I can't wait to get my iPod Touch. All I've been doing lately is organizing my itunes, getting my 4,299 songs ready to travel with me.
I've been really thinking about a lot of things lately. I had a lot on my mind last week, and I'm starting to realize there's some things in life I need that I'm not getting... as well as things I do that I need to stop for a while. Have you ever had a moment where a huge weight was lifted off your shoulder and things were put into perspective? Well, I feel like that. I know, you have no idea what I'm talking about... but that's ok.
Uijeongbu: Take 2.
I didn't get lost.... or end up at the wrong station. I really like traveling to northern parts of Seoul because I get to see mountains. I'm not sure why, but I'm completely infatuated by them. I really want to go hiking, but I'm still on a hunt for someone to go with who will put up with my slack ass.
I took this out Brigid's apartment complex window while waiting for the elevator.
I would love this view.
Anyway, here are some things I learned this weekend:
1. I'm a terrible bowler. Awful. Probably shouldn't even be allowed, and my enthusiasm level when playing is pretty pathetic.
2. I really really miss American food. I ate a bacon cheeseburger and it was amazing.
3. Korean fights are funny because I have no idea what’s going on and the argument sounds like really pissed off babbling. I had a perfect seat on the subway this weekend for one, and couldn’t help but laugh when one of the guys pushed the other one off the subway at one of the stops and the doors closed on him before he could get back on. He punched the window as the train left.
4. Some Korean men get really happy to see American women. It’s slightly creepy and slightly flattering in a… well… creepy way. I had a guy stare at me on the subway and when the seat next to mine opened up he was more than happy to take it. It was fine until he tried to play footsy. No way Jose… or whatever guys are called here.
5. People who wear high heels walk slowly and it annoys me. It also annoys me that I’m like a magnet for people… as soon as I try and pass a slow walker they move in front of me. It also annoys me when I’m waiting for the subway or bus and someone comes up and stands directly in front of me to get on first. Can anyone say “asshole” in Korean? Ha, I sure can’t.
Korean Food...
…is so cheap! We got all of this for only $10. Since I went with Naomi it only came to $5. It was super delicious too! I quickly got over the fact the shrimp still had arms and eyes and that there were squid tentacles scattered randomly in the big bowl. I didn’t eat them… but I got over it and enjoyed my meal.
Christmas is slightly depressing this year.
I really just want it to be over and for it to be March so it’ll start warming up. I really hate the cold… I really wish I had family or someone here to share Christmas with and watch A Christmas Story and drink hot chocolate…and I really want to buy Christmas presents and send cards and see my cats (I realize the cats thing is randomly thrown it, but whatever, these are my wishes). Plus, Christmas is way more fun with little kids around.
Luckily, I was invited to Brenna and her family’s house this year. Oh, and I get to spend Christmas Ever with my students, because, well… I’m working.
Bah Humbug.
Photo op: it had to be done.
Yeah, I suppose I can crop this to make it look better, but I’m lazy. Oh, and thank god I finally found a curling iron for less than $45 yesterday... my hair is in major need of help... sheesh.
“No matter how qualified or deserving we are, we will never reach a better life until we can imagine it for ourselves and allow ourselves to have it.” -Richard Bach
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