's nice to be able to talk a walk and enjoy the beautiful architecture and multiple parks to bask in nature in it's green spaces.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">8. Delivery Practices – This may be a small detail, but the fact that all deliveries are handed to a human or ensured in an enclosed, secured space is a big one! No more worries with porch pirates snagging your Amazon packages. Your packages are given to your neighbors for safe keeping until you are able to pick it up. I live in an apartment building and usually find my packages in the lobby, safe from the public.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">9. Neighborhood Conveniences – I noticed that each neighborhood is set up with a grocery store, gas station, bakeries, apotheke and other shops nearby. All within walking distance, one doesn't have to live downtown to have this convenience.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">10. Sundays as rest days – To round off the list, initially I found Sundays an inconvenience. All stores and shops are shut down every Sunday. The only thing open is usually the service industry and other organization that could help the public relax. Restaurants, museums, movie theaters, and other entertainment venues are usually open. I think this is more of an advantage to a culture that allows most of their people to relax an entire day every week. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">Now on to the cons that I find while living in Germany.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">1. Non-existent Customer Service – This was quite evident very quickly. In order to settle in our new home country, shopping for necessities is done sooner than later. I noticed that it is culturally acceptable for store employees to be aloof and not very helpful. They definitely do not go out of their way to offer assistance.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">2. Cold Public Persona – The fact that it is considered rude to ask a stranger “How are you doing?” is an indication of a culture who is not as welcoming as I would like. Walking around our neighborhood, most avert your gaze and do not speak a word to acknowledge my existence. This is quite a huge difference from every place I have lived. Even living in the deep south of the US, everyone is very friendly. </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">3. Dreary Winters – While the summers are sunny and daylight is amply, the winters are the complete opposite. Ying and yang, I suppose are at work here. My first winter hit me pretty hard with the lack of sunshine and needed to take extra Vitamin D and used sun lamps at my desk at work for the dark early days were a necessity. The sun was so rare, that it was common that the drive to and from work are both in the dark.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">4. Payment for Toilets – When going out, one must ensure that coins are on hand in case nature calls and you find yourself hunting for a bathroom. For a small fee, you are able to do just that. This pays for the janitorial crew to keep the facilities sparkling clean. Some are automated and has a coin operated door. These can be found in parks and public spaces. Here is an article that details this </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">practice.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iamexpat.de%2Fexpat-info%2Fgerman-expat-news%2Fdemystifying-world-german-toilet%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2XDAX1XZi2_Apbyv7Dw7SVLEr1Bt2yfcOIUCG76L5r99TUBCTo6qSd4UU&h=AT2WLXQ3H5vEKJN-j_UUoX-DZdFhOPPgWPJo68mfwwXsTG6KnpVT84OtMwz9VV2GUwKJlDGwT8XTNxkug-kIlGs8FQHXFDf5PpLv1z8O6mM10SnXTKSNbFZkAieH9LCcmg&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT3Jg-g1Hxkixzfa_oUdvDtebQl8Y8diaNRHTfsVcpoqxXeVe_CrFAp5oDyoL7IPWMGU-gVs_36l8xMu1HhlBi5iC1B-B-uJwaEVdcp-yh6shptww-JUWY6sNubQJz92ZsUpnGGT6_zv7xmo-y65QVLbRlF7-DodJyBGk6aZOGj4B9-aQjQ8sCaOn8fbTIoNkh4CztcpY2P-" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--blue-link); cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.iamexpat.de/.../demystifying-world-german-toilet</a></span></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">5. Quiet hours – This is a country wide rule that must be observed. This starts at 10 pm to 6 am on the weekdays. All day Sunday and on Holidays. Make sure you have your calendar to include German holidays so you can be informed on what days are holidays. Be aware that there a lot of holidays!</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">6. Nosy Neighbors – I guess this can be applied to any country, depending on the neighborhood you live in, but I warned about this when I arrive. My colleague can attest to this when a friend of his, parked in front of their house softly hit the car in front of them. They were going to leave a note, but was in a hurry. Since they live there, they assumed it was safe to do so upon their return. A witness called the police and they were charged with a “hit and run”. His wife's license was suspended for a year. Sometimes they feel the need to police you themselves. Letting you know what is not acceptable, even if it is not illegal. Make sure you observe those quiet hour. I find myself with letters stuffed in my mailbox from multiple neighbors complaining about the noise levels in the apartment building.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">7. Bland Food – I experience this when we visited London years ago. Germany has the same issues with bland food. The only food that has flavor are not native to this country. Asian and Mexican restaurants showcase more flavors. My family is food-centric and this has been a struggle for us. We find ourselves cooking more often and rarely go out or have delivery food.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">8. Shutdown Sundays – I felt the need to put this on both list. I find it an inconvenience for me, but this is an advantage for everyone else who like having their Sundays off. I find the stores are crowded on Saturdays and try to go out earlier once the stores are open in order to avert the crowds.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">9. Lack of Parking – This is only important for car owners. Since we prefer to travel privately, seeking public parking can be a challenge. Having to pay for parking for most large malls makes it pricey. It is rare to have free parking lot for shops.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">10. Antiquated Practices – Paper is king here. Everything is done with hard copies. Prescriptions are dispensed only on paper and sometimes two trips are necessary to the apothekere since you must drop off the pres cription and the medicine may not be readily available. Gas pump are not outfitted with credit card readers. It is necessary to walk in and pay at the register. Car washes requires a visit at the register first to purchase a token or card then to the car wash to input the token. Most processes seemed to be designed to complicate the steps to accomplish the task. Be aware that most stores do not allow you to exit without a purchase. Larger electronic stores will allow you to leave, but the gates must be opened to let you out. I guess this is a loss prevention practice. Some shops do not accept cards, so ensure you have cash on hand. Parking lots are routed to have only one entrance and one exit with paths predefined with arrows. While underground parking is usually set up like this, all open parking lots are also set up with this one-way design. Discontinue services must be done in writing and sometimes a 90 day notice is necessary. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">I think it's interesting that I found equal amounts of pros and cons while living here. I try to keep an open mind and write about our new home country at least after a year of residence. To be fair, living in a foreign country will never be easy. It's unfamiliar and takes me and my family out of our comfort zone. It does broaden our horizon and being exposed to multiple countries and it's culture is an education in itself. It has kept our minds open and more accepting of other people and their practices. Being a foreigner upon my arrival in the US from the Philippines has taught me at a young age that people comes in all forms of shapes and sizes. Culturally, it has varied our beliefs and way of life. Japan still stays very dear to our heart and will always be our second home.</div></div><!--EndFragment-->The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-23481895544344213112014-10-25T04:39:00.001+09:002022-06-12T21:35:45.496+09:00Moving Overseas<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
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It’s been about 5 months since our
departure from the States and things are slowly coming together, much
like placing the pieces of a puzzle in its rightful place. We are
definitely settling in to our new life here in Daegu.
