August 29- Friday- first day of teaching. I admit, it was a little nerve-racking, considering I had never taught in a classroom setting before. I have one child who is impossibly hard to control. He seems to rub off on other children in the room as well, which is never a great thing to have happen. I managed to get him to listen, and after a stressful day of trying to communicate with a bunch of 5 year olds, who do speak some English, I was ready to relax.
Naturally, Jaime, Pam, Rich and I decided we had earned a pitcher of beer. We mozied on over to our nearest rooftop patio and ordered up a pitcher of Cass. We decided that we may as well take a chance on Korean beer- and it was really, really good. I don’t know if it was the fact that school was over, and I felt I earned it, or if it really is just good beer. I guess I will have to wait and see, but for that night, it was gold. We waited for the TP’s and Angela to come by, but they never did. I later found out that they tried to find us, but they were looking in the wrong places. After our beer atop a roof, we ventured out in pursuit of food. We found a western style pub down the road a few blocks where we had quesadillas, french fries and a chicken fried salad. After a week of Korean food, we were happy to find the comforts of back home. Although, I really don’t mind Korean cuisine, it was nice to stumble upon something familiar. While there, we indulged in a pineapple flavoured soju cocktail. This came in a pitcher- so think something like sangria or a pitcher or a pitcher of daiquiri. This bar was great; playing on all the TVs were the latest Korean pop hits. It was great! I took so many pictures. I have to give the OC cre
dit. Big Korea, who Summer went to prom with, is really an accurate depiction of Korean pop as I know it so far. After a few more drinks, we decided to call it a night and retire back home. While walking out of the restaurant, we noticed billiard tables and considered stopping for a game; but we realized these tables had no pockets! I am baffled by this and I plan to understand how the game is meant to be played, someday. We walked back home and the way I was feeling, I thought for sure it was soooo late. I looked at the clock which read 11:15 and shut my eyes for the night. When I woke, I woke to the sounds of the exercise group that likes to take 6 am walks around the soccer field just outside my bedroom window. I sleep with my window open because the breeze is nice at night. What isn’t nice is the clanging f the metal rings being thrown about by the gung ho 6 am walking group and the shuffling of feet on the dirt. It’s not all bad, some mornings I like it, just watching and observing the ladies with their bright floral clothing and oversized visors. But on this day, I just really wanted to sleep in! It was my first day off! Much to my dismay, I was up and out of bed at 7. Then I realized that was not a bad thing, because back home it was 6pm! I got to chat with some friends on msn and catch up as best can be done via the internet. After I was done talking with some people, I decided to spruce up the apartment any put some photos on the wall and change my sheets. How I love vanilla dryer sheets. My bed smell
s like home again! I only wish it could stay like this forever!
Jaime and I ventured back out to Emart, where we decided to buy big items and just cab it home. I also got cough medicine, and some (what I am assuming is) herbal medication. So far it has been somewhat helpful. The medicine cost a total of 4500 won, which is approx. $4.50, so really, I guess it can’t be that strong. I just hope this cough goes away soon, I have had it since I left Canada! Anyway, the pharmacy lady spoke great English and she even called for a cab for us. When we got on, we realized we hadn’t fully decided how to tell him where we were going! I had my phrasebook with me, but in a crunch that just doesn’t cut it. We decided the best way to go about things was to simply point. It got us home just fine, and for only $3 I really can’t complain! Hence, my desire to learn Korean was enhanced. Angela came home from teaching her first Saturday class somewhat upset. Turns out she had a large kindergarten class who were apparently little terrors themselves. I went to dinner with her at the noodle place down the street. I ordered the same soup I had the other day, complete with what looks like little animated Hello Kitty’s floating around. I am not 100% sure what those things are, but they do not taste like anything at all. Korea is great at animating things. Everything is animated, or sparkly or flashy in some way. It’s really kind of cute. After dinner, we tried to watch a movie, but we both were way too tired for that. Jaime came into my room around 9:30 and got to phone her parents on her Magic Jack (this really super awesome thing you plug into your computer and you can make calls like anywhere! ). After seeing the device work so well, I ordered one for myself and one for my mom. It only ships to Canada and the US, so Courtney can bring it along when she comes, in 40 days! I was asleep by 10:30. This was my Saturday. They had better get more eventful in the future.
