Observations

Sorry for the gap in updates. Adjusting to life in a new country takes a lot of energy and time.

Things I've noticed about Koreans:

1. They can sleep anywhere.
Sitting at their desk, sitting on the subway even standing on the subway. At any place and time, day or night (preferably day) people young and old are sleeping. I knew this country was overworked but yeesh.

2. Staring is not considered rude.

Ever get the feeling that someone was staring at you? Well if you are in Korea, then they are. People will just openly stare at/size you up. It's odd. Try being the only blonde in a subway full of Koreans.  I'm constantly checking to see if I spilled something on myself or if there is something in my teeth the way people are looking at me. 

3. Speaking of something in my teeth, The Food.

This is probably the most disconcerting part of this country. Let's just list some of the highlights of my meals here is Korea. Candied sardines with mixed nuts, Beef and octopus stew. Tofu of all shapes, textures and colors. Fish head stew. Sushi with yellow mustard on it. Sushi with graham crackers and maple syrup. Fermented cabbage. Seaweed soup. Dried seaweed. Steamed seaweed. Pretty much and kind of see weed. Barbequed squid. Pig colon. Various unidentified vegetables. I'm sure I'm missing some things.

4. Walking.

Seeing as I have to walk everywhere, I've started to notice some trends. Like, they don't seem to have the "no driving on the sidewalk rule." These people will drive motorcycles cars vans....anywhere they can put them. Walk at your own peril. If you are in their way, they will either honk at you until you move or just run over you.

5. Spitting. 

People are hocking up the contents of their throats constantly. Nough said.

6. Korean bathrooms.

I can't even get into this right now.

7. Old women. 

Old ladies in Korea are not ladies at all but fighting machines not to be trifled with. If you're in their way, they will push you. If you do something they don't like, they will yell at you. If they want that last seat on the subway, they will do anything to get it. God help you if you try to fight the ajummas at their own game.

Alrighty, that's it for now.

We have decided to stay in our existing apartments although they are far apart. My school was very gracious in trying to find an apartment for both of us, but it didn't really work out. 

See ya!