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Before heading out to our new
adventure, I did quite a bit of research on how to have a “worry
and stress free” move overseas. After planning and making multiple
lists, I really believe there is no such thing! You can only prepare
to be organized and hopefully things will be seamless as possible,
but the anxiety of moving, let alone half way around the world will
sink in and it will catch up with you.
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Leaving the comforts of home and my
family was the most difficult thing I have done to date. I think
giving birth to Jensen was easier compared to relocating to Korea. I
am finally able to really enjoy it here and able to see what Asia has
to offer.
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I read several blogs on the subject of
what our new life will be like here and lots of suggestions on what I
should dispose vs. keep in regards to material things. I wanted to
add a few things that I didn’t read about on several blogs and
on-line tips on moving overseas.</div>
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<li><b>Buy a brand new notebook</b> –
You will need to write anything and everything that relates to your
move. It’s much nicer to have a new notebook that has nothing else
written on it unless it involves your to-do list and contact info of
what you need to accomplish before leaving. Electronically saving
this is also another way to keep everything in a central location.
You can utilize your smart phone for this purpose. I’m old school
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDD9kdcP3R4JhCBBXyEA-V2VgnD-7Xpsku4IYD0OG0YW6w3Eh2-I5X2aT54vG_VLdwJ6ryIGnCEjTvdl0CUhcK8-HwM_N3y7wgtByfLBE4GoFTYRLkdc1ziLGxmVnwAVLLWxGFK5UmFA/s1600/20141025_040347.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDD9kdcP3R4JhCBBXyEA-V2VgnD-7Xpsku4IYD0OG0YW6w3Eh2-I5X2aT54vG_VLdwJ6ryIGnCEjTvdl0CUhcK8-HwM_N3y7wgtByfLBE4GoFTYRLkdc1ziLGxmVnwAVLLWxGFK5UmFA/s1600/20141025_040347.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I opted to use a smaller notebook that can easily fit in my purse.</td></tr>
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<b>Decide which items you want to
keep</b> – Anything with sentimental value, by all means take with
you. Even if it seems ridiculous to keep due to its size or lack of
usefulness, keep it. If you think you will regret it, just keep it.
Hobby related items, you may want to keep depending on where you are
moving. You may not have easy access to those particular items.
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<b>Have a garage sale </b>- I
think it’s only natural to shed a few unwanted items before
moving. There are several things to keep in mind on how to have a
successful sale, but believe the number one and most important thing
to do is to make sure you have exposure. You don’t even have to
pay for an ad, however make sure you have clear and legible signs
around your neighborhood. Utilize Craigslist and Facebook flea
market/second hand groups you already have joined. If not, find them
and join. Start using them for the larger and higher ticket items
you want to sell. I was able to sell our washer and dryer set, also
lots of Jensen’s baby items I no longer use.</div>
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<b>Packing up </b>– Now this
will vary depending if you are moving with military support or not.
I am fortunate enough to be a DoD civilian and had a moving company
box everything up and ship it off to our destination. As soon as you
have your PCS (Permanent Change of Station) order, make an
appointment with your local transport department. For those who are
moving on your own, decide if you are going to pack yourself or seek
services from a packing company. Call and make an appointment once
you know when you need to be out of your current lodgings. Make sure
your items are insured while in transit. If you do move yourself, to
save money go to big warehouse or grocery stores for used boxes.
You will still need to contact an international shipping company in
order to ship your belongings.</div>
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<b>Carry-on items </b>– Pack any
important documents with your carry-on. You will need to organize
these in order to have them handy once you land. A good accordion
file holder is good for these type of documents. This should include
birth and marriage certificates, insurance paperwork, PCS orders,
and anything else that you may need to in-process or present to your
employer on your first day of work. Since I have a 20 month old
toddler, I will also add a few items that might help with traveling
with a child. A comfy blanket and favorite stuffed animal. My son
loves music so we packed a nice pair of headphones for him. Anything
that can keep him occupied like stickers, coloring books, and small
light weight toys.</div>
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<b>Unaccompanied Baggage – </b>This
is available for those that will be PCS’ing with the military.
This shipment will arrive about 3 weeks from the shipping date. Most
of the things we packed was for my little boy Jensen, such as more
diapers that we had stashed, toys, camping chairs that can be used
while waiting for your furniture to arrive, kitchen items for
cooking and eating, more clothes that you may need for work. This
list may vary for others since it all depend on what you may need
sooner than later. A friend shipped their golf clubs with their UB.
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<b>Medications – </b>If you and
your family have prescription medications, make sure they are filled
and ready to go before leaving. Do not wait ‘til the last minute
to fill these just in case you will need to call your doctor to have
a new prescription refilled. Don’t forget your pets medications as
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fortunate enough to have sold your house or just moving from a
rented apartment, you can have your utilities scheduled to be turned
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foreign country has its own list of required and recommended
immunizations. You can check with your local health department on
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quarantine your pets depending on which country will be your new
home. If quarantine is not needed, booster shots will be required
and even microchip will be needed as well. Check with your airline
in advance and let them know you will be traveling with a pet.
