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We are back in Seoul, safe and sound.  We may have a few stories to share soon, but for now, enjoy our photos from the trip!

-Jessica and Adam

We’re having a great time in Koh Chang, Thailand. We’re staying in a little Bungalow by the sea. The water is blue and warm, the air is clear, the food is delicious, the people are relaxed, and we’re happy as clams. On top of that, we’re celebrating Adam’s 29th birthday today!

Yesterday, we began a three day certification course to become Open Water Scuba Divers, and it has been amazing so far! The first day included an instructional video, a written test, and two hours learning skills below the the surface in their diving pool. Though we didn’t go deeper than ten feet on the first day, we were breathing underwater for two straight hours! Today we celebrated Adam’s 29th birthday with two guided dives! We took a boat out to two different coral reef sites off of Koh Chang, and at lunch on the boat, they even brought out a birthday cake for Adam.

We’ll be taking some photos on our dives tomorrow, but we’ll probably wait to upload everything until we return. Here is a photo of us in Bangkok, though!

Have a great day!

-Jessica

We’re now good friends with the workers at the Korean consulate in Bangkok.  Today, after our third visit, we have our visa in order, and it’s off to the beach tomorrow!  We’ve enjoyed our unexpected extension in Bangkok, and it has given us the chance to see a few things we hadn’t seen before.  We’ve gotten to dig a little deeper than the backpacker haven of Khao San Road.

We also have a lot of thanks for our friends Tyler and Dasha for showing us around. 

I’m keeping it brief because we’re using the free computer at the consulate, but we’re well and wanted to let you know.  See you later!

-Jessica

Perhaps it would be easier if we just married a couple of Koreans.

The main purpose of our trip to Thailand was to process a new work visa for our acting in Seoul.  But alas, our employer didn’t give us the right paperwork, so we’re hung up in Bangkok with visa woes.  We’ll get to the island, but two days later than planned.  Maybe.

For now, we get to explore Bangkok more deeply.

-Jessica

Yo!  I’m sorry I’ve been a little out of touch, but I’m now writing from a different country.

Adam and I have just arrived in Bangkok for our second annual spring vacation to Thailand.  We’ll be seeing some of our old English Village friends in Bangkok, and then it’s off to the island of Koh Chang for almost two weeks.  THIS year, we’re wearing our sunscreen so we can enjoy it more fully.  We’ll even be taking an open-water scuba course for four days.  :).

Just wanted to drop a note to let you know what we’re up to.  We hope all is well with you, and we’ll say hello again.

Sawadeekaa,

-Jessica

• The Master Cleanse / Raw Food Site
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• Thanatopsis by William Cullen Bryant
  A wonderful poem that reminds us of our place and the sensible response to thanks to Daniel C. for reminding me of this gem.
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Here is my first big role on Korea’s MBC TV show, “Surprise”.  Our manager from the show called the day before filming to let me know that I’d be the lead, and that I would be singing.  I was excited because, you know, I like to sing.

Well, I was a little surprised to find out what they had in mind.  I hope this disclaimer is unnecessary, but, uh, I don’t usually sing like this.

Drumroll, please.

Mom, are you proud?  :).

-Jessica

p.s. If you’re curious, this is actually a true story.  Check out Florence Foster Jenkins.

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