11:16 pm
Saturday, January 31, 2009
LUNCH with a bunch of classmates..
KARAOKE after lunch..
Hey all.. Finally, some time for myself.
Before I begin, I seriously crave for daddy's "Red wine and avocado seasoned STEAK with BAKED POTATOES with sour cream at the side. *slurps! Scrumptious... When do I ever get the opportunity to have it?!
Anyway, been going out these past two days. Surprisingly, not to study..but have FUN!
Yeap, I thought to myself.. why go home straight after school on a FRIDAY and not hang out with friends? So that's what I did, a few of us went to lunch after school. We settled on BBQ meat buffet at some restaurant. After that wonderful meal, all of us were up for a singing session. Walked over to some "No-Rae Bang" or K-box as we, Singaporeans call it.
Sang, drank, ate ice-cream.. really had fun!
Ended about 3 hours later, my throat started to hurt so I thought of heading back home but Nooooooooo.. Mark insisted that I accompany them for another round of drinks so being as KIND and FRIENDLY as I was already, I went. haha =)
Had a few rounds of beer accompanied with fried chicken. Its like typical Korean lah.. Fried Chicken and beer, PERFECT combination. LOL. There were four of us who went, Me, Mark, Tettenji Oppa and Lea unni. We had a blast! Talking in Korean was the best part..haha =)
In the end, after hours of eating and drinking.. Mark was the first one "out". So we had to retire, sent Mark off in a cab and I made it back home SAFE and SOUND. Thank God.. haha
Had a MASSIVE headache this morning.. despite that, woke up early to meet J.L at Megabox Theatre. Caught a movie with her, some TOM CRUISE movie about the Nazi war. It was kinda interesting. Walked around I-Dae after that, bought a couple of clothes for myself. OH and a new earring for my trigus! I love it.. haha
Bought Ice-Cream cake from BASKIN ROBBINS then met Grace at the Subway Station. Took the train to Song-Nae where Mr and Mrs Ollagner were staying. Chilled out, another drinking session but it was red wine this time.. it was NICE okay? LOL.. Didn't drink much though, 3 and a half glasses was all I had. Dinner was GReAT!
Came home again before 11pm.. and here I am!
Ok I think I'm done now.. freaking tired! More updates tomorrow with the pictures taken today at JB's. Night all!
6:28 pm
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
This was as CLOSE as I can get to see No.63 Building..
Tallest building in Korea.
Tallest building in Korea.
Table offerings..Simple yet "meaningful".
"Tokk-Guk" aka "rice cake soup.
Koreans eat this on the FIRST DAY of the LUNAR NEW YEAR.
I missed the "snowing" part.. =(
So unfortunately, I'm left with this. haha
"Tokk-Guk" aka "rice cake soup.
Koreans eat this on the FIRST DAY of the LUNAR NEW YEAR.
I missed the "snowing" part.. =(So unfortunately, I'm left with this. haha
Sunset Glow - Big Bang
Ok first of all, I am aware that pictures I posted were limited but my SD card got screwed up halfway so ya. =(
Second.. LOVE the song, 'SUNSET GLOW' by Big Bang. Its got a catchy feel to it! haha
Spent two nights at Grandma's place, celebrated the Lunar New Year with halmuni, my uncles and their family. Took that 5 hour bus ride from Seoul to Kunsan, just as we got on the Expressway, it was snowing like MAD! Couldn't take a picture cause it wasn't clear.. -__-
1st Day of the new year, I got up bright and early.. us, Korean women had to be in the Kitchen, preparing breakfast while the men and kids basically "chilled".
Granny made a few dishes that I'm unaware of, but I knew that "tokk-Guk" was one of them.
Table was set up and food was placed on it. We had to 'kowtow' infront of them, as our way paying respects to uhh.. I'm not sure who.haha=) Then the grandkids had to do the same infront of my elders. In exchange we get MONEY! Obviously me, being the oldest Grand-daughter.. I get more lah... MUAAHAHHA!
Grandma then lead us into a 20 min prayer. She was thanking the Lord like dunno how many times! Good gracious.. She kept repeating, " Kamsa-hamnida Hanemin..AaaMEN."
haha.. =)
Breakfast was served and it was a damn good one! Too bad mom couldn't have some of that lovely soup! She sounded sad when I mentioned it to her on the phone. Oh well ~ Perhaps next year, I'd be able to cook for her then.
Relatives came to the house in the afternoon, ate, drank, be merry.. I was with the kids the whole time cause I wasn't familiar with the rest.
