tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64561073868445252382024-03-13T09:16:23.283+09:00I'm a Seoul (Wo)Man!I have moved to Seoul, South Korea for a year to teach English to young children. Couldn't be more excited!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-85900081388592326422010-08-28T17:24:00.000+09:002010-08-28T17:24:57.465+09:00Almost finished!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdwcKIf2-RTJyhx7s00wzpmyHFXitTHCRYiqWZhofqlgq8gfARSWdiITmRWog53rFPgCx5NxC-UGOjws8DnRlQ4kIFRiQ6OV8_rs17uilJUJ-irJ1Ytpit_DxurA4cpti67bCUwyIH4zc/s1600/IMG_7161.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdwcKIf2-RTJyhx7s00wzpmyHFXitTHCRYiqWZhofqlgq8gfARSWdiITmRWog53rFPgCx5NxC-UGOjws8DnRlQ4kIFRiQ6OV8_rs17uilJUJ-irJ1Ytpit_DxurA4cpti67bCUwyIH4zc/s320/IMG_7161.JPG" /></a></div><br />
I decided it'd be a good day to blog. It's raining, has been for the last couple days. And not just a little sprinkle or shower, no this is a serious torrential downpour. So I figured I'll just stay inside and pack for home. Packing of course gets extremely old after a while so I needed a break and have chose blogging as a nice diversion.<br />
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Much has happened since I last blogged. Mostly importantly, my mom and dad visited me here in Korea! It was a wonderful two weeks that seemed to be over in a blink of an eye, sadly. I had a really great time with them here and sort of enjoyed having roommates. :-) We did all of the sight seeing things here in Seoul and even took a trip to Jeju Island which is just south of the Korean peninsula. (OOOH now some thunder and lightning - liking this storm) Anyway, we ate lots of good food, had some laughs, they met my coworkers/friends, went biking, took a trip to the DMZ (North Korea!), and just really enjoyed spending some quality time together after a year of me living away from home. The last couple weeks have gone quickly. Work is.. .work I guess. Many new faces in the office, making work a very different place. <br />
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As of this moment, I have 2 days of work left. Monday and Tuesday, finishing out the month of August. It is definitely what I'll say is a bittersweet feeling. I really love and will miss my students. They are really great kids and such a blast to teach. I also love the country. Korea is a great place to live, amazing food, great public transportation, SO much to see and do every weekend, great friends. However, I have been away from the USA for 14 months. I need to head back for some much needed rest. Change of pace. I have no regrets about my time in Korea; in fact as a common saying here goes, "never say never about Korea" - this is a popular saying by people leaving Korea, i.e. " Oh, I'll never come back to Korea" or "I'll never work this job again" , etc, etc. but for me never is really the last word I'd use. Mike and I could both see ourselves back here, if our lives go that direction. The independence that goes with this lifestyle is something I won't find living in my parent's house. <br />
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As for our immediate plans, Mike and I will begin a month-long SE Asia trip, which I have been too busy with cleaning, packing, and just tying up loose ends at work to really realize, starts THIS coming Thursday. We depart Seoul Thursday September 2nd to Beijing. We plan to head to Vietnam next on September 8th, traveling from north to south (Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh)... next a bus around September 18th, over the border to Cambodia (Phnom Penh and Siem Reap- Angkor Wat). On September 24, we fly to Malaysia where we will make our way to a Malaysian Island, (the Perhentians) known for true relaxation as well as great diving/snorkeling. CANNOT wait for that leg of the trip. Last stop is Hong Kong, where we happened to be visiting during a time of a festival. from Hong Kong we head back to Seoul for 2 nights, seeing friends, grabbing suitcases. and then I will be on a flight back to Minnesota on October 5th. <br />
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Well, I guess this has been a long enough break from packing and the rain looks like it could be letting up soon. This could very well be my last blog entry from Korea. It has been a crazy, exciting, fun-filled year or 14 months and I couldn't have asked for a better experience!<br />
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Here are some pictures to leave you with...<br />
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I am writing this about 2 weeks shy of my 1 year anniversary of arriving here. And I guess I've been feeling just the slightest bit sentimental. I'm sure it's because the group of people I came with are all leaving, leaving me behind. I will be there for all the new teachers to arrive, I will be on my SECOND! year of teaching. WOW. never thought I would be here, where I'm at now. I have enjoyed every step of the way and really am going to miss my friends/co workers when they leave. The experience we had together was special and unique in its own messed up, crazy, fun, wild, and hectic way. Hence the title of this post. As I have learned about life thus far through high school and onto college and now behind, it continues without you NO MATTER WHAT - your classes, your students, your mess of a desk, your good AND of course bad days - ALL left behind you. However, the memories you have created and made in your past will be with you forever and will help mold you as a person, shaping your life, while the future holds so many new, exciting memories to be had.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-58981338573574190712010-05-28T01:43:00.001+09:002010-05-28T01:45:26.657+09:00just some jibber jabberSo, this blog post is really only to say I am the WORST blogger ever, and that I really want to have time to blog and share my adventure but there really is only so much time in a day and if you did my job, you'd know that anytime away from work is precious and should be spent doing something fun and exciting, like something you would write about in a blog... hmm. ok, so that leaves little time for blogging and that is where I am currently at. spending my free time doing things away from my computer. isn't that what life is supposed to be like?<br />
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p.s. I WILL blog soon. PROMISE.<br />
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here is a rundown on my life and adventures, written in short phrases and sentences.<br />
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enjoying my new kiddies, watching them grow and improve has been exciting and rewarding, enjoyed the 2 weeks of cherry blossoms blooming around Seoul, moved to a bigger and better apartment - LOVE it, I have a real shower (this IS a big deal), catching as many korean baseball games as I can, I live about a 10 minute walk from a stadium - home to the Nexen Heroes - woooo Heroes!, 3 field trips with the kiddos (a science museum, a toy land sort of place, and the play Cats (in Korean made for children - I personally got no enjoyment out of it), children's day (WOO = day off of work, kids celebrating being kids, best day EVER!), teacher's day - got ridiculous amounts of gifts, had a field day with the kids (tug o war, running race, etc - go team blue), new co workers, new bosses (soon), working 11 hours a day - still, hasnt changed, buddha's birthday = another day off work!, temples decorated with millllllllllllions of lanterns, lotus lantern festival/parade - very cool!, trip to Taiwan with Mike, counting the days until my lovely parents arrive (July!), extended my contract until end of August, possible war in my neck of the woods?, planning a trip around Asia (Sept - Oct), possibly home early Oct ?? :-)<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmcW0laTpoDqE7si2SiMOUdSnEr34U7109fEbm-KKDH1H_vRJIPiJ-THxK8_QeYHs6URZnORPIPEWmrcSep2wfn-boPi5A9USOk3VKBCm1kY7MiYRXkYmoldgd6EShaVGSUscE3o6kdPs/s1600/doug+clark%27s+ball(s).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmcW0laTpoDqE7si2SiMOUdSnEr34U7109fEbm-KKDH1H_vRJIPiJ-THxK8_QeYHs6URZnORPIPEWmrcSep2wfn-boPi5A9USOk3VKBCm1kY7MiYRXkYmoldgd6EShaVGSUscE3o6kdPs/s320/doug+clark%27s+ball(s).jpg" /></a>So that is my life in a very quick, unedited, off the cuff paragraph, with many errors and run-ons BUT I have decided its better than NO post at all. TAKE IT or LEAVE IT people, take it or leave it. I'm signing out, it's late, birthday party at work tomorrow ( this means screaming children and insanity) oh and report cards are due tomorrow (is it bad I haven't started? ;-) missing everyone and missing MN. now wanting to leave you with one picture BUT struggling to decide which one will be a good ending note to this ramble of a message....<br />
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Foul ball I caught at a Nexen Heroes game... an American hit it! :) woooEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-51436720558192433822010-03-21T19:29:00.002+09:002010-03-21T19:36:03.653+09:00and A Hello to rocketships??So, as I talked about in my last post, I said goodbye to the old kindies, the "nuts" and hello to new kiddies.<br />
This year the kindergarten classes are named after spaceships. Don't ask. I am now the homeroom teacher of the Atlantis class and after lunch I teach Apollo. Hilarious. Anyway, I thought I would talk about my new kids and classes. So I have two new groups of kindergartners as well as new afternoon, elementary aged kids. I am teaching a first grade class, two different levels of third grade, and a fifth grade class. Oh and I am teaching science too. Innnnteresting I know. <br />
I have been teaching Atlantis/Apollo since March 2nd and all is going very well. They are such sweet children and very good listeners. I have nothing negative to say. There are no discipline problems and that is such a miracle. <br />
We went on our very first field trip together last Friday to a science museum. They were very well behaved and seemed to have fun. Here are some pictures.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The kids pointing at something in the space-like room, probably this big planet shaped thing in the middle </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More Apollo kids</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> L to R: Trixie, Alice, Daniel, Sunny, Aaron, John </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Doing an experiment</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Atalantis kiddies, another experiment </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wani, Chloe, Henry </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Of course I had to have a little fun too! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Co-worker Catherine and me </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-17663087182665584922010-03-21T19:10:00.000+09:002010-03-21T19:10:52.230+09:00A Goodbye to the "Nuts"Hello All!<br />
Since I am behind in blogging about my life, this post is sort of what we call old news. The end of February marked the end the school year here in Korea. It was time for the little kindergarteners I had been teaching since July to graduate. My homeroom class was called the Chestnuts and my afternoon kindergarten was called the Pistachios. So it truly is a goodbye to the "Nuts." It is weird having them graduate. We were in such a routine with each other because I had been with them since my very first day in Korea. It was sad to say goodbye, I guess it's probably the closest thing I felt to having my OWN kids, as weird or creepy as that sounds. It was just another example of how life is continually moving and changing no matter how much you don't want it to. They were wonderful kids to have for my first teaching experience and I wouldn't change it for the world. For kindergarten graduation, we had a ceremony at a location away from our school. It was an auditorium with a stage for the kids to walk around and receive their graduation certificates. Of course, all the parents came, cameras in hand. I gave a quick little speech about my class (we graduated over 100 students!) and the kids got their "diplomas", snapped some pictures (forgot to mention - they were wearing caps and gowns!), and then the kids had practiced a song to sing. We had 9 kindergarten classes, 3 classes sang a different song together. My class sang, "First Grade, First Grade" sung to the tune of "New York, New York" - You know, "We want to be a part of it, first grade, first grade" The Chestnuts truly are wonderful singers, as they showed me throughout this year at such event like the Christmas concert, or daily in the classroom.<br />
