Thursday, July 15, 2010

Best friends!

Thursday night Frankie and I went for our twice weekly walk/jog. On our way back we got caught in the wonderfulness that is called monsoon season. On arriving in Kyuagsang Frankie and I went to Eva's to dry and have a quick drink. As we walked into Eva's Salome was sitting there with a few of my really good friends. She got them all together for me to say to goodbye to them, cause I might not see them again before I leave Korea. AAAhhh How sweet? It was such an amazing surprize!

We had some nachos (thanks Frankie!) and then Rachel and Cindy snuck out to get a delicious chocolate cake. I have the best friends :)





Eva, the owner of the bar, thought it was someone's birthday and sent over a bottle of champaigne on the house to celebrate.



Thanks guys, you are really special!!! Leaving you guys behind is VERY difficult! xx

Last day at school

My 'semi' last day at school was quite cool. I didn't have any class, but had a lot of fun with some of the kids and my last school lunch:




Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Han se verjaardag!

7 July we celebrated a very close friend's birthday. Han. We went out for a quick drink and then on Friday night we headed out for the real party.

At first we tried to organise a surprize party, but it turned out to be really difficult as Salome and I are the only two english ones and Han is normally the translater.

Friday night we started off at Eva's (the usual) while we were waiting for Jen to close her shop. We went to Yeonsan-dong to the Arabian Nights Night Club. Sounds very porno and all, but wasn't at all. Han reserved a private room for the party before hand and when we got there food and drinks were waiting for us in a very fancy room. I had a mini surprize with me and took out the balloons, streamers and sparkles I brought. We immediately started decorating the room and playing with the balloons. Things got fun from there on. We had a lovely dinner consisting of gimbap, fruit, beef jerky, pringles en so 'n bloed wors storie. After a few attempts on the noraebang machine we went down stairs to the actual club for some dancing.



As soon as I walked in, it felt like I was walking into a movie. It was incredible and very hard to explain. The club was massive and had an enormous stage and dance floor right at the one side. Every song was performed live and after each number the act changed. I have probably never seen so many lights and mechanics in one place before. Even the cruise ship clubs can come and learn from this place.

We danced the night away and just before we decided to move to the next place we went upstairs for a few more drinks. We finally left the club at just past 4 and went back to Eva's as it was the only other place that was still open.

After a drink at Eva's some of the people went home and Salome, Han, 'Adriaan', Rachel and I decided to go and have breakfast somewhere. By that stage the sun was already up and it was starting to get warm again. In Korea you can hardly find a place that serves a decent breakfast of bacon and eggs. Instead we settled for a delicious Japanese restaurant for some potato, mushroom and cheese skewers. Han had fish.


Salome and I still didn't want to go to bed after breakfast and decided to stay awake for the 9 o' clock Eclipse movie for some delicious Edward. :) Needless to say we didn't and instead, look what we found:

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Most incredible diving spots


Good morning!!

What a pleasant way to start the day:

Most incredible diving spots of the Lonely Planet and one of them is in South Africa. Check it out.

In 3 days we are heading to China and even though they don't have diving spots on the list we might go for a dive in Shanghai - IF we have enough money! Hold thumbs that the we don't spend all our money on shopping and food!

Have a rad day!!

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Fifth Grade

My fifth graders are my favorites and had to say goodbye to most of them on Friday as I'm not going to teach them again. Here are some pics of the crazy kids' last classes with me











Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Backtrack

I just realized I'm a little behind with blogging.

About 2/3 weeks ago my Korean family took Salome and I out to celebrate Jason's 21st birthday. We met at their house and then went to Outback Steakhouse for some delicious steak and salad.

I was a great priviledge to celebrate the big mile stone with Jason and his family!


Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Jummy Gimbap

Gimbap is a traditional Korean dish and can be bought at every corner store for only 1000 won. Cheap. It is pretty much the same as the sushi we know and love back home.


On Monday night my Korean Mom made me some home made gimbap! Delicious!! I think two of the ingredients were crab and eel (gross!!!) but I tried to put it out of mind and it turned out to be the best gimbap I have ever had. I hope I can get all the ingredients and tools back home so that I can make it!


Beginning of the End

Very dramatic title, but so the 'lasts' have begun.

I'm never teaching classes on Tuesday's and Wednesday's again, forever! I thought I would be relieved, cause it means no more grade 6 hell on Wednesday's... But this morning when I realised it, I nearly cried. Weird.

1. Monday
2. Tuesday (check)
3. Wednesday (check)
4. Thursday
5. Friday

I have 51 days left :(

Quote of the day: Live everyday like it's your last.