The flight went really well. I had two layovers. in Houston and in San Fransisco, which stunk, but once I got on the final plane to take me from the US to South Korea, I definitely felt better. I flew Singapore Air, which is amazing. Sadly, I didn't take a lot of pics, but here are a few of the ones I did snap.
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| View of the plane in front of me. You can kind of see that the chairs are larger and each one has its own entertainment center, which was fantastic for the fourteen hour flight. |
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| The second meal I was served. The first one was actually way more delicious-looking, but I scarfed it down before I thought to take a pic. This was way better than it looks, BTW. |
I worked hard all week and then on Saturday, after our school had an open house, one of my co-workers and I went to the COEX mall in Seoul, which is the largest underground shopping center in Asia (and believe me, we only scratched the surface), and then ate dinner in the city. Next time I go into Seoul, I'll have to try to take more pictures! I keep getting caught up in the moment and forgetting I have a camera, haha!
Talk to you soon!
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Video download link for the apartment video: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=J2S0UR4J
I would ask that the next person to visit Papa show him that, since he doesn't have internet! Thanks!!
Omigod is that a massive chocolate bar!? Lucky! Glad you're enjoying yourself bi definitely want to hear more about the job and kids. Got a favorite yet?
ReplyDeleteWe should skype soon :)
Paige
WOW! I am SO out of the loop! Teaching in South Korea - too cool. Well, at least I have a way to keep tabs on you now! Oh, this is Chris, btw. And Angee says hi.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I love the happy "welcome home" song! :P
I LOVE you apartment and I love the tile and I love that you basically shower in the bathroom with no tub OR shower curtain and I love that your door sings to you.
ReplyDeleteWhy is asian culture so adorable?
Your fridge is itsy!
Also, do you need your American friends and family to send you any stuff? Like sheets or softer pillows or something? I know you could probably get it there but it makes me go like => :/ when I saw your hard bed.
I'm surprised you didn't have a foldable futon mattress but a western bed. I bet a futon would be fab for the winter with that warming floor! I hope that everyone had a good holiday and that work is great for you the next few days. Also, do you have a bicycle there? I've heard that bicycles are the way to go out there.
And yes. TAKE MORE PICS OF SEOUL!!!!
If you are trying to think of other posts to write, tell us more about the S.K trash laws. Its something I didn't even think about people doing differently!
Stay safe and enjoy yourself there. I am so happy to hear from you!
@ soccersquirt-22: Haha, yeah, it was delicious, too! Feel jealous. As for whether I have already chosen favorites among the kids, I'm afraid I can't possibly reveal that information. (yes)
ReplyDeleteI definitely want to Skype with you soon! Hit me up whenever you see me on!!
@ b6bcc22c-c744-11e0-9505-000bcdca4d7a: Yeah, I guess it's quite a bit of a change from taking classes at Montevallo, huh? We definitely need to keep up more! And ROFL, the welcome home: I swear, most days, I answer it like "Thank you, house!" or "I'm glad to see you too!)
ReplyDelete@ April: It's true, things in Asia are just cuter. The crossing lights in my city sing a song when it's okay to walk. Seriously.
ReplyDeleteThe fridge is pretty small. But I guess I don't have a lot to put in it, so it's okay. XD
Yeah, western style beds are really common in Korea. However, my theory on the firmness is that they basically just moved the floor up a food, LOL. I've thought the same thing about the winter. I can definitely see myself dragging my sheets down to the floor for a nap when it gets cold.
I don't have a bike. I /might/ get one, but honestly, there are two bus stops literally a few feet from my apartment building that can take me to the nearest subway and to Carly's city respectively, plus a metric tonne of restaurants and stores on my block, so I don't really need one right now. They are great for getting around Korea; I just am really well located.
Thanks for the offer to send stuff! Right now, I think I'm fine. I'm having Carly tote over a few light things, and I can get sheets/comforter/mattress pad/a soft pillow from that expat store for a pretty decent price.
Talk to you soon! <3
Haha, yeah, huge change from UM. You're near Seoul & I'm married & about to have a kid... I think your life wins the interesting award, here. :P
ReplyDeleteWe really do need to keep up, though! I'm on Facebook pretty often, if you ever get on there. And my email is svmcmoragh@yahoo.com if that helps any.