Venture to Korea with Amanda & Abi

To all our friends, families, and vistors - thank you for visiting. We will be updating this blog as our adventure develops.

Funny things that happened this week

~I got a cake, gifts and the birthday song at lunch today....I did mention that my birthday isn't until next week but, well, um....

~Last night sitting on the beach some old Korean man handed me his phone and on the other end was a man speaking in English telling me about how he would like to meet and talk about "the joy and passion"....I didn't stick around to find out what he meant. Your guess is as good as mine.

~I've seen at least ten girls with shirts on that say "white trash."

~Two nights ago on the beach a little boy came up to us and made faces, farting noises, and attempted English...he seemed to be trying to be friendly, but I had to confiscate his lighter anyway. Really, 10 year old kids out alone at night with lighters...can't be good.

~While walking by the beach some man came out of bar and yelled "beautiful" at Amanda, Sam and myself....

~While standing in line for the bathroom at a Korean club some dude gave me a high five, not sure why...

~Discovered unisex bathrooms....as in a urinal on one side and a toilet on the other. Same room....

~Went to a public bath where you strip down naked and go in a variety of baths....the only Korean who spoke to me carried on an entire conversation, asking me to tutor her son, while we were both buck naked in the sauna.

~Am experiencing some sort of severe stomach pain...not really very funny but wanted to complain to someone.

~Was asked which of my students is "the most attractive" to give a presentation to the parents, I refused to answer.

~Went into a bar I've been in only once or twice and was given severely discounted beer, many hugs and hellos, and free food (free food and drink are extremely rare) and somehow they all know my name. When I asked the owner why, he said "because you are VIP." Ok with me....

~Learned that pronouncing the word salsa with a Korean accent means diarrhea....

~Got in a taxi with a Korean who claimed to speak no English only to have him turn to me and say "love means never having to say you're sorry."

~What I originally thought was a truck on fire traveling at high speeds is actually a smoke spewing attempt at avoiding epidemics.

~Had to explain the meaning of the word "cannibal" to my kids

~Gave a stunning pantomime of "garbage bags," in a crowded super market, in an attempt to get the only garbage bags the city will pick up. And yes, you have to pay for them.

So yeah, that's about it. Well there's loads more but not enough time or space to share it all. Hope this keeps you all giggling! I've had a lot of questions about my address for packages...y'all are so sweet...but from what my mom tells me it's pretty pricey so check into rates and if it's cheap email me and I'll attempt to type an address that has no literal English translation. Wish you all could be seeing this!

~abi

posted by: 2SKLadies at 11:09 | link | comments (3) |

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#1  25 August 2006 - 18:57

 

Our first kickball game of the season was called off because of rain. Not bad, the 'baggers are not already losing! Although I don't really know how the Highbury will manage to stay open, given that half of the staff will be playing...anyway, great stories! Keep sharing.
Cheers, Andrea

Mo'nonymous

#2  27 August 2006 - 09:10

 

That's too bad about the game although I'm sure if half the staff are playing, you guys won't spend much time losing! Flounder, be sure to post the results on our site and we both wish you the best of luck. I've been sporting my jersey and so far I don't think anyone knows what it means yet....abi

2SKLadies

#3  02 September 2006 - 13:37

 

Abi,

Happy Birthday! Glad you are having fun and keeping the world safe from lighter toting, farting 10 year olds! Keep the blogs and photos coming.

Wow, the first flock of geese just flew over. Fall(and alas Winter) is nigh.

Love,
Chester and Carrie

Mo'nonymous

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