Goodbye, Korea.
Feb. 26, 2015
I am currently sitting at an internet cafe in Incheon Airport, patiently waiting for 2:00 to role around so I can check in and begin the journey home.ย
Yesterday, I said goodbye to my school, my co-workers, and some friends. It was a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. I didn't realize just how much I grew to love my little town and the people in it. It still hasn't really dawned on me that I am leaving Korea, even as I type all of this from the airport. Have I just numbed myself? Maybe I just don't want to deal with how much leaving my home away from home will hurt.ย
I stayed at the airport jimjilbang last night, Spa on Air. It was alright. Small, but very clean. I reserved a private sleeping room for the night. Even after a year of sleeping on the rocks that Koreans call beds, I underestimated just how hard it would be to sleep on that "bed". I was up until 1:30 this morning from how uncomfortable I was (but also in part due to the ridiculous late night text conversation with Caitlin). I also woke up multiple times during the night. I woke up for good at 9:30 and had a hard time wrapping my mind around the fact that it was morning due to the lack of sunlight in the bath. Now, after a nice shower, I am up and basking in the natural light coming through the airport windows.
I haven't eaten yet. I did get a smoothie from the Jamba Juice here, but it is gross and unsatisfying. I may get a snack, but I'm holding out for the treasure trove of American fast food places in the terminals. I know my last meal in Korea should be Korean, but I have not had a Subway sandwich in over a year, and I just can't bring myself to wait a couple more days for one.ย
Thought I am really sad about leaving Korea behind, I cannot wait to be home with my family and my dogs. I am extremely excited about my first meal with them. My mom and aunt are cooking up some delicious Cuban home cooking. That's enough to keep me home for a good long while.
Goodbye, Korea. You were amazing and weird and beautiful and too cold and too hot. I am going to miss you.










