Just a Happy Thought. ;)

Since tomorrow is our Final exam for our Korean Language Class, I have subjected myself to dedicate this day to study religiously. I have always loved this class because its very fun, and our professor is super nice and patient that's why I'm really sad that its gonna end. Er, actually, it already formally ended last week, we'll just take the exams tomorrow. Hihi. :)

Anyways, before I start studying, I stumbled upon this article which kind of made me think. Yes, its one of those list of things you should, or should not do and whatever stuffs people make in the internet. I'm not saying that I will strictly follow it, but reading some of it and knowing these ideas can in reality give you a better perspective in life. :)

So yeah, if you're interested, here's the link : 30 Things to Stop doing to Yourself

Have fun reading! As for me, back to studying! ;)

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All I want for Christmas

is this - Diana F + Qing Hua

Diana F + Kirameki (either of them is fine)

..and of course films! :)

Last year, I had a quite a lot in my wishlist and I'm very lucky that most of them were granted. Yeee. :> :) This year, I can't actually think of what to put in my list. Its not that I already have all that I want. Honestly, I have a long list of things that I want but at the moment, I don't think I really want them that bad. Except this. Hihi. I'm hoping to take more photos during the holidays and starting 2012, so yeah. I really want this. :)

Oh, and aside from that, all I could really think of is that I wanna go home for Christmas. :") Which I will be - in 11 days! I can't wait! :* :"> :)

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Blurred wonders.

Played with some of my blurred shots. I realized they shouldn't be sent to the Recycle Bin instantly. :")

[Taken during our GEO Christmas Party last Dec 1,2011.]

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Twisted fate ♥

By some twisted fate, our paths have crossed again. And it left me with a happy heart ;)

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Hello, December!

Right after Sendai friends left, I went straight to Incheon Airport to meet Lyndon. He'll go to US and fortunately, he will have his change of flight in SK. So despite the lack of sleep, I waited for the first trip in the subway and rushed to Incheon. ;>

I made him taste the sweet potato pie...

and Barley latte! :D

I tried my best not to speak in Korean with the girl who took this picture because she might have a hint that I'm not a tourist like Lyndon. HAHAHA

Me with PH newspaper; Lyndon with KR bills and Tmoney ;)

Its a good feeling to meet a familiar place in this foreign place. Although I've been here for almost 3 months now, I still kinda feel different in a way so, good start for December! ;)

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Gluttony over stories and food,

Ze friends from Sendai (Ogu and Saki) visited SK last week along with another friend, Lisa so I met with them for dinner. They only had a short stay so we didn't have much time to go around. Anyway, Yimei, who is a Korean (and is apparently studying in the same school as I go to) brought us to good restaurants where we can just try eating Korean dishes. Hence, food porn below. :D

[Day 01]

Bibimbap again! This one's more tasty :D

This thing is squid mixed with veggies. Its good but super spicy (E). 맛이지만 매오 (K). Oishīdesuga tsurai (J). =))) ;>

Who has the best spicy look? HAHAHA :D

Our conversations are so complex yet funny because we still have to translate everything into three languages (English, Korean, Japanese) for everyone to understand. Haha. But still we managed to have a good time though. ;)

[Day 02]

This small restaurant was in Namyeong. They have many customers so we waited for a few minutes outside to get seated - and it was freaking cold at this time, I'm already close to becoming frozen. x)

Naengmyeon - 냉면 tasted a bit sweet, but I think its good to eat during summer. We only tried it for Saki, Ogu and Lisa's sake. Hee. Brain freeze! :)

On their last night, we all decided to sleep together to help with the packing, and of course, more photos! Hoho. They left early the next day, while Yimei went to school, and I met Lyndon at the airport (blog here).

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A weekend of colorful and cultural.

Today, my korean "helper" Soyeon (or Tatiana, as what she likes me to call her) and I went to Insadong since she has been telling me that its a good place to take pictures and all. Insadong is one of the tourist spots here in Seoul with Korean traditional culture very much alive. Most of the stores sell korean handicrafts, antique pieces, ceramic potteries, and other souvenir items. Also, the store names, streets and alleys are written in Korean. Soyeon told me it was some kind of law imposed there. :) There are also lots of traditional Korean restaurants and tea houses hidden in alleys, so do wander around. During weekends, you would find the street car-free and with traditional musical or dance performances or parades for tourists to watch and enjoy.

Even Starbucks is in Korean! :)

So, one of the famous places inside Insadong was Ssamzie-gil (쌈지길). Its a five-floored colorful art gallery/building that contains stores that sells handicrafts, cute and quirky accessories, has restaurants, snack stalls and cafes.

Cute ceramic Soju shot glasses

Artsy map of Insadong :)

Graffitis all around the wall

For lunch, I wanted to try 한정식, (Hanjeongsik) so Soyeon brought me to one of the Korean restaurants there. Its a korean set meal with lots of side dishes. She said Koreans usually eat 한정식 during business meetings and if korean couples want to introduce their families to each other because the servings are kinda big. They served about 7-10 side dishes but most of them are vegetables so its not really hard to finish them all. hahahaha :DD

"묵" aka Acorn jelly, which I super liked!

"순두부 찌개" aka Tofu Jjigae, beats the cold weather ;)

I don't remember what they are anymore hoho. :D

On our way back, we bought 똥빵, which translates as "Poop bread". Weird name to call a food right? Haha. Its actually a bread with red bean filling. I can say its just the same with 붕어빵 (Bungeoppang). They only differ with the shape. But despite its inappropriate name, 똥빵 tasted really good, even better. ;) That explained the long line of customers! and though it was a little bit more expensive than 붕어빵, (3 for 2,000 won), I didn't mind. Hehe.

This place is a good place to wander around and to buy souvenirs but I'm not yet in the mood to buy so I didn't buy anything yet. For sure I'm going back here, and that time, I'll buy. :)

On our way home, Soyeon and I felt the need to change the cases of our phones so we both bought one. I bought red to give it a Christmas-sy vibe, hihi :">

What do you think? Hehe :"> I can't wait for Christmas! ;) :> xx

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