Saturday, November 20, 2010
Dallas CP3
I met with June again. We missed each other the previous week because his son was sick. Today Anthony brought his XBOX. I took the initiative to keep the conversation flowing. I was worried that we would get to caught up into observing the game. Today I told June that we had something in common. I am going to be a father. I am also getting married. I delighted by his excitement. This appeared to launch our conversation into a new level. He'd ask me if I knew the sex of the baby, I how far along my fiancee was in the pregnancy. We then proceeded to discuss the various traditions of child rearing between the two cultures. In Korea it is customary for the grandparents to name the child. Song-June, Won is his correct name. His sons name is Ciu. Ciu means child of merit. He explained that the name meant he would be an extremely admirable, and good child. He expressed that in Korea respect for parents was a essential way of life. I told him that my fiancée and I would move to Korea to teach English. I asked him about the custom for women giving birth in Korea. Many things are the same as they are here in America. He assured me that Seoul was a very American friendly city. I know we will most certainly stay in touch. We shared so much information. When I retract the info I add it in! :) We discussed the education systems in both countries. Korean teachers are disciplinarians. American teachers are more reserved. I asked him how difficult was learning the handwriting. He said, certain things are just acquired through culture. He assured me that I would have no problem learning Korean. I excited about having a bi-lingual child!
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Congratulations Dallas!
ReplyDeleteYeah, congratulations Dallas! That is interesting about the naming of the child. I don't know if I would trust my parents with a baby name, it might be something horrible! haha
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Dallas!!! English, Korean and whatever else... I'll start the baby with Spanish if you let me! :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Dallas! What great and adventurous parents you guys are. I think the experience in Korea will be incredible for you all.
ReplyDeleteThanks Everyone!!!
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