I want...

Disclaimer: I'm sorry to my Korean friends who may read this entry. It is probably best to not read from this point on!

Today's topic of choice: FOOD

The food in Korea is delicious and there are an endless amount of choices. Oh wait, no it isn't. I know I'm a picky eater. Okay, I'm more than picky -- I just started eating vegetables last year and I still won't go near devilled egg. I'm working hard to try new things. I really am. I've tried octopus, I've eaten a portion of a squid patty, I tried the hottest/spiciest soup EVER, and I even tried dog soup (yes, I felt the way you are feeling now as I was eating it/her/him). However, the food in Korea is probably the worst food I have ever eaten!

I'm eating this:




I want to be eating:

Ohhhhhh fattening food. How I miss you!

Family and friends: feel free to send me the Canadian staples at any point this year (Kraft Dinner, chicken noodle soup, stuffing, pasta sauces, etc.) I'm wasting away to nothing!

I've moved on...

I have decided to write a blog. Many people have been asking me to keep them updated on my experiences in Korea. What better way to inform those you love than a blog that millions of people can read and enjoy?! So here goes...

I arrived in Korea a couple months ago. I've settled and become aquainted with some of the Korean culture. What else can I say? It's different, different from anything I have ever experienced. The people are kind. They have provided me with everything I need to survive. A nice little apartment. A good job. The necessities are met. I won't go into too much detail about that because I wrote about it all in my first e-mail.

So yes...this is my first blog. I will write more as it comes to me. Wacky things happen on a daily basis here. I will write more soon.

-- Diane

A break...

I've just finished three straight weeks of teaching. I endured several 12 hour days, some horrible food days in the cafeteria, and some tired, overworked students. After finishing three weeks of students, the next week is a welcome break. I look forward to taking it easy for a couple days to get over this cold that I caught last week.

Speaking of taking it easy, I had a pretty heavy night lastnight involving a few cocktails. Two of my coworkers were celebrating their birthdays so we went out to a couple bars and a nori bang. It was a good time.

One of the birthday boys. Let me tell you, this kid knew how to play a tambourine.