In other news I made my weekly call to the US embassy regarding Matt's visa and they told me that his file was "under review by the interviewing officer and they didn't know how long it was going to take". I'm not sure if "under review" is another way of saying security check but it's something new so I guess it's moving along. I'm pretty sure they're tired of me calling but they should know when dealing with Americans we don't understand the meaning of wait.
While I wait I am coming up with Plan B, C, D, E, etc. I've learned from the past to always have a few solid backup plans. Some of my plans include teaching in Turkey, Taiwan, or Georgia. The main plan is military but I'm having a very hard time diet wise...what can I say I can give up anything except food :) But I'm not to worried, I just need to work hard and stop being a bum. But the main plan is I go back to that states with or without Matt do the military bit and work on the visa from there...I'm hoping it will be with Matt.
In a recent phone call home his mother asked if I could visit Iran. I have thought about it. I'm pretty sure it would be an amazing place to see but I'm worried as far as major culture shock. Matt already told me that I wouldn't be able to go outside without him or his mother, sister, etc. I wouldn't have a major issue with the hijab. But I could see me complaining after a few days of having to wear it every time I step outside. But I would endure it to meet the rest of his family. They have been very nice to me...his mother speaks no English but has my phone number and always tells me "dooset doram" when she calls. She always warns me about Matt, my favorite is "Mahdi hungry"...it was her way of telling me he eats a lot, which I discovered after our first date.
During the past few months there have been a few English teachers leaving. So that means crazy amounts of farewell dinners. This past Wednesday we went to a local Chinese restaurant. I've been before but I forgot how great the Gam Po Gi (fried ginger chicken) tasted. I shouldn't be eating anything fried but it was a special occasion...right?
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Kourtney, your life is so interesting and amazing! I love reading of your latest travels, and I think it's so cool that you're teaching in Korea.
I hope everything works out with Matt's visa, and hopefully he'll be coming back to the states with you.
Wishing you the best of luck in all of your future endeavors!
Hope that the US embassy decides so that you don't have to return without him. But you are right that you have to be practical, if necessary.
As to the weight loss, I am fighting with baked goods, my fave, so if you pick up on anything that works well for you, I'll be happy to read it. ;)
I know exactly what you mean about school being in session typhoon and all. Japan never closes school ever. I hope all will work out soon with Matts 'papers'. You should definitely go to Iran and embrace the new culture and all and take pics wearing the traditional garb so we can see how cute you look i it. That chicken does look tasty.
I too have recently thought about teaching in Turkey as a secondary plan for next year. I am planning to visit there next spring to get a feel of the place. take care and keep thinking positive thoughts.
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