I went out to a concert on Friday, Andy, Pablo, Vivi, Lauren, Marcy, and Loren. It was a really fun time, the music was definitely a lot of fun to jam to, some great music! I've always been a gigantic concert go-er, I think it's in the Williams blood to love concerts. It was a small venue, so I got to talk to a lot of the artists and give them all kudos after the concert, which is always fun. Lots of dancing. I really had the opportunity to get to know my roommates even better, and of course I also got to spend more time with Marcy. I'm really glad that people are willing to go out and go to concerts and such activities with me. It was an awesome night.
Marcy, Loren, Vivi, and myself inside Club FF, the venue for the concert.
Today, Hannah and I made plans to meet up. After an hour and 15 minutes subway ride, I arrived at her metro station.. Only problem, we hadn't discussed which exit we were going to meet at. This ended up making us both wait for a rather long time. She went to exit 1, I went to exit 3. I did get to talk to an Ajuma ( grandmother). With lots of hand gestures, and lots of mixed up Konglish ( korean and english) we had a lovely 20 minute conversation. She asked if I was cold, and even though I tried to convince her I wasn't cold, she went out and bought me coffee, which was really kind. I said goodbye to her, she shook my hand, and kissed it.. that was a new one. Hannah and I finally ended up meeting up after she went to my exit, and I went to her, and then we met in the middle trying to go back to our previous exits. It was really amusing, and goes well with our so far prevalent theme of getting lost in transit.
Food that isn't rice!!!!
After Hannah and I found each other, we went back to her host families house, and where she lived, and her work. I really like the area that she lives. Her host family also has the cutest dog. I miss Bill!! We also went to an amazing and cheap Italian food. Afterwards we went to the Seoul Fortress Trail. I had heard of this trail, and have wanted to go for a while, and Hannah was told that there was a really pretty street to walk up. Hannah lead us there, and sure enough.... it was the Fortress Trail! It was beautiful, gave an amazing view of the city, had a really cool structure, and various buildings. We also ended up wandering around a neighborhood with houses that looked more like I would imagine Korean houses would look like. I loved getting out on such a nice day, and seeing some less busy parts of Seoul. I felt happy in Seoul for the first time since I arrived. I saw trees, I wasn't pushed in the streets, people smiled at me, it was a good day.
On the subway, I was randomly asked by a Korean man holding a camera if he could take my photo because I had an amazing smile. It was really flattering, I rarely get attention from anyone in Korea, aside from the stares of " Oh wow, she's white". Hannah is blonde, so normally when I'm with her, she's the only getting talked to. But, I got my photo taken by a random Korean, and Hannah got roped into getting her pictures taken as well. The photographer guy has my email and he said that he will send me those photos, so hopefully they're good! It was a little awkward, but rather flattering all the same.
My work still isn't any better, and I haven't received any money from my project, yet ( that's where I get my $200 pocket money). So that's a major issue that needs to be addressed. Friday, I finally understood the age difference. I am currently 18 in the US, and my birthday is in June. Because my birthday is after the Chinese New Year, and hasn't happened yet, I am 2 year older here in Korea. But, Loren, just turned 19 in February, she is also 20 years old. Birthday's don't really matter in Korea. It's much easier to explain this all in person, I thought I could do a better job of this.. Sorry. My favorite kid that I take care and teach English to gave himself the "English name" of Helicopter. He gets really excited to see me every day, and yesterday sat on my lap, and wouldn't let go of my hand. He's so cute!
Yesterday was also White Day, which is another Valentine's Day. In Korea, the girls give guys gifts on Valentine's Day, and the boys give girls gifts on White Day. Anyway, all the roommates got chocolates from their coworkers, I got caprisun.. who's the real winner here? Mr. Kim also bought us lollipops, so that's really sweet.
I've had an amazing weekend. Going out with Pablo again tomorrow. Celebrating Dad's birthday. Much love to all my friends, family, and random readers! I hope you are all enjoying your weekend as much as I am.
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