I've been thinking about what to do with this life of mine once I complete my master's. This has been on my mind, really, since before I began the program. I've been in a bit of a rut for awhile and have been craving a change in venue. Venue, of course, encompassing everything like work, where I live, what I do even. I've become a bit bored by life and I've been trying to make it a little more interesting by traveling more this year. I've gone out to California, down to Florida, up to Boston, and across the water to Germany. However, I'm hardly satisfied. If anything, I just want more. So recently I had begun looking into teaching english overseas. I had never considered this option before, mostly because I don't really have any desire to be a teacher. However, once I discovered some of the benefits, such as free housing and decent salaries, I've been taking a closer look at the possibilities. Also, these situations are contractual which means it wouldn't be forever unless I wanted it to be. At any rate, it looks like South Korea is the place to go. English is taught in other countries too, but South Korea pays more and treats their teachers better than anywhere else. What's more, is I've always been interested in Asian cultures and living there would place me practically in the center of Asia. Nothing is definite yet, but I have hooked up with an agency who seems pretty confident they can find me a post.
In the mean time, I'm also trying to downsize my belongings. Big time! Whether I go to Korea or elsewhere, I don't want to have to worry about storing a bunch of stuff. I spent last weekend sorting all my books, cds, dvds, and even some vinyl into various boxes that I'll take to the bookstores and record shops that sometimes (hopefully) buy these things. I think I have a pretty decent collection but will take what I can get. Of course, anything that doesn't sale that way will be sold later this summer when I have an apartment sale. Then, anything still hanging around will have to go to charity. Oh, this includes my car, so if you know of anyone in need of reliable transport, I have a cool old Volvo.
Enough said for now. This will be a summer long project. I won't actually complete my master's thesis until mid July and I don't expect to be going anywhere until mid August.
Ciao!
