1. 3 Days
: In 3 days, my friend Lars from Finland is visiting Korea. We go back to the year 2007, to be more specific, Ajou International Summer School. I was an RA at the international dorm and Lars was one of the residents. Grant it, we weren't that close. But, I have about 5 people from the program living in Korea and when an alumni is coming to town, we gather to celebrate. Even weeks before, I created a private event page where the class of AISS 07' people in Korea have been spitballing over Lars' arrival and celebrating it. Accommodation, party venue and whatnot have been discussed and all settled. I hope he arrives safe. Looking forward to it!
2. 10k Marathon
: That's right. This Saturday, I am running a 10K marathon in Seoul with some friends of mine. This is my very first time to participate in a marathon. Due to the audit prepping this and the last month, I've failed to train properly. Thankfully, I trained back in summer, so finishing the race would be no problem. The issue is the record. Last time I practiced, it was around 50mins. But I ran in this park, did 7 laps. But this race is going to be different from running the same route 7 times. My friend Jo advised to enjoy the race. That I will do. I am excited. If this went well, I might try a half marathon, next spring.
3. 13 Days
: Having taken only one day of my personal days this year, I have saved up 16 personal days. And my company has a policy to compensate monetarily for the remaining up to 8 days of personal days. Therefore, I need to used the rest 8 days (including 3 weekends) I am not certain of how I am going to use them, but I am excited :)
4. 18 Days
: As of today, I have only 18 working days left at my current job, then I am going back. Amongst those 18 days, I have a 3 day long training. Then, it will be 15 days. Only 15.. I clearly remember how excruciating it was when I first started. Extremely painful. Waking up in the morning was like I was being put on a death row. This is so not because the people I work with did not treat me bad, but because it was even then hard for me to accept the fact that I needed to spend a whole 11 months here against my will. And yet, I stayed strong. My colleagues here helped me and understood me a lot.. so much so that I will never forget these people and forget what they have shown to me. And, now it is only 18 days. Time flies, literally.
