1) I made my way over to the Nagwon Music Mall in search of a guitar. I came out with a new guitar, case, strings, picks, a tuner, and a capo all for about $130. Not a bad deal at all! I love the way the guitar sounds and I met an Englishman while I was there who told me that the people selling me the instrument could be trusted. It turns out this man is actually an English professor at my Univeristy in Seoul-- small world!
2) I have been getting to know my roommate, Mariem, and I love her. We went to Hongdae together, a college area with lots of places to shop (and it apparently has a nice night life scene). While I didn't buy anything, we enjoyed a big basket of chicken at this "Chicken and Beer" place in the area. Since then, we have had great conversations about our family, culture, and religion back home. I am learning a lot from her and I am very thankful!
3) I have had to make a few adjustments to my classes-- I dropped Modern Korean History, as I couldn't understand the teacher's English that well (a problem for a 3-hour class) and replaced it with "Education for Development", which I really enjoy. Through my classes (which have really gone full-force this week) I have made many new friends from Spain, Germany, Brunei, and Malaysia! I have found it so easy to make friends simply by asking other's questions, and in turn you get to know not only a lovely person, but the culture they were raised in. It's truly fascinating.
In other news, I got a chest x-Ray this week, which was required for our "alien registration card" we need to get here. It was the speediest check-in and x-Ray of my life. Crazy efficient. This weekend I will be going to a movie with the international club at SMU (Korean w/English subtitles), and also have a chicken and beer BBQ near the Hahn river with the international club as well. Should be a great week! Stay tuned!
My new guitar! I believe it's a Korean brand called "Wildwood."
A beautiful view of Seoul from the Hahn river.
Jealous....but also happy for you and all your new friends.
ReplyDeleteAnnie: Thanks for the awesome updates: It helps us feel like we're there with you. I knew you would do great and am so proud of you. Keep trusting God with each day. Love, Dad
ReplyDeleteLove this! International friends are the best because you can make arrangements to visit them even years later!
ReplyDeleteGladys - I love the view from your room! I agree with you - watch as many sunsets as possible - it is one of my favorite things to do - no matter where I am :) Glad you are adjusting well and enjoying your adventure! Can't wait to read more! Love, Gladys
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear about your adventures!#tripofalifetime
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