안녕하세요! Hello!
This is going to be a pretty random post.
*Exciting news on the language front. I am now able to order food when I go out! I was able to get the cafeteria ladies to give me an extra slice of watermelon because I asked them for it in Korean (they also laughed at me, but hey, it worked!). I also ordered drinks and food for our whole table when we went out on Friday night. Granted, part of this ordering involved pointed at something on the menu...but still, it was pretty exciting for me! I've also learned how to ask how much things cost, and I can understand it when they tell me in Korean. Also, as you can see above, I finally figured out how to type in Korean!
*Embarassing story of the week: Before I tell my story let me explain to you the dangers of walking around KNU's campus. For some unknown reason, KNU decided it was a good idea to purchase the most slippery and dangerous flooring materials they could find. All of the floors and steps all over campus are absolutely horrible, especially when it rains (and when it rains, it pours). I've taken to tiptoeing around everywhere or taking my shoes off when it rains. I have at least one close call a day. Anyway, few of us bought two bottles of wine to share before we went out on the town on Friday night. I was dressed up for going out, which included wearing nice heels that of course have no traction on the bottom. I was carrying the two bottles of wine in a tote down the outdoor steps and saying to my friend Kelly how slippery high heels shoes are. Next thing you know, my feet fly out from under me and I land on my ass and fall down that set of steps. In the process I broke one of the bottles of wine into pieces and it went all over the place. It was extremely embarassing/painful and I still can't lay on my one side because its bruised so badly.
*This coming weekend I am going on a camping/cabin sort of trip with other ETA's and the KEY club members. From what I understand, they rent one or two houses out in the middle of nowhere (and sometimes ones with a swimming pool) for a night and go there and play ridiculous games and drink lots of Soju. I can't even tell you how excited I am for this. The KEY club guys and girls...well Koreans in general...really know how to have a good time.
*Jimjilbang: http://wiki.galbijim.com/Jjimjilbang
Our OCs led an optional trip this weekend to a Jimjilbang that I chose not to partake in. However, I think its a really interesting aspect of Korean culture so I thought I'd share it with you. Jimjilbangs are Korean bathhouses/spas where people go to relax, get messages, soak in baths, etc. The interesting thing about these though are that for the most part, people are completely naked. I find this really funny because in most other aspects of Korean culture, Koreans are very conservative. Check out the link above for more info. I'm planning on going to one of these sometime before the end of orientation. However, I'm going with only 2 or 3 good girl friends so that maybe it will be a little less awkward. Either way, we're going to get stared at by all of the old ajummas.
Here are some random pictures from the past week or so...
This is going to be a pretty random post.
*Exciting news on the language front. I am now able to order food when I go out! I was able to get the cafeteria ladies to give me an extra slice of watermelon because I asked them for it in Korean (they also laughed at me, but hey, it worked!). I also ordered drinks and food for our whole table when we went out on Friday night. Granted, part of this ordering involved pointed at something on the menu...but still, it was pretty exciting for me! I've also learned how to ask how much things cost, and I can understand it when they tell me in Korean. Also, as you can see above, I finally figured out how to type in Korean!
*Embarassing story of the week: Before I tell my story let me explain to you the dangers of walking around KNU's campus. For some unknown reason, KNU decided it was a good idea to purchase the most slippery and dangerous flooring materials they could find. All of the floors and steps all over campus are absolutely horrible, especially when it rains (and when it rains, it pours). I've taken to tiptoeing around everywhere or taking my shoes off when it rains. I have at least one close call a day. Anyway, few of us bought two bottles of wine to share before we went out on the town on Friday night. I was dressed up for going out, which included wearing nice heels that of course have no traction on the bottom. I was carrying the two bottles of wine in a tote down the outdoor steps and saying to my friend Kelly how slippery high heels shoes are. Next thing you know, my feet fly out from under me and I land on my ass and fall down that set of steps. In the process I broke one of the bottles of wine into pieces and it went all over the place. It was extremely embarassing/painful and I still can't lay on my one side because its bruised so badly.
*This coming weekend I am going on a camping/cabin sort of trip with other ETA's and the KEY club members. From what I understand, they rent one or two houses out in the middle of nowhere (and sometimes ones with a swimming pool) for a night and go there and play ridiculous games and drink lots of Soju. I can't even tell you how excited I am for this. The KEY club guys and girls...well Koreans in general...really know how to have a good time.
*Jimjilbang: http://wiki.galbijim.com/Jjimjilbang
Our OCs led an optional trip this weekend to a Jimjilbang that I chose not to partake in. However, I think its a really interesting aspect of Korean culture so I thought I'd share it with you. Jimjilbangs are Korean bathhouses/spas where people go to relax, get messages, soak in baths, etc. The interesting thing about these though are that for the most part, people are completely naked. I find this really funny because in most other aspects of Korean culture, Koreans are very conservative. Check out the link above for more info. I'm planning on going to one of these sometime before the end of orientation. However, I'm going with only 2 or 3 good girl friends so that maybe it will be a little less awkward. Either way, we're going to get stared at by all of the old ajummas.
Here are some random pictures from the past week or so...
another photo from Songnisan...if you look closely you can see all of us under the waterfall
my Songnisan hiking group
@ the pond on campus...aka the "make-out pond" (KEY club people informed us of this)
I'm thinking about my these as a gift for my host dad...thoughts?
Sunset view from my dorm window.
My friends <3>
Before we went to the bars Saturday night, we walked along a path by the river in downtown Chuncheon that was lined with lit-up trees. The combo of the scenery & the unusually cool weather made it really nice.
Kate, me & Kelly
The floating bar we went to in downtown Chuncheon.
The bar was surrounded by these floating swan boats. Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take them out at night. That would have made for some pretty awesome stories/pictures.
I really like the composition of this one, with the swans all lined up in the back.
Kelly, Josh & Kate
The swanky Wi Sky Bar...our second stop of the night. Here I had a Long Island and some blue drink called "Sexy Mild" that sort of tasted like coconut soap.
My incredibly awesome Konglish t-shirt I bought at the underground mall. Runners up included: "AARP Kansas" "I'm so fucking disco" and "Best hand jobs in town!". Pretty sure I'll be going back for the "I'm so fucking disco" shirt.
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