Depending on the weight of your pet, you may be able to have them in
cabin with you. If they are on the larger end of the breeds, make
sure you have a big enough crate for them to move around and get
comfortable. Keep in mind the heat embargo during the summer months
and most airlines will not allow you to take your pets with you.</div>
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<b>Vacating –</b> I highly
advice hiring a cleaning service. We tried to clean our house before
leaving and we were too tired taking care of everything else. At the
last minute, we tried to book a cleaning service the day prior to
vacating the premises and I could not find one on such short notice.
Luckily, my Mom knew someone from church who was willing to clean
for a small fee.</div>
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<b>Donate –</b> Anything else
that you weren't able to sell at the moving sale, consider
donating items that can still be used. Not only are you recycling,
but it is also a tax write off. I also gave away food items
left in the pantry to family and friends or you can contact a local
food back.</div>
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I scoured the internet for some simple instructions on how to make a cute but easy costume for a little boy. I found this step-by-step instructions here <span style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.degraeve.com/jedirobe/">http://www.degraeve.com/jedirobe/</a></span> on how to make a Jedi outfit. It was so simple to follow. It was originally made for an adult, but it was easy enough to make it for Jensen.<br />
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Since I wasn't really sure where to go and buy fabric in Daegu, I opted to use some brown bed sheets I already had.<br />
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I took one of Jensen's hoodie sweater and used it as a template for the main part of the robe. This was easier to do instead of actually measuring his arm span. What 19 month old child do you know who would have stood still enough for me to take measurements?</div>
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Here is the finished product. Unfortunately, Jensen was not in the mood to model his new Jedi outfit. Hopefully, he will be more cooperative when we go trick or treating next week.</div>
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<br />The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-91477305546516658562014-10-21T06:02:00.000+09:002014-10-21T06:02:10.352+09:00Hand Stitched Skull Scarf Finally had some free time to do some crafting. This is the first project I've done since Jensen was born. Just in time for Halloween, but I plan on wearing it even after the Halloween season has past.<br />
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<br />The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-32678766666602216972014-10-19T09:39:00.001+09:002014-10-19T09:39:18.853+09:00So Korea! - Part 3To continue my list of "So Korea!' experiences, here's a few more I have added to the list.<br />
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9. Outdoor exercise equipment - In addition to the traditional brick and mortar gyms, outdoor gyms are all over the place. I really appreciate a country that promotes exercise and well being with free gym equipment for the public. This one is in Suseong Lake where I take my daily walk/jog.<br />
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Here's a close up of the equipment that we have on our 6th floor apartment building. It is similar to the ones that are at the lake and I have seen this type of equipment all over the city in parks and recreational spaces.</div>
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10. Sidewalks as parking spaces - Pedestrians have no safe haven here. Even the sidewalks are utilized as parking spaces and cars treat them as another lane of traffic. I always have to remind myself that when I am out walking with Jensen that I need to be aware of my surroundings. You never know when a car decides to park and cut you off while walking on the sidewalk.</div>
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11. Squat Toilets - I've heard about these before arriving in Korea. I had to use my first one when we stopped a rest area on our way to Jinju for the Lantern Festival. Surprisingly, it wasn't too bad. Just make sure you don't do legs as your weight training the day before you have to use a squat toilet.</div>
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12. No electric dryers - Most Koreans hang their clothes to dry and do not use dryers. The washer that was provided by our landlords does have a dual setting of wash and dry. I opted to borrow a separate dryer from base housing since the one the all-in-one washer/dryer combo did not dry as well. This may not be so out of the ordinary, but even laundry businesses hang their customers clothes out to dry.</div>
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<br />The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-47194684877046335652014-10-12T06:31:00.000+09:002014-10-13T05:34:19.284+09:00Lantern Festival at JinjuA friend invited us to go to the Lantern Festival in Jinju which was about an hour and a half drive from Daegu. We decided to go for the day instead of spending the night.<br />
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We went early in the afternoon so of course the lanterns were not lit up yet. Even so, the festival still offered a lot of things to do. Not to mention it was still quite impressive to see the massive displays of lanterns on and off the water.<br />
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This next photo was a field of the Chinese zodiac. Each wire form was covered with notes from well wishers that were hoping to have their hopes and dreams come true once they posted it on the statue.<br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival originates from the lantern lighting custom used during the Jinjuseong Fortress Battle of the Imjinwaeran War (Japanese invasion, 1592) as a military strategy to prevent Japanese troops from wading the Namgang River. The highlights of the festival are the floating of lanterns carrying personal wishes of the citizens along the Namgang River, and the parade of lanterns created by the students themselves. In addition, the festival features gaejesik (lighting of lanterns in remembrance of the Jinjuseong Fortress Battle veterans), an exhibition of the world’s traditional lanterns."</span></span></div>
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Here are the ambulances that were parked near one of the tunnel of lanterns. Notice the number used for emergency calls is just our 911 backwards. At least it's easy to remember. </div>
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Since my Chinese zodiac sign is the Tiger, had to get a photo near this lantern. Wish I had seen it after dark. </div>
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One of the many things I wanted to get before leaving Korea, was a stamp of my name in Korean. I noticed that when my landlady signed our lease agreement, she used a stamp in addition to her signature. This gentleman had a booth that custom made each stamp. He even carved my English name on the side of the stamp. </div>
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There was a booth where you can make your own lanterns and write your wishes on it before launching it out on the river. I wished for long life, health and prosperity for my family.</div>
