Hi everyone,
Well here's my story... I joined the Air Force in 1989 after a brief career (8 months) as a telecommunications technician for company in Riverton. I wanted to get out of town as quickly as possible so I let the Air Force pick my job for me. Fortunately I was selected into the meteorology career field and that is where I have been for the past 19 years. I have spent time as a weather observer and forecaster in Ohio, North Dakota, and of course Korea (9 out of the last 19 years). My last stint in the US was as an instructor at the Weather Technical Training School in Biloxi, MS. from 2000-2004.
As for my family, I married my Korean born wife in 1992 and we have been married for 16 years. We have a beautiful 15 year old daughter Melody, a handsome 13 year old son Brendon, and a stinky little 10 year old named Daniel (he hates brushing his teeth and taking a bath).
My academic history goes something like this...The Air Force paid for me to get Associates Degrees in Atmospheric Science and Instructor Principles and I went on to get a BA in Environmental Science and an MA in Secondary Education. I plan to be a 7-8th grade science teacher at the International School in Seoul following my retirement in March 2009.
Hobby wise...I never gave up drums and have been involved in music in some form or another since high school. I own my own live sound and production company and have taken trips around the world with the likes of Wayne Newton, Coolio, Blues Traveler, Chely Wright, etc. I also toured briefly with a band called Atomship out of the MS Gulf Coast area as the support act for the 3 Doors Down Away From the Sun tour. I have also recorded several demos at my Ocean Springs,MS recording studio for unsigned and signed acts in the MS Gulf Coast region. I am currently playing in a band here in Seoul called Faded. www.myspace.com/fadedseoul
We are scheduled to release our second full link CD in July and then tour around Korea supporting it and hopefully selling a few along the way. That's about all for now!
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4 comments:
You have a beautiful family Brian! I would love to hear more about what it's like for an American living in Korea. I'd love to hear your perspective as a minority!!
Thank you for posting!!
Robyn
Living here is like living in downtown Manhattan. My house is in the heart of Seoul which is a city of 14 million people. We have all the luxuries of a big city (Mcdonalds, BK, Starbucks, TGI Friday's, etc.) We also have many cultural sites, museums, amusement parks (indoor and outdoor) and all that stuff. I've lived here on and off for 10 years now and really feel at home. I speak Korean and love the food, culture, and people. I was home in October and felt so out of place in the USA. That's why I plan to live here for the foreseeable future. My inlaws treat me like I am Korean and I have been told I am Korean just look American :)
Hi Brian! What a great post! It really looks as if you are living the dream. I hear that you won't be able to make it to the reunion. As you live half way around the world, I can see how that may not be so easy to do. I'm glad you posted, though, so we could catch up with you. Maybe we'll see you at 30!
Good luck with everything!
Nicole Lewis
Hey Brian...you still haven't explained the southern oscillation index to me but I understand that at the moment there is a 30% chance of a greater than average rainfall in my backyard. You meteorology people...
Anyway, it was great to see your family and now I'm headed for your music...
And, I couldn't help but taunt my partner with the news that I'd heard from my first ever boyfriend...who took me to my first ever rock concert. And I wore a very tacky pink velour shirt. Unbelievable!
Best,
Joan
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