South Korea: what an awesome place.
For a country of 100,000 sq. clicks, it's got a lot of culture and tradition. Then again, this is the first time I've been overseas so it's all a brand new experience to me. But damn I do like it here. People here are so much nicer and act with a higher sense of tradition and respect. It's attributes like these that make NOT want to leave and come back to America. With all sorts of goodies like this going for the country, I'd like to think that most of the people on base would be eager to check out some sites and the people here. But noooo......
Allow me to take you on a short trip into the mindset of most of these people...They think, "I have to be here for a year and have curfew and live with another roommate in somewhat shabby living conditions and etc., so fuck this place." The majority of these morons solve these issues by doing one or all of the following:
1. Drinking themselves beyond stupid (I have seen this done so it is possible. Hint: Moments like these require a camera/camcorder.)
2. Becoming unbelievably promiscuous (and of course maintaining a double standard and claiming to have morals & values.)
3. Thinking," Hey I'm only gonna be in this shithole for a year so fuck EVERYONE in it!" Obviously, the phrase “it's a small world" (especially in the military) never occurred to them.
Ironically, they've never gone more than half a mile beyond the front gates. But of course, they complain about how the city is crap so therefore ALL of South Korea is crap. Don't you love how the idiot logic works? Those folks in the military out there will understand what I'm talking about. Sadly, these small minded people poorly represent those of us on base who actually like the base. Because of this, the locals also dislike the GI's somewhat. I say somewhat because they still depend on us for their livelihood of course.
Now I will admit, it is a tough tour. You can't bring along family members, there is curfew, and you work long hours. But to let yourself down because of these downsides and not resolve them yourself is just pathetic. All one has to do is just get in a taxi and go 10 minutes off base. Just doing that will relieve some tension and present you with a new experience. One can also make the extra effort and head up to Seoul (which is the shit!). Hell, I've been here for 2 months and have been to Seoul every weekend. And I haven't even gone with the same people twice! Make the most of your weekend for fucksake people! But sadly, these poor souls will never attain the higher level of problem solving/motivation and instead resort to dwelling within the few blocks outside base and drown themselves in Soju and juicies (GI's know what I'm talking about). It's these kind of people with their poor attitudes that contribute to the INSANELY high number of alcohol related incidents, sexual assaults, and all other delinquent behavior.
Great job you ignorant assholes. I'm sure you're making the folks back home real proud.
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