South Korea!

I have arrived to the land of the morning calm after a 12 hour nonstop flight! I have to say this country took me by surprise! I must admit, at first coming over here I wasn't sure how I felt about being stationed here. I thought things were going to be different from what I have experienced. All I can say is this country is one the most interesting and diverse places I've visited. The landscape here is amazing.

The drive from Seoul to Osan was pretty exciting. Everywhere you look there are high rise apartment buildings, and lots of traffic. The land reminds me of home as pine trees dot the land all over. The weather is absolutely perfect. Not to hot, and light jacket weather at night. What more could you ask for? This is much better than being in Wichita Falls, TX where the high was 90* plus in the afternoon.

The base is pretty nice too. I think I will invest in a bike, because there is too much walking involved, and that just takes up time. The BX is probably the nicest and biggest ones I've been too. Lots of vendors and restaurants to choose from! AND they have two of my favorites places; Starbucks and Chili's. I am happy about that, and will be celebrating there for my birthday tomorrow night! Seeing F-16's fly over all day is very exciting, although it's not like I won't be working on them all day!

The city outside base is great! Lots of shops, and fun people; like Song Tan Sally....don't ask.....The shop owners like to bargin with you I found out, so it's pretty neat you don't have to pay the first price you hear. I look forward to going back out, and finally making it to Seoul one day! But take my advice; don't buy the squishy animals you throw on the ground because as I found out first hand, they will explode all over you! It was funny nonetheless!

Overall, I am extremely happy I got stationed here. This base is fast paced and I think that it could have its advantages. I'll learn fast and pass my CDCs and get promoted and get to take more college classes sooner! I am looking forward to what the future holds for me here at Osan!