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Finally, after grabbing some dinner the sun started to set and the lanterns were slowly turning the fortress into a beautiful wonderland of lights.</div>
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The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-75777818913196150832014-09-29T06:47:00.000+09:002014-09-29T06:47:35.947+09:00Suseong Lake Festival This past weekend we were able to attend Suseong Lake Festival. I walk/jog there every morning, weather permitting, with Jensen. It's nice to see the lake in a different setting.<br />
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The food vendors were abundantly stocked with the usual fair of corn dogs and french fries, but also a few food items I wasn't used to seeing. Even growing up in the Philippines where we serve and eat quite a bit of strange and unusual food, I have never eaten or nor will I try silk worms.<br />
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The festival not only had Korean singers and dancers, but also had other cultures perform their native dance and song. We caught an Australian Aboriganie group on one of the four entertainment stages.<br />
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There was a mascot, but I can't for the life of me recognize what it is suppose to be. Does anyone recognize what type of animal or force of nature the mascot is suppose to be? It looks like some type of water creature which would make sense since it is a lake that is being represented. </div>
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This gentleman in traditional clothes is sitting in front of what looks like a formal tea setting. There were old and modern Korean traditions that were represented in the festival.</div>
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We decided to go back the following day after sunset to see the lights and possible the fireworks. Unfortunately, they only had it for Saturday night. We could hear them setting them off, but since we are only on the 9th floor and facing away from the lake, we weren't able to see it. These two photos of our apartment building was taken by Christian. <div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Repurposed plane converted into a restaurant located right next to the lake.</td></tr>
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The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-31713968041030839182014-09-14T22:07:00.001+09:002014-09-14T22:12:13.343+09:00Day trip to Seoul A friend invited us to spend a day at Seoul this past Saturday and we decided to visit the Korean War Museum and Deoksugung Palace. We opted to take the 2 hour KTX train ride instead of driving 4 hours to Seoul.<br />
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The Korean War Museum was located just right outside of Yongson. It was much larger than I thought it would be and there were impressive monuments right outside the front entrance. We weren't able to see the entire place, so we will be making another visit to see what we missed.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jensen had a great time at the Museum.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Notice Jensen on the bottom of the photo trying to look at the colorful shields.</td></tr>
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Our next stop was Deoksugung Palace which was located near the KTX station. There were 3 palaces listed on the hotel guide, but I decided to go to this one which had the changing of the guards that was scheduled for 2 p.m. I was also pleasantly surprised that an Art Museum was also located inside the palace grounds.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was trying to get Jensen to pose with the guard, but he was too scared.</td></tr>
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On our way back home, Jensen was having a tough time sitting still. I had to keep walking him to the middle part of the train so he can stretch his legs. A family was nearby and I guess they noticed how Jensen was being so fussy and whiny. On one of the many walks that I took Jensen, the grandfather just grabbed him and sat him on his daughter's lap. Keep in mind, I have never met them before. I guess if that happened back home, I would have flipped out, but Koreans feels as if you are part of a large family. I was so appreciative that he "adopted" Jensen. They were returning to Deagu from Seoul as well. They had just attended a cousin's wedding. It was nice to talk to them and even the children spoke English. One of the grand-daughters drew a picture of Jensen and gave it to us to keep. This is one of the many things I love about Korea.<br />
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The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-83302130954044761082014-09-08T08:05:00.001+09:002014-09-08T08:05:32.819+09:00First trip to Apsan Mountain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Less than 10 minute drive from our apartment, we finally went hiking at Apsan Mountain yesterday. This post is going to be photograph intensive since there was so much to see. We only hiked a mile into the trails since it was mostly up hill and pretty steep. We will be making numerous trips back to try and see what else Apsan has to offer. One of the first places we encountered on our climb up, was this temple.</div>
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<br />Further on the trail was this monument. Wish I knew what it said, but I'm sure he was someone important. I can't wait to see this same trail once autumn arrives and the leaves changes colors.<div>
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To continue with Christian's phrase "So Korea!", here is part 2 of the on-going list of things that we have observed while living in Daegu.</div>
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5. Kimchi fridge and freezers - Most people know that kimchi is a regular staple in Korea's diet. What I didn't expect is the sheer fondness for this culinary side dish that it is common to have a dedicated set of fridge and freezers to store the plethora of kimchi so that it may be readily available at all times. That hideous pink monstrosity is the main fridge and the 4 built-in located on the left and right side are the kimchi fridge and freezers.<br />
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6. Cars in mainly white, black or silver - I've already mention that when we first moved in to the our apartment, the 2nd floor garage was filled with mainly those colors types. I thought it was a coincidence, but as a country, Korea prefers these colors. I wonder if it's because as a homogeneous culture, they also gravitate toward that type of color scheme for their cars. Check out the short video clip below and see how many cars pass by on a busy intersection.<br />
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7. Spam gift sets - Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) starts next week and these gift boxes have been for sale at Homeplus. Coming from the Philippines, I'm used to eating Spam, but I have never seen these before.</div>
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8. Personality according to Blood types - Instead of Zodiac signs, most not all Koreans believe that your blood type has a great deal to do with your personality traits and all the other things that go with your horoscopes. Here is a link that better explains this superstition: <a href="http://beyondhallyu.com/culture/its-in-your-blood-the-link-between-blood-types-and-personalities/"> http://beyondhallyu.com/culture/its-in-your-blood-the-link-between-blood-types-and-personalities/</a></div>
