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The house we are considering. Brand new. Very nice and a single family home, which is a rare thing in Korea.

Yesterday we spent the day hanging around the base and downtown area. We had to finish some paperwork for my job application review, visited with Chris' friends at work and then went golfing. Once again, I actually enjoyed my golfing endeavor. I even parred a hole and finished with a 48. Not too bad for my second return after 10 years. I can't wait to see what I do with my own clubs, although I still have to replace my 5 wood that was stolen after our last PCS. Grrr. We wrapped up the day with more house shopping and dinner with friends. It was fun. I learned a little more about Korean culture. Three things: 1. Koreans are not raised with an understanding of personal space, so they will often bump into you or stand very close to you. This is not intended as disrespect. 2. Koreans celebrate their birthdays according to the calendar year. Everyone turns one year older on January 1. They do acknowledge their respective birthdays on the actual date they were born, but they do not turn "a year" older. 3. Koreans believe they are 1 year old when they are born. They acknowledge the time of pregnancy as being the first year.

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jeanniy said…
Very interesting Kara, We are studying different cultures, I will share this new information.

I like the house, hope you do better on your golfing.(I don't golf, so you are doing fine as far as I am concerned.)

love you guys,
July 27, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Anonymous said…
Good Pictures, Chris, you look real good. Kara you did a great job, feet and all.
July 27, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Anonymous said…
My dear sister,

I hate this.You are not allowed to move. I miss you too much while you are gone. Skip Korea move to Montana. Just a thought...a really good thought! Call me when you can..

LOve ya, Jessica
July 28, 2010 at 3:34 AM
Unknown said…
Hi,

I really like your blog. I am a casting director for a docu-reality series sponsored by the USO about military families awaiting the return of a loved one stationed overseas. This series is about how the family prepares for their service member's return and highlights the bravery, sacrifice, and courage military families need to have. I would love if you submitted to be part of the series. You can find an online submission form at www.roadtoreunion.com or email me directly at roadtoreunioncasting@gmail.com for more information.

Thank you so much,
Chris
July 28, 2010 at 7:03 AM
Unknown said…
Your post made me smile, especially with the cultural tidbits at the end. I haven't lived in Korea but I have lived in two other Asian countries and even after being back in the states for 5 years I still forget that people like personal space...you mean you can't fit 5 people on a sofa?!?!? I hope you have a wonderful time in Korea learning all about the culture!
July 30, 2010 at 5:13 AM
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