South Korea

Yesterday I went to the dentist. The dental hygienist was talking about piercings because my old septum piercing showed up in my x-ray. She told me that she got her bellybutton pierced because her husband really wanted it, and told her that he would buy her a diamond if she pierced it. She never got her diamond. All I could think was I would never ever ever do something to my body for a man that I did not want to do - diamond or no diamond that's fucking dumb. Even if you are married it is still like a form of prostitution. Okay I am being a bit extreme, but receiving goods in exchange for something you don't want to do yourself, and is related to sex-- one could argue the point...

I talked to a recruiter last night on the phone to teach English in South Korea. I would leave in February and start teaching in March. I guess the program pays for your housing, plane ticket, and on top of that $2,000 a month for living expenses. She said that the majority of teachers who go are able to save like $1000 a month while they are there. She was really enthusiastic and said that it was the best experience of her life. She said that in South Korea there is a large Western community. Teachers are able to make friends and have a sense of community while they are there. So yeah if I get some shit together, I might go to South Korea in February to teach English for a year. Lots to think about right now. I am still working on my Peace Corp application, and thinking about graduate school at Mills.

Last night I had really vivid dreams about being successful. I woke up foggy, and jobless.

I am going hiking today with Danny. :) On Sunday I went hiking with Dan. Two different hikes in one week with two different Dan's. YEAH HIKING!!!!