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To finish off our Labor Day Weekend, we went to the Bodypainting Festival at Duryu Park. The park is about a 20 minute drive from our place and we were fortunate enough to find a parking spot. We didn't realize that it was the other side of the park where Koron Concert Hall was located. We got a little bit of exercise since we had to walk through the park. The track was pretty hilly and again Jensen was getting a lot of attention. There was a nice view of the city from the top of the mountain.</div>
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Finally, we found the concert hall where they had booths set up for all the artists and models that were being painted. There were also food and vendor booths set up. Some booths were set up as art activities for the children. After walking around and watching the artists work, there wasn't much to do while waiting for the awards ceremony and fireworks later that night. </div>
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There were backdrops set up to have your photo taken with the models. We were able to get one with this lady painted all while. A friend posted on FB that she looked like the Pillsbury lady. I guess she does look like a female version of the dough boy. Jensen was little scared of her, but luckily he didn't cry until after Christian was able get this shot.</div>
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Anything to do with art, I always enjoy. This was especially amazing since I have never been to such an event. I was a bit surprised that there were no US artists. I saw a booth for Russia, China and even Ukraine. Of course there were numerous from Korea, but no one from the US. Hopefully, the <i>International</i> Daegu Bodypainting Festival will live up to its name next year.</div>
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The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-63960175938029656402014-09-02T06:05:00.000+09:002014-09-05T05:11:57.516+09:00Labor Day Weekend - Saturday at BusanWe decided to go to Busan, for part of the Labor Day Weekend and spend some time at the beach and take Jensen to the aquarium. Since he seems to love it as much as I do, we wanted to check out the nearest one that was worth the trip from Daegu (about a 2 hour drive).<br />
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Unfortunately, Novotel (a well known hotel chain) was booked and I took a chance on a locally owned hotel. I figured a 3 start hotel would be alright, but I was so wrong. The photos on line were deceptively appealing. The beds were hard as a rock (later I was told that Koreans prefer a "firmer" bed) and the room was extremely small, I barely had enough space to set up our luggage to open it. Christian was so uncomfortable, he went out to the car to sleep in the back seat. Not only did the uncomfortable bed kept us up, but also the noisy, partying/drunk people. Thankfully, little man didn't seem to mind and he slept just fine. Also, we were located about 2 blocks away from the beach which made it very convenient.<br />
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We decided to take a walk on Haeundae Beach and catch the sunrise. Since it was so early, the beach was practically deserted. The only people on the beach were either up from the previous night partying or early morning risers out walking or jogging. Apparently, this beach is popular and they use this location for films and tv. There was already a film crew busy recording that morning.<br />
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It was nice to walk on the beach and watch the businesses start their day setting up the large umbrellas and lounge chairs. Jensen enjoyed playing in the sand and running around the beach.<br />
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The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-86444777337741206152014-08-29T05:13:00.000+09:002018-04-01T00:44:57.276+09:00Life LessonsWhen we first arrived here on May 20th, relief was the first emotion I felt once we were dropped off by my sponsor and my supervisor. It has been 3 months and 8 days since that day and I'm still <i>trying </i>to have a positive outlook on our decision to move here.<br />
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I've thoroughly enjoyed learning about a new culture and how Koreans live. I truly appreciate the diversity the US has afforded me and my family. Being in an Asian country again, even if it isn't my home has been a wonderful change in our lives. One thing that was a complete surprise for me is that I didn't think I would feel slightly uncomfortable being surrounded by mainly Asians. I figured that since my first 11 years of my life was in the Philippines and I was hoping Korea would be somewhat similar, but I couldn't have been so wrong.<br />
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I feel like a fish out of water gasping for air to breathe. I know I will adapt and really start to realize that living here is for the best. I'm hoping for a better future for Jensen. The quality of education is so much better here. The emphasis on music and art is alive and well. They value it as much as academics and do not try to cut it out of the system. Although, I don't agree with the pressure that the kids go through at such a young age to achieve. I would like Jensen to find a happy balance in doing well and being successful on his own terms. I don't care for him to be a doctor or lawyer, unless it's what he wants for his life. I will support him in what makes him happy. I hope we can teach him to be self sufficient while doing what he loves.<br />
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I even started a pros and cons list just to make sure I wasn't letting my feelings dictate my state of mind. I guess that's the part of me that strives to be logical and not let my emotions rule me. The biggest con on my list is my job, more specifically a colleague of mine. Everything about my position I love. I am now a SCCM administrator and I'm so excited that I am able to manage this product and we also use Vsphere. Two of the main IT tools I have heard Christian talk about the past 5 years. He makes it sound so much fun that I've always wanted to work on these systems. Now that I am, it'll be a whole new adventure in my career. Now if I can only tolerate someone long enough to stay and learn, that's another story. I've already started looking for another job. I know I can't apply for a GS 12, but I can do a lateral move to another GS 11 position. For some reason those positions are rare. All I've seen are GS 12's and higher. I have even asked the Commander if I can just be transferred to another dept. Yes, I am that desperate to leave. I loathe going in to work.<br />
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This particular person has belittled me and made me feel as if I am a child being scolded by her father. I don't feel like I belong. The person that left and I happened to be filling his position has a count down on the wipe board on when he is coming back. Today will be 387 days left until he is able to return to Korea. Yes, I know how many days. It's as if I am just keeping his seat warm for him. Talk about being made to feel as an outsider. <br />