I will miss those kids, though I am pretty lucky. I get to see most of them EVERYDAY still because they are now in 1st grade. Some went to a different POLY school, one that you had to test high to get into, but out of my 24 kids, about 14 still go to my school. They are great - They are the first class to come after our hour prep time and many of them come early. When I am prepping for the afternoon classes, I will go to make copies at the copy machine and it is almost impossible to do so without running into one of my old students wanting to say hi. I love it. I teach a first grade class (not their level though) and my Chestnuts and Pistachios wait for me outside my classroom door just to say a quick hello and give me a hug. So, I guess it's like they never left? :-) Though, they look older, crazy how that happens. (I sound like a mom when I say that). Along with my kinders graduating, I got all new classes and the other grades moved up. I will talk about my new students and classes in my next post.<br />
Here are some pictures from graduation!<br />
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It is official. I am a BAD blogger. <div>BUT as promised in my last post, I would update you on the "recent" happenings in my life away from the United States. I say "recent" because it was almost 2 months ago I was in Thailand celebrating Christmas/New Year. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Here is the breakdown of the week spent out of Seoul. </div><div>We left on Christmas Day, just as the snow started to fall. As stated in other posts, this Christmas did not seem like Christmas for many reasons. But as we pull out of Incheon Airport, I could see the white flurries starting up, giving Seoul a white Christmas. Spending Christmas in 90 degree weather is not typical for me and my Minnesota blood, though it was quite enjoyable. </div><div><br />
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</div><div>We (Mike, and 3 of my co workers) got into Bangkok late on Christmas night to a humid night. We got to our hotel for the evening and headed to bed. Next day, we started out Bangkok adventure with a ride in a tuk-tuk. They are like taxis, but you can bargain with them for desirable fares. Also, they are a little more exciting than taxis given that they are essentially motorbikes with an area for passengers on the back, with open sides. Our tuk-tuk took us to the river where we took a river boat tour. It was very interesting to travel by longboat, seeing parts of Bangkok that we would have missed had we not taken the ride. This very first experience was one of many where I noticed just how friendly the Thai people are. As we sped along the canals, passing people bathing in the water or just looking out from the banks, many would smile and wave at us. It was as if we were their long lost friends speeding by in our long boat. During the trip, if I made eye contact with any Thai person, anywhere, they would immediately smile. This is so different than my Seoul experience. Here, if I caught eyes with anyone, the last thing they would do is smile. They are so busy in their own lives to acknowledge my presence, let alone smile at me. The most I get here in Seoul is the incessant stare, which I have JUST about gotten used to. Just this week though, I caught a younger guy staring at me, and just to clarify when I say staring, I mean not in a friendly, curious way. I mean more in a scrutinizing way. I was just fed up with it, maybe just having one of those days which I so often seem to have here, and I said WHAT?! and shrugged my shoulders to him. Yep, no response to it. So long story short, I really extremely enjoyed the Thai people's friendliness. They made me feel welcome in all situations. No wonder it's called the land of smiles. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzbit9oDVdENyPntnoQa8qKWk8sADyrsYiUhB6jQkKJlFUWHDjxA0LVxevgBzD6pFoGQArBv3nvHhJ5_H15zLH-hZfw36pKQLrEg0Ql9Im1LyOu0ddu-A2SvqOi_6RhgEWaduTR2EdTI/s1600-h/IMG_2985.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzbit9oDVdENyPntnoQa8qKWk8sADyrsYiUhB6jQkKJlFUWHDjxA0LVxevgBzD6pFoGQArBv3nvHhJ5_H15zLH-hZfw36pKQLrEg0Ql9Im1LyOu0ddu-A2SvqOi_6RhgEWaduTR2EdTI/s320/IMG_2985.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The whole group on the long boat trip, WOO I got us all in with a self-vacay! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4e1z_FBlnnqUP238upBwK_2Q-o8FoT020pkxQ1gV23OBRDfFVFN420puO1AojM4uCnCwdZvLTzv15GC-4WzC6h7mHuNofwue2C5JxHm_hGmKRk2nLF7eVGGd4m4kiJskGgsed2LZDhyphenhyphens/s1600-h/IMG_2960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4e1z_FBlnnqUP238upBwK_2Q-o8FoT020pkxQ1gV23OBRDfFVFN420puO1AojM4uCnCwdZvLTzv15GC-4WzC6h7mHuNofwue2C5JxHm_hGmKRk2nLF7eVGGd4m4kiJskGgsed2LZDhyphenhyphens/s320/IMG_2960.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A bridge over the river</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg88Xobh2-kedZrrNWG05xQUx6lfsbsDffHa6dpnhS4h9yBgSUiqoE85ej6e9okz2bt-YjFwGwHHsEoAchxLqePLyBEnhzzCjVUn1bPN18KIY3meZadMgqG4x4J5u7qR5ak2LXk8Kiylpg/s1600-h/IMG_2981.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg88Xobh2-kedZrrNWG05xQUx6lfsbsDffHa6dpnhS4h9yBgSUiqoE85ej6e9okz2bt-YjFwGwHHsEoAchxLqePLyBEnhzzCjVUn1bPN18KIY3meZadMgqG4x4J5u7qR5ak2LXk8Kiylpg/s320/IMG_2981.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">An example of the houses located RIGHT on the river that we went by </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div>After our boat trip, we tuk-tuked around a little more, visiting different temples and landmarks around Bangkok. We really had no agenda and just let the tuk-tuk drivers suggest places for us to see. Another note to make about my experience in addition to the smiles is the amount of English spoken. I know that Thailand has a lot of tourists visit the country so that could very well be the reason for the great amounts of English around the city but I could not get over how well the average Thai person could speak English. From my personal experience here in Seoul, this is not like what I have seen in Seoul. Often when shopping here, I find myself stuck in the language barrier and this sometimes discourages me from looking at things or trying things on. However, when in Thailand, everyone was so inviting with their wonderful smiles AND English skills that I found myself looking at everything and actually talking with the people selling things. I really do love Thailand and would love to return for so many reasons. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdiDnhrtzrBLPK53jAHilaI-EM0oFHTANTEcVE5VVTwA3VogfIRfB8cgsGLqCwAC2BsHsQN_eX4tY1ARvIR_fhc8zG5yt48mP4lK-esTaEBeIRhyphenhyphenuq_d0nIBLzRX_0W4W_c5juQmQbMq0/s1600-h/IMG_2998.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdiDnhrtzrBLPK53jAHilaI-EM0oFHTANTEcVE5VVTwA3VogfIRfB8cgsGLqCwAC2BsHsQN_eX4tY1ARvIR_fhc8zG5yt48mP4lK-esTaEBeIRhyphenhyphenuq_d0nIBLzRX_0W4W_c5juQmQbMq0/s320/IMG_2998.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just one of many pictures of the king and queen around town - taken out the back of the tuk-tuk</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOpGABkM7h7Nd1Q0HZ8MkQ3Bz47X_99_do9jIxyKfEs4JkO9PQAnbcqg8h0O33_uRJfMWOVPyLLFtMNUp8eVr4Euphfkx41q-Jvd4hp-9IS__CS9rWx-P063h233uvMbZX5Xohab7QiIU/s1600-h/IMG_3017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOpGABkM7h7Nd1Q0HZ8MkQ3Bz47X_99_do9jIxyKfEs4JkO9PQAnbcqg8h0O33_uRJfMWOVPyLLFtMNUp8eVr4Euphfkx41q-Jvd4hp-9IS__CS9rWx-P063h233uvMbZX5Xohab7QiIU/s320/IMG_3017.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The first temple we visited... the only rain we saw all trip as well </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXN9x2tCNQwZQcwqN4vgbljpnqo3zYmqaNe3cQaQo5HFQeISCoksAWXfOCxum8rbQS4w0sMwd4W2pOBYOp3CE6-jmnFK6L8qIEuDYRzx7o4kwNxt1V1O6un8-NM3ZaxcQWgs9Rtd9mq0/s1600-h/IMG_3020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXN9x2tCNQwZQcwqN4vgbljpnqo3zYmqaNe3cQaQo5HFQeISCoksAWXfOCxum8rbQS4w0sMwd4W2pOBYOp3CE6-jmnFK6L8qIEuDYRzx7o4kwNxt1V1O6un8-NM3ZaxcQWgs9Rtd9mq0/s320/IMG_3020.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEwqGUIaF9mZRTAtd3uyLtBX-tuL8tJqv-Tu5Ej2luG0CE96xrbexeRnt75kJ3EXEavDqe6fSQqiodVVKfbDz2Vb9b1Pzyh9xfBNOBxs_QS_AbqswvQjDE2BTTEUt84XqZ3dCdpRYUPE/s1600-h/IMG_3035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEwqGUIaF9mZRTAtd3uyLtBX-tuL8tJqv-Tu5Ej2luG0CE96xrbexeRnt75kJ3EXEavDqe6fSQqiodVVKfbDz2Vb9b1Pzyh9xfBNOBxs_QS_AbqswvQjDE2BTTEUt84XqZ3dCdpRYUPE/s320/IMG_3035.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Typical sight in Bangkok... yes that is two adults and two children sandwiched in there, adults with helmets, children without of course</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM0LYXeiUXfWewLBKi03JjU3HFWP2JwqoXThjKvvvlndIRw3lYbVRtMYPIJ7H6hLtCJw63dRiir3PtgAPMZGPuy6p-xlCMgmCpHlsKL-vSxMz2Z-MJec_C6zvhFB8YG91pecvgnAhasis/s1600-h/IMG_3041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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</div><div>The next day in Bangkok, we headed to the Grand Palace, the reclining Buddha, and Wat Arun. These three locations are all very popular and famous tourist destinations as well as must see's in the capital city. This day was extremely hot, but we had to wear modest clothing, covering our shoulders and legs so we could be let into the palace. The palace was beautiful and very ornate. It is amazing the work that has gone into creating such extraordinary structures. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-oaCol4cTh5_w4ws437hSXVrkO2Qpwuneksvs79FtAzupFrKEbpu6FRCjgo3ZfaTvregZXlPUpXrTIzhsuBM23I7rxPS_IQ885efo_KaNTw7aoT2xzWG2t8VRtvskPRH5EVqU0JGEOJ4/s1600-h/IMG_3113.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-oaCol4cTh5_w4ws437hSXVrkO2Qpwuneksvs79FtAzupFrKEbpu6FRCjgo3ZfaTvregZXlPUpXrTIzhsuBM23I7rxPS_IQ885efo_KaNTw7aoT2xzWG2t8VRtvskPRH5EVqU0JGEOJ4/s320/IMG_3113.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Grand Palace daytime</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div>After our two days exploring Bangkok, we hopped a plane to Phuket, then took a bus for about 1.5-2 hours to an island called Koh Kho Khao. It was remote and very private and as you can imagine, relaxing! The resort we stayed at was amazing. Good food, great beach, nice staff, gorgeous rooms. </div><div><br />
</div><div>On our first day on the island, we signed up for a couple of tours through the resort later in the week. The first tour we took was a snorkeling one. We went out in a boat to an area where we could snorkel and see fish around a reef area. It was very fun and we saw many fish. On the same tour, we were taken to a "deserted" island which was a large spot of sand really. There were many hermit crabs on this island and many tried to sneak into my bag to come home with me. We relaxed for a bit and were taken back to our resort where we spent the rest of the day laying in the sun, developing our bronze tans. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPt24AHX3_vXJm6oxBj9s5G0ZJwLTLu4y1noTAmN-hsg7ExpWsZiREVuwYbZpAemM3O1KcwLYJgV34GaMp8ifCckqJEsyI0tysdU2JVAIF9usmI2MCgO5vqEhIfLpnUNzlzSPah-KX7uM/s1600-h/IMG_3339.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPt24AHX3_vXJm6oxBj9s5G0ZJwLTLu4y1noTAmN-hsg7ExpWsZiREVuwYbZpAemM3O1KcwLYJgV34GaMp8ifCckqJEsyI0tysdU2JVAIF9usmI2MCgO5vqEhIfLpnUNzlzSPah-KX7uM/s320/IMG_3339.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On our island... the boat we took to get there. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div>The second tour we went on, (this was probably the highlight of the trip for me) was riding elephants!! We were able to ride the elephants, 2 people per elephant, through the jungle to a waterfall, took some pictures there and hopped,literally, back onto our "ride". We each took turns riding on the elephant's neck. I found this to be quite difficult and thought I was going to fall many times. However, I think my little friend realized I was a bit unsteady and he continually would lock his ears back as to hold me on in a way. I was thankful for that! Riding the elephant in shorts was NOT the most comfortable. His body was covered in short, stiff hairs that poked a bit, just a bit of chafing occurred. Though, it was all worth it. The next part of the trip was a relaxing canoe ride down a river. It was beautiful! It reminded me a bit of Montana as well as Costa Rica. Costa Rica more for the greenness, the trees and Montana for the mountainous landforms surrounding the river. Not to mentioned, we didn't have to paddle ourselves. :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3t0ywrRY35IOKlY4gOJ3RQUXW7GC6ORl-Y-OmOfSzVWHQqwL-DBBe3bRKqQqFt6yBK-GOTch_7fVDIJOP_S4NJYsrp0Qh9xHONSvV_D-qGZiHrgSDKlUWRnA1lCrzdFGUA7OxdfuKY5s/s1600-h/IMG_3398.