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{January 14, 2009}   Update…

So, I had my interview  with S.M.O.E. and it seemed to go very well. Two days later I received an offer through the recruiter to work at the Seoul English Education Center in Gapyeong city.

During the interview I was told this was 1 hour away from Seoul. I’m thinking I should have asked specific questions about that!! Since the interview I read somewhere it’s more like 1.5hrs away. The plus side out about being “outside” of Seoul is 300,000 won more per month. The downside is that it will take a little longer to get to certain places and that means having to plan a little more getting places and meeting up with old friends.

Anyone mind if I couch surf on the weekends? :-D

On another note I really hope that this mean less smog!?!?!

Then a few days later I receive an email letting me know that positions are filling up fast … whoever gets their information (below x several copies of each) to S.M.O.E. first – and it’s alright with no mistakes, legit, with all i’s dotted & t’s crossed – gets the job!

* Criminal Record Check & Copy of Authentic Degree – both with apostille
* completed application form
* sealed transcripts
* sealed & signed letters of Recommendation
* copy of passport page
* copy of Contract & Addenda
* resume & cover letter
* passport photos
* and any certificates you might have

PANIC!!! several small heart attacks later…  and finally I get it done! Now it’s somewhere between here and South Korea.



{August 31, 2008}   Thrillionaire Book Reviewed

Ok so I’m a little late on my update about the book, Thrillionaire by Nik Halik.

Anyway I read it, and loved it the guy’s had some pretty amazing adventures. I watched a few interviews of Nik so through them I’ve heard his voice and reading his book you can hear him talking through it … which is a nice aspect I think because you catch the author’s passion and energy as you’re reading.

The guy is a self made multimillionaire who thrives on adventure and living life to the fullest. A new breed of millionaires who are called Thrillionaires. He has had some amazing adventures like deep ocean diving in a submersible to have lunch on the Titanic. Sleeping inside the tomb of an Egyptian pyramid to climbing Everest.

Nik Halik is only down to a few more goals on his list of 10. Interestingly enough he made that list as a child and is currently living it out as you read it. One of his last few goals is going into space, he’s currently preparing for that journey now, and to walk on the moon.

Now I can’t give away EVERYTHING in his book Thrillionaire …that you’ll just have to read for yourself ;-)



Good times and bad times… wait … “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times”… I think that’s how Dickens started his novel. A Tale of Two Cities.

Ah, yeah first the good … I recently was introduced to an amazing man, Nik Halik, via a webinar by Alex Mandossian… I know not as cool as personally meeting someone face 2 face but oh well! Anyway, Alex interviews authors about their books and then sends you onto links so you can order the book.

Thrillionaire, that’s the name of the book and I was able to read a few chapters before the webinar …pretty amazing stuff. So I ordered the book and am waiting for it in the post.

So you’re probably wondering what a Thrillionaire is. It’s someone who has pretty much made a ton of money (multi-millions) and lives the life of adventure. This guy Nik seems pretty intense and focused… very cool :-)

On the not so cool note… “friends”… hmm, this is an interesting subject but do you ever really know someone? I had a little fall out with someone recently, it was pretty sad but honestly if you have something to say …SAY IT don’t let it fester for years then strike a poison at them! All-in-all I had a gut feeling for a few months the sad thing is that the reason for the blatant attack was pretty pathetic at the end of it all.

Back to happier things… can’t wait for Nik Halik’s Thrillionaire to arrive… will keep everyone posted ;-)



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