One the move.......

I have been in Korea for two days now. I met a few people on the plane on the way over. Melissa, JoAnne and Bridget were on there way to Korea for a "mission" with their church. My neighbor, Pang, was on his way back to Vietnam to get his family to bring back to the states. He had lost his glasses before we got on the flight and got them back when the plane landed. He was really nice. He had to get up a lot. I never complained once. If it wasn't for him, I would have been stiff. There were a several military on the Flight. It was very easy to spot them. For me, the flight was good. I had soda explode on me, watched a few movies, (pang watched my movies even tho he couldnt see) and ate a little on the plane. Mental note for next time. I had the very last seat on the plane. It was next to the rest room and the noly open space on the plane. So since I could not sleep, it seemed everyone wanted to talk to me. So i met a lot of people that way. I think the thing I like the most .... everyone was friendly.

Now on to Korea. My sponor was waiting for me when I got off the bus from the airport. He didn't talk much but the flight commander did. She gave us a lot of information at 9pm. My head started to buzz and had to have people repeat a lot of things. I got business cards with nubmers on it and then was hussled off to a taxi. There were no rooms on base and the dorm rooms were full. So down town I went. My flight commader said I should show up to work on Monday at 715 am and one of the civilians would in-process me. Then my sponor and commander were gone. The driver was really nice. When we got to the hotel. He took all the bags out, then walked around the counter and became out hotel receptionist. Gave me a room key and took the bags upstairs. Well, thats different. An all-in-one nonstop service. He every taught me to say thank you in korean. The next morning he showed us (Darlene and me) how to get to the base. 2 minutes later we were there. It was cold and I am glad I bought a jacket. I met a guy name Jason on the plane. He just happened to leave when we did and became out personal tour guide for the day. The was really nice of him since it was his second time here. I learned were work was and the main places on base. Everything is in walking distance. I think I am going to like it here.

I few hours later I am back in the hotel again. After a little shoping and some food in my stomache, it was time for bed. Not bad for my first day. I think work is going to be fun. Darlene and I are getting along very well. We will be working in the Health and Wellness center. The first month, we will just learn everything. I think we will compliment each toher very well here. I think this well be a great assignment.