Finally a break from work albeit it a small and quick one it was well spent.
To cap off the end of the year I spent it with my Fair Lady in the booming metropolitan of Busan. Its seems to me that everywhere I go is truly more Korean than the place I live. Busan was glamorous. There was never a dull moment and I would do anything to go back there. I wish I lived there other than Seoul. I wish My Girl and I could move there and enjoy so much all the time. Then again maybe I would never sleep.
The next day took the train back to Daegu where I bought some new shoes converses--fast becoming my favorite brand...
Upon return to Gumi I got a new coat that was personally picked out by Christina....I think I am looking like a model nowadays because of her. I hope so because I want to be of the same caliber as I am with someone that's in comparison a princess (Aphrodite) while I am just a country boy naughty boy..
At the end of the day I had to prepare for my final trip of the week. I went to Chungju to see my friend from Korea who lives in Heaven...oops I meant the garden city of Missoula. He was in the hospital because he had a car accident thankfully he wasn't seriously hurt.
We went out to lunch and visited. His girfriend and my friend also from Missoula came over too.
Later she and I went to Gimbob for dinner. this was my first solo trip without my righthand...she was missed terribly and I need her to start travelling north hopefully later this year.
It was snowing there and this is the first time I could say I saw enough snow in Korea to say that it actually snowed. Other than that it was a good trip. I can't wait to see him again...probably in 2 weeks.
This year is full of promises but I do know that I have to go back to work tomorrow yippee skippee that's not good.
JAnuary is going to be long.
Gotta get going more preparation.
Happy New Year~~~~Now is the time to let live.
*Final Note A note about driving ...
not to with any stereotypes but I seriously think i could drive anywhere in the world after surviving the driving in Korea. Its horrendous. I see people driving on the wrong side doing a U turn at inappropriate times (whenever you feel like) and driving on the wrong side playing chicken) and this isn't even the worst.
I dont know if this is a right term but I am going to say that this is pretty Mad Buddha.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Saturday, December 29, 2007
New Year Countdown
The time is now Midnight on the 30th of Decmeber. I have 3 days off of work!!!
I havent written about my sleepy little town yet so let me inform you of my extact location in this mundo.
I am centered in Gumi, an industrial city in the Southern prefecture of Korea. Nearby is Daegu a shopping area and is much bigger than Gumi... I think next year I have to go there more often.
Busan is the biggest city in the South where I am located. I have only been there once and will be revisiting there again tomorrow. Good ole Port city...a place for pirates seriously.
Aye matey I will be watching my back scoundrels just a head argggg.
Anyways, back to Gumi....
There's a downtown district which is actually pretty small to me nowadays even though there are 450000 people here.
Gumi is unfortunately a conservative place (backwater?) in Korea. I have become more conservative since getting here and in many ways this is good but people are conservative in the wrong ways.
I live near a bakery, half a dozen restaurants of which I rarely go to any of them except for ones previously mentioned
Lunchbox, Ra Cha Cha Kim Bob, Mcdonalds mainly.
I am trying to broaden my horizons and try some new places. I have been here long enough to start seeing the expansion of this town, an itsy bitsy village if you will
Today, I stayed in Gumi trying to get a little things done here and there~ It was a great day nice and relaxing.
Tomorrow my baby and I will go to Busan and watch the Sun go down if we are ever so lucky. If not we will just Rock it all night!
And so comes 2008! Wow has it really been 6 months and counting almost 7 now (2 more weeks)
I havent written about my sleepy little town yet so let me inform you of my extact location in this mundo.
I am centered in Gumi, an industrial city in the Southern prefecture of Korea. Nearby is Daegu a shopping area and is much bigger than Gumi... I think next year I have to go there more often.
Busan is the biggest city in the South where I am located. I have only been there once and will be revisiting there again tomorrow. Good ole Port city...a place for pirates seriously.
Aye matey I will be watching my back scoundrels just a head argggg.
Anyways, back to Gumi....
There's a downtown district which is actually pretty small to me nowadays even though there are 450000 people here.
Gumi is unfortunately a conservative place (backwater?) in Korea. I have become more conservative since getting here and in many ways this is good but people are conservative in the wrong ways.
I live near a bakery, half a dozen restaurants of which I rarely go to any of them except for ones previously mentioned
Lunchbox, Ra Cha Cha Kim Bob, Mcdonalds mainly.
