11.10.2009 Thanks Giving Dinner

Hi, has it been awhile? I've been busy.

Im soo happy. I met my old highschool friend Janice in Korea!! it has been nearly 7 years since we met!!! frigging LONG TIME. It was really good to see and hang out with her, miss her already lol. So she and her friend visited me in Suwon with Liz to attend Hwaseong Fortress Festival, it was fun! In comparison, its almost like Octoberfest (different theme). They had a huge parade, blocked off roads, lots of people, lots of vendors, it was great!. It was like Canadian Thanks giving here in Korea this weekend. Well, we literally made its Thanks Giving Dinner last night at Tom and Clairs place (other foreign friends also from Canada who i met here in Suwon). We had roast chicken (we bought), pasta, salade, and Pumpkin PIE!!!! ( Claire Slaved 8hrs for). After dinner, we chated and went to the park to play LAVA MONSTER on the jungle gym!!! it was fun, the people were looking at us but i think cuz they wanted to play too. Dont get touch by the monster on the ground, he can jump and touch and you're it. Then we play tag... then we were told to be quiet because it is exam week for Kyunghe Uni Students lol. Then we chillled at 7/ Eleven... Overall. Another good weekend.

Moped/Scooter
I saw this awesome 1 year old moped. Can fit 2 people, black, orange and white, a big moped with only 50cc (no license or insurance required) for only 800k KRW!!! (yeah only 800 lol). There was a junky looking one for 400K KRW... which i logically should get because im only here for a year.... yeah i should only stay for a year though i would love a 2nd year. But, logically i should not buy it now. How would i ride it? I need to buy a helmet, find parking at the apartment, and its winter (so i wont be able to ride it) and i know from experience that distant travels of more than 20km anywhere is very uncomfotable on a bike (versus a vehicle). The moped would just be for fun and convenience that would cost me 400-800k KRW. I should save my money. Dammit.

Application to Teachers College
So... being logical and rational, i did the right thing, i stuck to the plan (which got me here in Korea anyways) to apply to teachers college after one year of TESL in Korea. The rule and backup plan to a failed application acceptance is to stay and work in korea for a 2nd year. What would i do in canada if i didnt go back to school? Bum around looking for a lousy job... no thanks. So im hoping not to get accepted so i can stay... hahaha a part of me honestly wishes that... but this way, i am sticking to the plan, with a back up plan... its all about planning, research and dilegence.... whatever. haha.

Health.
I have mentioned, Koreans are very aware and concerned with their health and longevity here. They're very concerned with their appearance too. Nothing wrong withthat. The old are very strong, as are the young and it makes me re-evaluate my own health and longevity... which is pretty crappy. Im not obese, but i could use the exercise and cardio and rehab (from my accident). I like walking and talking the bus to school and places, i like going hiking on mountains, i like exercising every morning and night. I feel better. Trying to lose the weight. I joined a pack with Clair and Jess to lose a certain amount of weight by the end of this month. My goal is to lose 5lbs ( 1lb a week is good too). I think i look ok, but more running, crunches/planks and cutting back on calories wouldnt be a bad idea to slim the lil pouch belly i have hehehe. Anybody else interested? In comments, put your name, age, current weight and weight lost goal.

I will post more pictures and vids... but not just yet, busy. Bye.