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3t0ywrRY35IOKlY4gOJ3RQUXW7GC6ORl-Y-OmOfSzVWHQqwL-DBBe3bRKqQqFt6yBK-GOTch_7fVDIJOP_S4NJYsrp0Qh9xHONSvV_D-qGZiHrgSDKlUWRnA1lCrzdFGUA7OxdfuKY5s/s320/IMG_3398.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div>The last part of this particular tour was to the Monkey Temple. Here were monkeys literally EVERYWHERE. We stopped on our way there to buy bananas and peanuts from some old ladies on the side of the road. We were able to feed the monkeys and they would grab the peanuts RIGHT from our hands. At one point, I had my hand held out with an offering of peanuts and the little monkey decided it to be good idea to take a seat in my hand. It was cute and definitely an experience I won't forget. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7xS-boLuuZRAvA4cpRWlFVaVdvsINyY97yEIUjwz366y61eWpHWe3BC61KUnmD05rIOK3MoCcyznOowtOMleZb241irFDeifaDG24n3aiHE_M7yj1M-Hl4TbDLveamQXX3YPpVpD_osM/s1600-h/IMG_3543.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7xS-boLuuZRAvA4cpRWlFVaVdvsINyY97yEIUjwz366y61eWpHWe3BC61KUnmD05rIOK3MoCcyznOowtOMleZb241irFDeifaDG24n3aiHE_M7yj1M-Hl4TbDLveamQXX3YPpVpD_osM/s320/IMG_3543.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yummy Bananas!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div> </div><div>The last highlight of the trip was of course New Year's Eve. Our hotel had a party with buffet dinner, shows, and games. We took part in all of the games we possibly could and had a blast, winning many good prizes, and by good prizes I mean Chang. Chang is one of popular Thai beers. :-) We were also able to buy some low grade fireworks, silly string, and party poppers to help celebrate. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7L3ddlt5SFORgfNMPGYhiEgKqV9YWJiz2kmRNRWKsoZZBICTdcayBqPGdqQJwfmbuGTJtOpX0yTxobGETvmycJFNcncOCT8zlnZJQ32V4WWmPItv4Ma0-_6lkUhEGAgad_LNKyIXCWOw/s1600-h/IMG_3678.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7L3ddlt5SFORgfNMPGYhiEgKqV9YWJiz2kmRNRWKsoZZBICTdcayBqPGdqQJwfmbuGTJtOpX0yTxobGETvmycJFNcncOCT8zlnZJQ32V4WWmPItv4Ma0-_6lkUhEGAgad_LNKyIXCWOw/s320/IMG_3678.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The New Year's Dinner/Show set up </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div>Each person was given a paper lantern to light and send up into the night, sending their worries far, far away for the new year. It was a beautiful sight watching the lanterns rise high over the sea, until they were so far away they looked like little lights in the distance. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCvkFUrC_awk7-7BHDn4kxv4a68HhDOvvju30vnY3ge7WVgr-56B8IQTFhlDTwKZ-zqlwTy5UQAx-jL9Fr_ttLYottfx4DHCDKdLb3ep7JH6FV7Odbwq4OKKAHBEB1mVNc7k65csNRqNc/s1600-h/IMG_3769.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCvkFUrC_awk7-7BHDn4kxv4a68HhDOvvju30vnY3ge7WVgr-56B8IQTFhlDTwKZ-zqlwTy5UQAx-jL9Fr_ttLYottfx4DHCDKdLb3ep7JH6FV7Odbwq4OKKAHBEB1mVNc7k65csNRqNc/s320/IMG_3769.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the paper lanterns</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div>The entire trip was amazing and Thailand now has a special spot in my heart. It has been place on my list of places to return to sometime in life. I have nothing but good things to say about my experience there. </div><div>Hope your enjoyed the pictures. </div><div>Here are a few last ones of the beach and beautiful sunsets. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgub0OsXgLiwaZf4tOYBGIHyn-FZwhq1d5WkbX3-wUYRBq40vqVarYyH-QHz_RRW1G7ourSjtrmpQ8h5EKnIavxPU6ceIMFYupeujcoQAcdMIqb0pvHwvMaFqH_wDmEe8N8wFh2GRNFmlc/s1600-h/IMG_3606.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgub0OsXgLiwaZf4tOYBGIHyn-FZwhq1d5WkbX3-wUYRBq40vqVarYyH-QHz_RRW1G7ourSjtrmpQ8h5EKnIavxPU6ceIMFYupeujcoQAcdMIqb0pvHwvMaFqH_wDmEe8N8wFh2GRNFmlc/s320/IMG_3606.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The view one way down the beach </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-68370309154645926272010-02-01T01:00:00.000+09:002010-02-01T01:00:09.918+09:00and 1 month later...Hello Blog Followers, or those of you that have stuck around long enough putting up with my bad blogging skills, <div><br />
</div><div>I am still alive and living in Seoul. I have yet to update you all on many things that have happened since I last wrote. I just finished with the 1 dreadful week each month that report cards are due. And sadly, in another 3 weeks, it repeats itself. </div><div>Here is a quick overview of what has happened that I have yet to blog about (sorry all!) </div><div><ul><li>visited the DMZ - the border of South Korea and North Korea (blog entry to come)</li>
<li>Dr. Fish - had thousands of little fish nibble the dead skin off my feet</li>
<li>had a wonderful Christmas concert with my little kindies (kindergarten) which involved a choreographed dance and singing of course (pictures to come)</li>
<li>Thailand trip: had a great Christmas/New Years in Thailand, wonderful weather, beautiful sights, amazing food - really couldn't have asked for better. rode elephants, snorkeled, fed monkeys, swam in the sea :-) many pictures and a blog entry to come </li>
<li>Moved!: I moved one door down haha I know big move however, this room is much nicer. Bigger bed, bigger refrigerator, just better. :) perhaps another move to come soon? I will keep you posted. </li>
<li>biggest snowfall of 100 years: So, snow is not a really common thing in Korea, especially a lot of it. The day after we got back from Thailand, Korea got the most snow it has seen for over 100 years. beautiful, amazing, felt like home! and yes, life stopped here. Guess that's what happens when you don't get a lot of snow</li>
<li>boss's wedding: went to my first korean wedding... it was interesting. I have some pictures to share but of course will do so in a blog to follow this quick update. </li>
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</div><div>Hope all is well with everyone and I really do hope to get to posting a new blog entry soon. Down time is very special here in Korea and I only get so much of it. Hope my lack of blogging hasn't discouraged you from following. I knew I wouldn't be good at this blog business... but this is my best shot. </div><div><br />
</div><div>PS. Today is February 1st! I arrived on July 10th. In about a week, I have been in Korea for 7 months. One word to that... WOW. </div><div><br />
</div></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-79776209353405081392009-12-25T11:32:00.000+09:002009-12-25T11:32:04.477+09:00Just a Quick Merry Christmas!Hello All... or I guess hello to anyone that reads this blog. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Currently, it is December 25th where I am, 24th for all you back in the states. I just wanted to write a quick message saying Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, miss you all!<br />
The holiday season is just not the same here in Korea. I am missing many things. And without these many things Christmas is not Christmas at all. First, I miss my family. They are the people I spend every December 24-25 with. Without them, I don't really realize that it is even Christmas time. Secondly, there is NO snow. Snow is oddly important on the holidays to this native Minne<b>snow</b>tan girl. This is my first Christmas without these two essential parts of the holidays. Family and Snow for me. I don't think I ever really realize how important those two things are until I moved to Korea and am currently experiencing Christmas without these so very important things. While I am very excited for my trip to Thailand (My flight leaves in 6 hours!), I hope I can spend every holiday from now on with my family.<br />
MISS YOU GUYS SO MUCH!<br />
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</div>Love you all and hope you have a wonderful Christmas time... simply having. a wonderful christmas time. <br />
in 12 hours I will be in 90 degree weather. ahhhhh - better go pack! :-)Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-82307325877550563232009-12-05T13:34:00.000+09:002009-12-05T13:34:19.140+09:00the days run together...I have been here in Korea for 21 weeks now. WOW. what have I even done? Time has flown, days run together, and I continue to live life in Korea. I am still happy and enjoying being here. I love the independence. As the title suggests, this will be a conglomeration of different days, events, and things I have seen/done.<br />
I always use my photos to jog my memory of what to include in my blog posts. So as I revert back to my photos I will walk you through my most recent adventures.<br />
A friend from college, Colleen, whom I also studied in Spain with, is now here in Korea also teaching at a POLY school. She is living on the southeast edge of Korea while I am living over in West Seoul. We decided to meet up at Olympic Park, the site of the 1988 Olympics. We walked around the park, chatted about our schools and experiences, and had dinner together. It was nice to see a familiar face, hopefully we will meet up often. There is much to see at Olympic Park. At the park are all of the buildings where the events took place, such as a swimming pool, velodrome, fencing arena, etc. The park is also very well kept, lots of trees and green grasses. It's a nice place to go and exercise, relax, and get out of the hustle and bustle of the city of Seoul. There was also a museum containing artifacts from previous Olympics. <br />
Here are some pictures from this day.<br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Thanksgiving! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">While we celebrated Halloween at school, we didn't really recognized Thanksgiving so much. I worked on Thanksgiving Day, awesome. NOT. oh well. I told the kids all day, today is a holiday for Ms. Ilkka. And they were wondering why I was even at school on a holiday. So on Thanksgiving Day, the kids had a Thanksgiving inspired lunch and we made Indian headdresses in the afternoon. I explained Thanksgiving to them in simple terms and showed them pictures of the typical foods we eat as well as some Macy's Day parade clips. They loved it. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">My co-workers and I celebrated Thanksgiving on that Saturday instead of Thursday. We went to the DMZ (I know, great way to celebrate the holiday) and then we had a delicious full Thanksgiving meal at my co-worker's apartment. We got REAL American food! SO amazing. Thank God for living close to the army base. We had everything from turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberries, veggies, to pumpkin pie. We still have leftovers in our fridge at work. Definitely made Thanksgiving feel real. <br />
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</span></span></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-90463858790389470702009-12-05T12:40:00.000+09:002009-12-05T12:40:46.118+09:00Halloween - Korean Style.I am finally getting around to updating my blog. Busy, busy times here in Korea. With Halloween, Thanksgiving, and planning for the Christmas concert at work, oh and report cards of course, and exploring Seoul on the weekends, my free time is quite small. But, here I sit on a very cold, Saturday morning eating Goldfish (just found then yesterday here in Korea), watching the flurries (yay! but of course it won't stay, only long enough to make the street slippery), finally updating this blog.<br />
So, Halloween. Yeah. We celebrated it at school and it was way more elaborate than I ever thought a Korean school would get. The decorations for Halloween went up on October 1. These decorations included spider webs, a haunted cave, dry ice.. .like I said more celebration than ever expected. And for those of you that know me well, you know that Halloween is probably my least favorite holiday, besides Valentine's day when you are single of course, but I do not enjoy buying a costume that is ridiculously priced so I can wear it for 1 night. I DO enjoy the candy. :-) However, after I saw the decorations and preparations the school was going through to set up for Halloween, I sucked it up and went out and bought a costume. It turned out to be much better than I had planned. I found a cute bee costume at a Halloween shop, one of the few in Korea. When I went to pick it out, the store was packed with foreigners trying to find costumes for the wonderful holiday.<br />