Slept like 2 am the next day, only had like a few hours of sleep cause Granny woke me up to have breakfast again. Packed my bags and then took the cab to the Terminal where I boarded the bus back to Seoul. I'm telling you..travelling up and down Kunsan is so tiring!
School tomorrow.. back to studying -__-
more updates tomorrow!
11:47 pm
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Hi hi hi..
Quick post before I head to bed.
Currently talking to Vanessa online..First it was all about make-up and its related topics, towards the end, the conversation switched to BOYFRIENDS. When will I EVER get one? haha..
Forget about me finding a Korean guy as my interest, that ain't gonna happen man. But I bet Mariah will go "gaa-gaa" when she ever gets her 'Japanese Bum' here for a holiday.
So its Saturday, first day of a really long weekend.
Chinese New Year's this coming Monday! Sweet Nibblets..
That's why I'm all packed up to leave for Kunsan tomorrow afternoon. Will be spending first 2 days of the Lunar New Year with the 'Maternal' side of the family. This should be interesting since it'll be my first! Word has it, that Snows coming down pretty heavy down there..
Dad told me to get out and play in the snow with my cousins.. haha =)
Right.. So I guess no updating for a while. Here's wishing all my family and friends in advance,
GONG XI FA CAI or in other words, HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!!
Many good fortunes, longevity.. Collect as many 'yusof ishaks' ( money) as you can man!! haha..
Gosh.. I'm actually missing this.
Night everyone!
Quick post before I head to bed.
Currently talking to Vanessa online..First it was all about make-up and its related topics, towards the end, the conversation switched to BOYFRIENDS. When will I EVER get one? haha..
Forget about me finding a Korean guy as my interest, that ain't gonna happen man. But I bet Mariah will go "gaa-gaa" when she ever gets her 'Japanese Bum' here for a holiday.
So its Saturday, first day of a really long weekend.
Chinese New Year's this coming Monday! Sweet Nibblets..
That's why I'm all packed up to leave for Kunsan tomorrow afternoon. Will be spending first 2 days of the Lunar New Year with the 'Maternal' side of the family. This should be interesting since it'll be my first! Word has it, that Snows coming down pretty heavy down there..
Dad told me to get out and play in the snow with my cousins.. haha =)
Right.. So I guess no updating for a while. Here's wishing all my family and friends in advance,
GONG XI FA CAI or in other words, HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!!
Many good fortunes, longevity.. Collect as many 'yusof ishaks' ( money) as you can man!! haha..
Gosh.. I'm actually missing this.
Night everyone!
7:51 pm
Friday, January 23, 2009
Alright, seeing that I din post for almost a week now and that everyone's telling me to do so.. I think I better do it today. hahaa =)
Let's see.. where shall I begin? OH! We can start with the pictures I posted. Obviously daddy came over to Seoul for a few days cause he missed his daughter. Muahahaha..
We met up right after he arrived at 'Gimpo' Airport on Tuesday night. My mom's cousins were kind enough to pick him and then brought us for Table BBQ dinner. Ironically, it was in Sinchon near my place. Later I found out dad wanted to stay in a hotel close to me.. haha
So yeah, the next day..I went to school as usual in the morning. Met Ji-Yeon first cause she's got things to hand me then we both went to pick dad up at his hotel. He wanted to check out the place I was living in so I brought him there.. Thank God he approves of it. haha =)
Made our way to Myeong-Dong to visit mom's friend who had been "looking after" me since I airrved here 4 months ago. Both dad and e-mo were happy to see each other.. I think 10 years already. And I was surprised he gobbled up most of the food on the table.. Mandu-guk, kimbap and kimchi. He obviously enjoyed it though..
Walked over to Namdaemun Market. Place PACKED with people man.. and it wasn't sunset yet. Then I remembered that Lunar New Year was well on the way so I'm guessing everyone's rushing to get last minute shopping. Dad managed to get some things for mom too.
Came back to Sinchon. Daddy bought me an Electronic English-Korean Dictionary for school use. And i love it! Its got so many features including MP3 player..
Sat down at Pasccuni Cafe for some coffee before getting up again for dinner at some restaurant.
Pu-Dae ChiGae!! And yet another meal that dad enjoyed and finished everything in the pot. haha =)
The next day, came home 30 mins earlier from school. Waited for my uncle to pick me and my dad up. Send dad to the airport.. Won't be seeing him for a few months i think. =(
Came back by bus.. Tired. haha =)
Thank God its friday.. Can hibernate for two days..
