Some lady let me stand under her umbrella this morning while I waited for the bus, since for some unknown reason I didn't feel the need to purchase an umbrella in a country that supposedly has a monsoon season. The lady huddled close to me so to make sure I wouldn't get wet, and I felt really bad that she didn't understand that I was thanking her. I guess she probably knew what I meant in some way... I mean, I figured out that she wanted to share her umbrella with me. But, I've been in a slightly mushy mood lately (I'm unsure why... really, maybe the book I'm reading? I don't know) so I was kind of touched that this random lady was so nice.
After work I decided it was time to invest in an umbrella. So, I went to the Family Mart that's downstairs in my building and bought one. I also bought some kimbap, which is one of my new favorite things to eat because it's easy to recognize--a long round package-- and it's like a surprise every time because I can't read the wrapper to determine what's in it. Yesterday was tuna, pineapple and cucumber.... today was crab, and I didn't really look at anything else because I ate it so fast. Good, nonetheless.
Itaewan
I finally got to visit Itaewan, and like everyone said, there were tons of foreigners. It was slightly more shocking to me to see so many because I've gotten used to not seeing any. I'm usually excited when I do see one because it's like "Where's Waldo?" and it was a bit overwhelming seeing all different kinds of people in the restaurant/bar thing we ate at. I liked it though.
I also liked the large expensive burger I got... and beer (which I actually didn't ask for but he brought anyway, I had no idea what Cass was when everyone else ordered one. Now I do)
Anyway, it was a good time and the girls are really nice. I feel somewhat bad because I had a killer headache before I met up with them, but it started to die down once I got some food so that was good. I even had some lady talk to me while I waited for the bathroom, in English, heh. It's the small things.
I'll definitely be going back for another burger eventually.
Skype...
is wonderful. Free computer to computer calls and chat. I also got a subscription to call landlines and cell phones now so that will be pretty cool. Not sure how the quality will be, but the computer to computer is definitely clear so hopefully it won't be too bad. I'll be testing it out this weekend.
Speaking of the weekend
This month is busy at my school. Open classes, 3-month tests, evaluation cards and me getting used to teaching is a lot to handle. So, this weekend will be dedicated to getting a lot of school stuff done. Especially since I think I get to take my fun little trip to Japan next weekend. Can't wait.....
Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day. ~Quoted in P.S. I Love You, compiled by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
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