I am trying to broaden my horizons and try some new places. I have been here long enough to start seeing the expansion of this town, an itsy bitsy village if you will
Today, I stayed in Gumi trying to get a little things done here and there~ It was a great day nice and relaxing.
Tomorrow my baby and I will go to Busan and watch the Sun go down if we are ever so lucky. If not we will just Rock it all night!
And so comes 2008! Wow has it really been 6 months and counting almost 7 now (2 more weeks)
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
The Euphoria of Paradise
I had the most amazing Christmas! It couldn't have gone any better.
My life here in Korea at times can mirror the image I tried to build myself while being in College. I feel it is important to just make someone's day. I would always try to do whatever I could in order to improve anyone's situation.
I was telling Christina today about my college days and how I was friends with everyone. In the morning, I wanted to make my friend who works at Mcdonalds happy since she had to work on Christmas. When I go to Mcdonalds which is way too much she often gives me extra food and she also gave me an accessory for my phone, which is not nearly as nice as the one I already have. The heart I stole from Christina. (She gave me a heart and I like it so much)
I gave her some candy, a souvenir and a card and she was so happy and she didnt care so much that she had to work.
My day only got better!
I spent the entire day with my significant other. We cooked Bulgogi and spent a lot of time relaxing and enjoying our company without the chaotic mess below (Academy things). We also enjoyed some wine for dinner. It was a special occassion and one of the few times I will get to drink haha..
thats ok though.
Being with my girlfriend is complete and utter harmony. I feel more alive than I do when I am anywhere else.
I just finished a book called Life Lessons to me it was all about trying to find ways to enjoy life more and to get the most out of it. You only get out of Life what you put in. Life is an enigma and I am all wrapped in its splendor. I dont know what will happen and frankly when I think about it, it scares me. All I know is that I am a combustion of Love just ready to explode.
This week is nice I have potentially Saturday Sunday Monday and Tuesday off! I am happy! I need it so much. I hope tomorrow when I go to work I hear the good news!
the Joyous momentous occassion called Christmas has come to a closure in the East, tomorrow the rising sun will tell me that it is now Christmas in America and my friends and family are divulging in some sort of wild festivities where the can encounter the grandure of everything.
Working the Christmas Miracles if there are such a thing is what i want to focus my life on. Its my hope that each day should see a dazzling display of affection and an array of friendships that will hopefully give birth and pave a way to a glory filled future that can truly unite mankind together!
more later
My life here in Korea at times can mirror the image I tried to build myself while being in College. I feel it is important to just make someone's day. I would always try to do whatever I could in order to improve anyone's situation.
I was telling Christina today about my college days and how I was friends with everyone. In the morning, I wanted to make my friend who works at Mcdonalds happy since she had to work on Christmas. When I go to Mcdonalds which is way too much she often gives me extra food and she also gave me an accessory for my phone, which is not nearly as nice as the one I already have. The heart I stole from Christina. (She gave me a heart and I like it so much)
I gave her some candy, a souvenir and a card and she was so happy and she didnt care so much that she had to work.
My day only got better!
I spent the entire day with my significant other. We cooked Bulgogi and spent a lot of time relaxing and enjoying our company without the chaotic mess below (Academy things). We also enjoyed some wine for dinner. It was a special occassion and one of the few times I will get to drink haha..
thats ok though.
Being with my girlfriend is complete and utter harmony. I feel more alive than I do when I am anywhere else.
I just finished a book called Life Lessons to me it was all about trying to find ways to enjoy life more and to get the most out of it. You only get out of Life what you put in. Life is an enigma and I am all wrapped in its splendor. I dont know what will happen and frankly when I think about it, it scares me. All I know is that I am a combustion of Love just ready to explode.
This week is nice I have potentially Saturday Sunday Monday and Tuesday off! I am happy! I need it so much. I hope tomorrow when I go to work I hear the good news!
the Joyous momentous occassion called Christmas has come to a closure in the East, tomorrow the rising sun will tell me that it is now Christmas in America and my friends and family are divulging in some sort of wild festivities where the can encounter the grandure of everything.
Working the Christmas Miracles if there are such a thing is what i want to focus my life on. Its my hope that each day should see a dazzling display of affection and an array of friendships that will hopefully give birth and pave a way to a glory filled future that can truly unite mankind together!
more later
Sunday, December 23, 2007
A Chocolate -Sushi Surprise
Its the best day of the week Sunday. There is no work. Its just one of those lazy days where anything that happens is fine by me.
Everyday in Korea is a mystery and magical at the same time. I spent the day with my wonderful Honey. When I am with her as always the whole world seems to stop moving and I become lost in her and all thats good.
Today we had a Sushi lunch which was really wonderful. I love Sushi a lot and havent had it since coming to Asia. Can you believe that? I have had Kim Bob which is similar but doesnt quite cut it. I also had Sushi in Japan but that was a holiday. Special treat.
So spending a lot of time on my back I felt like celebrating the near begining of what will be a good year. This is my first time that I drank with my girlfriend and honestly I love drinking with her there isnt anything I do that I wouldn't want to share with my baby. I dont plan on drinking anything except healthy drinks and wine on Christmas!
Christmas is going to be amazing. I have one more day now to plan for it but I can't wait.
~HERE'S A TOAST Part 1~
To all the Happiness in the World. ... I know I have it right now because I know I have the most amazing person in all of Korea and through thick and thin I love her so much. My aim is to make 2008 the best year I have had to date. The best time is now and to continue working towards self improvement is my ambition.
In 2008 or right now actually I am going to invest more and therefore live each day to full measure.
Drifting in Idleness is not becoming and I want to open up any windows in the world and let all the sunshine caress my Shuske and I with never ending dreams!
Everyday in Korea is a mystery and magical at the same time. I spent the day with my wonderful Honey. When I am with her as always the whole world seems to stop moving and I become lost in her and all thats good.
Today we had a Sushi lunch which was really wonderful. I love Sushi a lot and havent had it since coming to Asia. Can you believe that? I have had Kim Bob which is similar but doesnt quite cut it. I also had Sushi in Japan but that was a holiday. Special treat.
So spending a lot of time on my back I felt like celebrating the near begining of what will be a good year. This is my first time that I drank with my girlfriend and honestly I love drinking with her there isnt anything I do that I wouldn't want to share with my baby. I dont plan on drinking anything except healthy drinks and wine on Christmas!
Christmas is going to be amazing. I have one more day now to plan for it but I can't wait.
~HERE'S A TOAST Part 1~
To all the Happiness in the World. ... I know I have it right now because I know I have the most amazing person in all of Korea and through thick and thin I love her so much. My aim is to make 2008 the best year I have had to date. The best time is now and to continue working towards self improvement is my ambition.
In 2008 or right now actually I am going to invest more and therefore live each day to full measure.
Drifting in Idleness is not becoming and I want to open up any windows in the world and let all the sunshine caress my Shuske and I with never ending dreams!
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Precious moments lost to time
Well here I am. Its been 6 months now since I have left America. Its been a long time. I have come a far way from the days of a simpleton watching Minnesota Twins Baseball in the mornings, and awaiting the work day when the weather was very hot. I used to sit in my house sweating...
I have seen my birthday, halloween, 4th of July Celebration (or lack thereof) and now the end of the year festivities (christmas and the prepartion of 2008!?!). I have undergone many transitions to say the least.
I am still going to Mcdonalds to much. I am not excersizing yet but I am hoping to change that soon.
I used to watch Baseball in the mornings. I also liked Kim Bob so much and eating Dongas Fried Pork. I do miss the Popping Sue days. Paris Baguette is still in my life every Saturday when I work in the morning. Its a good bakery.
I went to Japan and had a blast! I can't wait until I go again. I also went to Taiwan. So much things happened in 2oo7
here is a list that will be forgotten due to the passing of Time.
January-May: Enjoying my last semester in Missoula. Deciding my future...Grad school, America work or go abroad. BY chance I found work in Korea. I had also met with many Korean Teachers by chance. Many Korean Teachers came to Missoula in order to learn effective English Skills.
I remember having dinner with a couple of them and learning about Korea. two years ago.
May: Graduation say goodbye to all of my friends some unfortunately probably forever.
May: enjoy my last month in America.
late May-early June: Go to Minnesota, say goodbye to my family, Spend a wonderful 2 days in Missoula with my Korean friend, Spanish Friend and a few other good friends. Take my old roommate back to Whitefish. he had to catch a train in order to go to Japan later in August.
