2 Sad Fisherpeoples

Fishing on the Han River in the middle of Seoul.

6 Seulítos Hablando Español

Me at the Han River today.

Cool video of Seoul that is all over facebook right now: Seoul Time Lapse

And another thing that isn't mine: 50 Reasons why Seoul is #1 on CNN Go

Also, what's up? I've started a Spanish conversation group that meets once a week on Sundays in Kondae if anyone is interested. Drop me a line if you are. Se llama La Mesa Español: Seúl. Today we had 6 people total (including me) and spoke mucho Spanish.

The post Spanish group Han River trip.

That is all.

3 Kids and Triple Word Scores

We had some extra time and I found a scrabble board...

0 Photos of Cool Acrobatics

You, the inexplicably audacious author, has no doubt realized that this is not the blog of your grandfather, or of two weeks ago for that matter. The ever self-bettering author has decided to take upon himself a task larger than that of Atlas holding the world upon his shoulders: updating more often. Yes indeed, he won’t be the always loquacious but lethargically lazy letter wrangler that he’s been in the past. The reader’s renaissance is at hand and as such the management expects you to visit more often, or he’ll probably get bored and just updated monthly. So please comment. The best part is that it’s free! That’s right, for an unlimited time offer, commenting on this blog will be free of charge. Or as the Koreans say: Service! So you should really get on that, because if you don’t, you’re basically just saying that you despise anything and everything you saw or read on this blog and that’s not how you feel, right? So show a little love and get on that. Anyway, read about some stuff that happened.

At the beginning of the month I had the immense pleasure of going to Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai with his pretty girlfriend. The circus tent and seats were all made just for Cirque du Soleil and the atmosphere was crazy cool. There were amazing acrobatics and some comic relief as well-- in all, a really good show. I don’t know how to describe it really. I couldn’t take any photos inside the tent but I’m posting a youtube video of some stuff we got to see.

Tuesday my school had our Spring Picnic field trip. We headed out into the country, into Gyeonggido and went to an organic strawberry farm. The kids were able to gorge themselves on strawberries and even mock make strawberry jam. Aside from having to get to work slightly earlier than normal, I can’t really complain. I’d like more all you can eat strawberry adventures that I get paid to go on.

This month I joined a gym! It’s in no way as cool as my gym last year but it’s called Chocolate Fitness, so it has that going for it. It’s also next door to a Domino’s Pizza and the deliciousness wafts right in some days. I’m quite reticent to go actually have some Domino’s but it still smells bomb.

Last but not least, I’m being retired from art teacher—which was probably my favorite hour out of any day, and being reposted as gym teacher. Apparently my enthusiasm has been noted and redistributed. Does anyone know any good games for tiny kids in a really small space? The gym is only about a 20ft by 40ft space. Then again, I have no idea how to measure with my eyes.

Chao

The 3rd Reich was: FABULOUS!!

Found in Dongdaemun.

7-6 (I think), We Lost Either Way

Went to a game last week. Great game-- even though Doosan lost. They tend to do that when I attend...

2 Minutes Without Caffeine

Jongno Tower, Seoul

I got a coffee today and this was the little vibrating thing that let's me know it's ready. It came with movie trailers on it. Because the 2 minutes that you have to wait for your coffee is just too damn long.

24 Inch Secret: Yerba Mate

I found yerba mate at E-Mart! It turns out that South American tea is invading Korea. The writing at the top promises the drinker with get the "24inch secret." It's working. ;) I've always been able to get loose leaf yerba mate for my gourd in Itaewon at the Paraguayan owned, El Comedor, but this is pretty nice too.

2 Cabbages, 5 Jars, 3 Dudes and No Idea

When I got back home to the US in September, one of the first things I did was go on the YouTube, look up how to make kimchi, and do it. Here I am cutting the Napa Cabbage.

Blending my own sauce.

This was the fun part.

We look like we killed something. Me on the right, a Mr. Alex Pearson on the left.

It wasn't the best stuff ever. One jar even molded. However, it was great for cooking with. I'll have better luck next time I hope.

(Photo credits to Mark Gifford and his expensive camera)

Cirque du Soleil - Seoul 2011

Cirque du Soleil - Seoul 2011

8 Year Olds with Cell Phones and Cow Intestines

These are some students from my oldest group. They are Korean age 9 but are more like 7 or 8. One girl got an Android smart phone the day after this photo was taken.

Big puppets with the 63 Building in the background.

Cow intestines! I prefer the pig ones though. Also on the grill: mushrooms, onions, tofu, cow heart, stomach and liver.

So I Missed 1 Day-- It'll happen again I'm sure

But it's because I went to Neverland Ranch with some coworkers! Whoops! I mean Everland. It's like Disneyland but forever?

There's even a zoo with a seal show. Also I saw 2 bears attempting to make a 3rd bear. I'll try and acquire a picture from a friend if 5 people comment on this post. Especially you, that person in Singapore who keeps reading my blog... who are you!?

If you are a native English speaker you can be employed as an English teacher. If you are Russian (I think) you can be parade eye-candy at Everland.

1 Photo a Day aka The Hardest Thing I've Ever Done

Here's 3, so there ya go. Captions too!

Last Weekend I went to the Hi Seoul Festival and saw some of the craziest junk ever. Almost impossible to describe except that in this photo all these people are hanging from a crane. Everything else at this festival was lackluster and the ticket system left something to be admired. Either way, I saw people flying/hanging from/hamster wheeling from a giant construction crane.

Totally sci-fi apartments being built next to the Seoul "Forest" park. I want to live there with my robot roommate.

You've heard of rally caps? What if instead it were shopping bags that are handed out by the team's employees. Bad for the environment, great for team spirit!

p.s. I've started writing some pieces for NERDTREK.com and you should go check it out. :)