Well i had a case of the Mondays yesterday. My day was fine and then i came to work and everything seemed to be off. I got my first goose. This is a friendly gesture in Korea that is done between friends. However i think the kid new that foreigners do not like it. I was standing over another kid, a little bent over, helping him read, and along comes another kid who sticks his finger in my buttt!! Yes i turned around and glared and made sure that he wasn't going to move again for the rest of the class. I had been a little prepared because i had heard of this before my arrival. I just didn't think it was going to happen so soon!
The kids on Mondays always seem to have more energy then they know what to do with, so i have found them difficult.
We met a bunch of expats on Sunday, it was fun. We took a long subway ride, followed by a crazy bus ride in the hills, hairpin turns included, to Kosin University. They were supposed to have a festival of lights, but because it rained that day, they cancelled the outdoor light show??? We were a little confused. So instead we went back to Michala's house and watched Christmas vacation and ate Dominos. It was really expensive and not that great. The veggie pizza was the best; mushrooms, broccoli... We ordered bulgogi which is apprently beef of some kind, but i missed out.
For Christmas day we are going to join a number of other expats for dinner. They have arranged for a turkey dinner with everything. I don't even feel that it is Christmas. In the Lonely Plant Christmas Day is when Grandfather Santa comes to bring you presents!! i like that idea, however Mark and I haven't even thought about it. Since we are still in moving expense mode, i doubt that we will splurge, but we can't complain we are in a tropical paradise compared to you folks... We are having a gift exchange at the potluck. I bet it is going to be funny. There will be many gifts whose function will remain a mystery, or at least that is the objective.
We talked to Ira today using Skype, it is the best. So anyone with highspeed make an account, because it is free and it is so clear, it may be better than the tele. Mark has the account on his computer, so look him up.
Much love and HAPPY FESTIVUS!!
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Happy Festivus to you adventurers too... I'll get my Skype up and working. xoxoxo
The "goose" is called a "Dong Chim" which translates as "Shit/poop needle"
It is a sign of affection...and all foreigners get it. Touching anywhere on the back is considered fair game...while the front is considered perverted.
Even when I kiss my wife in front of the students they call it "Byun tae" perverted...then they ram their fingers up my ass and that is perfectly fine.
Merry Christams, Mandy and Mark and all the best for 2009! We are heading south to Rouleau this afternnon to enjoy all the excitement ... Love from Liz
Dear Mandy and Mark, What a different Christmas you will be having this year. I hope you are not too homesick, can laugh at some of the crazy things that are happening to you....and create some great memmories. I talked with Aaron and Kim today on skype, they are having a turkey challenge!.Tomorrow I expect an early call from Ontario and I now have my webcam set up so I can be a part of the excitement down there. I wish you both a very Merry Christmas and look forward to new photos and an update on Christmas.
Love, Auntie Helen
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