STATS
Creepy pick-up attempts at a wedding by Korean men who speak fluent English: 2
Number of guys who walked into work with a fresh perm this week: 1
Types of kimchi currently in my fridge: 2
Roadtrip of the week: UNESCO heritage sight and Silla Dynasty capital Gyeongju
Latest published article: Jan. 2010 issue available for viewing at daegupockets.com Winning quote said to me: "I tried your gingerbread. I think you will be a good wife."
Ridiculous purchase of the week: fake gold chains laid out on a blanket in the subway in Seoul for $3 a pop.
Writing Tip: Periodically ask yourself "who cares" as you are writing. You will be surprised at how much you cut.
Guy who everyone thought was my boyfriend: My BROTHER
Korean language issue of the week/mockery of Melinda:
(This is primarily for Yuri and will be expanded on when I have access to a Korean keyboard) "HA HA HA MELINDA! say 까지 now say 같이!"
Merry X-rated XMAS: My brother delivered a number of presents for me. One of my requests was a selection of lingerie from La Senza. The card on the present was signed by mom, Paul, and Nicolas. What did Paul write? "Make sure to show the boy a good time."
note: he did not know what was in the package... LOL
Korean or Cuban? El arroz con gris
For our Christmas dinner, I decided to cook something vegetarian. I went with a big pot of cuban black beans and rice, even taking the time to verify the recipe with a cuban I know who cooks well. When it was time to pack up, I was shocked that no one ate it - people thought it was Korean rice with black beans - a distinctly different flavour - but a strikingly similar appearance.
Number of guys who walked into work with a fresh perm this week: 1
Types of kimchi currently in my fridge: 2
Roadtrip of the week: UNESCO heritage sight and Silla Dynasty capital Gyeongju
Latest published article: Jan. 2010 issue available for viewing at daegupockets.com Winning quote said to me: "I tried your gingerbread. I think you will be a good wife."
Ridiculous purchase of the week: fake gold chains laid out on a blanket in the subway in Seoul for $3 a pop.
Writing Tip: Periodically ask yourself "who cares" as you are writing. You will be surprised at how much you cut.
Guy who everyone thought was my boyfriend: My BROTHER
Korean language issue of the week/mockery of Melinda:
(This is primarily for Yuri and will be expanded on when I have access to a Korean keyboard)
Merry X-rated XMAS: My brother delivered a number of presents for me. One of my requests was a selection of lingerie from La Senza. The card on the present was signed by mom, Paul, and Nicolas. What did Paul write? "Make sure to show the boy a good time."
note: he did not know what was in the package... LOL
Korean or Cuban? El arroz con gris
For our Christmas dinner, I decided to cook something vegetarian. I went with a big pot of cuban black beans and rice, even taking the time to verify the recipe with a cuban I know who cooks well. When it was time to pack up, I was shocked that no one ate it - people thought it was Korean rice with black beans - a distinctly different flavour - but a strikingly similar appearance.
band that I like: http://jeites.blogspot.com/
I heard this on the very secluded Bottle Beach in Thailand. Spanish? Chica? Spanish! yes! I asked the laid back dude who worked there, and he disappeared into a back room. The music stopped, then he came out a second later with a CD-R with "JEITES.BLOGSPOT.COM" written in black permanent marker in stylized capital letters that were hard to read. They were from Argentina and had left the CD a few months before during their stay. check out "si vos queres" on the player on the main page.
Purchase I am ashamed of: faux UGGS. I have hated these fugly boots for so long. I also hate crocs by the way. Anyways it was really snowing in Seoul and my feet got wet in my stylish but not made for winter black shiny boots. So I was forced to find a pair of cheap and warm shoes.... and settled on these for $20. But... I have continued to wear them. They are so comfortable, and complement my most common work outfit that is a combination of leggings and baggy tops a la japan-korea region of asia.
Purchase I am ashamed of: faux UGGS. I have hated these fugly boots for so long. I also hate crocs by the way. Anyways it was really snowing in Seoul and my feet got wet in my stylish but not made for winter black shiny boots. So I was forced to find a pair of cheap and warm shoes.... and settled on these for $20. But... I have continued to wear them. They are so comfortable, and complement my most common work outfit that is a combination of leggings and baggy tops a la japan-korea region of asia.
The trouble with Korean names
These are three of the people I report to on a daily basis. The man at the top is the media manager, and we see each other a lot because he gives me my scripts and arranges my schedule. When we were introduced, I heard the Korean word for hospital: Byungwon. But it's actually ByungGwan.Hospital isn't that bad. But this next example is:
A friend of mine couldn't remember the name of a waiter she has a crush on.
"What's his name? Uh.. maybe Byun Tae?"
Byun Tae = perv.
She was right, it ends in Tae, but it's Jun Tae.... ay yi yiii
She was right, it ends in Tae, but it's Jun Tae.... ay yi yiii
This second photo is quite small, but they actually have a step by step process illustrated to poo, complete with flies buzzing around.Simple Pleasure:
One of the finest things in life is waking up, enjoying a lazy coffee and just strolling. Vacation is a mentality. i don't have to LEAVE korea. I can create it. I have discovered that i am one of those people that 1-sleeps less than many others and 2 - enjoys getting up earlier than most people consider to be sane. While Nicolas slept in my favourite classy love motel in Seoul, I got up and went for a walk in Itaewon. I went up the road to the mosque that is full of foreign food stores, went to a bookstore, bought some fluffy orange socks because my feet were cold, and then had a leisurely coffee and croissant at "Paris Baguette" as I watched the people traffic.
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