June: Arrive to Korea
go to Japan
July-September: Work at Yale
Discover the most important thing in my life... ^^
October: Halloween Party
November: No Thanksgiving... Adjusted to Korea for the most part.
December: Christmas Party begining to try to improve my teaching manner.
More importantly, my love is growing.
Its going to be a good year 2008! What will I do next I am not sure. Its time to be the "crazy" Nick everyone knew me as not that they know me anymore :( if my friends could see me now they would say something like OMG-WTF is this still Nick? I am interested in seeing their expression
Time is of the essence especially in Korea. I long for the days of resting on the oval and killing time. I also long for FFT~~~ Food For Thought! Its going to go out of business if I dont get back soon :(
more on Precious moments in time.
The most precious moments are the ones where I am cradling my Chagi in my arms.
.............^^
(*-*) (^ ~^)
..... -^ -.......><.........*.........>
-() - ... ...
- - 7 7
I have seen my birthday, halloween, 4th of July Celebration (or lack thereof) and now the end of the year festivities (christmas and the prepartion of 2008!?!). I have undergone many transitions to say the least.
I am still going to Mcdonalds to much. I am not excersizing yet but I am hoping to change that soon.
I used to watch Baseball in the mornings. I also liked Kim Bob so much and eating Dongas Fried Pork. I do miss the Popping Sue days. Paris Baguette is still in my life every Saturday when I work in the morning. Its a good bakery.
I went to Japan and had a blast! I can't wait until I go again. I also went to Taiwan. So much things happened in 2oo7
here is a list that will be forgotten due to the passing of Time.
January-May: Enjoying my last semester in Missoula. Deciding my future...Grad school, America work or go abroad. BY chance I found work in Korea. I had also met with many Korean Teachers by chance. Many Korean Teachers came to Missoula in order to learn effective English Skills.
I remember having dinner with a couple of them and learning about Korea. two years ago.
May: Graduation say goodbye to all of my friends some unfortunately probably forever.
May: enjoy my last month in America.
late May-early June: Go to Minnesota, say goodbye to my family, Spend a wonderful 2 days in Missoula with my Korean friend, Spanish Friend and a few other good friends. Take my old roommate back to Whitefish. he had to catch a train in order to go to Japan later in August.
June: Arrive to Korea
go to Japan
July-September: Work at Yale
Discover the most important thing in my life... ^^
October: Halloween Party
November: No Thanksgiving... Adjusted to Korea for the most part.
December: Christmas Party begining to try to improve my teaching manner.
More importantly, my love is growing.
Its going to be a good year 2008! What will I do next I am not sure. Its time to be the "crazy" Nick everyone knew me as not that they know me anymore :( if my friends could see me now they would say something like OMG-WTF is this still Nick? I am interested in seeing their expression
Time is of the essence especially in Korea. I long for the days of resting on the oval and killing time. I also long for FFT~~~ Food For Thought! Its going to go out of business if I dont get back soon :(
more on Precious moments in time.
The most precious moments are the ones where I am cradling my Chagi in my arms.
.............^^
(*-*) (^ ~^)
..... -^ -.......><.........*.........>
-() - ... ...
- - 7 7
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
The Legend of Palmer-Kim
Thank God for Elections! Today in Korea a new president was picked. Probably a very historic meaning for the future of Korea and some help for the future of the World. But Who honestly cares right? Its just another day and a Wednesday at that.
For me this meant NO WORK and simply a Break in the Action!
This was absolutely necessary for the sake of my Sanity~ I feel like I am on the verge of losing it somewhere in the classrooms of Yale.
On to the Extravaganza!
It was one of the best possible days I have had. My Sweetheart and I toured the downtown area of Gloomy oops I mean Gumi (haha) just to simply explore. We went to a restuarant for Lunch and had Dongas...cheese filled and Sweet Potatoe flavored.
Then we went to the CGV building. I will always remember this place because its more classy than most of the buildings seen in this district at least this is my opinion. But its perfect for my Honey and I. We go there for VIPS on occassion or in this case a movie. I am Legend.
I am legend was a bit scary (not for me haha)...I thought it was very interesting. I think its a must see especially if you like Will Smith and movies about the future. Maybe all World Presidents can discuss this movie as potential disaster in the future.
