A successful attempt at Insadong and a trip to Hongdae

... morning around 10am), but it was so worth it. Saturday night Janelle, Hannah, Anna and I went into Hongdae, which is a part of the city that has a number of major universities and colleges. As a direct ...a ton of foreigners there, which was nice because for once I wasn't the only whitey. The bars in Hongdae don't close until people leave, so it's customary to stumble out of the bar at around 7am,...

한극어 (hanguk-eo; Korean language)

... not too concerned. As far as the weekend went, it was ridiculously cold, and then I felt sort of sick on Sunday, so I really didn't do anything of note. Saturday night I met up with Mike in Hongdae for dalk galbi and some more noraebang action (song selection this time: "New Year's Day," "Heart of Glass," "Funkytown," and "Losing My Religion"). Really, not that exciting. It was fun, but there's ...

a little late, but heres sunday and monday

... her classes, least of all BOTH of her classes)  I met a bunch of nice people, and we all went out to lunch and made plans for going out on Thursday night.  Allegedly the clubs in Hongdae, the stop right next to mine, are famous throughout the Seoul Metro area. After class I took my placement exam for Korean. This consisted of checking off your proficiency in Korean speaking, reading and writing....

... better. Favorite Korean celeb: Men - Hyunbin, Women - Song Hyegyo Favorite Korean Food: Bibimbap What program do you watch: My name is Kim Samsoon What place do you most enjoy going to? Hongdae(club, cafe, restuarant) What's the most beautiful place in Korea? (what place would you like to travel to?) Sorak Mountain! Mountain climbing What's the most interesting you had in Korea? ...

what's new in the 'bu part two

... I took some photos of the cherry blossom trees for your viewing pleasure. Later on we headed to Hongdae with Shella and Lauren. It's a very cool University area with tons of shops, bars and ...but they were pretty too. Oh, this is my apartment building. Lovely, isn't it? At the Hongdae market, we modelled some knitted animal hats. What do you think? It's a good look. And ...

Home sweet home... I miss you

... a few made me feel awkward, and like I couldn't be myself) and instead, i look forward to it. So that's a good change.... Secondly, ERIN'S DAD CAME TO VISIT! I decided to forego a night a Hongdae, protect my wallet and my liver, and accompany Erin to Incheon int'l Airport to pick up her dad. Let's just say, as most of you know me, I have terrible luck... and apparently, Erin doesn't either. We ...

Hm...

...habe... die sehen aus, als koennten sie mich toeten. O.O Also werde ich nicht lueften. Und noch ne ganze Woche, bis Uni anfaengt... *seufz* Freitag Abend sollte eigentlich ne Hardcore-Band in Hongdae spielen, die mein Bruder gut findet. Ich also mit Jieun da hingepilgert, da lief aber HipHop. o_O Dann wollten wir grad wieder abhauen, als wir zufaellig an nem Club vorbeigelaufen sind, und ein Typ ...

If there's something you'd like to try, ask me, I won't say no, how could I?

... to the ATM to get some money.  We felt quasi-bad about it, but there was nothing else we could do, we didn't want to tow his insane self around with us.  Then we went to Castle Praha in Hongdae, which is a microbrewery in an old church.  It not only had good beer, but also the most lavish bathrooms I have ever seen.  It was like literally sitting on a throne.  After that, we headed to some club, ...

Itaewon

... electronics market in Asia. I was thinking about getting a new digital camera to replace the one I lost in Hongdae when I passed out in the street, but since I didn't get my salary on Friday and have to ... though I haven't watched the last DVDs I bought, and have been downloading other media. Then I went to Hongdae on a fool's errand to find the place I passed out and see if my camera was there. I...

i got a message for your aunty

...like i can't wait for friday to come but i hate the following two days after? maybe it's the cold empty depressing dorm that i live in. sighs i went to this hip joint far up in seoul called hongdae yesterday by myself....... the subway rides are a killer! i think i spend 4 hours a day riding the subway. and people are so rude here i think they don't have any clue that they're stepping on peoples' ...