MOre updates tomorrow!
8:36 pm
Sunday, January 18, 2009
My clone.. she's Chinese. haha =)This was taken after Christmas, in Singapore.
Study desk..
Dressing table.. haha=)
I had to compromise alright?
I had to compromise alright?
Horrible 'open' cupboard..Gotta do something about this.
Hi.
Thought it was time I uploaded some pics of my room. Recent pictures of course.
Anyway, I didn't go to church today. My bad, cause I totally woke up late this morning.. haha =) Spent the whole afternoon outside, I'm surprised the weather wasn't that cold today. But it was kinda foggy and all. I had lunch first at Burger King and then chilled out at some cafe to finish up the remaining notes for school.
After that, took a bus to Insa-Dong.. met J.L again at Starbucks. Walked around the place, trying to find 'THANK YOU' cards in Korean. So difficult.. pfft!
I managed to buy myself another winter jacket for school. Yay! I think its nice.. Cheap too.
Didn't have dinner cause J.L wasn't feeling well. Came back home, started talking to Mariah online and now I'm hungry.
Thank god for cup-noodles. haha =)
Ok.. school tomorrow. Gonna have my noodles and then hit the sac.
Goodnight!
10:20 pm
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Whats up - 4 Non Blondes
Right this moment, there's only one thing I wish for.
SUMMER.
It started snowing heavily yesterday.. beautiful of course, but not my 'cup of tea'. Its cold, wet and my nose keeps "leaking" if you catch my drift. But then again, I was talking online this afternoon with my cousin whose living in the States.
The way she described the weather in New York, it got me thinking again.. "The place I'm in now is NOTHING compared to New York so I think I should just shut up about it now.. and take it like a 'man'!" For this case.. woman lah.
So didn't update blog for 3 days.. I speak the truth, too lazy and I've been engrossed with school -work now. I felt I needed to catch up on past term's work.. so ya.
But I did took the time off to meet J.L on Wednesday? Met her at the Hospital near my place cause she was getting her MRI scan done on that day. Looks like things ain't so pretty for her now that she "might" have to get surgery on her injured foot. Hope all's good J.L!
Went for dinner at some pasta place. Food's pretty alright! Spend the next few hours catching up since it was the first time I met her in almost 3 weeks! It was really good to see her..
Thursday and Friday was spent mostly at school and then Starbucks after that. Yeap, my life's pretty boring right? WELL FOR YOUR 411, I'm trying to focus on something important here.. That's the very first reason why I came here in the first place. On a lighter note, I can't wait for Lunar New Year cause I'll be taking a few days off and head down to the Country Side to visit my ah-ma and the rest of the 'KO' family. Of course, collect my Ka-chings! hahahaha..
Dad's already in Korea, just spoke to him online an hour ago. I won't get to meet him till a few days after, when he's done with work at Busan. I've got my eyes on a couple of things which I hope my dearest Father could help me purchase them. And also, hand him my present to Jackiee
whose Birthday was yesterday. I've wished her like so many times already so I don't wanna do it here again. haha!
Right, probably gonna head down to Insa-dong tomorrow, to meet J.L.
SHOPPING time baybeh!! Yay..
Oh! Speaking of which, bought new cosmetic foundation from LANEIGE.. guess how much? 20SGD only! Is that cheap or expensive? Mariah please tell me.. haha =)
Alright.. I end here now. Time to stick my nose to those damn books! Saddening..
Goodbye ev'ry one!
10:17 pm
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Okay I know.. this was taken like last month? a few days before I left for Singapore.Forgot to upload! hahaa.. I miss them like bucket loads!
Aside from that, I haven't been updating.
Its either I've got nothing much to say or I'm just busy catching up with school work. Speaking of school, I'm starting to dread it cause I have to drag my ass outta bed early in the morning and then get ready to walk 20 mins to school. *sigh..
I should seriously consider taking up motor-bike lessons.. that way, I can invest on a scooter and ride my way to school every morning. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm...?
So yeah, I think I'm getting the hang of this language. I'm learning new things everyday, haven't made any friends from my class though?? but I don't care. I've got other peeps to hang out with.
My dad's coming down to Seoul in a week for a business trip. Well actually to BUSAN and then to visit me in Seoul after that. Yay! It hasn't been a month yet and I get to see my dad again. Wonderful. Will be missing Jackiee's 17th Birthday though.. which is a pity cause I've never missed her B'dae at all! And now she's "demanding" I sent her a gift from here.. bugga -__-
I'll just send her a thoughtful, filled with love..birthday card. hahaha
Will be meeting J.L tomorrow.. after soooo long! Can't wait to see her..