At school, all the teachers had a different station they were in charge of and the kids rotated to each station to do the activities. I did Halloween Bingo. There was also pumpkin carving, making masks, scary stories, and many more. It was a fun day getting to see all the other kindergarteners that I don't teach. Most of the kids were in costume too so it was also fun to see all the different costumes they had. MANY MANY Spidermen and princesses. I would say those were the 2 most popular. I wore my costume all day, even for the older kids. They all yelled after me, "Hello, Ms. Beeeeee!" and I would proceed to chase them making a lovely buzzzzzzing. :)<br />
For a little after school fun, a group of us went to a Halloween party of a bunch of teachers. Then we headed to Itaewon, the city by the military base where we wouldn't get the typical stares from Koreans because the whole town was in costume. It was fun to see people celebrating Halloween in another country.<br />
Overall, Halloween was more fun than I projected. Shocking.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My Kinder class - the Chestnuts! only 7 came, I do have 12 students though<br />
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</div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-84781133269372043112009-11-03T21:47:00.000+09:002009-11-03T21:47:11.405+09:00Same-same just a bit later<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am talking about Fall in Korea. It is similar (or same-same in korean english) to our fall in MN however it seems to just occur later. We were enjoying nice 70 degree weather up until Halloween. It has now taken a sharp dip down to the low 30s. It's COOOOOLD. I have to remind myself that I am from MN and that I can handle this. <br />
</div>Anyway, I went hiking with a couple friends the weekend before at Bukhansan National Park which happens to be in Seoul, north edge. The leaves were all changing, beautiful colors, and there was a cool view at the peak of the city of Seoul. It is the second tallest mountain in Seoul. Compared to the hike I did in Seoraksan earlier in July (see pics below), this hike was easy. It was only a couple hours in comparison to the 12 hour hike to the top at Seoraksan. However, the scene at the peak was very different than the other climb. I am not sure if I emphasized enough in my previous hiking post that Koreans LOVE hiking. I am not sure why it is such a favorite pasttime but the mountain is always littered with Koreans in their high tech hiking gear like dri fit clothing which I am convinced keeps them sweat free, making me feel completely rediculous in my sweats and running shoes. Often they let me know they think I am ridiculous by laughing, snickering, or just plain staring. Whatever. I can still climb! Anyway, my point is that the peak was covered with these Korean hikers and the peak itself was extremely rocky and small. Mike came along but stopped climbing quite early in the hike. He is scared of heights and after reaching the top I know that he couldn't have made it without wetting himself. It was ACTUALLY pretty scary... first you pulled yourself up with a rope using a metal railing for support that was nailed to the side of this steep rock. Once you were at the top, you were joining a large group of people, pushing by each other to get up and down and all around. The top was all rock, no flat area to stand and with everyone pushing it got quite scary. But there was a wonderful view of the city and the beautiful foilage that was red, orange, yellow, and green still! <br />
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</div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-64735637867792017882009-11-02T23:59:00.000+09:002009-11-02T23:59:46.709+09:00I'm a teachaaaaaaa WOW. how did that happen?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Yep. That's right, I am actually a real teacher. Crazy huh? Didn't think it would ever happen? Yeah well me either. But here I am. 4 months in. 1/3 finished with my contract. Time flies. I decided to make a posting about my kids and other random school pics/events. First the kids had their school pictures, which involves about 12 pictures, some in costumes (princesses outfits with props - don't ask me!), some in their very formal school uniforms, some in hogwart-like robes, and of course a group photo. Here are some pictures I managed to capture from this event. <br />
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Here they are! My class in their sharp unis<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Jina, Joshua, Emily, Thomas... all the girls love Joshua! <br />
</div>Here are some randoms that I have taken during my time here. There are a couple dance party pictures, a couple caught in the moment reading, and a nice one of some of my whiteboard artwork, pretty beautiful if you ask me. :-) Enjoy. this post is dedicated to kid pictures. <br />
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The Sexual Violence Cow... an odd presentation our kindergarteners attended with this cow man using puppets to explain sexual violence. couldn't say much more. it was all in Korean. <br />
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</div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-37390650336613969692009-11-02T23:34:00.001+09:002009-11-02T23:35:05.237+09:00IT'S THAI TIME!Too excited not to blog about this before all other recent and not so recent events... I just booked a flight to Thailand today for Christmas, leaving the 25th returned the 2nd. I am very excited - planning to see the grand palace, take a tuk tuk ride, ride elephants through the jungle, snorkel, relax, and get a tan. Can't wait. time for a countdown... considering my next day off of work is December 25th. Yep. Christmas Day. Saweeet. I am planning on going to Bangkok for a couple days and then to fly to Phuket (the beach) for some more fun. Here is a picture of a beach in Phuket... and if it looks familiar it's because it's a famous poster! Woo. <br />
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</div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-24106522002617643332009-11-02T23:16:00.000+09:002009-11-02T23:16:49.111+09:00Well... it's been a while.<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">First off, I will apologize for my absence of blogging for far too long. Many things have happened since I last posted and I'm sure this will be a long update. <br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">How about I start off with the wonderful visit with my padre... the lovely Mr. Ilkka stopped by and hung out for a while as part of his 3 country business trip. It was definitely one of the best weeks so far. I enjoyed showing him a piece of my life here in Seoul. We met for dinner a couple times and then got to spend a full day together on Saturday. We started the day off at my hole in the wall apartment. Dad got a chance to see my living conditions and the surrounding area. We then took off for Insadong, a very traditional area of Seoul. In Insadong is the only Starbucks coffee sign in the entire world that is not in English. There are many vendors lining the streets selling their goods. There were also many foreigners roaming the streets just like my dad and me. We had a nice Korean lunch, walked by the Cheonggyecheon Stream which is a creek that is lower than street level that flows through the city. It is a little bit of much needed peacefulness among the craziness that is Seoul. After we ventured over to the Korean War Museum. There we met up with Mike and enjoyed the museum which had both an indoor and outdoor display of artifacts. Many planes, guns, uniforms, videos, etc. It was just fun to spend time with Dad. Top finish off our great day together, we went to my usual restaurant on my block, the one I have talked about before where I get gift certificates for my frequent business and most workers recognize me. We had samgypsal (pork BBQ) - delicious! And of course when we checked out, we were given another gift certificate! :-) Following dinner was my favorite part of the night. I took Dad and Mike to the noraebang for their first experience with the magic of a singing room. We had such a blast there singing together. Great way to end the night. It was so special that Dad could spend some time with me. I hope he comes again! And brings Mom this time :-) right Mom? <br />
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</div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-80734070021482931352009-10-07T23:08:00.002+09:002009-10-07T23:12:01.040+09:00Disney's not just for kids...Well. I'm back from Disney. The trip was wonderful - everything went smoothly, flights, hotel, etc. It was such a needed break from work and even Seoul. It was really only 3 days, Friday, Saturday, Sunday but unlike many vacations, it felt longer fortunately. I had work off on Friday because of a Korean holiday called Chuseok. It is a version of Thanksgiving. My teachers received presents for the holiday. I received a very very nice present (gift cards) from one of my kindergarten class as well as my boss. I get to go shopping now! woo. I really wasn't expecting anything, especially because I still feel so new but really I have been with these kids longer than their last two teachers. Time has really flown by here... I have been here for 3 months now. Amazing. I am technically 1/4 done with my year here in Korea. I feel like I just arrived.<br />
Anyway, a bit about the experience in HK (hong kong). We spent two "magical" days at Disneyland, riding Space Mountain 8 times, getting our pictures taken by the Chinese (secretly sometimes and not so secretive other times) and skipping (literally) around the park. I am pretty sure we were the only Americans in the whole place. Well, we weren't the only white people there, however, all the other people had cute cute CUTE accents from England or Australia. The first day we arrived at the hotel, got to our gorgeous room with an amazing view, and hit the park at about 4-5ISH. We spent the rest of the night there until park close at 11. Within our first 20 minutes in Disneyland, we were asked by a mom if she could take a picture of us with her daughter. SO funny. We noticed others taking our pictures, this time without permission. We would watch their cameras following us. I really had no idea we could be that entertaining. I guess those people are going home with more than just pictures of Mickey on their cameras. The next day (Saturday), we hit the piano shaped pool at the resort for a bit of sun bathing. We, once again, were the entertainment of the day. The hotel we stayed at was very much a family hotel and there were us three 20some year old girls laying out in the sun in our bikinis. First, laying in the sun in Asia is not very popular. Snow white colored skin is what is in here. So if you know me at all, I am definitely OUT here in Asia. And I guess I say who cares to that? Also, we were wearing bikinis amongst the moms in the one pieces and children in swim caps (also very popular in Asia). The lifeguards seem to get a kick out of us as well, as they whispered to each other on their walkie talkies. We then had a very delicious buffet at the Mickey Restaurant. Oh yes again entertaining to all in the restaurant. We decided it would be a good idea to wear the robes and slippers that we received from the hotel and had wore to the pool at the buffet. I received more than one dirty look and a couple just dead stares. I am getting much more used to these than when I first got here. I used to be very bothered and would want to respond with WHAT are you staring at? But I decided it's fun once in a while to be someone else's entertainment. We then went back to the park for the afternoon (3-7ish). Hit up Space Mountain a couple more times, the tea cups, and of course It's a Small World, which portrayed America as the Golden Gate Bridge and the Statue of Liberty. Yeah, there really isn't much in between those two places. We decided to check out actual Hong Kong and leave the resort for the evening. I had heard good things about the harbor and we went to check it out. We had an amazing Italian dinner right by the harbor and then took a taxi (which was an experience in itself) to a fun bar area with many foreigners. In Hong Kong, they drive on the other side of the road so riding in the taxi was so funny to me. He sat on the other side of the car and we drove on the left. It was pretty trippy. We kept passing other cars and I kept thinking to myself OH MY GOSH there is no one driving that car as the "driver's seat" in my mind was empty... then I remembered that the driver was on the other side. It took me a while to get the slightest bit used to it. Oh and on the highway when you want to pass someone, you pass on the right. So silly. The last day, Sunday, we enjoyed the sun once again by the pool - couldn't have asked for better weather. Not one drop of rain. Seoul on the other hand has cooled off very much and I actually find myself cold outside at night. Jacket time! <br />
