So many things to plan about when deciding to make a trip home to America. Lists of what we need from home that we can't get here, asking a few people what they need from home (or really, really want), and deciding how much money to spend when we get there. Not to mention the expensive plane ticket price from here (around $1400).
We may have an opportunity to go home for a visit soon and we can't wait. To see as much family as possible and spend time together. It is always hard. You haven't seen each other for awhile so to fit in all of those conversations in a short amount of time can be awkward and lightening fast. Same with friends.
Yes, of course, there is email and Facebook and other social media but it simply isn't possible to enlighten everyone all the time about what is going on--from both ends, not just us. I find it much easier and more endearing to have face to face conversations and interactions. To see the person and touch their arm or give them a hug is so much more satisfying than an email or Facebook conversation.
When we finally do leave Korea (who knows when?!) we would like to perhaps end up in Prague or somewhere in Poland. Then, a flight home for a long weekend would be attainable and a lot closer than here. It takes a full 2 days to fly home from Korea and if we lived closer to Prague or Poland it would be about 10-12 hours. Much closer for surprise visits and things--plus more options for surprise airline deals!
Our first priority is paying off student loans and so we are. One has just 3 months until it is finished then there are 3 more. *fingers crossed!*
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