I'm bored and posting again is a great way to put off studying for finals.
People who have learned of my plans to join the PC have asked Why? They don't even pay you! I couldn't agree less. The immersion into a foreign language alone is worth the two years sans paycheck. I can't think of too many other jobs that pay in the currency of fluency in another language. As an English education major, I believe in the very direct correlation between literacy and intelligence. Reading comprehension has been shown to relate to intelligence, so I imagine that learning to read a new language, to follow text in a different fashion, will actually make me into a better English reader and teacher.
Like I said in my last post, I'd love to hear from anyone who is on assignment in Asia and is currently skiing. Its just the beginning of ski season where I am, and I've been looking forward to making turns for months. After my first day on hill, my girlfriend mentioned that it became much easier for us to hold a normal conversation. She says I stopped interrupting her to say how much I wanted to go shred. So, seriously, if you ski in the PC, let me know.
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