A Late Thanksgiving

I'm prone to be cheesy. I'll admit it. So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving (commonly celebrated one week ago in America) I will write about my blessings relating to Korea.

Friends
I'm generally a sociable person, but I feel so blessed to have made so many new friends here in Korea. I of course already had a few friends here before I came, which I'm also very thankful for, but I've definitely been lucky to make so many fun new ones too.

My Students
Maybe I'm thinking like a grandparent in this respect, thinking my students are the best. BUT, mine really are!! My students (old and young) have gone out of their way to help me find certain foods, swing dancing venues, a good hair salon, books on Korean and Chinese politics and more. They are also very diligent in their English studies. -Which of course makes me happy.

Random People
Several Sunday nights ago I found myself waiting for a cab at the local bus terminal, drenched in the pouring rain. A little old lady came up to me, put her umbrella above me and waited with me until a cab came.

Yesterday I was sitting on a public bench, obviously upset about something. Another little lady sat down and hugged me, smiled and moved away.

These are only a few of the many examples of random kindness that this "foreigner" has been shown in the last few months.