Weekend Update (Daily life stuff)

We had a pretty interesting weekend for the first one here in Korea. Nothing too crazy, just a lot of exploring and a little bit of fun. Friday I went to the "Munich Ice Bar." The term "bar" is used rather lightly here in Korea. To most eyes, they appear like a normal restaurant with no actual bar area. This particular venue was a regular looking restaurant with both a beer glass target and karaoke room tucked into the corner. I did not visit the karaoke room, but I did try my hand at throwing ice glasses at the target. The beer was served in plastic liners that sat inside of ice moulds. These moulds were inserted into 3 pronged handle/holders which were taken off prior to throwing. If you hit the target the machine lit up and prizes ranging from $30 gift certificates to nothing randomly. Over the night our group one approximately 7 orange juices and one mug of beer. The novelty of the experience was enough of a prize, but 7 orange juices was a little excessive. We didn't want to get too crazy after all. It was a good night because I met about 10 foreigners that I am sure I will meet again in the months to come.

Saturday was spent exploring town and shopping. We got some stuff for the apartment and explored the area near the bus station which has a few malls and a movie theatre. Saturday night we went out for a traditional Korean dinner with a "veteran" co-worker. he gave us a bunch of advice on what to do, where to go, and how to do things in Korea. He took us downtown and showed us the best places to hang out.

Sunday we went to the Kim Chi festival and a modern art exhibit. We watched kids from our school yodel and play traditional Korean drums. The yodeling was surprisingly good, while the drumming was surprisingly bad. Max's stomach turned while we were there and we went home where I caught the Canucks game. I then went to do some shopping and wandered around for a few hours exploring. We watched the New Zealand vs. Australia rugby match with some co-workers, and then went home shortly after as I have/had a bad cold and really needed some sleep.

Monday was better at school as I am becoming much more comfortable teaching little kids. Tuesday and Wednesday the kids are at "Sewoon Camp" and we will be going on morning excursions each day. I am not really sure where we are going either day, but it means that we will have a much easier time both days, especially Tuesday when we have fewer afternoon classes. I am really looking forward to it.

Max is now on a cleaning rampage and I am feeling guilty so I better quit now before I bore anyone to death!