Dad is coming soon to Korea for business - I couldn't be more excited. It will be SO nice to see a familiar face and show Dad a bit of my life here. Although, I do wish he could be here longer, that Mom could be here too, and I got a couple days off work to hang out with them. <br />
(I had written this blog posting BEFORE the amazing twins game yesterday) <br />
Lastly, a shoutout to my TWINS! I would LOVE to be at the dome for the last game ever especially with the situation they are in however, the kids call. oh and I sadly don't have 1,800 dollars to drop on a plane ticket. :-) I am cheering from afar and checking the scores during my breaks. Trying to stay on top of it. The game is tomorrow and I am crossing my fingers that they win. It would be a heck of a comeback. Though, I am a little nervous for a repeat of last year... they lost to the White Sox in a similar situation. <br />
GO TWINS!!!!!!!!! <br />
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here are some pics to enjoy... hard to pick. I think I took 400? ah!<br />
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Right away I had to take a picture of the currency. Here is a Hong Kong Dollar... only the 10 dollar bill looked like this. It felt plastic-like and had a clear plastic part where you could see through. (see the backpack through the bill!?) That bill is worth about $1.20 in USDs. <br />
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A couple of the famous landmarks of Disney... the castle which was about 5 times smaller than the real one in Orlando. The other picture is of It's a Small World. It was lit up at night. And Space Mountain below... another classic Disney ride. We went on it about 8 times. We did different poses everytime for the picture they surprise you with during the ride and instead of buying it we took pictures of our picture. They allow you to do that. So nice! Wonder how many people actually BUY their pictures. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">The firework show over the castle. It was very good and there was great Disney music accompanying it. HK Disney is decked out for Halloween so they had a festive display set up on the castle, cobwebs and an orange tint. Also to celebrate Halloween, there was a night parade full of Halloween fun!! <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">My two co-workers who I went to HK DL with, posing in front of the castle <br />
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Here is one of our many creative poses on Space Mountain. I think we all decided this was our favorite, or I guess the most funny pose. We tried many different things but I guess pretending to throw up was our fav. haha The other picture is me on the tea cups with my new favorite picture pose. PEACE.<br />
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Just a couple pics from the last day when we lounged around the pool until our flight home. The resort was surrounded by gorgeous scenery. <br />
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</div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-74930759079218728742009-09-21T00:41:00.000+09:002009-09-21T00:41:35.501+09:00Hong Kong? OK!Much to update on but due to a lack of time, which always seems to be the case here, I will only talk about a couple things. First, Mike is now here! So crazy that he is here with me in another country. It's been really fun so far to have him here and I am so happy that he seems to be enjoying it all. :-) <br />
The most recent news, actually as of this morning, is that I will be in Hong Kong in 2 weeks! The wonderful holiday of Chuseok (like Thanksgiving here) gives us a three day weekend. I will be heading to H K on October 2nd and returning on the 4th. and.... ready for the punch.....? we are going to be visiting and staying at HK Disneyland! 3 days spent as a child, ahh can't wait to leave the country for a bit. <br />
<a href="http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/hkdl/en_US/home/home?name=HomePage">http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/hkdl/en_US/home/home?name=HomePage</a><br />
I guess they have Space Mountain, It's a Small world, and a very nice looking castle and who could forget... the boatload of characters who roam the park. <br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Anyway, that is all from me for now. Much more to say so little time. And once again it IS report card time of the month. agh. the months are flying because I always feel like I am doing report cards. Oh work work work. I will try and post a nice long one with beautiful pictures sometime soon. <br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">oh and YES if anyone is wondering I AM still faithfully following my MN Twins. only 2 games back, come on guys! I did get to see a baseball game here, LG Twins. but like I said more on that later. Bed time! <br />
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I decided to leave you with this tasty morsel of typical Korea. One late late night a couple weekends ago, I walked by this store called there is no answer. OK so interesting store name BUT even more interesting is the toilets which seem to be used as some sort of display. I mean of course, the best thing to display clothing on is a toilet. I then found the title of the store to be very fitting. Really Korea? There really is NO answer. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Ummm yes I would like to buy that shirt there, yes yes the one sitting on the toilet, no no not on the seat of the toilet, on the tank. THANK you.<br />
</div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-91450761643842073622009-09-04T01:46:00.000+09:002009-09-04T01:46:16.693+09:00if i could stop time, it would be on a saturdayLOTS to say - I'll see if I can keep this short and sweet. ha riiiight. :-) <br />
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1. I have accomplished my lifelong goal of becoming such a frequent customer at a restaurant that I am given free gift certificates. Elyse and I have eaten many times (I believe 3 this week) at a galbi restaurant. As I have mentioned previously, galbi is like a barbecue right at your table. It is very delicious and I promise anyone that comes to visit me will be treated to much galbi! I just got home from eating there and as I paid for dinner, the manager who must know us as the American girls, hands me 2 5,000won gift certificates and a couple other gift certificate things that I don't understand (they are all in Korean). Very exciting. Another comment to add... this galbi restaurant is very close to my apartment and there is outdoor seating, which Elyse and I love. The fresh air is nice and its fun to people watch. However, I have noticed that more often than not, it's the people walking by doing the people watching. People that pass us two American girls eating very typical Korean food just have to stare. I have started thinking I should be waving, saying a hello. It is like we are celebrities here, just for the fact that we stand out in this very homogenous culture. Many times I do not enjoy the intense staring but if it's children or older people, I understand. Sometimes, it is even fun to play with them and give them the same intense stare back. So I say, come visit Korea and experience what a celebrity must feel daily. Does that make you want to come here? I hope so. <br />
2. I have started running daily with one of my co-workers, Min. We just started this week and have made it 4 days (Mon-Thurs). We sort of just wonder around, checking out our neighborhood. Oh and getting lost along the way. I like that I have added it to my routine. I have wanted to start running here but I really did not want to do it alone. Also, the weather has finally cooled off a bit, or at least the awful humidity seems to be gone. Today 3 other co-workers, everyone that lives in the apartment building that works at my school, ran with us! We joked that we started a running club. Most of us are not in the best shape so we end up looking like a train, all spread out, running around Seoul. haha I would love to share a picture but then again I do not bring my camera running. We look hilarious. <br />
3. Figured I should give a couple weekend updates... pictures included.<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">let's see. what have I been up to?? </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">wow. haven't updated for a while according to my pictures. Here is a quick rundown of my last 2 weekends. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaA6ig_EGML8HmLdbcZL8I54ZhtzygIFMU2oldVF0u3pFTEVHsaJkL1Q9zG2R1IH6vD9hOIl8j_XEgNhgFdg4BHsagzMg0AlgxUwE0xdE0wKsdbAxf8B2Gsuw4LPU6XAHB_JuBS8w6OxQ/s1600-h/IMG_0784.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" lk="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaA6ig_EGML8HmLdbcZL8I54ZhtzygIFMU2oldVF0u3pFTEVHsaJkL1Q9zG2R1IH6vD9hOIl8j_XEgNhgFdg4BHsagzMg0AlgxUwE0xdE0wKsdbAxf8B2Gsuw4LPU6XAHB_JuBS8w6OxQ/s320/IMG_0784.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Girls at noraebang... probably belting out No Scrubs :) </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">August 20-22: We went to a noraebang and of course had a wonderful time til the wee hours of the morning, walking home with the birds chirping and our sore throats from singing too much. Next morning, well I should say afternoon, we went to Gangnam, area of Seoul, to a delicious breakfast place called Butterfinger Pancakes. I would liken it to a Perkins but better because I am eating it in Korea. I had a veggie omelette with cheese! (cheese is very expensive here, more on that later) and seasoned potatoes and 2 pancakes. It was amazing and I plan to return. After breakfast, we met up with a couple of my co worker's friends and went to a couple famous/popular landmarks in that area: COEX mall, the largest underground mall in Asia supposedly, and Lotte World, similar to Disney Land, with an ice rink, some small rides, a bowling alley, and arcade. I have heard of both of these places and it was fun to see them in person. That night we stayed in Gangnam and ate some galbi for dinner and checked out a couple bars - saw a bar show at one of them. The bartenders do many tricks with the bottles and with fire, oh cannot forget the insane amounts of loud music and bright lights during the show. </div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiARYBl6DCLW51serdAJKQrTRaB3z9_HGeZ4EVllG9hR-ngmvrfpL-P2OgiwxD6klLSrPUCRL2Tzy13Sx1RPMt2dUdRK-RWFz9uMRO7ZAnsVhWhBPbryCKrFP0CWYnWFFd1TvuNhRW23fk/s1600-h/IMG_0815.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" lk="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiARYBl6DCLW51serdAJKQrTRaB3z9_HGeZ4EVllG9hR-ngmvrfpL-P2OgiwxD6klLSrPUCRL2Tzy13Sx1RPMt2dUdRK-RWFz9uMRO7ZAnsVhWhBPbryCKrFP0CWYnWFFd1TvuNhRW23fk/s320/IMG_0815.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Breakfast at Butterfinger Pancakes! YUMMY! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBki5kgV-5jQpDbaTIyOadEYiYNIpgp7G0bUzfZgUoeF-Tx2GtVrTlm1JaVfSt0AvYUTh13JNWCDo_87vR6sd6orMgdJgbKWurnxCkhOzbO_8dqDF8FfeAFtAKq-954Bly-iKlS4M83fw/s1600-h/IMG_0821.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" lk="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBki5kgV-5jQpDbaTIyOadEYiYNIpgp7G0bUzfZgUoeF-Tx2GtVrTlm1JaVfSt0AvYUTh13JNWCDo_87vR6sd6orMgdJgbKWurnxCkhOzbO_8dqDF8FfeAFtAKq-954Bly-iKlS4M83fw/s320/IMG_0821.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: right;">Ice Skating Rink at Lotte World </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: right;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbwiZ672Jpf7lf7TK1YIXNqY9zGetnHffcxl89-Ysqb9CiXbBr2dgiPQH6aXlayuf4j9YaMNTSpARYIhsn1djaInRfJhtyeWTwiOeoBiXcmfl5DFX5sHTFjp6NI6qwvMvTHRIp2NBc7aA/s1600-h/IMG_0831.