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ntropy · Joined: 11 Oct 2003 Posts: 671 Location: ghurba

I have learned a brain tumour is not the end of the world.

Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124

gaijinalways · Joined: 29 Nov 2005 Posts: 2279

That I am still learning Cool

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Sweetsee · Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Posts: 2302 Location: ) is everything

One who chooses to teach must never cease to learn.

hapygirl · Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 10

Wow! Where to begin?

The biggest change has been in how much I value my family. They have always been very important but I can't wait to see my daughter and Mom.

Knowing that I am capable of adapting to a completely foreign way of live has given me confidence I never had.

My family has always said what a great teacher I'd be. Never believed them. They were right! I have learned, thru many mistakes, that I have the ability and the desire to to teach these little kiddies.

I've realized how small of a space I really need to live in. Before coming to Korea I had a 2 bedroom apt with a big living area and kitchen. Now I have a small (read that as closet) 2 room apt.

I have really learned how to minimize my spending and maximize my saving.

Used to think I had to work WAY to many hours. Now I know for sure that was the truth. The thought of going back to a 50 hr work week is disgusting.

The other changes have been those most of us experience.

konyoku · Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 6:01 am Post subject:

I've gotten older.

expatben · Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:23 am Post subject:

I've learned I can survive in tough situations-tougher than I would have ever thought.

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

Self reliance

denise · Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 3419 Location: finally home-ish

Thought of another one--

I've stopped thinking about the "perfect" place and wondering where it might be. I've learned that the perfect place for me is a combination of all of the things that I have loved about the placess I've been, minus the things that may have annoyed me. Basically, I now see the potential for happiness and good times anywhere. It all depends on the job you get, the friends you make, the hobbies you develop, and your attitude.

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Sweetsee · Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Posts: 2302 Location: ) is everything

In Japan I have learned how to tie my tennis shoes with enough slack in them so that I can more easily get in and out of them. Also, in public I have assumed a more Japanese demeanor in terms of how I stand, walk and act in general. I try not to occupy any more space than is absolutely necessary.

JZer · Joined: 16 Jan 2005 Posts: 3898 Location: Pittsburgh

Denise wrote:

mlomker · Joined: 24 Mar 2005 Posts: 378

Ariadne · Joined: 16 Jul 2004 Posts: 960

Re being talked about in small town America...

Everybody gets talked about in small towns. Some more, some less, but getting talked about is pretty normal.

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MELEE · Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:59 pm Post subject: