There really isn't much to report over the last two weeks. I know you following at home (dad!) are hoping for more regular post, but things in Busan are settling into a life for me - a routine is developing.
But in an attempt to make up for the radio silence, here's a few highlights:
- Went to dinner with my co-teacher, her children, and Andrew on Friday (4/22). We had raw fish (four of them actually), a mountain of side dishes, and a freshly cropped up mini squid/octopus-fish-thing. It was insane! They say people have died from eating it! They choke to death, because it still twist, and turns, and the suckers still work! But people here love it!! I wasn't too impressed, but I tried it. I tried the smallest piece in the dish.
- After dinner, they brought out a jjigae made from the left over fish bits and veggies. Despite its appearance, it was really good.
- We went to the Gwangalli Eobang Festival (4/23). I had the stongest desires to attempt to catch a fish with my bare hands, but instead I ended up hanging out on the beach the whole day with my friends watching things go by (I mean to be more cultural, I really do! We're going to Seoul this weekend, so I will have a full report of all things Seoul-ful in a week's time - or with the pace I'm setting - 3weeks)
- Have taken to wearing a lot of dresses, which are really more like long shirts on me, since Asian ladies are a little shorter than I am; but leggings go a long way, and getting over your ass flashing to every 7th stranger really helps too!
- Had a Jedi mind trick pulled on me.
- Recorded my voice for my students' English midterm (4/26).
- Got struck down by a migraine (4/26), was out for 3 days, saw a Korean doctor (he was very nice) who prescribed some meds that took their time to work, made me very nauseous when mixed in correctly, but eventually all was recovered.
- Went out in the middle of a rain storm to celebrate a friend's birthday (4/30)
- Have become a pirate. I will say no more. If the government asks - I know nothing. I did nothing. I plead the 5th.
In other business:
- A friend and I are planning a trip to China for our summer vacation. If anyone has been and has any tips, advice, stories, I would love to hear.
-Also, I can't find magnets in Korea. My fridge is naked. If anyone would be up for sending me a little gem for my apartment, I'd really appreciate it!
Dad isn't the only one that cares for your updates.... I do too! K? Thanks! ;) lolI have the magnets from my apartment, I'll search for them and add them to the box if dad hasn't sent it!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy your messages. Please keep them coming. You are so brave to try those foods. I definitely would not. Take care..Angie
ReplyDeleteI take each post in a more literal sense, and the opposite of your title; A daily reassurance that my baby is doing ok. I told you when you left all it needs to be is a sentence on Facebook. One day you will understand.
ReplyDeleteI, too, care about your updates! It's nice to be able to live vicariously through your adventures!! Take care and be safe! :) Rachel
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