Put Your Butt In the CHAIR!!!

So this past weekend was a 3 day bender. It started with wayyyy too many drinks in Hongdae on Friday, then a relaxing Saturday, shopping and night skiing on Sunday, and Avatar on Monday. Since most of you know all too well, my drinking/dancing/making up songs habits.... I'll just tell you about the skiing trip :)

We met up with a bunch of coworkers at school. From there we started the 2 hour crawl through traffic to get to Elisian Ski Park. It rained lightly on and off through our drive. Eddie, one of the head teachers who planned the trip, is an avid skiier and was freaking out every time a rain drop hit the windshield. He was worried the snow would turn to slush and he wouldn't be able to bust out his sweet skills for all the korean snow bunnies. He...is a character.

eddie :)

By the time we reached the park it was pitch black out. I kept seeing sights, people, and shacks along the way that referenced psycho killer movies. More than once I believed we were going to die slow, murderous deaths. Long winding roads, a misty rain, in the middle of nowhere...and "oh wait, do we have a flat tire? Someone should go check it out"..........no thanks.

We rented our gear from a small store. Again, Korean hospitality was ever present. Offering delicious tea, cookies, discounts, and even free socks on our return. The snow suits we rented were ridiculous. Hot pink and bright yellow pants...full one piece ensembles. Fashionistas on the slopes!

I hadn't skiied in forever so my legs were on FIRE most of the time (hint to work out more). The snow was a bit slushy, felt like skiing in ice cream or frosting. I fell twice and now have a black, slightly swollen kneecap to show for it. B hadn't skiied in a long time so I was trying to give him tips. Kept yelling "put your butt in the chair!!!", so he would bend his knees more. Am I a great teacher or what?

B all smiles

fay's wet butt after falling too much

We kept at it until close to midnight, then drove into town for dinner, which was soooo good. When we got home I was out like a light. I awoke to aches an pains I didn't know where possible...but it was worth it. Spent the day groaning and lugging around the subway to get to the movie theater. Finally got to watch Avatar. It had been sold out for over a month. I liked it :)

Many more stories coming soon...

C