Where to start....
Thanksgiving. It's a bit late, but I haven't had much to say. Thanksgiving this year was spent at a (British) friend's house. All the foreigners got together for a potluck dinner, it was less of a thanksgiving and more just a reason for everyone to get together for a big dinner and drink. It was fun though. I got to meet a lot of really cool people, share stories with the girls ;), and feel like I'm not alone while my family is together halfway across the world.
That weekend was wonderful too. Friday night I went to a bar that the foreigners had just started hanging out in, called Grazie! The owner started charging the foreigners 15,000 won (maybe about $10) for all you can drink and pizza. It's a great deal for us. I met an awesome guy, spent the rest of the weekend with him, and things were over as quickly as they started. =/ Also had to say goodbye to a couple who went home, they were great, but I must say that I think I will get along great with the couple who replaced them.
Last weekend was a lot of fun too! Went again to Grazie friday night, followed by my first noraebang. Noraebang is something I thought I would have to learn to like, but that was not the case. A bunch of drunk foreigners in a room singing the best songs as loudly as they can, great fun for us, I wonder what the Koreans think of that though....hehe.
This weekend (so far) is a lot like last weekend. Went to Grazie last night. Turns out the owner is loosing money by only charging us 15,000 won-we drink a lot! so starting next week it will be 15,000won until midnight, then we have to start paying for our drinks again. That's ok with me, I usually only have a beer or two after that anyway. Went to noraebang with a new Korean friend and an awesome foreigner. I love noraebang!
Not sure what tonight will hold. Some people are going to Busan for the day and a night out there, but I think I'd rather stay in the city and see what goes on tonight. Also, have my eyes set on a new guy ;) we'll see how that goes...will keep you updated. ^^
What else? Let's talk about my future. I'm always thinking about where I will end up next, and what I want always changes slightly. Honestly I think that will depend on if I meet a guy. I'm ready to meet someone. I want to travel more, but I'm young enough that I could stay somewhere, start a real relationship, and continue my traveling adventures in a few years with someone by my side. I know I'm always talking about guys and wanting a relationship, but I think about it a lot, and I really would rather not travel alone. Anyway, I now am thinking about three options that I will continue to go over until I HAVE to make a decision. 1-I can stay here. I really do like South Korea. I could extend my contract, get a job at another school, or even go to Dongguk for Buddhist studies. 2-I could go home. I could meet a guy, get a job, and travel every now and then. I was against the idea a while ago, but I could be really happy at home, settled down and close to my family. 3-I leave my contract next August as planned, go home for a few months, maybe do a month volunteering in India, then go to grad school in Australia. hmmm.....
On a side note (because this whole post hasn't been random from the start...hehe) I love the gym here! Okay, so the working out part isn't amazing, but going to the sauna-which is included in the membership-is amazing! especially in the winter. I get done working out, take a shower, relax in the sauna, then a hot tub. ^_^ The sauna this winter will be my motivation to be at the gym all the time!
I think that's all I have for you guys! Missing people back home, but am lucky to have friends like you! I really didn't think I'd still be in touch with some of the people who are really making an effort to! There is no doubt that you are wonderful friends, and if everyone keeps this up, it will be more motivation to return home and be with you all! I love you and miss you all! ^^
