Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Home, sweet home . . . away from home

This child of the corn has returned to Seoul after a week's worth of Midwestern hospitality, fatty American food, open roads, and lots of love from family and friends. I'll write later about my impressions of home, ten months removed, but for now I'm happy to report my return to Korea and KBS. My two homes couldn't be more different, but I love them both! Take a look at the dichotomy and tell me if you'd be culture shocked!

My home in rural Illinois


My apartment complex in Gwangmyeong City (near Seoul)

A highway near my home in Illinois

A busy Seoul street (Namdaemun)

Dinner with my Mom, sister-in-law Yoko, and brother Josh in Illinois

Korean BBQ in central Seoul with Yoko, Josh, and friend Jessica

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Anonymous said...

Abby,

It was so fantastic to see you last week at Liz's wedding. Seoul is agreeing with you. As your former English teacher, I'm impressed with your use of words and style of writing. . .but then, I always was.

I am enjoying seeing your pictures and hearing your impressions of your time in Korea. My niece would be so jealous of you. She was born and raised until age 12 in Inchon, and then came to the U.S. with her siblings.

Keep in touch. Tell Josh "hi" for me, too.

Love,

Mrs. Smith

Abby Rhodes said...

Mrs. Smith,

Thank you for the kind remarks! Coming from you, they're truly appreciated. English-speaking Koreans often show me up when it comes to grammar rules, but I know my lack of expertise stems from the brainwashing of broadcast writing, not my experience in your classes!

Take care and please stay in touch!

Abby

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