November 13, 2011

Say Yes to the Dress!

So, it's done. Measurements were sent in yesterday, as well as the deposit. With the help of my awesome consultant Quyen, the dress I decided on is perfect! Basically I was able to take two ideas from other dresses I've seen, merge the skirt and the bodice together, choose a back that I like, and choose the fabrics.

Because it's the high season for weddings in Vietnam (winter is the dry, nice season), Quyen suggested I send in my measurements now so they'd have plenty of time to tailor the dress. She promised she would send me a picture when it's finished. I desperately wish I could post it, but someone I know probably wouldn't be able to stay away from this website :)

In just 57 days I will be off to Ho Chi Minh to try on the dress!

Big sigh of relief that it's coming up fast. I am at the point where I am dealing with disinterest from my students (due to end of the year apathy), homesickness, cold weather setting in and as a result I'm having issues with motivation on all fronts. I just can't possible imagine doing this job without the significant amount of vacation I get. As much as I love Korea and love my job, every 6 months a relatively long vacation is not only warranted by NECESSARY. I know for a fact that without summer and winter breaks I would be one unhappy camper here. While I spend my days pleasantly enough, there is only so much routine (or lack of routine which happens in schools more often), that I can take. While some of you might think I am spoiled (which yes, I totally am), it's hard to compare living in a foreign country to living and working at home. I remind myself constantly of how fortunate I am to have this opportunity.

Bottom line is, it's the end of the school year, everyone is tired, and I'm ready to see my mom, rejuvenate, and start the next (and last) school year refreshed and mentally prepared.





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