Me And My Big Mouth

Monday, April 15, 2012.  After work I walked in the front door to find an animated Naysia.  She stumbled over her words to explain an opportunity of a lifetime that Mrs. Chun shared with the class that day.

The story went that students could travel to South Korea for 3 weeks for only $500.  It sounded like rubbish to me.  I asked, "Are you sure you didn't misunderstand??  There's no way you could go across the world for only $500!!  Are you sure she didn't say $1,500 or $2,500??!!"  My disbelief only frustrated her.  My response (to her very vocal frustration) was....."If it only costs $500 you can go!!!"  Sure, I said it, but totally believed on the inside the cost she heard had to be a lie. I wanted proof and she swore she'd bring it home the next day.

Tuesday, April 16, 2012.  After work I walked in the front door...or at least tried.  Before I could get both feet in she attacked me, shaking these papers in front of my face and in a sing song voice saying, "I told you so".
As I read the 7 page application I began to get nervous.  The mere thought of her going away without me seemed implausible.  There were specific qualifications that had to be met (Korean class GPA above 3.0, US citizen, attend during the dates provided, etc).  Along with the application, a letter of recommendation from Korean teacher and an essay-5 different topics to choose from, had to be submitted.  All due by April 27th.

And in plain letters, "Once selected, must provide the participating fee of $500".

She gave me enough time to read it before she says, "You said if it was only $500 I could go, guess this means I'm going". 

Damn.