Summer in bleach

Heya! Like I said on my previous post, I did a little experiment on the film I used on our beach trip last weekend. So here are they:

 I used my Lomography CN 800 film which would normally create bright shots specially if use during the day (ISO 800 is best used at night where the light is low). The bleach created a bluish tone that I totally liked, however some of the shots weren't developed :(

Anyways, about the trip, I loved Myrtle Beach! Though I generally love the beach, this is my first beach trip in US so I kinda like how different it is from the setting back home. In the mornings, lots of people specially couples go for a walk and watch the sun rise. Then later during the afternoon, people just find their cozy spot on the shore, lie comfortably, read a book or do whatever they feel like while they bake themselves under the heat of the sun. I was a bit sad because I don't have a lot of shots of myself in a beautiful place like this but I already saw that coming since the folks that I came with were not a fan of taking pictures. Hoho. Plus they were mostly guys (my uncle and my two cousins) and my aunt. So I felt totally awkward to ask any of them to take a shot of me. But it came to a point wherein I finally had the courage to ask my uncle one shot but it was totally awkward. xx

How awkard could this get? :|

my other attempts on self portrait, teehee x

Overall, it was a great weekend though. Short, but sweet & a different summer experience for me ;)

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Every cloud has a silver lining

I'm supposed to meet with Suyen again today since its their last day here in Korea. We decided to meet in Gyeongbok Palace where they are scheduled to go in the morning. However, their tour schedule somehow went differently so we didn't get to meet. Even though I was already in the area, and we are already talking over the phone. :( So instead of sulking over what didn't happen, I just made the most of where I was. I witnessed the changing of guards ceremony again (which was cool by the way) and then walked til I reached the National Folk Museum. We didn't go there during our field trip last semester despite it being around the palace.



















Then I walked and walked, til I surprisingly reached Samcheong-dong. Yay! Its synonymous with Bukchon because they both preserve the Korean traditional landscape with Hanok villages which makes it a good tourist spot. I've been wanting to go there for a photowalk and to try one of the cafes too. :) The cafes and galleries around the area are so trendy and sophisticated but still most of them still maintain the Korean vibe so walking around is very relaxing and comforting. Hehe. I was able to try in Cafe 5Cijung which I will blog about later on. :)

























From today, Samcheong-dong is already one of my favorite places in Seoul. ♥
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{tcp:03} Cafe 5 Cijung

As what I've blogged earlier, I've mentioned that I went to Cafe 5 Cijung in Samcheong-dong after a tiring morning in Jongno area. I was deciding whether I would try this cafe or Cafe Yung because it is only located here while 5 Cijung has many branches all over Seoul but I still ended up choosing 5 Cijung over it anyways. Hihi  :)












Cafe 5 Cijung is known for their healthy drinks and smoothies such as Persimmon Yogurt, Banana Radish Peanut,Cabbage Strawberry and Fresh Ginseng Milk. Where in the world can you find those in the menu right? Hehe :P Anyways, I ordered their famous Soft Persimmon Yogurt Smoothie (홍시 요구르트) which came with a complimentary homemade scone + orange jam (all drinks come with a complimentary scone). They're both terrific. Seriously. The smoothie doesn't look like a smoothie when it came, I thought of it more as a sorbet or frozen yogurt than a smoothie. Also it came with a spoon not a straw so yeah. Hehez :P But it was absolutely good! The scone on the other hand arrived later than the smoothie. It was fresh from the oven though, its a bit crunchy on the outside but it was perfectly soft in the inside. It paired best with their homemade jam too. Not too sweet but the hint of orange is very flavorful. :)

















I stayed there to enjoy the serenity of the place, reading their magazines and enjoying the afternoon. The ambiance once again made me a happy kid. I wish I could find something like this back home. :")












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