Surprise going away party at Little Korea

Last Saturday, my fiance Jen, surprised me with a dinner party at Little Korea on the Corner of Claiborne Ave and Toledano St.  This is one of our favorite places to eat, and has some of the most authentic tasting Korean food in the city of New Orleans, complete with the latest  Kpop playing over the speakers and Kdramas on the big screen.  To top it off, waitresses Joyce and Sunni allowed me to practice my Korean with them.  Can't beat that!

Little Korea on Claiborne Ave and Toledano St

Quite a few of our friends showed up for the festivities including one of my sisters and Jen's brother.  We had a great time filled with laughs and delicious food, and it was topped off by a cake in the shape of the South Korean flag made by Jen herself. 

I've never been one for goodbyes and going away parties because I always feel more awkward than I probably should.  But Jen insisted that I have one this time to mark the end of one chapter in life and the beginning of another.  And she was right; I definitely felt a sense of closure as I prepare to move on to Jeju to teach.  What's more, it made me realize that I have some pretty awesome friends who have been with me through the good times and bad times.  I'm looking forward to visits from all of you over the next year or so!  You have a place to stay and food to eat, so what's stopping you!?