This past Sunday I attended a Korean basketball game. While the actual skill of the players still had much to be desired, the entertainment of everything else more than made up for it. It was such a surreal experience watching people dressed up as advertisements dance on the court as the cheerleaders danced and cheered and a man (presumably) read off advertisements in Korean. Just the sole fact that I didn't know any Korean made the experience 10x's more entertaining.
I am quite excited to attend a baseball game this spring--although I am hoping they can actually play.
The rest of Sunday was quite lovely as well. I had great conversation with great people. I also semi-learned how to use the subway here--we'll see how much I actually retained when I attempt to use it on my own for the first time!
Right now I am on a two week vacation which has been absolutely relaxing and fabulous. I have been slowly learning my way around the grocery store here, so yesterday I was able to purchase enough to make the chicken and veggie soup that I love. Tonight, I was able to make an amazing toasted chicken sandwich. I found some delicious seasoning yesterday and took a gamble as I couldn't tell what kind it was. It tastes great on food though, so a win.
The one downside to the food, I am quickly learning, is how hard it is to find reasonably priced chocolate! Perhaps I am just incredibly spoiled, but the thought of spending $5 for a hershey's candy bar makes me cringe. This is why the Koreans stay so skinny. ;-) I did manage to find an off-brand that was only 1000 won (so a little under $1) for two candy bars. Not the best quality but it was still decent. It reminded me of cheap tasting Easter chocolate. I have yet to see dark chocolate although I have heard of its existence. I am keeping my eyes open for it. I have also decided that since I don't have an oven (which is terribly tragic in its own right) I am going to make no bake cookies at first chance. I have also found a few Korean "sweets" recipes I would like to try out, although they sound more healthy than actually good. Yes, I am terribly addicted to sugar. I will admit it readily.
Anyway. There really isn't anything terribly exciting to write about, so I will post some pictures from the game instead. (Also, I keep getting requests to post pics of my apartment. I promise I will get around to it. Soon.)
I am quite excited to attend a baseball game this spring--although I am hoping they can actually play.
The rest of Sunday was quite lovely as well. I had great conversation with great people. I also semi-learned how to use the subway here--we'll see how much I actually retained when I attempt to use it on my own for the first time!
Right now I am on a two week vacation which has been absolutely relaxing and fabulous. I have been slowly learning my way around the grocery store here, so yesterday I was able to purchase enough to make the chicken and veggie soup that I love. Tonight, I was able to make an amazing toasted chicken sandwich. I found some delicious seasoning yesterday and took a gamble as I couldn't tell what kind it was. It tastes great on food though, so a win.
The one downside to the food, I am quickly learning, is how hard it is to find reasonably priced chocolate! Perhaps I am just incredibly spoiled, but the thought of spending $5 for a hershey's candy bar makes me cringe. This is why the Koreans stay so skinny. ;-) I did manage to find an off-brand that was only 1000 won (so a little under $1) for two candy bars. Not the best quality but it was still decent. It reminded me of cheap tasting Easter chocolate. I have yet to see dark chocolate although I have heard of its existence. I am keeping my eyes open for it. I have also decided that since I don't have an oven (which is terribly tragic in its own right) I am going to make no bake cookies at first chance. I have also found a few Korean "sweets" recipes I would like to try out, although they sound more healthy than actually good. Yes, I am terribly addicted to sugar. I will admit it readily.
Anyway. There really isn't anything terribly exciting to write about, so I will post some pictures from the game instead. (Also, I keep getting requests to post pics of my apartment. I promise I will get around to it. Soon.)
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