Checking my wallet yesterday I saw US currency from when I was in the US, Chinese currency as I had a little leftover, Korean currency which only makes sense considering where I live, and now some money from the Philippines as our school is taking a trip there on Tuesday.
I am mighty proud of my passport. With entering and leaving Korea I will get four additional stamps, plus I learned that my alien ID saves me paperwork for each entry/exit. With the next two school trips coming up I should be getting another four stamps on top of the other four. I've got a number of pages open and a little under 3 years to see how much of it I can fill. Really hoping I can do a South-East Asian tour of a few countries next winter.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Bank Troubles Explained
When I came back from Korea my bank account had Zero Won in it. I was wondering if this was my mistake or someone accessed my account, either way I was out the money and if it was my fault then at least I don't need to get a new bank account and don't need to re-attach my cell phone to a new account. Turns out it was my fault.
My last week in Korea was busy. I bought or paid for 3 sets of airplane tickets, got Chinese currency, took some Korean money out for when I would be in the US and to pay for expenses while in Korea, and made a few purchases online. Turns out two of the items I bought (airplane tickets being one of them) decided to wait several days before coming out of my account. I got mixed up as to how much should be in my account and so my bank account being empty was my fault.
Now with that fixed I okayed having my paycheck get deposited into my account which means now I have money. All is well~
My last week in Korea was busy. I bought or paid for 3 sets of airplane tickets, got Chinese currency, took some Korean money out for when I would be in the US and to pay for expenses while in Korea, and made a few purchases online. Turns out two of the items I bought (airplane tickets being one of them) decided to wait several days before coming out of my account. I got mixed up as to how much should be in my account and so my bank account being empty was my fault.
Now with that fixed I okayed having my paycheck get deposited into my account which means now I have money. All is well~
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
China Update
-Touched down in China an hour after the guys from Grace did
-Took an overnight train (freezing train station)
-Got some great time with the GC guys
-10 hours of footage, send everything back with the Branners
-Went to several villages several times
-Rode a motorcycle taxi with 2 other people and somehow God kept us from being knocked over by the wind
-Saw the kids (I will need to get the pictures of Laergaga from Chris)
-One of the roads was so bumpy that, not only did it throw us around (got some comments it was like a theme park ride), but it ripped one of my camera batteries in half~!
-Got a headcold at the very end of the trip (very happy on the timing as that I didn't miss anything)
-Met with multiple people living longterm in the city and was able to learn a lot from them. Most seemed like review (which I expected and was happy it was that which means I know the situations and what is going on) but got some great info and some wonderful affirmation
-Spent a fair amount of time with the Branners. Tossed lots of ideas around and I was able to ask a ton of questions
-"Everyday feels like a week" kept being repeated as so much happened in every single day
-I won't be able to come again in the summer as work will conflict, but am really hoping I can come again in future winters
-Took an overnight train (freezing train station)
-Got some great time with the GC guys
-10 hours of footage, send everything back with the Branners
-Went to several villages several times
-Rode a motorcycle taxi with 2 other people and somehow God kept us from being knocked over by the wind
-Saw the kids (I will need to get the pictures of Laergaga from Chris)
-One of the roads was so bumpy that, not only did it throw us around (got some comments it was like a theme park ride), but it ripped one of my camera batteries in half~!
-Got a headcold at the very end of the trip (very happy on the timing as that I didn't miss anything)
-Met with multiple people living longterm in the city and was able to learn a lot from them. Most seemed like review (which I expected and was happy it was that which means I know the situations and what is going on) but got some great info and some wonderful affirmation
-Spent a fair amount of time with the Branners. Tossed lots of ideas around and I was able to ask a ton of questions
-"Everyday feels like a week" kept being repeated as so much happened in every single day
-I won't be able to come again in the summer as work will conflict, but am really hoping I can come again in future winters
Sunday, January 13, 2008
More Troubles
So after arriving Friday really late, getting my hotel canceled, with none of the buses running, I thought this would be the end of my troubles. After all, I love being in Korea Things are hard sometimes but hard times are usually pretty spread out.
Then I went to get money out of my bank account today to find that my account has been emptied. With the bank being closed Sunday I can only use the ATM and can see that the last three transactions were all withdrawals with the last two being after I left Korea. One of the transactions could have been my cell phone bill (which is the only attached account) but it still means that several hundred dollars are still unaccounted for >_<'
Strange how all of this trouble happens right before I am going to China with Circo...
Then I went to get money out of my bank account today to find that my account has been emptied. With the bank being closed Sunday I can only use the ATM and can see that the last three transactions were all withdrawals with the last two being after I left Korea. One of the transactions could have been my cell phone bill (which is the only attached account) but it still means that several hundred dollars are still unaccounted for >_<'
Strange how all of this trouble happens right before I am going to China with Circo...
Friday, January 11, 2008
Whirlwind of Travels
I have said that "my live in Korea is an adventure" and I find that reaffirmed often.
Left my parent's house at 6:30 am + 3 hour drive and 2 hours at the airport + 12 hour flight + 3 hour layover + 2 1/2 hour flight + 4 hours until I am in my hotel room.
During this time I slept quite a bit (huge blessing), security did a deep search on all my carry ons (1 bag 2x), I was wanded, each flight left late, turns out it snowed yesterday in Korea so the airport buses stopped earlier tonight than usual which was a problem since the guesthouse (hostel) decided to cancel both of my reservations, got dinner, waited another hour for a bus to get me into Seoul, then took a taxi from there. So now it is 3:30 am, I am in the hostel and I will be meeting with a friend tomorrow. Now to bed~
Left my parent's house at 6:30 am + 3 hour drive and 2 hours at the airport + 12 hour flight + 3 hour layover + 2 1/2 hour flight + 4 hours until I am in my hotel room.
During this time I slept quite a bit (huge blessing), security did a deep search on all my carry ons (1 bag 2x), I was wanded, each flight left late, turns out it snowed yesterday in Korea so the airport buses stopped earlier tonight than usual which was a problem since the guesthouse (hostel) decided to cancel both of my reservations, got dinner, waited another hour for a bus to get me into Seoul, then took a taxi from there. So now it is 3:30 am, I am in the hostel and I will be meeting with a friend tomorrow. Now to bed~
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