Crying Baby

It's the time to say bye to everyone. I have experienced so many times of separation, but I never learn how to deal with my emotions when it happens. I thought I was a big big girl. Francis said my laugh was so distinguishing that he would never forget me. Jemin and Ghi-Young laughed at me being a baby. I am a silly, little crying baby, but I don't regret the relationships that I built with my friends. I love what I have. Laugh hard and cry hard.

Separation Anxiety

I have been going out in the past few days, trying to farewell every single friend I have met in Korea. Jiyuen and I met again on Saturday in Gangnam. I wasn't energetic at all, feeling exhausted and sad. If I had one more chance, I would take lots of pictures with her before we said bye. Bye is never good. When will we meet again, and where? Endless waiting. My Hongkongese friends and I went to Demilitarized Zone of Korea on Sunday. I wish I could have seen North Korea, but the rain and fog ruined my dream. Eun Byung finally agreed to see me again before my departure on Sunday night. Vanda joined us to a Japanese restaurant. Eun Byung always makes fun of me no matter what I do, but something in him inspires me. You may say I am a masochist. Kidding! More hanging out and drinking on Monday and Tuesday. I have no idea how I survived with this exhausted body. Separation with friends is sad. Saying bye for the last time is hard. I don't know how I will survive broken hearted.

Let's Get Drunk

It's the last day of summer school in Korea. Everybody went out at night to drink, including me and my friends. So Ju (Korean beer) tastes sweet so people don't realize they are drunk when they drink a lot. My face turned red after a bowl of So Ju, and people said I was drunk. I AM NOT DRUNK! I yelled. Most Koreans are heavy drinkers. A suggestion from me is never toast with Koreans, or you are gonna be dead. A funny story of tonight was that a cute, foreign stranger came to me for direction to a bubble tea shop and he ended up drinking with us. My friends said I was random and weird because no people in Korea would ask a stranger to tag along for alcohol. I guess I am just not that Korean. It's okay, Oklahomans are like that. I had so much fun today, having a farewell dinner with classmates and drinking beer with friends. What is life? That's life. Smiley! If you found any typos or problems in this blog, please forgive me. My head is heavy...

The Final Week in Korea

After having that fun night with a few friends at the coffee shop, I had been suffering from insomnia until last night. I guess the coffee in Korea is very different, sweeter, more caffeine, and more powerful sleep killer. I'd learned my lesson. On the last two days of summer school, we have one presentation and paper due. Our group paper is almost done, now it's my turn to get this solo presentation ready to go. Wish me luck! Approaching the end of my trip, I would love to spend my last Saturday in North Korea. Precisely, the edge of North Korea. Serious face. Some of the foreign students want to sign up for the tour in the Demilitarized Zone of Korea, and yes, I am one of them. I guess it's always my dream to visit the place where my grandpa used to live. Unfortunately, DMZ is the closest I can reach. I really hope they don't reject my tour application. Finger crossed.

Something Like That

The aquarium and Kimchi Museum in the COEX mall were too expensive for entry, my friends and I then decided to do something more worthwhile, going to a car exhibition. I love cars, especially Volkswagen made, but my friends told me that the purpose of going to a car exhibition was to see the sexy human models with short skirts. Speechless. We regretted that we didn't spend too much time there, but the fun coming after made our day more enjoyable. Our friend, Boram, joined the gang later in the afternoon. We first went to a traditional Korean restaurant and had a traditional Korean meal, and then stopped by a coffee shop. We had small talks over many things, secret admirers, fish balls, families, etc. I now believe it doesn't matter where we go or what we do, but who we are hanging out with. Friends are the ones who you laugh with, joke with, and make fun of. My trip in Korea is so worth it because of them. Big smile! 

Time Gone Fast

Waking up in the morning, I realized only 12 days left in Korea. I haven't been doing much particularly different in the past two days, going to class, having lunch and dinner with friends, trying weird food, etc. The cable internet speed in the dorm is unsatisfactory. When I facetimed with my parents, video chat got disconnected for a hundred times literally. More than usual, my dad asked about my love life again. I am 23, and he is worried about me not able to find a boyfriend. Wow! Luckily, before he wanted to say more, the frustrating internet saved me. I have been meeting many people, but I don't push. It doesn't mean I am not trying to find my love of life, but I want to maintain my easy, simple happiness meanwhile. My roommate is going home for the weekend. Another alone night. >.<

Summer Romance

A group of friends and I went to Han Gang last night after dinner. It was raining earlier, so the temperature dropped a little bit when we got on a cruise. Beautiful views and beautiful people made a perfect night out. I met two old couples on the cruise. The wife was sitting on the lap of the husband, leaning against his shoulder. She started singing a love song, and he harmonized simultaneously. The scene became fairylike. I do believe in true love because my parents were the first perfect couples I knew, but I sometimes doubt whether it is usual after seeing so many immature relationships. The two couples didn't understand English, and I didn't understand Korean, so a strong hug and some laughters turned out to be the only communications. I wasn't sure what the hug was for. Maybe it was my appreciation to them for a hope of finding my own true love and their appreciation to me for enjoying their singing. It was full of warmth in a chilly weather. Maybe, just maybe, my Mr. Right is looking for me. Feeling sweet!