I'm a Liar

I feel terrible.

Last Thursday:

Leah - Julian, I am going to Canada August 26.

Julian - Why?

Leah - I miss my family. I want to see them.

Julian - For vacation?

Leah - ......yes.

Shit. I flat out lied. I couldn't stop myself. I think I would have cried otherwise.

This is how the follow-up went.

Last Friday:

Julian - Leah Teacher, when do you go to Canada?

Leah - August 27.

Julian - Leah Teacher, yesterday you said August 26.

Leah - You're right, Julian. I made a mistake.

(Man, he's swift.)

Today:

Julian - You go to Canada August 27?

Leah - Yes.

Julian - September what [date] you come back?

...moving along now. HE THINKS I AM COMING BACK.

Julian really started my final week off right. When I walk into Venus class this morning, he takes a board marker, draws a heart on the board, and says, "Leah Teacher, I love you!"

I had a great final weekend. Friday evening I had a drink with a friend. We stayed local and I saw a bunch of people that I knew; it's nice when that happens unexpectedly.

Insadong

Saturday Magda and I went into Insadong, in Seoul, this really awesome neighbourhood full of crafty things. I did some shopping, we had lunch, and went for tea at an old tea house. We didn't get home until around 7pm, so we were slower getting out the door to return BACK to Hongdae, Seoul, for my last night out. We arrived at my bar of choice, Exit, around 11:30pm, decked out in vintage dresses, and GIANT bows in our hair, Korean style. It was a really fun night. Again, I saw some folks that I wasn't expecting to; pleasant surprises. I didn't get home until 6:30am!! When in Korea, eh??

Drinking in public, because we can

Sunday I unsuccessfully attempted to clean my apartment. I did get some packing done, and some laundry. I also had lunch with Karen, and met for tea with an old coworker. The weather was FINALLY beautiful. Yes. Gorgeous sunny day.

Last Thursday, when I met up with Kammy, I wanted to get my hair trimmed, so that I look presentable when I get home. (Kammy ended up getting her hair cut too!) They straightened it for me. Koreans are so funny. The next day at work my coworkers all said, essentially, that "you look better now". Haha They are always so blunt. Earlier that day, for field trip, we had gone to Central Park in Beomgye for a giant water gun fight. I was SOAKED from running around in the fountains, along-side all the kids. I felt sorry for the hairdresser, having to go through the mess that was my hair.

This week is going to fly. I have plans every evening - dinner dates with friends. AND I still have to pack and clean! And I still have to work 9:30-6:30. Wish me luck! See you on the other side!!!