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One thing I've learned from this experience is that I will have so many questions for the next job I get picked to be interviewed. I will ask how the current morale among the employees and the management relationships. I never thought about asking these questions since I never accepted a job where the morale was so low that within 3 weeks of arrival our section manager who is over the entire IT, only 2nd to the Commander, held a meeting and announced how unhappy he was and that he was going to be leaving in a year and that we as employees are responsible for our own well-being. He basically said stay if you can stand the heat, but for those who can't you need to make preparations on leaving. How am I suppose to feel as a newcomer and I hear this from upper management?<br />
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If I had to do it all over again and know what I know now, I still would take the job. I love living in another country, but the cons lists is getting longer than the pros. I know I'm venting a little bit, but it makes me feel better and those that care enough to read this will and know that I'm doing ok despite the issue I am having at work. I hope I haven't bore you to death. Stay tuned, I might be reporting that I have a new job or have been transferred to another department.<br />
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<br />The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-74912748017405327322014-08-12T05:08:00.002+09:002014-08-12T05:08:58.547+09:00So Korea!So Korea! That is what Christian says when we notice things that are only found here in Korea. I think it's catchy and I couldn't resist using it for the title of this post. <br />
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There are a few things that I have noticed that is "So Korea" since we moved here. I'm sure the list will grow for the duration of our stay, but I wanted to go ahead and write about our experiences here, so far.<br />
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1. Man purses: I guess a man carrying a designer purse is quite normal here. I keep thinking of the Seinfeld episode about the European carry all, but the men here are carrying <i><u>purses</u>,</i> not specifically made for men. Not a messenger bag, but a<u> <i>purse</i></u>. I've noticed that men also wears skinny jeans and are very metro sexual. Even beyond that to the point that they appear androgynous. Sometimes, I can't tell if a man dressed in skinny jeans and carrying a purse is a male or female. I had my haircut recently and the man next to me was getting a perm. Not a usual thing I would see back home.<br />
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2. Squid Burger - I knew that we would find crazy types of food here, but this one was a bit out of the usual suspects of Korean food. We even tried a bulgogi burger which was pretty good. <br />
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3. Straddling the lanes - Please pick a lane and stay on it. Now that I have a car, driving around in this type of traffic is so frustrating! I guess sooner or later, I'll get used to it. Please note, that I was at a complete stop when I took the this photo. </div>
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4. Elevator Trucks - High rise apartments are common here and usually freight elevators are used, but sometimes these types of trucks come in handy. First one I took on my way home from work. The second photo I found online.</div>
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That's all for now, but I will be continuing this list on future posts. For those who have lived in different countries, please let me know if any of these are familiar in a particular country. I've lived in the Philippines and visited England, but I have not found any commonality in this list. What I have gathered seems to be exclusively Korean lifestyle.</div>
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The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-74171968755247505562014-08-12T04:17:00.001+09:002014-08-12T04:20:56.005+09:00My New Car - Kia MorningWe finally sold the Rav4 (thanks to my awesome friend Maryann) and a few days later, I finally found the car that was perfect for me. I love my new car! It's a red Kia Morning and exclusive here in Korea. The European version is called a Picanto, but it is not available in the US. <br />
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The first three photos were taken in the dealership and the last one is in my parking garage. Notice that the rest of the cars are comprised of black, silver, and white cars. So glad that my car is red. I can easily locate it with no problems. I thought it was just a coincidence that the cars on that garage floor was the same colors, but Koreans prefer that color scheme. Rarely will you see a bright colored car on the road. I wonder if it's because as an Asian county, they are used to a homogeneous type of culture. I tend to gravitate towards diversity. </div>
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It's a fun little car. It reminds me of my red Geo Metro that I drove in high school, but a bit sportier and a step up in quality. I hope I'll be able to bring it back home with me. I will have to do some modifications to have it legal on US roads, but that shouldn't be a problem.</div>
The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-76809799390586734762014-08-12T03:59:00.000+09:002014-08-12T04:00:05.340+09:00Arrival of our Household GoodsFinally! Our last shipment of household goods arrived. We have been busy unpacking and so happy that I am able to sleep in my own bed. We have the living room, kitchen, and Jensen's room finished. I'd like to have some friends over, but not until the apartment is fully ready. I'm hoping to get more unpacking done this weekend. <br />
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Unfortunately, the TV and stereo speakers were damaged in the process of moving. I have 75 days to claim the damages and I'm sure they will replace it. At least we didn't have to do the packing ourselves and everything was insured.<br />
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Jensen has thoroughly enjoyed playing with the rest of his toys. I never realized the enormous amount of toys he owns. I can't believe how much he has grown since we left. He now able to climb onto his bouncy horse and he loves it!<br />
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I've really enjoyed the sixth floor
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playgrounds, but it also has cafe table and chairs to sit and drink
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outdoor exercise equipment area. I saw similar equipment located
around the perimeter of Suseong Lake. There is an indoor gym on the
same floor, but if you prefer to walk around the outdoor track that
is also available on this floor. It reminds me of a park complete
with a modern sculpture, water feature, and open space for the
children to skateboard or ride their bike around.</span></span><br />
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The spa and indoor pool is another
amenity that is offered to the tenants for a monthly fee. A coin
operated washer and dryers will be convenient for me to wash my large
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I have enjoyed living in our new
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household goods this Thursday. I can hardly wait to set up the
apartment with our belongings and hopefully it will feel more like a
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I didn't realize how much I would
miss living in the suburbs. Thankfully, the mountains are nearby and
I can just look outside the window and realize how easy it would be
to get away from the “concrete jungle”. I am definitely not
comfortable living in the city. I love the convenience and easy
access to just about everything, but I do miss my house back in
Savannah.
