Finally got around to going out for drinks with several of my colleagues. Had some grilled food (yes that's a charcoal grill) and possibly too much beer and later some fermented rice wine. Quite tasty.
Not generally much of a drinker but I'm not a sworn teetotaler either. I'll probably feel this in the morning :). And I'm making some friends at least.
Things go well enough. I'm reasonably healthy again (knock wood). Students seem OK (I only have four) and one is actually quite promising. Gradually getting on top of my classes. I've managed to cope with the university bureaucracy so far (haven't p.o.'d the higher ups at least).
Not really knowing the language is a barrier, of course but I get by. Smile and say "Hello" (안녕하세요), "thank you" (감사합니디) smile, nod, and write things down in a little notebook. Need to sort out the food (red pepper paste is not a staple for me) and find a few more things.
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