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" lk="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbwiZ672Jpf7lf7TK1YIXNqY9zGetnHffcxl89-Ysqb9CiXbBr2dgiPQH6aXlayuf4j9YaMNTSpARYIhsn1djaInRfJhtyeWTwiOeoBiXcmfl5DFX5sHTFjp6NI6qwvMvTHRIp2NBc7aA/s320/IMG_0831.JPG" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Bowling at Lotte World </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Next weekend: August 27-29. Interestingly enough, I had Outback Steakhouse for dinner for the first time in my ENTIRE life here in Korea. Just a chicken salad nothing to fancy, and definitely not a steak. I have only heard negative things about steaks here. Anyway, after a good dinner we went to a local bar that is known for its fun atmosphere. It's called ZuZu's. They also have a bar show here too. The male bartenders put on dresses and dance around for part of it. VERRRRY interesting haha. After the show, we asked to get a picture with one of them in his dress. Cute (or cut as my students spell it - don't forget the magic e!) huh? </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Next day I went to the dog cafe, which is over by a university here in Seoul so there were many younger people in this area. BUT this dog cafe, oh gosh... what to say. It was one of the most interesting concepts. It is just what it sounds like, a DOG cafe. It is a cafe where you can go, with a dog or without, and get a coffee, tea, or beer while literally SURROUNDED by dogs. They can be dogs just visiting (people bring their dogs) or there are also dogs that LIVE there. Crazy idea i know. I went with my 2 coworkers who have dogs. I really felt left out without a dog that was mine. Maybe the dog cafe is a bad idea. Now all I can think about is what type of dog I want, what to name it, and how it would survive in my 5X5 apartment. hmm. One dog that lived there seemed to take a liking to me. I think he might have just been using me for my Oreo milkshake. That night we went to a popular hangout spot called Hongdae. Many foreign English teachers go there on weekends. There is much to do and see. First, I was told I had to try a mixed drink in a bag at a place called Vinyl. Sort of like a Capri Sun. Very fun and it seemed to be well-liked by foreigners. The rest of the night was spent just exploring different hangouts and of course, seeing my 3rd bar show of the weekend at a place called Big Momma Pippi. Don't answer. I don't understand either. We also checked out a "cave" bar where you would relaxed in your own little cave area. Sunday wrapped up the weekend with us sitting at VIPS (a buffet restaurant) with a window spot to watch a dance/music show put on out in the courtyard below. It was extremely entertaining and I believe we stayed there for a good 2-2.5 hours. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ6vBt_axNnIjT1PXqRqG50oXx_v0wjBnO_8BaO14E0EK47tcaJPXKXGKWaGYzZO7h-ABeikoWovR0LN3PRo5-p5u8xOepdukyiCGNXAwUwk24xey_iEfUiiWJA4JIFXdAIMb0dAc66Mw/s1600-h/IMG_0936.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" lk="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ6vBt_axNnIjT1PXqRqG50oXx_v0wjBnO_8BaO14E0EK47tcaJPXKXGKWaGYzZO7h-ABeikoWovR0LN3PRo5-p5u8xOepdukyiCGNXAwUwk24xey_iEfUiiWJA4JIFXdAIMb0dAc66Mw/s320/IMG_0936.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Bar Show at ZuZu's. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4cS9p-5pPjNxe8iAUvZGLtQoBVSSPL7O76V79ROt1fiegevkxLIBxGsVJKVyD-CjR3c0xKkTY6il3HWRhwl76Q49sC8vZFKcNMV-mxQEIqPUzFF1H_tjX0EUfoHSzDmrvRIC6RfX3Mg/s1600-h/IMG_0949.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" lk="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4cS9p-5pPjNxe8iAUvZGLtQoBVSSPL7O76V79ROt1fiegevkxLIBxGsVJKVyD-CjR3c0xKkTY6il3HWRhwl76Q49sC8vZFKcNMV-mxQEIqPUzFF1H_tjX0EUfoHSzDmrvRIC6RfX3Mg/s320/IMG_0949.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: right;">The Girls with one of the bartenders! HA </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi0SDTGb3GBl_HMKLOFyXtwRfwZ_bUzYClnbtLtQEGzulRvYsw7TbJ5TbYwgmtEFfCoUnKyMsAQPsl2lidnkbP8YR8NILXMtwBD2lE-eMrc3ECL1W1fI5BnE56voQrrDRg6b5f_OZjCsY/s1600-h/IMG_0957.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" lk="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi0SDTGb3GBl_HMKLOFyXtwRfwZ_bUzYClnbtLtQEGzulRvYsw7TbJ5TbYwgmtEFfCoUnKyMsAQPsl2lidnkbP8YR8NILXMtwBD2lE-eMrc3ECL1W1fI5BnE56voQrrDRg6b5f_OZjCsY/s320/IMG_0957.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">A common sight in the Bau House aka the Dog Cafe </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-EgMazv-FLQipNmIvNNKwh6fWPDZQ6BEkn3PwkQsqA9_lIfVkjlCP82NaScArNJz_227H3rIhDYhO7GTnVq8DEnaSO-a2780uoAvdAboskUg6xRYU8QJ8I8ujNHiE67CslpXuS1spMBk/s1600-h/IMG_1012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" lk="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-EgMazv-FLQipNmIvNNKwh6fWPDZQ6BEkn3PwkQsqA9_lIfVkjlCP82NaScArNJz_227H3rIhDYhO7GTnVq8DEnaSO-a2780uoAvdAboskUg6xRYU8QJ8I8ujNHiE67CslpXuS1spMBk/s320/IMG_1012.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: right;">The dog that seemed to really like me, or my Oreo milkshake</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtW_fNGgrEsAIlSPfye_oROfp2lFjicN1v7DhdXLO1knwm2p_wD1GyjcLUm2h_FOPTWoCv7Rlrq7co4LD2SM2vHTTCWD7wiaZNxngyOwiS17Zd8wWepXXBqZplcxqUAJtwXIfzu82rYTY/s1600-h/IMG_1018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" lk="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtW_fNGgrEsAIlSPfye_oROfp2lFjicN1v7DhdXLO1knwm2p_wD1GyjcLUm2h_FOPTWoCv7Rlrq7co4LD2SM2vHTTCWD7wiaZNxngyOwiS17Zd8wWepXXBqZplcxqUAJtwXIfzu82rYTY/s320/IMG_1018.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">@Vinyl in Hongdae: mixed drink in a bag. :-)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix3_dzRyA4xErnWESOXp8PNxG0xs6wKTjUAtLWQFK-NTICf_ZHWt32JN5qqG2giTVSsDndXyssezurcw2Mhr6XHX3aQefA7XXEeuSrjKHopoiNuYi6XDI3CNejgAduBLnM4byTe9WOnpk/s1600-h/IMG_1061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" lk="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix3_dzRyA4xErnWESOXp8PNxG0xs6wKTjUAtLWQFK-NTICf_ZHWt32JN5qqG2giTVSsDndXyssezurcw2Mhr6XHX3aQefA7XXEeuSrjKHopoiNuYi6XDI3CNejgAduBLnM4byTe9WOnpk/s320/IMG_1061.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: right;">View from the buffet on Sunday</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: right;">... a teenage dance performance. CHECK out that crowd! </div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-23579425876166766252009-09-02T23:02:00.005+09:002009-09-02T23:22:25.609+09:00oh stress. report cards, 80 new names, swine flu... you know the usualJust finished up a hard week last week and another starts again... <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">agh</span>. Report cards being due are what made last week so stressful. I have decided that this job is not stressful really except for once a month when I have to do report cards. These report cards consist of a series of number rankings for each student as well as a short paragraph of comments about the particular student. As I have mentioned much earlier, I have many students. Let's see, I will do some quick math........ <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ok</span>. In total, I have about 80-90 students. Imagine doing MONTHLY report cards for all of these children, many who I only see twice a week (in a month, I see them about 8 times). Now you might understand why this is so stressful.<br />The reason THIS week is a little crazy and hectic is the fact that our new semester just started on Tuesday. This means I have all new classes, 70some more names to learn. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">grrrreat</span>. I kept my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">kindergartners</span> and will be with them until March. I am now teaching 2 R1 classes(this means they are first graders that have lived abroad and now moved back to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Korea</span> - R= returnee), two regular 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">nd</span> grade classes, 2 fourth grade classes, and 2 fifth grades. It is hard to get all new students, especially since I was just getting to know all my other kids. The only fun thing is that I now know more students and when I am walking around the school many kids stop me just to say hi. :-) I love it.<br />Other <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">stressor</span> here in Korea is the swine flu. School is cracking down and now anyone, teachers or students, who leave the country for a vacation need to be quarantined for 7 days. This means no vacation for any of us teachers. I had been starting to plan a trip to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Hong</span> Kong Disneyland for a three day weekend we have in October. Oh well. Guess I will be exploring more of Korea. I am very excited and happy that my family is coming for Christmas.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-16045024645820967042009-08-23T14:21:00.005+09:002009-08-23T17:08:59.395+09:00Hello Neeeew Teeeeacha!I made sure to take some pictures this weekend of my new haircut. I am posting a picture of the Heidi Klum because this is the photo I gave the hairdresser when I got it cut. I think it turned out pretty good<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXHPXLqXvEal_A-ais50TFRcQ9ZI58N0zMlBnJPTYu5GrhNyKvRmqqj0mF_ibnQxgFlhOdjjEDj1DP-Y9XV5SLQzT8wuM4iv7aFD8BLtIhV7_ai71HaoMTGiaAyTefesb0qNnJBmI9CE/s1600-h/heidi_klum_l_80237.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373067274168319650" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 226px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXHPXLqXvEal_A-ais50TFRcQ9ZI58N0zMlBnJPTYu5GrhNyKvRmqqj0mF_ibnQxgFlhOdjjEDj1DP-Y9XV5SLQzT8wuM4iv7aFD8BLtIhV7_ai71HaoMTGiaAyTefesb0qNnJBmI9CE/s320/heidi_klum_l_80237.jpg" border="0" /></a>... I mean come on, who can actually look like HER?<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxlkyuMgElEXm4s78BVCle7m-vrIiBud633wlFL9iwu_r9Ol5PcdIoWtFzwNaPDi8LQHQ7H5O0QZd2fvVT4S-ee8DwDNjFWA9JPgiVnBbBM0DQg0P_4qDkME3qByR0g9lA97vNffCp-fs/s1600-h/IMG_0761.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373067488138432226" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxlkyuMgElEXm4s78BVCle7m-vrIiBud633wlFL9iwu_r9Ol5PcdIoWtFzwNaPDi8LQHQ7H5O0QZd2fvVT4S-ee8DwDNjFWA9JPgiVnBbBM0DQg0P_4qDkME3qByR0g9lA97vNffCp-fs/s320/IMG_0761.JPG" border="0" /></a>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-10709169056805752592009-08-14T02:06:00.002+09:002009-08-14T02:12:41.966+09:00i am now a millionaire.and that's no joke. I am now a millionaire... in Korean won!! Woo payday. I was paid on Monday for all my hard work the last month. I have now been making plans - going shopping all day Saturday, buying a cell phone, treating myself to great dinners, looking to buy a bicycle (more on this later). It has been a great week!<br /><br />Tomorrow, Friday, we have a field trip - my first one at school! I am excited, I'd say almost more than the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">kindergartners</span> are. :) We are going to a blow up (inflatable) play land. Looks pretty cool. If I wear socks, pants, and a long sleeve shirt, I can go down the slides too. It's supposed to be 91 degrees tomorrow. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">hmm</span>.. maybe I won't go down the slides with the kids..?<br /><br />Lastly, I have unveiled the new title of my blog. I figured I have earned this title, Seoul Woman, now that I have been here over a month. Hope all is well in the States. Miss everyone and I welcome any and all visitors.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-31318844175274767012009-08-14T01:51:00.005+09:002009-08-14T02:06:34.059+09:00Reaching the Peak - Day 2 Seoraksan Photos<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo1c2iPAeJ598KFdLzioA2uuxDC9MHjI9BotlVa5efrxIKRvWzSgGGwcyoMfAW5lWUswZI48bzYslnsMxwUuIdVH4GkdiHdaAmx4Lz8990-T4tYC0zyUF0duAHELwTP9lPPsohFVM0HYM/s1600-h/IMG_0592.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369495303170791442" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo1c2iPAeJ598KFdLzioA2uuxDC9MHjI9BotlVa5efrxIKRvWzSgGGwcyoMfAW5lWUswZI48bzYslnsMxwUuIdVH4GkdiHdaAmx4Lz8990-T4tYC0zyUF0duAHELwTP9lPPsohFVM0HYM/s400/IMG_0592.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOZLybTOy3lG3j7bOPQ9FBfkW31M72TZ6bnri0pSc760fLbkuOuHXHLPlRKl2KnBCKcbYejFRIBTb00P-j42I7tI_GMmE06CDb5GhcfHld8wtykM550VkXSt_VOHIWaodu18C4fjTB-ig/s1600-h/IMG_0603.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369495291940530066" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOZLybTOy3lG3j7bOPQ9FBfkW31M72TZ6bnri0pSc760fLbkuOuHXHLPlRKl2KnBCKcbYejFRIBTb00P-j42I7tI_GMmE06CDb5GhcfHld8wtykM550VkXSt_VOHIWaodu18C4fjTB-ig/s400/IMG_0603.