New Camera

Well, I went out today to see about getting a camera I have fixed. I was going to put off getting a camera until after I get to Korea, since they are generally cheaper there. I decided to get it now though so I can take pics as I am leaving the airport, a few with me and Mary, and finally pictures of me in the country sooner rather than later.

When I got to the store, they said it would be between 100-150 dollars to fix and I paid 100 for it. I find it fascinating that it is more expensive to fix a digital camera than to buy one. In any case I bought one that was 140 and chargeable batteries that are meant for cameras.

One thing that I will not miss about the USA is that the bus system here sucks. I spent an entire day trying to do a 15 minute thing. I got to Kroger where the bus picks you up. The first bus did not show up on time and it was the wrong bus, and the right one did not show up for an hour later. Then when I bought the camera I went out to eat and then waited 30 minutes just for it to be late and the wrong bus and had to wait another hour for the right bus. In any case, only about 21 days until I head over to Korea.

Departure Date

Well, I finally got a depature date:

June 20th. It has been put back since the school thought my visa would take longer. But It is coming.

Interview

I was finally able to have my interview with the Korean Counsel. To be honest I don't see the point since he only asked me 3 questions and none of which could not be asked in person. He asked me: When I am thinking of leaving, how long I have been thinking of going, and what a counseling degree is. but in any case I should be getting my passport back and stamped by either Wednesday or Thursday.

Good News

I got my Visa Number finally, so now I can apply for the little stamp on my passport, but I just need to find a way to get to Chicago.

Korean Name and update

Well, a week ago there was a delay. I missed something so it may or may not be June when I leave, or sooner. It is still happening.

I received a Korean name today from the Korean family I help: Chulem which means strong one.