These Weeks in South Korea: May 6-19, 2024
I’ve lost complete track of the past two weeks as far as what happened when…the past week was finals week, so there was THAT – studying and anxiety and depression and trying not to sleep 24/7. So Just to get caught up I’m just going to share the pictures and some highs and lows…
So, I’m done with class. Failed again. But came much closer this time. 65. Needed 70 to pass. The first two days I was really on the floor. Feeling frustrated and stupid. Now I’ve had a couple days to let it go and…what are you gonna do. Maybe this time.
I asked the Dean if I can be put in a classroom NOT at the top of the hill next time, and it looks like I can, so that will be good. I don’t know about forever, but at least for the hot, humid, monsoon, knee JUST getting better season, it will be good.
So now I’m on vacation. Katie is in Japan (!) and on her way here tomorrow, so that will be FUNNNN!!!
See you next week!!!
Lisa
Your pictures are always so interesting! I keep thinking about old people pushing those carts around full of cardboard. That would be a hard way to earn a living. I’m so glad your knee is getting better. I hope you have so much fun with Katie.
bettyewp
We have way more things planned than we could possibly fit in ha ha. But we will have fun whatever we do
Debbie from Illinois
I’m so glad you are able to get around better. Enjoy your visit with Katie!
bettyewp
Thank you! One day in and I’m already exhausted!
Denise
Love all of your pictures and the captions you put with them! In the Lotte World Tower picture, what is the lady at the bottom walking across? Is that a bridge? I’d fall off stepping on the first box!
bettyewp
All these streams have stepping stone crossings. Some very neat and tidy, like that one, some are more realistic looking and seem way more scary to me. I had a hard time crossing them BEFORE I hurt my knee because my balance and sense of depth awareness is not good. I don’t know that I would try it now without someone to hang onto. The good news is the water is only like 18-24 inches deep.
jodie
So interesting with the broom. Do they possibly work better?? I’ve never tried one like that.
OOXX
Jodie
bettyewp
I just cannot imagine that they work better. I’m sure they were fine on dirt yards 500 years ago when they wanted to sweep the leaves out of the king’s path. But… I feel we have made some advances and brooms since then and I’m just surprised they’re not keeping up!
Em D
Just saw your important errand on IG… hope it means you’re picking up Katie!!!
So happy to see that your knee is improving… and that you might catch a break on the stairs next time!
bettyewp
I’ve got her! She has been retrieved! Oh what a relief!
Iris
Well, I’m so behind I’m confused. Somehow I missed having your foot/leg ‘fixed’ but it sounds like that’s happened (I hopw so anyway). Hopefully you’re currently visiting with Katie and having a ball.
Iris
bettyewp
Ahh, not “fixed,” but about a week before the surgery date it miraculously started to feel less painful…so i met with the dr and he agreed we could hold off and see if it continued healing on its own…and it really has. Every day is a little better. I’d say I’m 93% pain free, and i can walk with no crutches, though i still carry one with me because the knee is not entirely stable yet and sometimes (if i walk too fast or with too long a stride) it buckles. I just ordered a cane off amazon, it should be here this week. So…fortunately surgery was not needed and I’m relieved!
Tina
So happy for you for your knee doing better and well enough to enjoy your visit with Katie. Loved the pics!
bettyewp
Thanks, Tina. There’s hardly any pain anymore (just when I first stand up after sitting or laying for awhile, and even then it’s just the first few steps), but it’s not “right” yet and is definitely a flim-flam knee…for which I believe the technical term is “buckling knee.” but flim-flam is so much more fun. I need to look for a cane to replace the crutch, I think I’m ready for that step. I know there have been some recommendations here in the comments, so I’ll look at those first.
Penny
Sorry – a bit late but I’ve been away. Love the pics and keep on keeping on. Also love the pics and hearing all your news X