Ever since Sarah and I have been in Korea, we've met a lot of people. Some bad, but mostly very nice and respectful and helpful.
This post is dedicated to all of the Koreans who have somehow brightened our days and made us feel more welcome here.
In no particular order.
- The Dry Cleaning Family - between our apartment and Oedae, there is a very small dry cleaning store run by a nice older couple. They've done everything for us from resizing dresses, to pressing dress suits, to fixing holes in my pants. No matter what they did, it only cost 2000 won ($2). One time, Sarah and I had to meet the parents as part of a PTA conference, and I didn't have my suit cleaned. I gave it to them friday night and asked them to have it done by 9 am on Saturday. I went by at 9 am, and the man was there working on my suit. He asked me to sit down, and wait, and gave me some tea. 10 minutes later, it was done, and I looked sharp for all the parents. Thanks guys!
- Moviebooks Man - One of my personal favorites. I visit this little movie rental place about 3 times a week, and every time, there's always something to get, whether it's a new release, an old cartoon, or even great korean movies with subtitles. And everytime, he's there to help me out. The movies are only 1500 won, and there is only a 500 won late fee per day. He appreciates the fact that Sarah and I give him so much business, he usually waives the late fees. One instance, we wanted to rent a movie (I think it was I Am Legend), and we didn't have enough money. I gave him the change out of my pocket, and he told me that I could pay the rest the next day. I did, and he was very grateful. What a neat guy!
- Tony - our loving friend from church. Every sunday morning, Tony has been willing to pick us up and drive us to church. We've been very lucky to have someone do that for us, but we felt bad after a while. So now, we just take a taxi to church, and then visit with him there. He still gives us rides home though, and he willingly loves to do it. He's taken us to the clinic more than once to get medicine and to talk to the doctors. He's getting married at the end of the month, and we'll be there to watch it happen. Thanks Tony! Congratulations!
- Teakgyeon Teacher - I do not know the name of my Teakgyeon instructor, but he's a very nice man. He opens his doors at about noon everyday, and leaves, and will let me come in to practice at lunch time for free. I take advantage of that a lot. He is very patient, and shows us many ways to learn things with the limited english he has. He was also Mel and Julian's teacher, so we got to talk to him about them a few times. He's testing me for my blackbelt, so I've been pushing myself to get everything right. Thanks for teaching us!
More Unsung Heroes to come later.
- The Harkins
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