When I first decided to come to Korea, I was coming with the intention of staying for a year, and then returning back to the US in August of 2010. Before going I was pretty much set on the idea of going back in a year.
However, I've been having second thoughts about my initial plan to return to the US after a year of teaching, which is due to a number of factors. I'm still having fun, but lately, due to a pretty tiring and busy week, I haven't been having as much fun as I did before. I think part of it is due to the fact that things are pretty much normal for me now, and so the initial honeymoon that I had is now over. But that isn't to say that I'm not enjoying myself. It's just that the thrill of being in a new place is starting to wear off a bit.
I'm now faced with a decision though where at some point in the near future I have to decide on whether I should go home, or whether I should stay.
On the one hand, I'm still enjoying my job and I have fostered many positive relationships while I've been here for the past 6 months. I'm enjoying the food, and I live in a pretty comfortable living situation.
On the other hand, I'm far away from my family and friends, which occasionally means that I have to miss out on some of the occasional gatherings and holiday celebrations. Also, for a country where soccer is such a popular sport, most of the people I meet don't actually play, and I've only played twice since I've been here (I hope this spring I'll find more opportunities to play though).
What is also a large factor to consider is that KAC and Connexus are moving to a new place this August, and the only thing that I know is that we will at least be in Korea. But the issue that I may face is that KAC/Connexus might move to the countryside, which if that's the case, I could see myself getting extremely bored. I like going to the countryside every once and awhile, but I'm not at all interested in moving to the country.
Anyway, it's one of those times in one's life where you have to make a decision about the future. In the end I'll just have to go with what I think is best, but if anyone has any input they want to give me, I'd be happy to read some comments that you might have.
