Today was a little bit out of the ordinary.  I attended the Joint Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Committee meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

I didn’t want to look like a rube in front of all the brass and big shots by taking tourist pics, but I did sneak this one in…

And I fed my hungry ego with this one…

I’m the co-chair of the Labor Subcommittee, but I was glad none of our issues were deemed worthy enough to require my active participation in the discussions, although a couple were mentioned.  Obviously I can’t talk about anything that took place, but it was fascinating to watch the Alliance working through issues of mutual concern.  This is the 50th anniversary of the SOFA and despite language, cultural, and political barriers the ROK/USA partnership marches on.  Katchi Kapshida!

My biggest fear was I’d go into one of my coughing jags during the meeting, but good fortune was with me today.  I’ve been mostly cough free since an early morning bout so maybe I’ve turned the corner.  If not, I’ll go back to the doc on Friday.

Tomorrow my office will have an “organization day” during which we will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving feast hosted by my Deputy.

I’m contributing a sweet potato pie and a pecan pie…

And it ain’t Thanksgiving without my Aunt Pat’s recipe World Famous Fruit Salad…

I made a little extra for me.

And that was my Tuesday.