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Today was a national holiday in South Korea...more specifically "Independence Movement Day." On March 1st, 1919 independence fighters announced Korea's declaration of independence from Japanese colonialism, which unfortunately resulted in the deaths of thousands of unarmed protesters. On a happier note, this meant that schools were closed, and that yours truly had a day off. What better to do on one's day off you ask...why, lug 60 lb. suitcases up five flights of stairs of course!

Today we moved into our home away from home, and I honestly couldn't ask for more. Our apartment is part of a building that's actually considered a villa, by Seoul standards. I'm not sure if I mentioned this, but Sinsa-dong (the province where I live and work - "dong" meaning neighborhood...loosely) is the most affluent portion of Seoul. Affluence = nice apartment for Adam and Jasmine, apparently. To be honest, I think we lucked out. We have some pretty great views from a 5th floor apartment, it's extremely spacious (comparatively), and the previous occupants left us damn near everything that we'll possibly need over the next year. We're talking and iron, ironing board, toaster, towels, sheets, cleaning supplies (which were utilized diligently this afternoon and evening), cooking oils, spices, food stuffs, pharmaceuticals, bathroom supplies, etc...

I lie in bed now, periodically glancing at the midnight cityscape, outside one of many windows enclosing our atrium. Good stuff I tell ya, good stuff. I've had a grin on my face most of the day :) Tomorrow is my first day of teaching my after-school classes. I'm awesomely excited for that, but the paramount moment doesn't arrive until Monday, when I'm unleashed upon my wicked 6- year-olds!! This is going to be a blast!

Until next time... "If you love what you are doing, you will be successful."