I just wanted to type a quick update for those who I have already been giving my blog address to.  I bought my plane ticket yesterday and will be flying out of Springfield on Sunday morning October 26th.  I haven't been able to apply for my visa yet, but I did receive word that the people in South Korea now have all of the documentation I mailed them, so now they are submitting it all to the immigration office, which will give me the number I need in order to apply for my visa.

I know it'll all work out; I'm not too worried.