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje-qLsOmbvorSudXME_Rg6CSso3uC2IAxhI3wi8AscQXB3nbUH9AG2QPXkOYd7sT4beQ57JZOtYcpU7VWKOVZCaKrQntMrW3kmBM6vhDcxs8psxXJb2rAsRbYsRlwNxMaBp7a_wxFENQA/s1600-h/IMG_0604.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369495282714071682" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje-qLsOmbvorSudXME_Rg6CSso3uC2IAxhI3wi8AscQXB3nbUH9AG2QPXkOYd7sT4beQ57JZOtYcpU7VWKOVZCaKrQntMrW3kmBM6vhDcxs8psxXJb2rAsRbYsRlwNxMaBp7a_wxFENQA/s400/IMG_0604.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgREZanoEhfwTihBqXzctIDboecVxfT_oaOF8PRZYBcRlXdiuj2Flu07KQ1MaO3H9jCabZyMiEB-DIUMJ3Ae66zom141xl49W5iC4VLvUttnT9yIuLi2g-DwkdcKIM1OjECKyBTqxGkCTk/s1600-h/IMG_0610.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369495274940469618" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgREZanoEhfwTihBqXzctIDboecVxfT_oaOF8PRZYBcRlXdiuj2Flu07KQ1MaO3H9jCabZyMiEB-DIUMJ3Ae66zom141xl49W5iC4VLvUttnT9yIuLi2g-DwkdcKIM1OjECKyBTqxGkCTk/s400/IMG_0610.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkwMhNaxZ8I52XYdESoe_V5i76Hu21Y3H09fXa3vN9EYVyyV0sQbMhL_49yXo7Uia6LqVpSz0O1cXq-D6x69UbL09Kfz-lCfpVlLlEwRTb8OMBMVSyAa_FWAGH-CdKK7KoLw6xkRiWf_Q/s1600-h/IMG_0612.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369495262399903474" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkwMhNaxZ8I52XYdESoe_V5i76Hu21Y3H09fXa3vN9EYVyyV0sQbMhL_49yXo7Uia6LqVpSz0O1cXq-D6x69UbL09Kfz-lCfpVlLlEwRTb8OMBMVSyAa_FWAGH-CdKK7KoLw6xkRiWf_Q/s400/IMG_0612.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlh-D2nlQ1IuUL_zJ-NwHTvgd3sJ4y1CxjSJKLT7Tymkgo2vY7yd-eKUeEqMTKWbM6ujYqAmgBs74fE8SbHsk-iKtRFvD_i5-D9kTiZ3FTLPiAUNvT3eR_9e_KgfPzIXh_k2cwseMjL6w/s1600-h/IMG_0622.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369494247290273394" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlh-D2nlQ1IuUL_zJ-NwHTvgd3sJ4y1CxjSJKLT7Tymkgo2vY7yd-eKUeEqMTKWbM6ujYqAmgBs74fE8SbHsk-iKtRFvD_i5-D9kTiZ3FTLPiAUNvT3eR_9e_KgfPzIXh_k2cwseMjL6w/s400/IMG_0622.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Almost to the Peak!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXyPZdS4fAEn4N1buZbEQjG3ZSMBTHoIh8VueaRPuKEdjJjhagZXI9vhsGk4-iiCXmEBI_xHg8DReHa4QxO9cTWHLuTULQC9Ph_x4FLQI9rSJRNOpBSnfjM0syfFCqMuifLqmchx7B_w/s1600-h/IMG_0635.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369494239235061298" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXyPZdS4fAEn4N1buZbEQjG3ZSMBTHoIh8VueaRPuKEdjJjhagZXI9vhsGk4-iiCXmEBI_xHg8DReHa4QxO9cTWHLuTULQC9Ph_x4FLQI9rSJRNOpBSnfjM0syfFCqMuifLqmchx7B_w/s400/IMG_0635.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />View from the Top.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8NWxbovVWCsHEE8BmxPsCQ7wASxN9OuQZw2CO0nZ30W5JXNCYQ7GNg05_fomWA3xeFH-s-ATkM7ogdeWn_LcoW_JCwHHKpRx9I1V59HeZXsoHA0xnsfqMqd50R2s4Naw7MKw_8EPUt-w/s1600-h/IMG_0643.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369494228237018914" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8NWxbovVWCsHEE8BmxPsCQ7wASxN9OuQZw2CO0nZ30W5JXNCYQ7GNg05_fomWA3xeFH-s-ATkM7ogdeWn_LcoW_JCwHHKpRx9I1V59HeZXsoHA0xnsfqMqd50R2s4Naw7MKw_8EPUt-w/s400/IMG_0643.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />At the Peak.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUHNkS93QiDA4Fxh62OvrTXpyjNAEPqbvJFQnl-ocZgk0tQVoL9-OmsVaJsbJ_e8fnami1BSDRt5c1j2cmhsPDWlUW72TlpYkUAhr1ZpcQQllvdspvU4niqUSRgSNCLEDIWWgEiJS4obA/s1600-h/IMG_0646.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369494219397658514" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUHNkS93QiDA4Fxh62OvrTXpyjNAEPqbvJFQnl-ocZgk0tQVoL9-OmsVaJsbJ_e8fnami1BSDRt5c1j2cmhsPDWlUW72TlpYkUAhr1ZpcQQllvdspvU4niqUSRgSNCLEDIWWgEiJS4obA/s400/IMG_0646.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />1708 M. :-)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhocpl-meCT1VF-WzttXDnASIb2LRDpGgenePGAH_C7v7Z6enHtOm_o7CERuQ38HTq5gEfHf46znunK21eBSBfXKjy_exqOu9CHfHgzMfeQ1ca3H5zrUs-LvE70rFld59d2J0mmj_9z18/s1600-h/IMG_0657.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369494206942208450" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhocpl-meCT1VF-WzttXDnASIb2LRDpGgenePGAH_C7v7Z6enHtOm_o7CERuQ38HTq5gEfHf46znunK21eBSBfXKjy_exqOu9CHfHgzMfeQ1ca3H5zrUs-LvE70rFld59d2J0mmj_9z18/s400/IMG_0657.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A view on the walk back... that very tall, large rock face in the center of the picture is the one with the cave on it, where we had hiked the day before<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-2723425343084163562009-08-14T01:42:00.004+09:002009-08-14T01:51:35.069+09:00Seoraksan Day 1 Photos<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnCTJVx20W4BZ57gq8_1jIVMKJGZ35TWjBrtR2dIInyQ-GR8rBKCxTW8HkAFLQOrAU_VmD8fTTignIZy7O2zCGdclLGHabJj3E8fTTfKXpuqYmCsurZjuYA6krlhz-oxlgerke6pZE-0A/s1600-h/IMG_0531.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369490907700809058" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnCTJVx20W4BZ57gq8_1jIVMKJGZ35TWjBrtR2dIInyQ-GR8rBKCxTW8HkAFLQOrAU_VmD8fTTignIZy7O2zCGdclLGHabJj3E8fTTfKXpuqYmCsurZjuYA6krlhz-oxlgerke6pZE-0A/s400/IMG_0531.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Buddha at the Entrance to the Park<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLSDU8mQF321bRV_6Ksit7EVrGDAnLXTL1MmF-gBrzvsB3-H4PYMgHW9LhtN8KxjDQ38_FqyrF7u_4Xkl01qj1N6IVqaq_p356z5AWrkzCBQi2wFlkMpP0szytNT4fXSSih-mUQldJ0g/s1600-h/IMG_0537.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369490902594242738" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLSDU8mQF321bRV_6Ksit7EVrGDAnLXTL1MmF-gBrzvsB3-H4PYMgHW9LhtN8KxjDQ38_FqyrF7u_4Xkl01qj1N6IVqaq_p356z5AWrkzCBQi2wFlkMpP0szytNT4fXSSih-mUQldJ0g/s400/IMG_0537.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The Buddhist temple in the Park<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMNzw6MDDd5NDE0XTMYLD7c9d1yoyM08F1PPEwhzlX3jVaB6hRH33Rg4ftcpy6ulKe8KyrMSja7ScSmxVmTSvszokSVWCzAseDW81WjwvanbdY97fwwlv0AKjqxqR733HyKfhzpIC90f0/s1600-h/IMG_0521.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369490886303149042" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMNzw6MDDd5NDE0XTMYLD7c9d1yoyM08F1PPEwhzlX3jVaB6hRH33Rg4ftcpy6ulKe8KyrMSja7ScSmxVmTSvszokSVWCzAseDW81WjwvanbdY97fwwlv0AKjqxqR733HyKfhzpIC90f0/s400/IMG_0521.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The travelers<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJZjP2CtgKHYpvKvvluvODxVQOX20jqsz36Yk8ggQCGQzsVuPLsik_x324W48BAFFU4PA4n9lGRDntDmOXC-Zy7VdUbbe7mDMUn2RjOhRc1Wj2eYIzN2qLV7maFzUKooamN-JE4jZ-2M/s1600-h/IMG_0562.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369490878613155890" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJZjP2CtgKHYpvKvvluvODxVQOX20jqsz36Yk8ggQCGQzsVuPLsik_x324W48BAFFU4PA4n9lGRDntDmOXC-Zy7VdUbbe7mDMUn2RjOhRc1Wj2eYIzN2qLV7maFzUKooamN-JE4jZ-2M/s400/IMG_0562.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Waterfall<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6KEhyphenhyphenwont7AcdqZ3cIGGIBaYZcAmlGHCelMpmQ460xgg4MqC9sl_ZW8zsM4XvUIzp9w59tmawrfbwaUUpY4SMjS_q_3piVlQzl8lY6gU10UiepNw06MXZLmFQ3C8HPJl7BBb2X-3NWVc/s1600-h/5490_554131350105_93400323_33039262_6237830_n.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369490866118341186" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6KEhyphenhyphenwont7AcdqZ3cIGGIBaYZcAmlGHCelMpmQ460xgg4MqC9sl_ZW8zsM4XvUIzp9w59tmawrfbwaUUpY4SMjS_q_3piVlQzl8lY6gU10UiepNw06MXZLmFQ3C8HPJl7BBb2X-3NWVc/s400/5490_554131350105_93400323_33039262_6237830_n.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Look closely at the rock face...<br />you can see the stairs and platform up to the cave we went in. VERY steep!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-65150798281281332682009-08-13T22:15:00.027+09:002009-08-14T01:39:15.729+09:00Since when is summer vacation only 1 week?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW20q7f1xwaVRcR0aVfMO7l1bEGAjSYp5gS7J2P9PwsCMKVLkaqHK21HjdAolipLlIwhXBR3tm5ZDddqAEUd_9yFNu8pGssfIu7-hPX7bfx56yPFXzSxwVP7wr2aTfufdT9MOCib3CcLI/s1600-h/IMG_0404.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369487235466092562" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW20q7f1xwaVRcR0aVfMO7l1bEGAjSYp5gS7J2P9PwsCMKVLkaqHK21HjdAolipLlIwhXBR3tm5ZDddqAEUd_9yFNu8pGssfIu7-hPX7bfx56yPFXzSxwVP7wr2aTfufdT9MOCib3CcLI/s320/IMG_0404.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well to answer that question, since I moved to South Korea. Summer vacation has long came and gone but I have yet to post on my blog about it. So, here is how I spent the beloved one week I get off the entire summer~ About 2-3 hours east of Seoul, right on the Sea of Japan (or the East Sea, depending if you are Korean or Japanese - confusing, I know. Besides the name of the sea, they also fight over a rock island where 20 people live... ok?) anyway, out this way lies a beautiful national park (Seoraksan), home to the 3rd highest mountain in all of South Korea, Mount Seorak. We, Taylor, Elyse, and myself, decided to check this area out.<br /><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCu5XSHYYUz5hWz8XYbiFLH5MPJlcQ1ZIc4aOfjY0EJu0CCXL8kLPF7j8a93LlqRt-o9McMaDwSUGKL-r5Hc3Q6kJ-b97SwlKchtzh8JFxPTBpkBHXcH-_QUgrbJtSzzKU-qqAXDR_Apk/s1600-h/IMG_0447.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369479748824443746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCu5XSHYYUz5hWz8XYbiFLH5MPJlcQ1ZIc4aOfjY0EJu0CCXL8kLPF7j8a93LlqRt-o9McMaDwSUGKL-r5Hc3Q6kJ-b97SwlKchtzh8JFxPTBpkBHXcH-_QUgrbJtSzzKU-qqAXDR_Apk/s400/IMG_0447.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div></div><div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>(At the East Sea) </div><div>For the first part of break, we stayed in the to<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUjLWe6GBjOkOL9Rd8P47PcJ_q9KzGNN7DrL34Cu2hnrfaBjBIp1pbriZtcyOSZxGJEgYINov1J6Ac2kREvSJpAf8GybGRSsBUnFa9-i5apa0Ia30An3DFfeOKokhJop2KfSbnpk8-C7Q/s1600-h/IMG_0488.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369480784010404690" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 352px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 249px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUjLWe6GBjOkOL9Rd8P47PcJ_q9KzGNN7DrL34Cu2hnrfaBjBIp1pbriZtcyOSZxGJEgYINov1J6Ac2kREvSJpAf8GybGRSsBUnFa9-i5apa0Ia30An3DFfeOKokhJop2KfSbnpk8-C7Q/s400/IMG_0488.JPG" border="0" /></a>wn of Sokcho right on the sea. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Sokcho had a beautiful, but very busy beach where Koreans go swimming in clothing instead of bathing suits. Very entertaining. I find myself asking on a daily basis, Why? WHY? <strong>WHY?</strong> And have found no answers to many things. :-) I have decided it is just part of living in a foreign country. Besides the beach, Sokcho is famous for fresh sashimi -yum. These few days were spent in total relaxation, eating fresh fish, laying on the beach, and checking out Sokcho.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>We stayed in a lovely little motel called The Black Box. Pretty sure it was a love <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHK2nqFyUW_yC2ts2HLeB6wZjttzaS2Yyvl1fktDTg1FKC7D4G9OQpE3SATDqFhQjWpEZqQ7nmYUL4NMBhiL-urMBSWfeOGoUOfUszFVAmqZH1jCX1zR2evYkMqlqNSFUqYUoWCJELvA/s1600-h/IMG_0432.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369479412763512690" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHK2nqFyUW_yC2ts2HLeB6wZjttzaS2Yyvl1fktDTg1FKC7D4G9OQpE3SATDqFhQjWpEZqQ7nmYUL4NMBhiL-urMBSWfeOGoUOfUszFVAmqZH1jCX1zR2evYkMqlqNSFUqYUoWCJELvA/s400/IMG_0432.JPG" border="0" /></a>motel (these motels are where Koreans go to have a secret meeting, if you know what I mean). Our room came with a black light, a circular bed, and a awesome picture that lit up with the black light. Great experience. How many people can say they stayed in a motel with a black light??</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div align="right"></div><div><br /></div><div align="right"></div><div><br /></div><div align="right"></div><div><br /></div><div align="right"></div><div>Our sashimi meal was quite interesting. We walked down a road with many, many restaurants. All had a couple fish tanks outside with different fish in them, I even saw a sting ray! Not sure how that would taste. Anyway, we eventually chose a restaurant, even though they were all looking the same to me, and sat down for one of the most unique meals ever. After we ordered, we watched out the window as our meal was literally plucked from the tank in front of the restaurant. I tried many different types of fish, including octopus, clams, sea urchins, and others I couldn't recognize. Our entire table was covered in fish in little dishes!! (See picture) Sadly, there was no tuna or salmon, my two favorites.