After an amazing week with Dad and Josh, it was time to make up on some much needed sleep. It is definitely exhausting when people come to visit you. This week seemed a little longer than previous weeks because I was so tired and all I wanted to do was sleep and not work.
I am sure you have noticed that I have started to get sick of this job, but luckily my co-workers are awesome and they make the day go by faster.
Tuesday
Went out to dinner with our new Korean teacher and the teacher I have been going out to dinner with. Ate way too much and definitely felt it the next day.
Wednesday
Most of the Korean teachers and ENT's went on a group outing to Costco for some pizza and other food they needed to buy. I passed on that activity because I can't eat pizza and would rather eat galbi with Jen and Jay. Always good times at galbi
Thursday
Went downtown after work to look and buy some shoes. I bought a pair of shoes thatI thought fit. After buying some shoes went out to dinner to Vietnamese food with Jade. After dinner went home, tried the shoes on again and realized that they were too small and were a woman's 11 instead of a men's 11.
Friday
Finally the weekend. Went back downtown to meet up with Sally teacher who was the teacher who took us to the country. She is doing well at her new school, but misses us greatly. After dinner, Max and I went to Club Pasha where 'Make the Girl Dance' was performing. The night was Epic, danced a ton. One of our buddies was DJing as well so they had a private table with free bottles which is never a good situation for me and I am sure others. Left the club around 3 because we had an ENT meeting the next morning at 1030.
Saturday.
A beautiful day out and it sucked going to a meeting for 3 hours. Didn't feel 90% and was not in the mood to listen to our boring ass owner. Then some other teachers spoke who were pretty good, all from our branch. They said a lot of useful things if I was considering a job in being an English teacher.
After the meeting headed to Suesong lake and just laid out in the sun. Most Koreans find it very weird when people lay down on the grass. I dont know why but it is one of my favorite things to do.
Sunday
Woke up and saw that it was another beautiful day. Max and I decided to go to a Samsung Lions game (a professional baseball game). The tickets were 6 dollars and it was a first come fist serve basis. We sat in Left field. Got there for batting practice and I tracked down a home run ball. The game started and the atmosphere in the place was amazing. Every time there was an out or a hit they chanted and banged their blow up sticks. Even when the outfielder dropped a fly ball the fans started chanting 'That's Okay'. The 7th inning stretch came and Max and I stood up and started singing 'Take me out to the ballgame'. After we were done the whole section applauded us. It was a great day, enjoying the game, the sun, and some beers. Overall a great weekend.
Not ready to start the work week. Man, I hate Monday's!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Dad and bro
They came, they saw, they conquered. It was an amazing but yet an exhausting week.
Friday
Met dad and bro in Seoul, had some dinner and went back to their beautiful hotel room.
Saturday
DMZ tour. Entered North Korea. Awesome experience. Then came back to Daegu and showed them a good time downtown
Sunday
Went to Gyenonju which is the old capital of Korea. Had beautiful Cherry Blossoms, however bro wasnt having the scenery and was not in such a hot mood. Came back to Daegu, relaxed then went out to dinner.
Monday- Josh's Bday
Apsan Mountain, sauna, business club, shabu shabu dinner, drinks
Tuesday-Mom's bday
Gatbawi, great Chinese Restaurant,
Wednesday
They went to Busan. Came back to my apartment, had a good time at our place. then went to galbi with some of my friends. After that headed downtown for some more fun.
Thursday
Dad and bro came to school. Dad taught my first class and was pretty good. Josh struggled a bit, I think he was overwhelmed by the little children. Then they left to go to a market. Dad came back to school and watched me teach another couple classes. After work went back downtown, had another good chinese dinner. Then went to jalomondong_________bus bar, home.
Friday
Went to their hotel, then an early lunch, and finally a sad departure. It was a great week.
Friday night thought I was going to have a night off, but ended up going out with some co-workers. Had galbi, then to a bar, then to a karaoke bar. Had a great time but was not ready for it.
Saturday
It was beautiful out and laid out on the roof the whole day. Then went on a date with jade to dinner.
Sunday
Slept a lot. Played screen golf for the first time. Pretty fun, but the putting is very difficult. Then met up with Jay, Jen, and Warren for a little. After that, met up with Rachel, a girl my dad introduced me too.
Now Sleep
Friday
Met dad and bro in Seoul, had some dinner and went back to their beautiful hotel room.
Saturday
DMZ tour. Entered North Korea. Awesome experience. Then came back to Daegu and showed them a good time downtown
Sunday
Went to Gyenonju which is the old capital of Korea. Had beautiful Cherry Blossoms, however bro wasnt having the scenery and was not in such a hot mood. Came back to Daegu, relaxed then went out to dinner.
Monday- Josh's Bday
Apsan Mountain, sauna, business club, shabu shabu dinner, drinks
Tuesday-Mom's bday
Gatbawi, great Chinese Restaurant,
Wednesday
They went to Busan. Came back to my apartment, had a good time at our place. then went to galbi with some of my friends. After that headed downtown for some more fun.
