I'm a millionaire!

That is to say, I've got 1.8 million won.

My employers set me up with a bank account at the end of last month, and so I've had this month's pay check put in (last month's was in cash). It's a surreal but great feeling to check your balance and see over a million in there. Not at all like the student days. This must be what Bill Gates feels like. Almost.

Still, a million doesn't actually go that far when you consider a crappy cup of coffee costs 3000. I'm just about getting used to paying what seem like big amounts but it's taking time.

I'm managing to save a lot, which was a major reason for coming here, as the cost of living isn't too high. I don't pay rent, only bills, and they aren't too much. The main thing is heating because it's jolly cold here, but as I live on the top floor I do get some benefit when the people below me turn theirs on. Still, it is costly in winter.

So the money situation is hunky dory. I do have another cold though, which sucks, but never mind. I'm sure I'll get over it... eventually.