Beanies, it has been such a whirlwind of a month. I haven’t had time to keep up with any dramas, except Arthdal, which my sister and I are watching together. If you saw my TOTM for June (“Homecoming”), then you know that the biggest thing I’m going through at the moment is moving back to the USA after four years of teaching English in China, and I have a lot of very mixed feelings about it. While I am confident that it was time for this change to happen, it’s tough closing that chapter of my life and starting over. Now, back in the USA, I have no job, no car, and I’m back to living at my parents’ house, which is… not a good place. I don’t want to say too much, but it’s a toxic environment in more than one way, and there’s not only one person to blame. We all love each other a lot, but no one really knows how to go about making things better. However, I’ve also only just arrived yesterday, so I’m sure it’ll start to feel less overwhelming as I adjust more and get some routines established.
As for some exciting things that have happened over the past few weeks:
1. DAY6 are finally coming back! And my sister and I are definitely planning on going to one of the US concerts in September.
2. My sister flew to China for my last few weeks there to help me pack up and move back, and on the way home we stopped in Seoul for an extended layover (one day, two nights). We went to Jeju last August, but this was our first visit to mainland South Korea, and we loved it! We took a walk on Cheonggyecheon stream, checked out the Dongdaemun History and Culture Center, strolled through Olympic Park, had coffee and ice cream at JYP’s Soul Cup Café, and ended the day with food and listening to buskers in Hongdae. There’s still a ton of stuff we didn’t have time for, but we were pleased with all of that for now.
-Hi! I’ve wanted to say I was a fan of your article, partly because of the DAY6 pic. I’m so happy to hear that they have a tour and am envious of concert- going Beanies.
-I’m also at a similar stage of my life right now- recent college graduate. I try to focus on the day-by-day aspect and not let myself get too overwhelmed about the future. All this to say: I’m here for you! Fighting!
Thank you! I’m so excited to finally go see them. My sister went to one of their Youth tour concerts last year, and I was so disappointed that I couldn’t. I hope you’ll get the chance too!
Good luck to you in your next steps as well. ^.^
mistyisles
July 5, 2019 at 10:47 AM
Beanies, it has been such a whirlwind of a month. I haven’t had time to keep up with any dramas, except Arthdal, which my sister and I are watching together. If you saw my TOTM for June (“Homecoming”), then you know that the biggest thing I’m going through at the moment is moving back to the USA after four years of teaching English in China, and I have a lot of very mixed feelings about it. While I am confident that it was time for this change to happen, it’s tough closing that chapter of my life and starting over. Now, back in the USA, I have no job, no car, and I’m back to living at my parents’ house, which is… not a good place. I don’t want to say too much, but it’s a toxic environment in more than one way, and there’s not only one person to blame. We all love each other a lot, but no one really knows how to go about making things better. However, I’ve also only just arrived yesterday, so I’m sure it’ll start to feel less overwhelming as I adjust more and get some routines established.
As for some exciting things that have happened over the past few weeks:
1. DAY6 are finally coming back! And my sister and I are definitely planning on going to one of the US concerts in September.
2. My sister flew to China for my last few weeks there to help me pack up and move back, and on the way home we stopped in Seoul for an extended layover (one day, two nights). We went to Jeju last August, but this was our first visit to mainland South Korea, and we loved it! We took a walk on Cheonggyecheon stream, checked out the Dongdaemun History and Culture Center, strolled through Olympic Park, had coffee and ice cream at JYP’s Soul Cup Café, and ended the day with food and listening to buskers in Hongdae. There’s still a ton of stuff we didn’t have time for, but we were pleased with all of that for now.
hyades
July 5, 2019 at 10:55 AM
Welcome back! From my experience, the first six months will be difficult yet manageable. Everything will be fine. Enjoy your new back.
mistyisles
July 6, 2019 at 8:56 AM
Thanks!
ship-happens
July 5, 2019 at 4:25 PM
-Hi! I’ve wanted to say I was a fan of your article, partly because of the DAY6 pic. I’m so happy to hear that they have a tour and am envious of concert- going Beanies.
-I’m also at a similar stage of my life right now- recent college graduate. I try to focus on the day-by-day aspect and not let myself get too overwhelmed about the future. All this to say: I’m here for you! Fighting!
mistyisles
July 6, 2019 at 9:01 AM
Thank you! I’m so excited to finally go see them. My sister went to one of their Youth tour concerts last year, and I was so disappointed that I couldn’t. I hope you’ll get the chance too!
Good luck to you in your next steps as well. ^.^
Lord Cobol (Kdramas, like water, flow downhill)
July 5, 2019 at 4:58 PM
“I have no job, no car, and I’m back to living at my parents’ house”
I did that back in 1978 when I came back from teaching English in Taiwan. Sympathy.
mistyisles
July 6, 2019 at 9:03 AM
Thanks, it’s encouraging just to know others have been in the same place and gotten through it.
mugyuljoie is preciousss
July 6, 2019 at 12:25 AM
Welcome back and please be easy on yourself while you adjust. It sounds like you used every second in Seoul well.
mistyisles
July 6, 2019 at 9:06 AM
Thank you, I’ll try not to be too hard on myself.