This is a book dispenser that was at the bus station.
Brillz?
Hey guys, my loves lol, well I’m going to Chicago in a couple hours so that means no tumblr for a couple days :(, I’ll be right back on it when I come back. Till then bye :’(
South Korea has unveiled a 10-year, 910.9 billion won ($848 million) plan to improve security and living conditions on five islands near the western sea border with North Korea. One of them, Yeonpyeong Island, was shelled by Pyongyang in November, killing two soldiers and two civilians.
Sookdae University District: ?? ? ?? Bibim nangmyeon.
Sookdae University District: ?? ? ??. No better way to eat nangmyeon with complementary beef on the side and hot beef broth to calm down the firey spice. The good nangmyeon jib’s always give you beef :)
Sookdae University District: ?? ? ?? Bibim nangmyeon. Eat the beef with the nangmyeon! And if you were pretty much raised on hot sauce more than milk like me… make it super fiery hot :D
These girls. I don’t even know what to say.
I have no idea what they’re talking about half the time.
I need a song or video for my travel class on monday for an intro to my project on a trip to south korea. So far I can only come up with Suju’s song for FIFA or the video beast and 4minute did.
help would be much appreciated *____*
Taehwa River Grand Park, Ulsan, South Korea (??????, ??)
Smoke bombs explode near a South Korean army K-1 tank
“Smoke bombs explode near a South Korean army K-1 tank during a South Korea and U.S. joint military exercise against possible North Korean attacks in Paju, near the demilitarized zone (DMZ) between the two Koreas, on Wednesday, June 8, 2011.”
Mandu. Korean food. Yum.
Last weekend (June 4th - 6th) was a national holiday in Korea (yay!), Memorial day! It’s their version of May 2 - 4. We got the Monday off school, so Jenna and I decided to head to Jeju island with our friends Jenna and Julia. Jeju is often described as the Korean Hawaii. I’m not sure if it’s on quite the same level as Hawaii, but it was beautiful! It’s an island off the southern coast of South Korea (still part of SoKo) and is almost as far south as you can go while still being in Korea.
We went with a tour group and I really think it was a good choice. Other than the sleeping situation (mats on the floor, okay then), it was worth it. We saw a ton of stuff over the course of three days and didn’t have to worry about food or transportation and met some awesome people. We walked a fair bit over the weekend, which was lovely. We saw a number of beautiful areas on Jeju and the surrounding islands. We got really lucky with the weather, and it only rained right before we left on Monday. We went on safari in a green tea farm (in a golf cart!), rode a ferry to Udo island, rode horses, visited gorgeous botanical gardens, saw Jeongbang waterfall (a fresh water waterfall that falls directly into the ocean), trekked around two other small islands, spent an amazing afternoon on the beach, visited love land and climbed a volcanic crater (Sunrise peak).
The hike up the crater was an interesting one. It was only an hour hike, round trip, but did provide a stunning view of the ocean surrounding and the two flat islands that are the most southern point in South Korea. The morning before we left Julia mentioned that we were going to a waterfall and it was beautiful so we should look cute for pictures. I didn’t really think about the rest of the day and threw on a sundress and birks. Whoops. The hike up the crater, in sandals, however supportive they might be, was interesting. I only slipped twice which is pretty good, considering. The dress made those falls…interesting. I managed to make it through and no one saw my bum (seriously, hiking in a dress?), but had incredibly dirty feet by the end. All four of us were wearing birks (crazy Canadians) but I was the only one who did it in a dress. Well done, Meredith.
Before we left the island (and just as the rain came in) we headed to Love Land. If you’re really curious, you can look it up online (not at work or with someone who is easily offended) to find out exactly what it is. It was such an odd experience, because Korean culture is so conservative and against showing your COLLAR bone in public. So being in the park was really odd. Seeing Ajummas (Korean grandmothers) there made me even more uncomfortable. It was an experience though, and good for a laugh.
This past week has been a blur of lesson planning and prepping for the open class I had on Thursday and the one I have Monday. Open classes are for parents/other teachers/the VP and Principal to watch you teach a class and grade you. A little nerve racking but Kate and I aced it on Thursday and I hope Rose and I will tomorrow as well. This weekend was one to relax, attempt to catch up on sleep, organize the disaster that my apartment was and skype some people I love. Here’s to another great week!
Xoxo.
Now,this is funny!
Korean variety show called Family Outing with Kim Hyun Joong as the guest family member with Seungri of Big Bang as one of the family members.
It’s really entertaining how the family members compare Seungri with Kim Hyun Joong.
Just watch the succeeding parts on YouTube.
Here’s the next episode where Kim Hyun Joong is still the guest family member.
“Even with limited space in the city, people see to make an effort to have a small garden for themselves in Seoul. I loved seeing their carefully arranged gardens usually consisting of small potted plants. They make it look so good.”
[via bonjour!]
beautiful
Ambassadors for a sale?!:
There is nothing that cannot be endorsed by idols: including a city-wide sale!
World Cup fever in Seoul - Shouting for the national soccer team by (Seoul Korea)
Love Message at N Seoul Tower by (Seoul Korea)
dayum nichkhun
The ongoing protests in favor of halving college tuition at South Korean universities have taken a creative turn. One example: a parents’ group delivered 500 apples cut in half to college students attending a Friday night demonstration at Seoul’s Ch’onggye Plaza. The gesture was meant to symbolize an apology for high tuition rates. Apple. Apology. Get it?
My Korean Movie Marathon/Renaissance still going strong..