Life has been busy back in the US. (But then again, when is it not?) I’ve been working full-time at Morgan Stanley in Beverly Hills. The commute has been killing me…but it’s been nice working with the people there. It’s good to work in an environment where I’m appreciated and the work isn’t like “pulling teeth” (I’m being nice here). Social service work can be HELL!
For the first quarter of 2005 I’ve been getting back into the groove of life in America. I thoroughly enjoyed life in Korea and miss the experience of being abroad. It was an adjustment being back to the humdrum of ordinary life. The tsunami & earthquake in Southeast Asia, the horrible result of the election, stress of family life, and the sad experience with this year’s Religious Ed Congress made the first several months not anything great to write about. I miss all the exercise from walking all over Seoul. Seoul felt like the size of San Fernando Valley, or possibly smaller but hillier. I’ve gained the wonderful weight I lost and plus some. Although it’s been wonderful seeing all my friends and being able to participate in all the activities, it hasn’t been as exciting being abroad.
Familywise, our family has been busy getting ready for my brother’s upcoming wedding in May. My poor brother has been working 12 hours or so. In March we had our Meet & Greet dinner where the wedding party got a chance to meet, greet, eat and eat. It was great fun! My brother & Michelle put most of the pictures into a slideshow, but I have a few in my photo album (http://joonheehee.typepad.com/photos/meet_greet/index.html). My mom has been getting ready in a different way…she had an allergic reaction (possibly due to the added stress)…but is doing well now. Currently, our family is getting ready for the upcoming bridal party hosted at our house. I guess I have to clean my room…what a bummer. Heehee.
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