Epic vs EPIK Love

Listening to: Just Around the Riverbend from Pochahontas
Currently drinking: My usual triple tall ps mocha :D

I always thought that I would travel the world with the person I loved. Somehow I always saw myself as being part of this unstoppable duo that could conquer anything and be awesome at everything. Well, this past year has been quite the learning curve. I came back from Japan fully expecting to restart my life with a certain someone, had an amazing reunion for about a month, got my heart stomped all over, tried to start things up again, and ended up failing all over again... It hurt, it hurt really bad, and for a while I wasn't in a very good place. After my move up to Seattle and starting work at City, I slowly started rebuilding my life again, rediscovering the things I love, making new friends, and hanging out with my amazing roommates, and, as much fun as it has been, I still don't feel completely satisfied. In the words of one of my trusted confidants, living in Seattle has just been a "placeholder" until I figured out where I really want to go in life, and just this past week I have finally made up my mind.

Getting ready with the peace signs ^___^

I've been wanting to go teach in Korea since my stay in Japan and reading several ESL teachers blogs from over there. After graduation I decided to apply through EPIK to go teach, but have been having a little bit of trouble contacting them and working logistics of interviews and whatnot. Finally (just today) I was emailed by one of the recruiters from the program to set up my initial phone interview appointment for next Wednesday, and, if all goes well, I will be getting ready to start teaching abroad in the ROK later this summer. This still gives me plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful Washington summer weather, and decide whether or not I 100% feel this is the right path, but I am so excited to be on my way... to build on my already amazing experiences, and experience an EPIC love of self. And who knows what and who else is out there to experience... ;) The world is a beautiful oyster just ripe for the taking my friends :D

I will keep you updated on the interview process and hopefully all my wonderful new journeys as a teacher <3

Love you all lattes ^^