First Day in Korea

I've officially landed in Korea. My flight was great because I took some great advice to pop a few Gravols before boarding. All I can say is THANK GOD for Gravol! I landed at Incheon International Airport around 3:30am along with many other Torontonians who I slowly met. After waiting for 5 hours, all the teachers registered with EPIK (English Program in Korea) and we boarded a bus headed for Jeonju University, where the orientation week will be held. Although I was super tired, I was excited for what was to come. UNTIL my eyes started itching uncontrollably. Of course, I was thinking they were just itching from sleep deprivation. That is until they started getting REALLY REALLY red and nastyness started accumulating in them (I don't want to gross everyone out so I'm sticking to less descriptive adjectives). My thoughts flashed back to when I went to Walmart with Amita before leaving and I passed by the shelf that held eye drops for pink eye and I said "naw I doubt I'll need those"...................WELL I NEED THEM NOW!

Once we got to Jeonju University we had a quick lunch. I have nothing good to say about the lunch so let's leave it at that. Then we got our name tags and cute little gift bags from EPIK and we got our dorm rooms where we'll be staying for the next couple of days. I have a room mate who came to my rescue 3 times already. First, she lent me nail polish because I forgot mine. Second, she had Polysporin Sterile Antibiotic Eye drops. Third, she had an extra universal adaptor as mine isn't working! Super bonus!! Anyways, the rest of the day was a bit of a blur as I was so exhausted. I started getting a little emotional thinking about home and all the people that I love who are on the other side of the world. But I know I'll be ok =) I need to sit back and embrace my new Korean life, that's all!