Hotel President Seoul

... to be the best line to be on, in my opinion anyway, rarely had to change lines and most tourist locations are on that line. I thought I'd freak out having to share a bathroom and toilet, but I actually managed ok. The only downside was that there were a crapload of mosquitoes, so in addition to the 30+ I got in Taiwan, I collected a few more in Seoul too. So now I've come to realise that Ming and Xian will probably not be writing ...

... tops are), I decided to go into the Crown Bakery across the street from the stop and test out the purported lovely, accommodating nature of the Korean people. Under the pretense of buying an orange juice (well I WAS thirsty!), I moseyed up to the counter and then pointed at Erica's phone number and the Korean translation of "help me" in my guide book until the lady caught on, picked up her phone, and dialed Erica for me. Luckily, Erica answered ...

... to make her taller.  I am not sure what is in it, though, she wouldn't tell me.  I asked about having a high depression rate at the school since they study so hard, and my home-stay sister said they do.  The funny thing I noticed with all of the Koreans and Americans in the same room, was that the Americans always seemed much more confident than the Koreans.
 After our discussions we learned how to make kimchi and kimbop.  Kimchi is a traditional Korean ...

... br>We found some food at a food court and I ended up eating some spaghetti (accidentally but it was still good). And then we went to the convenient store for some beer because unlike every venue for everything in America, you can bring in your own bottles and cans. The guy even gave me some cups. That was nice of him haha.

We got inside and got some fans (they were a dollar i picked some ...

... free-handing it and potentially falling to your death! Well, is was at that section of the mountain that we saw a perfect example of a stereotypical Korean in reality. A man in a full business suit complete with dress shoes and a brief case was practically repelling down from the top of the mountain with one hand on the rope and his other hand gripping his brief case! What in the hell kind of business meeting is held on the top of a mountain?! Amanda and I just looked ...

... superficial, as you tend to see in much of Asia. It is odd to see this trend in the East, as we turn to them for many spiritual traditions. Koreans are obsessed with how they look and looking perfect. It's very Hollywood. They even go so far as to get plastic surgery for their toddlers, so people will think it's natural as they grow up. How weird! Everything's about working, making money and shopping. All they do is shop. And they are constantly checking ...

... of the genetic makeup of a typical Korean. I don’t know because envy exists everywhere, there are *****es all around the globe ha-ha. For the most part the Koreans are helpful, some may shy away because of the ‘foreign fear’ (to different to interact making them nervous). However I don’t feel even the slightest bit hesitant to ask for help, which ...

... mentioned that all the Korean teachers would be watching...again. It's just more muddled thinking without consultation first. Friday is the foreign teachers' busiest day of the week, with both written and online marking due, so to take out a large chunk of our day for all of us to teach the same lesson back-to-back...well, it's just a nonsense. Why have I never had the chance to embarrass a Korean teacher in front of everyone by acting like a spoilt ...

... did you see the news flash? Alex: No. What was it about? Tracy: It was about a student called Tom Jackson, who shot his schoolmates. 10 students were killed and 15 were injured by him. Alex: That's horrible. Why did he do that? Tracy: There was no obvious reason. He seemed to be insane. Alex: I think it's because of the gun. I don't understand why the government permits people to have a gun. Tracy: Well, I've heard that's related to ...

... rehabilitation Now this is a simple critique To turn back now would be weak When I only ask to see what is there For you to show up and make the world aware I only ask because we're burning in the street Wars still rage while children don't eat I refuse to take my ticket and stand in line Are you afraid to come forth and say "This world is a creation of mine" Still seeking enlightenment 2008 -Thanks for reading