why i am going (needing) back to korea.

- i am a bad driver. i cannot park. i love walking + public transportation.
- i’m socially awkward in the states, but when i’m in korea, all the confidence returns.
- i hate cooking. i don’t want to learn either. eating out in korea is cheap and healthy.
- my friends would never refer to me as korean-american. i’m straight up fob.
- my korean is almost as good as my English, and it really shouldn’t be.
- i hate working for white bosses. i hate working amongst white people. i’d rather work like a slave than make small talk and engage in social networking.
- did i already mention, i hate social networking. 
- and speaking of socializing, i cannot socialize with people here. whether it’s church or a gathering, socializing doesn’t work. but the minute i’m in korea, i am a social butterfly. i can lift my face and actually make friends.
- people in korea have no manners. i do not need to say “excuse me” to everyone going in and out of the subway. we just all crash into each other and it’s really not a big deal.
- bargaining is common, and i am the master of bargaining. i find joy in getting good deals.
- haircuts will never cost more than $20 max. facials will never cost more than $30. the best part, no tipping.
- i love teaching korean students. they are already motivated by family. in America, there’s a lack of money + motivation in the education system. parents love blaming everything on the schools. i’m sorry, but as much as i’d like to say i’ll make a difference.. it’s not going to happen. the American education system is f***ed probably forever.
- i am not a minority in korea. 
- customer service is spectacular in korea. just a few days ago, i had to tell the bagging lady at costco to not squish my bread loaves with cold orange juice. then she rolled her eyes and i had to ask if i should call for the manager. only then did i get an apology out of her.
- i don’t belong here. that’s probably a good enough reason.