Winter in Korea sucks! It is sooo windy and soooo cold!
So I'm really excited for spring to finally get here! I can't wait to start hiking again. I've been scoutin out some good spots in mokpo and busan. I also have another bike now so I'm planning on taking some long rides in the morning before school.
Speaking of working out...god I miss turbo kick boxing! 24 hour fitness is like a palace compared to the places they call gyms here. Maybe it's just because I'm out in the "sticks" as people in Seoul like to affectionately refer to it...lol. It being the fabulous town of Gwangju (a measly population of 1.4 million compared to over 10.4 million in Seoul).
On a complete side note, I stepped up my game today and ordered take out from an authentic Korean restaurant! And i didn't even have to repeat anything! Now I can get pizza and kimchi chigae without even leaving my apartment!
I'm not gonna lie, my korean is gettin pretty badass... haha
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
Hi
Hi everyone!
Sorry I've been putting up more pictures then actually writing lately. I just got off the phone with Danny...(I'm on my lunch break)... and all of the girls were super excited to scream "Skye teacher loves you!" I was laughing pretty hard, and I'm sure Danny appreciated it...lol.
In one of my classes the unit is about space exploration. One of the questions was, "If you went to live on a space station for a year, what would you take with you and why?" The best answer I got was...
"I would kidnap the president of Korea and take him, because then I could get anything. I wouldn't have to pick just one thing."
I gave him an A+ for originality. lol
Sorry I've been putting up more pictures then actually writing lately. I just got off the phone with Danny...(I'm on my lunch break)... and all of the girls were super excited to scream "Skye teacher loves you!" I was laughing pretty hard, and I'm sure Danny appreciated it...lol.
In one of my classes the unit is about space exploration. One of the questions was, "If you went to live on a space station for a year, what would you take with you and why?" The best answer I got was...
"I would kidnap the president of Korea and take him, because then I could get anything. I wouldn't have to pick just one thing."
I gave him an A+ for originality. lol
Monday, February 18, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Japan
I just got back from Japan! Man this is a good life! :)
So here is a preview of upcoming posts...
1. Pics and some good stories from japan
2. Pics of the new place (which is absolute heaven by the way!)
3. Pics of snowboarding at Muju...finally!
I miss all of you guys!!!
SK
So here is a preview of upcoming posts...
1. Pics and some good stories from japan
2. Pics of the new place (which is absolute heaven by the way!)
3. Pics of snowboarding at Muju...finally!
I miss all of you guys!!!
SK
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Bulhoesa, Naju ~ Temple Stay
The temple stay was absolutely amazing!
We ate a traditional meal, which was not good...lol. Gross actually, but I still ate it because you're not allowed to waste any food what so ever. You even have to drink the water you clean your bowls with. Ick. Ick Ick Ick! Plus I had to eat seaweed soup, which happens to be my ultimate enemy! That was only the first night.
We had to wake up to pray before a statue of Buddha in the main temple at 4am. This is a little early for me, but since we went to bed at 9 it wasn't too horrible. The part I could have skipped was the one hundred and eight bows with our favorite monk. I would have been down with like 20...lol. I think after 70 I lost count and just kept hoping I didn't fall over. And these weren't little bows, these were all the way down to the ground, knees on the floor, palms to the ground, stand up again bows with no time for a breather in between. So basically I'm out of shape and the monk kicked my ass...lol.
Really though, it was an amazing experience. :)
This was the main temple.
This is where we slept. The floor was heated so I didn't freeze to death. :)
My favorite monk preparing the $300 green tea. The monks make their own tea. I'm not a big tea person, but it was surprisingly really good.
This is where we slept and meditated. We meditated for like 3 hours. No sleeping!
We ate a traditional meal, which was not good...lol. Gross actually, but I still ate it because you're not allowed to waste any food what so ever. You even have to drink the water you clean your bowls with. Ick. Ick Ick Ick! Plus I had to eat seaweed soup, which happens to be my ultimate enemy! That was only the first night.
We had to wake up to pray before a statue of Buddha in the main temple at 4am. This is a little early for me, but since we went to bed at 9 it wasn't too horrible. The part I could have skipped was the one hundred and eight bows with our favorite monk. I would have been down with like 20...lol. I think after 70 I lost count and just kept hoping I didn't fall over. And these weren't little bows, these were all the way down to the ground, knees on the floor, palms to the ground, stand up again bows with no time for a breather in between. So basically I'm out of shape and the monk kicked my ass...lol.
Really though, it was an amazing experience. :)
This was the main temple.
This is where we slept. The floor was heated so I didn't freeze to death. :)
My favorite monk preparing the $300 green tea. The monks make their own tea. I'm not a big tea person, but it was surprisingly really good.
This is where we slept and meditated. We meditated for like 3 hours. No sleeping!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
So life has been a little crazy lately with winter intensives. I work from around 9 to 7ish. It doesn't sound too bad, except for the fact that I'm teaching 9 classes! Luckily the classes aren't too long so that helps. Next week I go back to my normal schedule so I'll be able to sleep in again!!! :)
As for this weekend I'm a little nervous... Wanting a taste of the "real" Korean experience I've decided to go on a Buddhist temple stay. I get to wake up at 3:30 chant with the monks, a hundred bows before Buddha, meditation, ect.
Wish me luck. :)
As for this weekend I'm a little nervous... Wanting a taste of the "real" Korean experience I've decided to go on a Buddhist temple stay. I get to wake up at 3:30 chant with the monks, a hundred bows before Buddha, meditation, ect.
Wish me luck. :)
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Friday, January 4, 2008
Wonder Girls - Tell Me
I'm back and Thailand was absolutely amazing! As soon as I can put pics up I will. From New Years in Bangkok, to lady boys, to Pattaya's dirty old men with young Thai girls I've got a lot of good stories.
So until pics go up here is another Korean music video to hold you over. This is the most popular (and annoying) song in Korea at the moment. And they play it EVERYWHERE (on the bus, in stores, on TV, ect.)
Enjoy ;)
So until pics go up here is another Korean music video to hold you over. This is the most popular (and annoying) song in Korea at the moment. And they play it EVERYWHERE (on the bus, in stores, on TV, ect.)
Enjoy ;)
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