Naturally, Jaime, Pam, Rich and I decided we had earned a pitcher of beer. We mozied on over to our nearest rooftop patio and ordered up a pitcher of Cass. We decided that we may as well take a chance on Korean beer- and it was really, really good. I don’t know if it was the fact that school was over, and I felt I earned it, or if it really is just good beer. I guess I will have to wait and see, but for that night, it was gold. We waited for the TP’s and Angela to come by, but they never did. I later found out that they tried to find us, but they were looking in the wrong places. After our beer atop a roof, we ventured out in pursuit of food. We found a western style pub down the road a few blocks where we had quesadillas, french fries and a chicken fried salad. After a week of Korean food, we were happy to find the comforts of back home. Although, I really don’t mind Korean cuisine, it was nice to stumble upon something familiar. While there, we indulged in a pineapple flavoured soju cocktail. This came in a pitcher- so think something like sangria or a pitcher or a pitcher of daiquiri. This bar was great; playing on all the TVs were the latest Korean pop hits. It was great! I took so many pictures. I have to give the OC cre
dit. Big Korea, who Summer went to prom with, is really an accurate depiction of Korean pop as I know it so far. After a few more drinks, we decided to call it a night and retire back home. While walking out of the restaurant, we noticed billiard tables and considered stopping for a game; but we realized these tables had no pockets! I am baffled by this and I plan to understand how the game is meant to be played, someday. We walked back home and the way I was feeling, I thought for sure it was soooo late. I looked at the clock which read 11:15 and shut my eyes for the night. When I woke, I woke to the sounds of the exercise group that likes to take 6 am walks around the soccer field just outside my bedroom window. I sleep with my window open because the breeze is nice at night. What isn’t nice is the clanging f the metal rings being thrown about by the gung ho 6 am walking group and the shuffling of feet on the dirt. It’s not all bad, some mornings I like it, just watching and observing the ladies with their bright floral clothing and oversized visors. But on this day, I just really wanted to sleep in! It was my first day off! Much to my dismay, I was up and out of bed at 7. Then I realized that was not a bad thing, because back home it was 6pm! I got to chat with some friends on msn and catch up as best can be done via the internet. After I was done talking with some people, I decided to spruce up the apartment any put some photos on the wall and change my sheets. How I love vanilla dryer sheets. My bed smell
s like home again! I only wish it could stay like this forever!Jaime and I ventured back out to Emart, where we decided to buy big items and just cab it home. I also got cough medicine, and some (what I am assuming is) herbal medication. So far it has been somewhat helpful. The medicine cost a total of 4500 won, which is approx. $4.50, so really, I guess it can’t be that strong. I just hope this cough goes away soon, I have had it since I left Canada! Anyway, the pharmacy lady spoke great English and she even called for a cab for us. When we got on, we realized we hadn’t fully decided how to tell him where we were going! I had my phrasebook with me, but in a crunch that just doesn’t cut it. We decided the best way to go about things was to simply point. It got us home just fine, and for only $3 I really can’t complain! Hence, my desire to learn Korean was enhanced. Angela came home from teaching her first Saturday class somewhat upset. Turns out she had a large kindergarten class who were apparently little terrors themselves. I went to dinner with her at the noodle place down the street. I ordered the same soup I had the other day, complete with what looks like little animated Hello Kitty’s floating around. I am not 100% sure what those things are, but they do not taste like anything at all. Korea is great at animating things. Everything is animated, or sparkly or flashy in some way. It’s really kind of cute. After dinner, we tried to watch a movie, but we both were way too tired for that. Jaime came into my room around 9:30 and got to phone her parents on her Magic Jack (this really super awesome thing you plug into your computer and you can make calls like anywhere! ). After seeing the device work so well, I ordered one for myself and one for my mom. It only ships to Canada and the US, so Courtney can bring it along when she comes, in 40 days! I was asleep by 10:30. This was my Saturday. They had better get more eventful in the future.
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