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Feeling very homesick lately and I find
myself wishing I had never left, but I know that as soon as I am able
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The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-33959851389988970832014-07-17T06:26:00.002+09:002014-07-17T06:27:07.785+09:00Grocery Shopping at Costco and Homeplus<span style="font-size: small;">Here are some photos of our recent grocery shopping trip
to Costco and Homeplus. The first thing I noticed is that the escalators
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-48915514622591526622014-07-15T05:20:00.001+09:002014-07-15T05:28:26.560+09:00Commute to WorkI find it funny that my commute is still the same. It took me 45 minutes to drive to Ft. Stewart and it still takes me the same amount of time to walk the 3 miles to work. Unfortunately, the lights are not synchronized to allow the flow of traffic and pedestrians to move efficiently.<br />
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A few things I've noticed during my "commute" is that the sidewalk is not solely reserved for pedestrians. Not only do you have to dodge bicycles and mopeds (yes, they are allowed), but automobiles are also allowed to park on sidewalks. It wouldn't be so bad if drivers were actually respectful when parking or entering the streets. I was extremely annoyed when a car came too close to Jensen's stroller. I guess I have to learn to have my guard up and always be very aware of my surroundings when walking.<br />
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I wish the same respect is applied on the roads here in Korea. Just about every facet of life here shows some type of respect. From bowing to elders and even eating and drinking customs are geared to show respect for each other. Here is an example of another way they respect not only people, but their property. I wish I had a better photo. To prevent the grass clippings from hitting the parked cars, ladies hold up a protective barrier while another worker is cutting the grass.</div>
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When it comes to driving here, all bets are off. Horns are freely used not only as a warning, but also as a form of gesture. Instead of flashing our lights to let the other car go, using the horn is customary. Forget about the 2 car length space in front of each vehicle. Driving bumper-to-bumper is normal. Also, if an accident occurs, it doesn't matter who is at fault. Here the blame is 50-50 shared responsibility of both parties involved. I don't quite understand how that is justified, but I wonder who thought that was a good idea. </div>
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<br />The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-84550436965839389692014-07-04T07:40:00.001+09:002014-07-04T07:40:45.355+09:00Celebrating Independence DayHappy 4th of July! I know it's early for those back in the States, but since Korea is 13 hours ahead of Eastern Standard time zone, we are able to celebrate earlier. We are off from work and plan on going to Costco today. The last time we went it was a Saturday and it was jam packed! It was so difficult to navigate thru the store so we decided to try again on a weekday when we hope it isn't so busy. Luckily, today is an American holiday and most of the Korean population will be at work while we are off.<br />
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Today is going to be a busy day for us. We are meeting Song at Home Plus at 10:30 for brunch. I'm glad she invited me since I have so many questions about some of the things that are in the store. Meeting Kylie at 17:00 for tea or coffee. She suggested meeting at Suseong Lake which is a great venue. Fireworks at Camp Walker tonight. Hopefully, Jensen will not be startled because this will be his first viewing.<br />
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Yesterday I had my Occupational Health physical for my EEC status. I had to get an anthrax shot and will need to get small pox next Friday. Also some blood work next Tuesday for DNA, blood type, and cholesterol check. Feeling like a pin cushion again. Oh well..........makes me wonder why the heck I took this job.<br />
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I was feeling very homesick yesterday. I haven't missed home so intensely since we arrived. I know it will take some time to acclimate to a new country, job, apartment, and just about everything! It feels like this past year has been full of life changing decisions which included having our son Jensen and now moving to Korea. I've decided that since we are not going to be able to go home this coming holiday season, I asked Christian what he thought about going to the Philippines to be with my family. He agreed and I'm looking forward to going back to my original home. I haven't been back since I left in 1986 and I'm sure it will be very different from what I remember. I'm excited that Jensen will be finally meeting his grandfather and also Christian will be able to visit my country of origin and the rest of my family.<br />
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<br />The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-79714868101699452462014-07-03T05:28:00.000+09:002014-07-03T05:28:42.312+09:00Gear for Emergency Essential Personnel I picked up my gear from Camp Carroll couple of days ago. At first we thought that they issued me the wrong equipment, but when I called to confirm I was notified that I did receive the correct gear. The only reason why we thought I had the wrong type of gear was that I was issued body armor along with the gas mask and other things I would need if a war occurred. The others in my department did not receive the same equipment.<br />
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Not really sure how I feel about accepting a job that requires me to have this type of gear. I don't believe I would ever need to use it, but if I did I hope I would not panic and loose my cool. I still have to pick up my uniforms before the training exercise next month. I have to wear fatigues for 2 weeks to work and go thru the motions of what to do if war does break out here. I also just finished training that shows me what I need to do if I am ever captured and steps on how to evade and escape. It was an 8 hour long training course. Needless to say, I was a bit overwhelmed on the possibility of war and the necessary skills I need to know and do while working here in Korea.</div>
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<br />The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-40903674792249216722014-07-02T05:58:00.000+09:002014-07-02T05:58:33.866+09:00Self Discovery in a Foreign CountrySince arriving here in Daegu, I've learned a lot about what living in a foreign county is like. I thought that since I was born and raised in the Philippines that the adjustment for me wouldn't be so difficult. I figured that it would have prepared me for what life would be like in Korea. I was truly mistaken and the comparison between both countries are definitely unexpected.<br />
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Not only have I learned about new customs and what is considered "normal" here, I have also learned a few more about myself in regards to my personality trait and my preferences. I have never lived in a high rise apartment or in a bustling city like Daegu. Although, I thoroughly enjoy my apartment and the modern amenities it offers, I have learned that living in a concrete jungle does not suit me at all. I've visited NY several times and have been to Manhattan and Queens, but I think that bright lights and big city features of Daegu is not for me. I'm hoping that once our own furniture arrives and I am able to sleep in my own bed, I will feel better. I'm not even really sure if it's the fact that I live in the heart of the city or if it's still not home to me yet. However, I still need to give it some time since I just moved in the apartment a week ago.<br />
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Christian seems to like it and have been able to enjoy the city. We went for a walk about 2 km away and spent some time at Suseong Lake. It was very nice and Jensen was having so much fun running around the lake.<br />
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The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-64471107492458730762014-07-01T05:02:00.002+09:002014-07-01T05:02:47.024+09:00Making Friends in KoreaThankfully, Christian has been feeling better. We went for a walk and met an English teacher at a local coffee shop. I stopped and started playing with her cute black dachshund. I've noticed that a great way to meet people is to have a pet. Wish we could have brought over Talon, I really do miss her.<br />