After the movie we rode the bus back to my house. Christina and I talked to a student of ours. I will be giving her a test on Saturday. At my house we were able to relax and just enjoy the time together and realize how wonderful it was to take a mid week break.
Later we went to the Bookstore and I bought a book called Angels and Demons. I like Dan Brown the guy who wrote Da Vinci code. I think he has some good ideas for people to think about.
We also went to a nice restuarant and had dinner. IT was a great way to spend a holiday. I love our Holidays.
So it was a day that I can't even convey or express properly. To say it was Wonderful truly isn't enough. There is no other place i would rather be than with Christina. She turns every cloudy, gloomy, cold day into a Sunny exhilirating thrilling day. As I have said time in and time again When I am enjoying moments with Christina time literally freezes.
I never want to leave these moments.
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be able to go on in Gumi. I have fallen and I can't see how deep my love for you goes.
So now here I am its almost Thursday another day back at the grindstone. Its the best day for me though! This week will be over and done with before you can say lichety split.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
healthy Addictions
I have now found some new interests. I went to Daegu last weekend and enjoyed a wonderful time there. Christina and I went to Pizza hut for lunch and toured the streets of Daegu. Daegu is a much better place than Gumi. When I was there it felt so comfortable and right just doing whatever Christina and I wanted. We went to Woau a clothing chain store where I bought a sweater and Christina bought a nice skirt.
Other than the shopping it was a nice time to just relax. When we got back I was really sad to see the day end. I went to the bookstore and ended up buying "LIFE LESSONS"
I think its an important book that everyone should read sometime. Its giving me some perspectives to think about a little bit.
On to more important things....
One of the things that I have liked to collect are socks. I dont know why but I think Korean socks are much better than the socks made in China. Except I am shocked the Socks my dad sent me are actually Made in USA..wow. I didnt know that existed.
I like collecting Socks with the English Flag on it. They match my pillow ENGLAND! What a pretty country. I want to move there eventually one day. I think Europe may have a huge potential for me. I want to study Spanish and improve my language ability skills.
Back to Addictions:
I am addicted to Law and Order. I watch Stabler and the rest of the cast each night after work.
Other than the shopping it was a nice time to just relax. When we got back I was really sad to see the day end. I went to the bookstore and ended up buying "LIFE LESSONS"
I think its an important book that everyone should read sometime. Its giving me some perspectives to think about a little bit.
On to more important things....
One of the things that I have liked to collect are socks. I dont know why but I think Korean socks are much better than the socks made in China. Except I am shocked the Socks my dad sent me are actually Made in USA..wow. I didnt know that existed.
I like collecting Socks with the English Flag on it. They match my pillow ENGLAND! What a pretty country. I want to move there eventually one day. I think Europe may have a huge potential for me. I want to study Spanish and improve my language ability skills.
Back to Addictions:
I am addicted to Law and Order. I watch Stabler and the rest of the cast each night after work.
Crime Scene Investigations interest me. I also like seeing how people interact with each other. I would like to solve some of the mysteries that are going around me. Especially at work. A weird secretary who is unfortunately scared of me and also doesnt say much, and she never asks me about what I am thinking. A boss who is like the weather in Missoula...unpredictable, a complaining Co-worker and my savior/angel sweetheart honey Christina.
Mcdonalds is still unfortunately an addiction I have over 12 Mcdonalds cups. I go there in the mornings. I like the coffee and American Breakfast its nice to just go and relax. Lately I like Christmas songs that are playing. Speaking of Christmas songs.
All I want for Christmas is my Sweetheart. "All I want for Christmas: is zzzzzz You ooooooooooooooooo....
My Sweetheart is a loving caring person who has so much energy with kids it blows me away.
My honey is my source of energy. She makes me happy when I am sad.
At work when I am ready to go crazy because of the kids I melt at her sight. I am hard and strict because the kids make me so angry, or because I have had it with complaints from my boss or other teacher and my headache and anger go away and become soft with an overflowing abundance of love.
When I am with her cooking meals, and relaxing before work I feel the world can stop spinning and I would be ok with that.
I am finding continual inspiration because of my greatest addiction~ my everlasting growing love (daily) for my Baby-Shuske, Christina~ My Darling. ^^
That's it for now...
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