Last Wednesday night I slept terribly. I had a killer sore throat and couldn't breathe out my nose. Thursday I could barely speak (thank goodness most of my students respected that and were extra quiet so I could whisper to them). I asked to leave early, as I have the last two periods off on Thursdays, but my supervisor said I had to go to the doctor if I left. So I did. I didn't have to wait very long to see him. Apparently my symptoms are very common for Korean springtime, and it's just a bad cold. Anyways, then I was given the option of the IV or the shot in the bum. Both were new to me, so I opted for the IV. I didn't realize that this would be performed in the waiting room. The poor boy sitting with his dad must have been traumatized..."look what they do to the foreign people!" Looking back, I sure hope the shot in the bum wouldn't have happened in the waiting room...hmmm.
Elly, my lovely Korean friend and coworker, was such a dear. She met me at the doctor after work (I think the receptionist was relieved to have a translator), came with me to the pharmacy to pick up my meds, took me home, and brought me Korean porridge. So sweet and thoughtful and unnecessary, but oh so appreciated. THANK YOU ELLY!! My sore throat is definitely gone, but I'm still quite congestioned. I guess it's that time of year.
Some artwork I found this weekend...
I had a pretty quiet and restful weekend, for obvious reasons. Saturday was BEAUTIFUL and I went for a long walk, then met up with my friend Neil. We spent a lot of time in Central Park, and walked around some too. We ended up at a rooftop BBQ with some of Neil's friends (some of whom I knew as well). Great food, new and familiar faces, a really pleasant day. I always end up hanging out with the boys. I guess that's just what I do!Actually, I felt at my healthiest after taking a sip of someone's home-brewed pepper soju - soju is Korean vodka. It certainly cleared my sinuses RIGHT up. I've been making sure to eat lots of kimchi at lunch this week as well. I usually pass on it, but again, it clears everything.
Rooftop view - Anyang at night
There was a failed attempt, asking one of the building workers to turn the lights on the roof. We improvised with candles.
On Sunday I decided to check out MY rooftop, since I hadn't yet. Nice view and nice places to sit. It was a very hazy and windy day.
I found another reading and writing spot along the river too! It kind of juts out right to the water.
Then I headed to my favourite coffee spot - Zoo Coffee - and ordered from the "I'm Korean" menu, as I usually do: honey and red ginseng tea. Mmmm. Then I meandered past one of my favourite shops - a new piercing and tattoo parlour that just opened. I happened to go inside on their second day, and have been browsing ever since. They have really nice earrings. I finally got a couple pairs of studs on Sunday. Plus I like talking to the shop owners. They are two really nice girls that I want to be friends with. Perhaps I will ask for their phone numbers...they always seem to want to chat. It would be cool to hang out with them...!
I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS WEEKEND!! Elly, Karen, and I are going on a bike trip in Gyeongju, a province south of here. The cherry blossoms are in bloom at this time of year and are supposed to be especially beautiful in the south. A weekend of hiking and biking and temples awaits!!! We'll have a very early start on Saturday, however, as the tour bus leaves Seoul at 6:30am. We're going to take the 5:20am metro out of here first thing that morning, to give us plenty of time.
I AM SO EXCITED FOR NEXT TUESDAY! Hunter and I are going to a concert in Hongdae: The Radio Dept. WEE!
Let me tell you about the gym. There are three Indonesian men that are always there when Karen and I are there. Karen started talking to them, and so I occasionally speak to them as well. Suddenly, within the last couple weeks, they have become very friendly. B is the ring leader, suggesting we all go for drinks sometime. He'll come up beside me while I'm lifting weights and start to dance. Then today he and R were showing me some other weights. It was all in good fun...it just felt like they were checking out my butt! hahaha It just amuses me.
This gal is out. Bed time! xo
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