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She is a kindergarten teacher and has been here for the past 2 years. After talking to her for a few minutes, she informed me that she had just met someone in my department just last week. Sure is a small world.<br />
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Glad to make some new friends who I am able to communicate with. Hopefully, as soon as we take a Korean class we can broaden the possibility to make new friendships.<br />
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It was nice to meet the nurses at the hospital when Christian was admitted for surgery. They were so helpful with Jensen. We were lucky to have the whole private care center to ourselves during his stay. <br />
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I keep trying to find ways of meeting new people since we moved here. The language barrier has been the biggest hurdle we still have to overcome. We definitely limit ourselves without knowing the native language. I’m hoping to sign up at the local YMCA downtown. Camp Henry offers free classes, but it is not an accelerated class. The one that we are going to try is a boot camp type class and would offer a faster way to learn.<br />
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For the most part, Koreans are very friendly and since we have Jensen everybody is so quick to try and strike a conversation with us. They love children and dote on him everywhere we go. I can’t believe how much attention he gets. Koreans generally love kids. I’ve only been passed by a few Koreans who didn’t give him some sort of attention, be it a wave or hello. <br />
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I have noticed a big difference between Koreans that work on and off base. Some that work for the US government like to flex their egotistical muscle when they have any sort of authority over you. They are rude and not as friendly as their counterparts off base. I do recognize the value of working for the US. Filipinos feel the same way, but I would hope that we stay humble and not have an attitude towards others. It’s quite irritating when anyone, regardless of race, gets an ego trip and tries to give me a difficult time. <br />
<br />The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-27766388406190276702014-06-28T21:37:00.000+09:002014-06-28T21:39:35.696+09:00Finally Moved InWell, we finally moved in this past Tuesday and had an extremely busy day. My sponsor offered to help move our luggage and surprisingly, all our bags fit in his little car. Still had to take another trip, but all 6 of our suitcases fit on the first trip.<br />
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Jensen was so excited about the new place he was running around waving his arms and screaming. I think he liked the echo that the place created so he kept yelling. He had such a great time having all that space to stretch out his little legs out. So darn cute! Wish we were able to record it. We had loaner furniture delivered until our own comes in mid July. Until then, the apartment doesn’t feel like home just yet. I can’t wait to see our own furniture in the place. <br />
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Already went to Home Plus 4 times on our first day at home. I love being able to just go downstairs and go shopping. So convenient and without a car it definitely helps. At first, I felt so lost walking in the store. I tried to grab a cart, but it was chained together. I didn’t notice you had to insert a 100 won coin to release it from the group. I noticed a lady who did just that with a coin and pull the chain apart from the rest of the carts. You do get it back once you chain it back to the designated areas. It’s a great system so the carts are not all over the store left behind by the customers. An employee doesn’t need to collect it from the parking lot. Most customers will return it to get the deposit back. Also, the carts are designed for you to be able to steer it at a 360 degree turn. I thought it was pretty neat, but once I was “driving”, it wasn’t fun at all. I guess I just have to get used to it.<br />
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It felt like I was exploring on our first visit there. Home Plus is like a Wal Mart, more like a Target. Another thing I noticed was once you entered the store there is a greeter and his/her main job is to say hello (along with a bow) and assist the shoppers. I'm hoping to take more photos when I get a chance. <br />
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Our apartment complex has 7 buildings and the 3 bottom floors of the building our unit is located in houses Home Plus. We also have Starbucks, several beauty parlors, restaurants, and basically the business portion of the neighborhood. So nice to be able to walk to businesses and a car has become unnecessary. We also have a monorail that is in construction that will be operational later this year. Not to mention the buses and taxis that is as available. Daegu reminds me of a mini NY, the city’s amenities are adequate and it is very nice to live in a high rise apartment. The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676455990877221336.post-18670253465680981312014-06-23T20:14:00.000+09:002014-08-07T04:38:51.142+09:00New Apartment in SK buildingTomorrow is moving day. Still a bit anxious about moving into the same apartment that we had an issue with, but hopefully it will all work out. Learning a lot about the differences in culture and business practices here has been challenging, to say the least. Guess I can’t take the good without the bad. Unfortunately, the bad still outweighs the good since we moved here. I am still keeping a positive attitude about the actual move since that is where most of the stress lies.<br />
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Here are more photos of the apartment. Since we decided to move in to the same one, I might as well post the pics of our new place. Hopefully, we'll be able to stay here for the duration of my tour. By the way, that is our real estate agent who is showing the apartment.<br />
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I’m so thankful we moved with the army system. I can’t imagine how crazy this could have been trying to do it ourselves Not to mention that getting the job was much easier that trying to do it as a civilian outside the DoD system. Practically, everything has been taken care of for us. I didn’t even have to pack a thing except for what we took with us on the plane. I even bought boxes thinking we had to do the actual packing ourselves. If we choose to do that, the items would not be insured and if anything happens they will not replace it. I had return the boxes I bought. Should have asked before getting.<br />
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I wish they had a class for civilians on what the steps are for moving OCONUS. Even just documentation to read would be helpful. Aside from that, it has been pleasant not packing up our own belongings. Plus once it arrives, they unpack and set up the apartment. The best thing is that I didn’t have to pay for any of the services. I could also sign up for storage in the US for the duration of this 3 year tour, but we didn’t need it. We were going to ship the Rav4, but decided to just sell it. <br />
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The enormous amount of forms that I had to fill out was unreal. I’m so tired of it and still have more to do. I keep telling myself that I didn’t have to pay for any of it, so that make it bearable. <br />
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Tried to see occupational health earlier today, but have to go back this afternoon. I have to get a bunch of immunizations which includes anthrax and small pox. My position is considered an emergency essential personnel and I will have to get certain things done to prepare for that. I even have to pick up gear that requires me to wear uniforms. The crazy thing is that the uniforms are the exact same thing that the soldiers wear. My family is going to think I signed up for the army. It’s going to be hilarious, to say the least.<br />
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Basically, I have to stay behind if an evacuation occurs. My family will have the opportunity to go home, but I have to stay with the army. This is going to be the closest thing to feeling like being in the military I will ever have experienced. I read the paperwork that entails the necessary steps I need to do and it’s a bit scary. I have to pick up gas masks for myself and my family next week. I also have to have a will drawn up and PoA for my child if Christian gets a position that requires the same. The Soul Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856733190583965170noreply@blogger.com0