I’m sorry it’s been awhile since I’ve written. My time has been filled with lots of practice, fun outings, promises (this is what Korean’s call a meeting or dinner date with a friend), and a doctor visit.
Last week I hurt my neck. It stemmed from an old shoulder injury. I’m going to therapy here. I have to decide if I’m going to continue because it is expensive. Please pray for healing and that it wouldn’t interfere with rehearsal.
Our rehearsal schedule changes daily. We are working on the songs, choreography, and blocking the scenes. My greatest challenge is singing harmony instead of joining the melody when we start to move around. I’m working on keeping my alto notes when I’m near a soprano or when a baritone is my partner and I have to hold my note with him singing in my ear.
Two weeks ago we went to see a dance musical called “Sachoom”, which means “ If You Fall in Love You Dance”. The show was very comical. The dance and acting style was very cheesy compared to America’s, but a lot of fun. There was audience participation involved and everyone danced together at the end. Last weekend we were given free tickets to a Korean version of the Shakespeare play The Tempest. I didn’t understand everything because of the language, but I enjoyed watching the traditional song, dance, and listening to the traditional Korean drum and harp. Some of their facial expressions were priceless. ^*^
In Korea they hold “promises” very highly. I have enjoyed meeting one on one with some of the girls in the cast and getting to know them better. One day we got dinner and sat at the Han River. It is so beautiful. Seoul is a big busy city and it’s nice to relax and look at the calm water.
There are definitely moments where I really miss home, but I am savoring my time here. I’m so thankful for this opportunity to be immersed in another culture while doing what I love. ☺ Love and miss you all. Xoxo