Thursday
Dad and bro came to school. Dad taught my first class and was pretty good. Josh struggled a bit, I think he was overwhelmed by the little children. Then they left to go to a market. Dad came back to school and watched me teach another couple classes. After work went back downtown, had another good chinese dinner. Then went to jalomondong_________bus bar, home.
Friday
Went to their hotel, then an early lunch, and finally a sad departure. It was a great week.
Friday night thought I was going to have a night off, but ended up going out with some co-workers. Had galbi, then to a bar, then to a karaoke bar. Had a great time but was not ready for it.
Saturday
It was beautiful out and laid out on the roof the whole day. Then went on a date with jade to dinner.
Sunday
Slept a lot. Played screen golf for the first time. Pretty fun, but the putting is very difficult. Then met up with Jay, Jen, and Warren for a little. After that, met up with Rachel, a girl my dad introduced me too.
Now Sleep
Sunday, April 4, 2010
First week in April
The weather seems like it is about to turn and we might be able to enjoy spring. The past few weeks the weather has shown glimpses of sunshine and warm weather, but it has also been rainy and cold, unusual for Daegu this time of year.
I am very excited for my dad and brother to arrive this Friday and enjoy the same experience I have been having for the last 5 months.
This past week flew by, even though teaching English seems to be really getting to me and really do not enjoy it. However, I am glad that I am teaching children, because they make the day go by quicker. In addition, the people I work with make the job enjoyable as well, even though one of my favorite teacher's (Sally) left to work at another school. It was very sad to see her go (this is the teacher who we went to their families house up in the country). On the other hand, I know she will be happy at her other school and we are definitely going to stay in touch.
Friday, went downtown and had some drinks with Jay and Evan. Kept it pretty low key, a lot of people stayed in because they were going to the Cherry Blossom festival the next day, even though to their surprise they hadn't bloomed yet because of the weather, I am assuming.
Saturday, I took it easy, went to the gym while Max and Ev played their final game of ultimate, where Max sprained his ankle. Didn't go out Saturday night.
Sunday was a beautiful day so I went to Herb Park with Jade. It reminded me of a mini-American Adventures. There were a bunch of families, rides, a flower garden, and a petting zoo. We spent the whole day there and then went to this very popular Mandu place (dumplings), which was very good. After that headed home and prepared myself for Monday.
Now, for those who haven't experienced another culture or lived in place with few westerners then you have not experienced people constantly starring at you or little children coming up to you on the street just to say 'hello.' I have gotten used to the starring and constants hello and even embrace because I think it is pretty funny how sheltered they people are. I think we are very fortunate as Americans to have such a diverse culture and not be such in awe when we see a someone of a different race or cultural background.
Friday at the gym, I was just beginning a work out when an older man came up to me, starred at me top to bottom just to say hello and walk away. There was another time this week, where a younger man who I have seen many times at the gym, but he has never said anything to me, but for some reason this day he came up to me to say hello, nice to meet you. We exchanged names and then he told me how it was such a unique experience to have me at the gym.
I am very excited for my dad and brother to arrive this Friday and enjoy the same experience I have been having for the last 5 months.
This past week flew by, even though teaching English seems to be really getting to me and really do not enjoy it. However, I am glad that I am teaching children, because they make the day go by quicker. In addition, the people I work with make the job enjoyable as well, even though one of my favorite teacher's (Sally) left to work at another school. It was very sad to see her go (this is the teacher who we went to their families house up in the country). On the other hand, I know she will be happy at her other school and we are definitely going to stay in touch.
Friday, went downtown and had some drinks with Jay and Evan. Kept it pretty low key, a lot of people stayed in because they were going to the Cherry Blossom festival the next day, even though to their surprise they hadn't bloomed yet because of the weather, I am assuming.
Saturday, I took it easy, went to the gym while Max and Ev played their final game of ultimate, where Max sprained his ankle. Didn't go out Saturday night.
Sunday was a beautiful day so I went to Herb Park with Jade. It reminded me of a mini-American Adventures. There were a bunch of families, rides, a flower garden, and a petting zoo. We spent the whole day there and then went to this very popular Mandu place (dumplings), which was very good. After that headed home and prepared myself for Monday.
Now, for those who haven't experienced another culture or lived in place with few westerners then you have not experienced people constantly starring at you or little children coming up to you on the street just to say 'hello.' I have gotten used to the starring and constants hello and even embrace because I think it is pretty funny how sheltered they people are. I think we are very fortunate as Americans to have such a diverse culture and not be such in awe when we see a someone of a different race or cultural background.
Friday at the gym, I was just beginning a work out when an older man came up to me, starred at me top to bottom just to say hello and walk away. There was another time this week, where a younger man who I have seen many times at the gym, but he has never said anything to me, but for some reason this day he came up to me to say hello, nice to meet you. We exchanged names and then he told me how it was such a unique experience to have me at the gym.
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