Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Where did September go?
Three days off from school with the sun shining for only one of them. I returned today to find myself more tired than I was before the break. Spending so much time with yourself is draining!
World Trade Center, Samseong/Jamsil
Bongeunsa, Buddhist temple founded in AD 794
Olympic Park, Mongchontoseong/JamsilWednesday, September 22, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Seoul Zoo!
9/21/2010
Today I went to a far away place called Ansan. There is a Multicultural Food Market there that was filled with hungry people. I found it a little crowded, like most of Korea, so I hopped back on the subway with no direction in mind. I stumbled upon the Seoul Zoo and Seoul Land(a theme park much like Disney Land) when I was checking out some pictures in the subway map. Unfortunately it was raining cats and dogs and so I wasn't able to enjoy the full effect of it's absolute beauty. In the far distance are tree covered mountains. The animals seemed to be kept in very clean and friendly environments, unlike many of the zoos we have all seen in the US. The best part was a chimp nursery, I will call it, where they kept two furry little guys that seemed to be mentally handicapped. In the nursery was a crib, a bed, a dresser, and other pieces of furniture that I don't even have in my apartment. I could walk right up to the glass and touch their hands when they came jumping over to show off. Their handicap was causing them to move in all sorts of strange ways including a deliberate attempt to break through the walls, each time leaving them with a bruised head, which they would rub for a few seconds before getting right back at it. Adorable. There were gators, camels, tigers, gorillas, ostriches, zebras, and so many more animals that are never visible in the zoos back home because they are either "sleeping" or being cleaned. The rain started coming down really hard and I forced myself to leave in order to make it home in one piece. Back on the subway I went until suddenly the train came to a stop in a place called Sagang. Never heard of it but I quickly became familiar because everyone was rushed out of the station as we watched the stairwells become flooded with water. Close to two hours later and no food in my belly, I was still wandering the streets. I forgot to mention today and tomorrow are Korean Thanksgiving and people have been frantically trying to make it to their family's homes to spend a few days enjoying each other's company. So aside from the fact that I am white and cabs don't normally stop for me, each cab was packed with bodies and speeding by me with no regards for my sad helpless appearance. I began to walk and eventually came across anothr station that wasn't flooded. So my lovely day of travels turned into an exhausting nightmare. But I made it home in one piece with no pictures to show. Thanks for reading!
Today I went to a far away place called Ansan. There is a Multicultural Food Market there that was filled with hungry people. I found it a little crowded, like most of Korea, so I hopped back on the subway with no direction in mind. I stumbled upon the Seoul Zoo and Seoul Land(a theme park much like Disney Land) when I was checking out some pictures in the subway map. Unfortunately it was raining cats and dogs and so I wasn't able to enjoy the full effect of it's absolute beauty. In the far distance are tree covered mountains. The animals seemed to be kept in very clean and friendly environments, unlike many of the zoos we have all seen in the US. The best part was a chimp nursery, I will call it, where they kept two furry little guys that seemed to be mentally handicapped. In the nursery was a crib, a bed, a dresser, and other pieces of furniture that I don't even have in my apartment. I could walk right up to the glass and touch their hands when they came jumping over to show off. Their handicap was causing them to move in all sorts of strange ways including a deliberate attempt to break through the walls, each time leaving them with a bruised head, which they would rub for a few seconds before getting right back at it. Adorable. There were gators, camels, tigers, gorillas, ostriches, zebras, and so many more animals that are never visible in the zoos back home because they are either "sleeping" or being cleaned. The rain started coming down really hard and I forced myself to leave in order to make it home in one piece. Back on the subway I went until suddenly the train came to a stop in a place called Sagang. Never heard of it but I quickly became familiar because everyone was rushed out of the station as we watched the stairwells become flooded with water. Close to two hours later and no food in my belly, I was still wandering the streets. I forgot to mention today and tomorrow are Korean Thanksgiving and people have been frantically trying to make it to their family's homes to spend a few days enjoying each other's company. So aside from the fact that I am white and cabs don't normally stop for me, each cab was packed with bodies and speeding by me with no regards for my sad helpless appearance. I began to walk and eventually came across anothr station that wasn't flooded. So my lovely day of travels turned into an exhausting nightmare. But I made it home in one piece with no pictures to show. Thanks for reading!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Sleepless Nights/Busy Days
It's amazing how a person's life can change so dramatically just by moving to a new country. I take public transportation every day!
The ARIS(American Rich Intelligence School) women don't even need to give birth to name a child. When a student doesn't have an English name, we do a brainstorming session and then bless them with one of our brilliant decisions.
Drinking Guinness in a cab is totally acceptable but putting five people in it is unheard of.
I haven't slept since typhoon Kompasu .
We went bowling on Saturday night. The alley was lit entirely by black lights. The big screen televisions played one of the Victoria Secret fashion shows on repeat. None of us felt skinny but the lights sure did make us feel sexy! The Korean girl next to us had on white underwear beneath her light pink dress. We were very successful at embarrassing her. So she wrapped two coats around her front and back. It's the little things that make me feel better after being stared at all day. I don't look that funny, do I?
My camera is dead and the charger is in Cleveland Heights. I am sending a request for my Mama to send it but until then, all I can provide are my random thoughts. Hope you've enjoyed!
The ARIS(American Rich Intelligence School) women don't even need to give birth to name a child. When a student doesn't have an English name, we do a brainstorming session and then bless them with one of our brilliant decisions.
Drinking Guinness in a cab is totally acceptable but putting five people in it is unheard of.
I haven't slept since typhoon Kompasu .
We went bowling on Saturday night. The alley was lit entirely by black lights. The big screen televisions played one of the Victoria Secret fashion shows on repeat. None of us felt skinny but the lights sure did make us feel sexy! The Korean girl next to us had on white underwear beneath her light pink dress. We were very successful at embarrassing her. So she wrapped two coats around her front and back. It's the little things that make me feel better after being stared at all day. I don't look that funny, do I?
My camera is dead and the charger is in Cleveland Heights. I am sending a request for my Mama to send it but until then, all I can provide are my random thoughts. Hope you've enjoyed!
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