Payday, PIFF, and Phones

Today was my first payday in Korea! I only worked two weeks in September, so it's not a full paycheck, but it still feels great : )

This week is PIFF - Pusan International Film Festival. I didn't go to any films last weekend because I was low on funding, but I'm hoping to see at least 3 films in the next few days. Tickets are only around 5,000-10,000 won, which is about $4-8, so that's great - unless I've been lied to. There are some great films in the lineup, from Korea and around the world, so I'm pretty psyched to check out the festival - in part just for the experience of going!

Getting my paycheck also means that I'll be able to get a phone later this week, when my ARC card arrives. I need it to prove I'm a registered Alien when I sign the phone contract and set up my bank account, two things I've been looking forward to with great anticipation. Let's hope everything goes smoothly, and I'll be connected again shortly!

All of this news means I'll have to start working on getting to sleep earlier and waking up earlier, but that can only be a good thing - I could definitely use more time in the Busan sun (not that it seems to be going anywhere). It's amazing to be in a city where it is still in the 70s during the day - though it's getting pretty chilly at night, maybe even hitting 45 - hahahaha. It's glorious. For those of you in Ithaca and Wisconsin, my condolences go out to you, since I'm sure the weather is not being so kind to all of you. Good luck with those winter coats, snow flurries, and harsh frosts! I'm off to the beach tomorrow ; )