Right.. nothing else to say. Hopefully tomorrow will be more interesting.
Till then, MISS ME!
Goodnight!
11:26 pm
Friday, January 09, 2009
Okay.. I haven't updated for one day and Mariah's making a "hoo-haah" outta it. Tsk! haha. Kidding my friend. I love you. LOL!
So anyway, today's the official 'lessons-in-class' thingy. I din really get to meet my new classmates yesterday cause we were held up specific orientation sessions. Basically, we were split up for a day (orientation).. according to language proficiency. English, Japanese and Chinese. But since class started today, we're all brought back together again.
Okay, let's see.. this time, my class is made up of I think ,
4 Japs ( 3 girls+1 guy),
3 Chinese ( 1 girl+ 2 guys),
1 Indonesian fella,
1 "annoying" Vietnamese guy,
1 Canadian (married a korean woman-has a kid daughter) man,
1 American born Chinese dude whose name is Mike and is a freakin replica of Mike Harrison( previous classmate)
Like what are the odds man? I was ecstatic when I found out Mike Harrison wasn't in my class anymore cause I totally hated his ignorant attitude towards people. And just when we nicely introduced ourselves formally, I'm being "haunted" with another MIKE. I have no idea what his surname is though.. but the weird thing is, he's EXACTLY the same as the one before. Seriously, are ALL mike's like that? Jesuz.. Did I mention I am THE YOUNGEST in the class?!
Oh for crying out loud.. What happen to the "hunks" I was anticipating for?! Hahaha =)
Lesson's were pretty intense man. Like they're getting harder to understand? But i'm totally prep for it. Just need to stay calm and focus what's infront. Hope for the best though. I'm POSITIVE that there will be complains non-stop about this. BE PREPARED people.. After schoool, met up with ex-peeps for a few minutes..catching up and all. Then rushed back to my place to collect things for Ji Yeon whom I was to meet later.
Haven't seen that 'bundle of joy' in almost 2 weeks. Met her at Krispy Kreme cafe.. she looks tired though, working almost everyday. Poor thing! We had lunch at some restaurant, I personally would like to call it Korea's Pasta Mania. hahaha =) Good food at a fairly reasonable price.
We walked around after that, went over to the bank to run an errand, bought some more necessities for my room at some shop.My room is more or less organised. I've hung my mirror, managed to unpack my clothes and put them in boxes. I'm good to go for the next year. LOL
Seriously, THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY.. I could use the weekend to get some revision done. Probably gonna head over at HOLLY'S Cafe tomorrow, to study or something. Always works for me?
Right.. OH! Before I go, did I mention "Boys Before Flowers" Korea's Version of 'Hana Yori Dango' is out on TV? Good lord, I watched the first two episodes and literally FELL IN LOVE with F4 characters. They're WAY, WAY, WAY more good looking than the Japs and Taiwanese dudes. hahaha =)
Okay, I shall go dream about them now.
Goodnight!
So anyway, today's the official 'lessons-in-class' thingy. I din really get to meet my new classmates yesterday cause we were held up specific orientation sessions. Basically, we were split up for a day (orientation).. according to language proficiency. English, Japanese and Chinese. But since class started today, we're all brought back together again.
Okay, let's see.. this time, my class is made up of I think ,
4 Japs ( 3 girls+1 guy),
3 Chinese ( 1 girl+ 2 guys),
1 Indonesian fella,
1 "annoying" Vietnamese guy,
1 Canadian (married a korean woman-has a kid daughter) man,
1 American born Chinese dude whose name is Mike and is a freakin replica of Mike Harrison( previous classmate)
Like what are the odds man? I was ecstatic when I found out Mike Harrison wasn't in my class anymore cause I totally hated his ignorant attitude towards people. And just when we nicely introduced ourselves formally, I'm being "haunted" with another MIKE. I have no idea what his surname is though.. but the weird thing is, he's EXACTLY the same as the one before. Seriously, are ALL mike's like that? Jesuz.. Did I mention I am THE YOUNGEST in the class?!
