A New Routine, or "Newtine"

It's been a while since the last post, but rest assured that we are in Korea and are doing well. I (Jon) have sat down on a number of occasions and composed a new post. However, since the internet browser was in Korean, I would accidently delete it. You only have to do that a couple of times before you stop. I just got the browser at one of my schools into English and so my dedication is renewed. I also have my lessons planned until Friday, so I'm doing well.

Anyway, some quick things: Our apartment is clean and furnished. We got a good deal on the furniture and now only need a bed, which should soon be coming. We live far from where we did last year but are in a great neighborhood, close to everything we need and want.

We're getting settled into our respective roles, (me teacher, Emily student) and are enjoying having evenings free. Even though I'm gone longer in the days, we do more than we did when I worked in the evenings. I have wonderful co-workers and most of the students are really good. Not all of them, but a percentage high enough to see God's blessing in where I am.

We will have a phone and the internet in our apartment by the end of the week as well as cell phones. We were going to go to Thailand next week (we've got a six day holiday for Chuseok, Korean thanksgiving) but someone had to go and have a military coup. Honestly, couldn't it have waited three weeks? Anyway, it's for the best it didn't work out. Instead, we're going to Seoul for the same time with some friends and just going to spend some time in that city (about 14 million people there and a thing or two to do).

That's about all new for now. The updates will be coming more often now and so please do stay tuned. We love to hear from all of you so please drop a line when you get the chance.