WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?
It's been a week since I cut my locks off and I have to say I can't complain about the reaction to me from people here, especially girls. I got occasional smiles and waves from girls before, but now it is a lot more. One girl at the gym where I train always tries to talk to me now, even though she knows very little English. Speaking of the gym, since I train 6 days per week, I am even thinner now and well on my to my ideal body. I also have some nice new clothes to match.
Still, I now find myself asking what is the next step? A few days ago, me and Jerry got into a big fight, with crying and everything, and it gave me pause to think about where I am really going and what is my purpose on this adventure. This is still supposed to be an adventure after all. Don't get me wrong, Korea is truly awesome and I wish I could show more pictures to illustrate that awesomeness, but I also started thinking about some things I miss about the Philippines.
The difference between Korea and the Philippines is vast. Of course, Korean cities are cleaner, safer and much more advanced in the realm of technology. Most things are similar in price, though a bit more in some cases, but the quality is leagues beyond anything you can find in the Philippines. Still, there's something about the Philippines that just makes life feel more easy and laid back. I do kind of miss that. Also, though I am slowly learning the language here, things were easier in the Philippines where most everyone spoke English. The nightlife is also vastly different, but that is another story.
Now with Victor and Sally gone, and our group of four down to two, just me and Jerry, the whole vibe is different. It doesn't feel as fun or relaxed as before. Jerry is also working fulltime now, while I spend 3 or 4 hours at the gym and then some time meeting my clients, or drawing and working on my internet business, so we hardly see each other anymore.
Life in Korea, in general, is much more fast paced and hectic, which is not really what I'm looking for. It's not really affecting me, since I am primarily doing the same internet business and it has been picking up considerably lately, but it affects those around me and I still feel it. Still, I have a vision for this adventure and it is still exciting. I still look forward to whatever comes next. Will I go to Japan early next month? Will I go the Philippines again? Will I go somewhere else? I don't know, and that's kind of cool to me. That's what makes this a real adventure.
Still, I now find myself asking what is the next step? A few days ago, me and Jerry got into a big fight, with crying and everything, and it gave me pause to think about where I am really going and what is my purpose on this adventure. This is still supposed to be an adventure after all. Don't get me wrong, Korea is truly awesome and I wish I could show more pictures to illustrate that awesomeness, but I also started thinking about some things I miss about the Philippines.
The difference between Korea and the Philippines is vast. Of course, Korean cities are cleaner, safer and much more advanced in the realm of technology. Most things are similar in price, though a bit more in some cases, but the quality is leagues beyond anything you can find in the Philippines. Still, there's something about the Philippines that just makes life feel more easy and laid back. I do kind of miss that. Also, though I am slowly learning the language here, things were easier in the Philippines where most everyone spoke English. The nightlife is also vastly different, but that is another story.
Now with Victor and Sally gone, and our group of four down to two, just me and Jerry, the whole vibe is different. It doesn't feel as fun or relaxed as before. Jerry is also working fulltime now, while I spend 3 or 4 hours at the gym and then some time meeting my clients, or drawing and working on my internet business, so we hardly see each other anymore.
Life in Korea, in general, is much more fast paced and hectic, which is not really what I'm looking for. It's not really affecting me, since I am primarily doing the same internet business and it has been picking up considerably lately, but it affects those around me and I still feel it. Still, I have a vision for this adventure and it is still exciting. I still look forward to whatever comes next. Will I go to Japan early next month? Will I go the Philippines again? Will I go somewhere else? I don't know, and that's kind of cool to me. That's what makes this a real adventure.
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