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpInTLbm-C2aitCaXZnqGSJzPTym2ci8bbsoIMEE09K2ExRBmyA3XNhnfgqnZys1CNNDKLGNOzwHmY1RVe1xz65bJAkvHoIL-S_fwpV4chOkzJ2o6L4nAeU8AplYM6a1WFdcoxUIsvxEw/s1600-h/IMG_0455.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369480005582023714" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpInTLbm-C2aitCaXZnqGSJzPTym2ci8bbsoIMEE09K2ExRBmyA3XNhnfgqnZys1CNNDKLGNOzwHmY1RVe1xz65bJAkvHoIL-S_fwpV4chOkzJ2o6L4nAeU8AplYM6a1WFdcoxUIsvxEw/s320/IMG_0455.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9nwRRcguVcYkropzTBeX-6hS5waVd6X6i_y6pDH4qj2apJmv4DDUKW_IMAqy8w1OYNXOMwr7aETYvHghcMDe8TVTXQGl0yQtUqmXKn6TEj0fZhd323cFOc6E-3G20KaD7t69Bli4lPk/s1600-h/IMG_0461.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369480185094495378" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9nwRRcguVcYkropzTBeX-6hS5waVd6X6i_y6pDH4qj2apJmv4DDUKW_IMAqy8w1OYNXOMwr7aETYvHghcMDe8TVTXQGl0yQtUqmXKn6TEj0fZhd323cFOc6E-3G20KaD7t69Bli4lPk/s320/IMG_0461.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div>Lunch BEFORE Lunch AFTER</div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div>After a couple days in Sokcho, we headed to Seoraksan, the national park. SO SO GORGEOUS. We spent two days in the park area, one night sleeping in a hostel, Korean style. This means mats on the ground. I definitely prefer Western style. Our first day we just explored a couple different trails. We hiked for about 4-5 hours in total, seeing a couple waterfalls, a Buddhist temple, breathtaking views, and a cave. I do need to explain this cave though. It was in the center of a rockface. To get to it, we needed to climb extremely steep stairs. It was so steep that I am not scared of heights and I was a bit scared with this climb. When we reached the top, there was a very small space where you could crawl into this little worship area. You would kneel on the wood floor and there were candles lit all around with a Buddha staring back at you. Very interesting. The weather this day was nice, not too hot. However, the next day was beautiful. The sun was shining and it turned out to be a hot day. We decided before we even left Seoul that we would hike to the peak of the 3rd tallest mountain in Korea so that was our mission for a second day at Seoraksan. The 14 mile round trip hike took us only 11 hours! We were all very tired and sweaty. Most Koreans do this hike in two days, one up and one down. Us CRAZY Americans did it all in one day, 11 hours at that! All the work was worth it when we reached the top. The feeling of accomplishment was wonderful! The peak called Daecheongbong Peak is 1,708 meters (5,603.7 feet) tall and was above the clouds when we arrived there. </div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>I took so many beautiful pictures that I cannot even decide what ones to share with you all on the blog~<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm now back at school wishing I had another summer vacation to look forward to. I would have August 15th off because it is Independence Day here, however it is a SATURDAY! Just my luck. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-89253836534272166062009-08-04T23:48:00.012+09:002009-08-05T00:02:35.384+09:00Celebrating 22 Years<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNIztJzKkSD60WxuPai7OmI8uUA-GatASgauP3drO1wnnvu2Oe-N4oyYrCvWrEjtUz8ynDQedgvnaw04II3soYfLKyyTEqCp4B1b4XMsBgH2bPBC2e7r-L11msxOqxAhL9y2KHFF1dO8/s1600-h/IMG_0344.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366123567808333650" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 241px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 328px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNIztJzKkSD60WxuPai7OmI8uUA-GatASgauP3drO1wnnvu2Oe-N4oyYrCvWrEjtUz8ynDQedgvnaw04II3soYfLKyyTEqCp4B1b4XMsBgH2bPBC2e7r-L11msxOqxAhL9y2KHFF1dO8/s320/IMG_0344.JPG" border="0" /></a>I'm 22! Ha, well as usual I have felt like I have been 22 for a while. THANK YOU summer birthday, NOT. anyway, I had a very nice birthday here in Korea. I did miss celebrating with family and friends. My friend Taylor came down from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ilsan</span> and stayed here in Seoul to help celebrate my birthday. We started the day off by going to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Myeongdong</span> for the day. It is about 20-30 minutes away from where I live. It is a very popular shopping area (it felt like there were a million people in this small area - see picture) with an awesome market where you can find anything from socks, to sunglasses, to tall ice cream cones dispensed right from the machine on the street (only 1,000 WON! or .82 cents). We were on a mission to find a Dr. Fish but were unsuccessful in our search and will have to go another weekend. Dr. Fish can actually be found in the states as well. I have seen it on a talk show not sure which one, Ellen, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Tyra</span>, Oprah, can't remember. Anyway, you put your feet in a tub with a bunch of little fish and they eat the dead skin from your feet!!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">AHH</span>! I hear it tickles a lot but I am all about the experiences so I said, "Let's Do It!" The plus about experiencing it here in Korea is that is costs a little under $2 for 15 minutes, while I just did the research and found it in the US for $35 for 15 minutes. That will just have to be for another weekend.We pick a very cute Italian restaurant for dinner. I shared mushroom <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">calzone</span> and a creamy salmon pasta with Elyse. She mentioned to the waitstaff that it was my birthday and I was brought a very large free salad! So nice! The food was delicious and was a nice break from Korean food. After we headed back to our own neighborhood to hit up a few bars. I think my new favorite bar on our block will be <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Garten</span> Bier. You get very cool cup holders built into the table for your beer that are set at 4 degrees C so your beer NEVER gets warm. great idea really.<br /><br /><br /><div>My birth<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIDOa2Wdmp-cBSUPSVIKQVpPJ6Jj4RuwwhG_MuT1g3_o9sFshtBlw6y8rq5YE7H9_AICxJRsH7D5PTU_6FSxh1DqqSs0oPOMVCaTCDbp5LdIPJZVcqOL2MOITuLVlYepxOHVqp5AXA4Lw/s1600-h/IMG_0368.JPG"></a>day happened to be the night that I got to experience my first <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">noraebang</span>. I will help translate that. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Norae</span> = Song, Bang = Room. This means that it is literally a song room.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpaMxy-ECSgS7CRvd6dq95cwXmDLe777YjejVRfI3axdJoo1u3tEYbFO7dsoJlOMr6s11M4Z1ctBqT3Dn28sZpR-U9z8Kz1NRTmgDws5uZk_BJo3guhlJ7cF8jjhbhpqfQbnm2OJO6tLc/s1600-h/IMG_0368.JPG"></a> For around 17 dollars an hour (second hour is cheaper) you can rent your own private room with your friends and sing karaoke. It comes with 2 mics so duets can be sung and 3 tambourines so the other friends can still participate when they don't have a mic. I believe I have <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyNY6zvUkWyKuhWTGxDfPZ-Wdg4uF6wGv7VnsqLmSPNaHCAnjBRrH7-xpeg-8b7PgNMf5feS0ZoMMOMW93_AKxDIeqc3VYXebNwmhBfRq-ufsLwgQ-y4t32dbpOH8AcTWzQhb4b_Z4_2g/s1600-h/IMG_0368.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366123884857026274" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyNY6zvUkWyKuhWTGxDfPZ-Wdg4uF6wGv7VnsqLmSPNaHCAnjBRrH7-xpeg-8b7PgNMf5feS0ZoMMOMW93_AKxDIeqc3VYXebNwmhBfRq-ufsLwgQ-y4t32dbpOH8AcTWzQhb4b_Z4_2g/s320/IMG_0368.JPG" border="0" /></a>fallen in love with this ingenious idea. Some of my friends know how much I love singing, especially in groups (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">BWCA</span> :) ) The best part is there was NO shortage of English songs. They had way way way way too many to pick from, so many I love. 1 hour just did not cut it so we bought a 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">nd</span> hour. It was just too amazing. I plan to go many, many times during the next year. We were so wrapped up with singing that we ended up heading home at 4 AM! It was a very wonderful birthday spent with people whose company I enjoy. :) </div></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456107386844525238.post-2424968515101828292009-07-31T20:51:00.011+09:002009-07-31T21:16:39.488+09:00THE kids!<div><div><div><div><div>So, it just so happened that birthday celebration day was on Friday July 24th this month. I guess we celebrate birthdays every month on the third Friday. The whole school, (all the kindergarten and pre-k) meet in the library and sing a song or two and recognize all the birthdays for that particular month. After we did this, we met back in the classroom and enjoyed some cookies and juice that my KT (Korean teacher) had brought to celebrate the last day of one of the girls in my class. She is moving to a new area of Seoul and of course a new Poly. I brought my camera with this day to work and got a couple memorable pictures to share - they are really THE cutest kids ever! ENJOY!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbxxsgrIJVS2jyfZeDFDTjrDZ14wEK3eYUYwo9Fv11To1F6PtU8jNBi68jVAXMSp4kFvsI4OBqJqQtVfHW82jPcH06HRln0jGyiKyXvuodSkk-EFpvTFgZAUejawGy0hR467CIcfy-xuw/s1600-h/IMG_0312.JPG"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6U9Z1rdqgJoTV2oJwbfzoBrffDgE-ABjJ0pB5loutqqaIwgLnMqPAshxCTqN0MNUzCOcYJsgMuSIXQYoIwtKDAf0y3dYhRjMKekouZS8jZUZZJQLlWxqDSY6N2gsBmzfJ2BNIKwTNP9M/s1600-h/IMG_0312.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364592612998075058" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6U9Z1rdqgJoTV2oJwbfzoBrffDgE-ABjJ0pB5loutqqaIwgLnMqPAshxCTqN0MNUzCOcYJsgMuSIXQYoIwtKDAf0y3dYhRjMKekouZS8jZUZZJQLlWxqDSY6N2gsBmzfJ2BNIKwTNP9M/s320/IMG_0312.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDrJQxgLd1muOSDDsKgoFGnEKSMoAIm09wOWR72VOKg90NMhqn0QxZpX5M3Na10M4FbjTh4mmea6TR9kSkwoHpFsPNKW9qEpF4jjrbapSxx9zSS3fd5aH6WstM9oDA0nudbb-vV4GpKE/s1600-h/IMG_0315.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364592623007623090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDrJQxgLd1muOSDDsKgoFGnEKSMoAIm09wOWR72VOKg90NMhqn0QxZpX5M3Na10M4FbjTh4mmea6TR9kSkwoHpFsPNKW9qEpF4jjrbapSxx9zSS3fd5aH6WstM9oDA0nudbb-vV4GpKE/s320/IMG_0315.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Top: All the kids gathered in the library - SO many Korean children</div><div>Bottom: All the July BDays. I teach Danny (3rd from the right) and Yujin (2nd from the right)</div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga7mJjLwX-G1VR7PgS7YtKY-zpBgAUqa4SDnQ3YK766QU07r0_MQaBiRmsNHIA6jbNzHZPCP_9yvuWAieSJ67PD_i1DVFMd3zJ__faUs2lr5poKP8qjJF8oD1eSMa-58R2vqzxubaJ14s/s1600-h/IMG_0319.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364593728952225890" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga7mJjLwX-G1VR7PgS7YtKY-zpBgAUqa4SDnQ3YK766QU07r0_MQaBiRmsNHIA6jbNzHZPCP_9yvuWAieSJ67PD_i1DVFMd3zJ__faUs2lr5poKP8qjJF8oD1eSMa-58R2vqzxubaJ14s/s320/IMG_0319.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAea5EO6DoyvNsU7JxYTcf2Ge5RmWY0eXHz8VQL1j_wEQubbW21VsodBlflXgH0kfcGXhEmQi3eOERWgpLB9msCYOxAVS58m7YRLD-CMrhKQo2RfCEGDi9_TN7lqYCioONGHmvejt4iI/s1600-h/IMG_0324.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364593732712806066" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAea5EO6DoyvNsU7JxYTcf2Ge5RmWY0eXHz8VQL1j_wEQubbW21VsodBlflXgH0kfcGXhEmQi3eOERWgpLB9msCYOxAVS58m7YRLD-CMrhKQo2RfCEGDi9_TN7lqYCioONGHmvejt4iI/s320/IMG_0324.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div> </div><div>Top: My class again... this time enthralled in a video I put on as part of the bday celebration! Bottom: MY CLASS!!! I love them. They are the best - really. Missing one though... and the girl right in front of me is moving! :( (CHECK OUT MY PEACE SIGN!) haa</div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364594860372379762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibB4higkjzsR4_uMlHi5t7n11AiBhtmT5EarqgzbYVhpTItuDTfJKtu7QEcbWLclqo1meFcP-An2MeG2JGZpwOWR9-KaFHVxAP9U5kDIk4N0LG5rTwX4E0mmV0P1d7Jky54nh6vfGjWnA/s320/IMG_0321.JPG" border="0" />Oh and lastly, the view out my classroom window... Cool. I live in the city no doubt. Multiple times a day we hear beeping. Koreans love their horns. Weirdly, it is just part of life for these kids. I always turn my head and want to look out the window to see what is happening. I'm sure this tendency will fade fast.<br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548794887432275137noreply@blogger.com0