Oh for crying out loud.. What happen to the "hunks" I was anticipating for?! Hahaha =)
Lesson's were pretty intense man. Like they're getting harder to understand? But i'm totally prep for it. Just need to stay calm and focus what's infront. Hope for the best though. I'm POSITIVE that there will be complains non-stop about this. BE PREPARED people.. After schoool, met up with ex-peeps for a few minutes..catching up and all. Then rushed back to my place to collect things for Ji Yeon whom I was to meet later.
Haven't seen that 'bundle of joy' in almost 2 weeks. Met her at Krispy Kreme cafe.. she looks tired though, working almost everyday. Poor thing! We had lunch at some restaurant, I personally would like to call it Korea's Pasta Mania. hahaha =) Good food at a fairly reasonable price.
We walked around after that, went over to the bank to run an errand, bought some more necessities for my room at some shop.My room is more or less organised. I've hung my mirror, managed to unpack my clothes and put them in boxes. I'm good to go for the next year. LOL
Seriously, THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY.. I could use the weekend to get some revision done. Probably gonna head over at HOLLY'S Cafe tomorrow, to study or something. Always works for me?
Right.. OH! Before I go, did I mention "Boys Before Flowers" Korea's Version of 'Hana Yori Dango' is out on TV? Good lord, I watched the first two episodes and literally FELL IN LOVE with F4 characters. They're WAY, WAY, WAY more good looking than the Japs and Taiwanese dudes. hahaha =)
Okay, I shall go dream about them now.
Goodnight!
10:30 pm
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
I've got exactly 15 minutes to update before I 'hit the sack' cause I so need to get up bright and early tomorrow morning for school.
Before I go on any further, may I make a random statement?
My tummy's making way too much noise. It kinda sounds like THUNDER. hahaha =) L.a.m.e
Oh! And its not because I'm hungry, its been acting weird ever since I took some of Doc.Tay's miracle medicine. Sickening.
Okay, moving on! Woke up not too late, not too early either. Got dressed and made my way to school campus for the first time in... "i don't know.." 3 weeks?!
Nothing's changed of course.. haha
Reached school, managed to find out which class i've been posted to.. this term and by the looks of it, NONE of my previous classmates are in the same class as me. A part of me is 'rejoicing' cause I don't have to see that SUCKER anymore.. the other part, a little apprehensive cause I don't get to meet my friends often.
But then again, change is good right? New class means opportunity to make new friends. SO whatever, I'm cool. haha. Bought my school books. Guess I'll be doing alot of reading and interpreting the language this time round. -__-
Walked out of school, took the bus back to main district. Walked over to 'GRAND MART' to shop for school stuff and I don't mean CLOTHES! Its more like stationary, files, pens, notebooks and all that jazz. Came home after that, had dinner and dedicated whatever FREE TIME i have left, infront of my com.. watching clips from mysoju.
Right I think 15 minutes is up. Time for bed!
Wish me good luck for tomorrow! Fingers crossed people..
Night every one!
Before I go on any further, may I make a random statement?
My tummy's making way too much noise. It kinda sounds like THUNDER. hahaha =) L.a.m.e
Oh! And its not because I'm hungry, its been acting weird ever since I took some of Doc.Tay's miracle medicine. Sickening.
Okay, moving on! Woke up not too late, not too early either. Got dressed and made my way to school campus for the first time in... "i don't know.." 3 weeks?!
Nothing's changed of course.. haha
Reached school, managed to find out which class i've been posted to.. this term and by the looks of it, NONE of my previous classmates are in the same class as me. A part of me is 'rejoicing' cause I don't have to see that SUCKER anymore.. the other part, a little apprehensive cause I don't get to meet my friends often.
But then again, change is good right? New class means opportunity to make new friends. SO whatever, I'm cool. haha. Bought my school books. Guess I'll be doing alot of reading and interpreting the language this time round. -__-
Walked out of school, took the bus back to main district. Walked over to 'GRAND MART' to shop for school stuff and I don't mean CLOTHES! Its more like stationary, files, pens, notebooks and all that jazz. Came home after that, had dinner and dedicated whatever FREE TIME i have left, infront of my com.. watching clips from mysoju.
Right I think 15 minutes is up. Time for bed!
Wish me good luck for tomorrow! Fingers crossed people..
Night every one!
7:13 pm
Pictures over the last week or two.. LOL
KARAOKE "DAY": 2nd January 2009
SAKAE SUSHI :29th December
OPEN HOUSE: 27th December 2008
CHRISTMAS DAY: 25th December 2008
SAKAE SUSHI :29th December
OPEN HOUSE: 27th December 2008
CHRISTMAS DAY: 25th December 2008
