I'm hungry.

So I was really hoping to be all Anthony Bourdain about this experience. Come to Korea. Try a ton of new foods.  Maybe go to a restaurant...tell them to bring whatever they want.  Just to be overall fearless when dining.  As it turns out i'm terrified of dining in Korea.  It's proven to be a pretty intimidating thing.  Outside everything looks the same to me...flashing signs, new smells, loud noises...i'm completely over stimulated.  Obviously, there is the issue of communication...I don't speak Korean and very few people in my neighborhood speak English. These concerns have tethered me to within 5 blocks of my apartment without some sort of guide.  Last night, after trying to curb my hunger with chex mix and beef jerky, I finally decided to stop being so ridiculous, get up, get out, and get some real food.  Within a block of my apartment I was feeling defeated.  It was like I could feel the distance growing between me and my building. Along with that, not having any knowledge of Korean food makes it really difficult to know what to order.  So after about 15 minutes of walking around I conceded and came home.  Safe to say that this really irked me.  I did not come all this way to go to bed having only eaten some chex mix, beef jerky, and a handful of dry cereal.  And if i am ever going to have a show on the Travel Channel and be like my idol Anthony Bourdain...i need to grow a pair.  So today, like a student, I asked my Korean teaching aid to name some dishes for me to try and tonight, all by myself, I went out and ordered bi bim bop.  I can't say it was the greatest thing i've ever had, but it did beat last night's dinner.  Small victories.

Also a success story. No allergic reactions today, the whole class counted to 10 and letters A through C are on lock : )