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| Visa for S. Korea |
It took about two weeks because of my circumstance (since my parents were formerly Korean citizens) and the unorganized manner of the overseers, but it is finished! Until, or if, I want to renew it. With the F-4 visa I can stay in S. Korea for up to five years. If I had gone with the typical D-2 visa, it would have only been an year. (Korean descent perks)
What left?
I can recall only one trip when I didn't forget something (aw yeah). And this adventure will be lasting for about 1/2 an year (February to June/July is the plan) so I should be confident in packing.. However, my history hasn't been consistent with me being "perfectly" prepared.
Immunization records are still needed, gifts for those in Korea, a 110V to 220V converter (I'm sure I can find this in Korea), the bank affairs, meeting people and saying my "I'll be back"s, 2015 Super Bowl XLIX, and of course, mental training. Korean overtake of the American mind? Who knows what will happen. I think it quite true to say that many Korean-Americans (the first wave to be born and raised in the US Koreans) are especially conflicted with their identities. In particular those whose parents fully experienced the overwhelming awareness of Korean nationalism. Plus, Korean Confucianism is hardcore.
As I do have time... I would like to finish writing a basic composition for my version of 추격자 (Chaser). If anyone wants the sheet music after I'm done, let me know. I am comfortable with improvising, but actually writing out a composition is different.
The next time I write is probably when I am in Korea. Until then!
