And another weekend in Seoul comes and goes... I'm really glad I've kept up with this blog. Just looking back on old posts, looking at pictures, it's crazy how short my memory is. Memes...

After work on Friday, all of my coworkers and I went out for dinner and noraebang. I know, I know. What is it with all this karoke? Trust me, I haven't the slightest idea either. All I know is that I've got some great black mail pictures of people getting down to "Welcome to the Jungle".




Fay, a coworker who is a riot and a half, left to go spend time with her family. So we got a new coworker. Hense, bbq dinner and soju. My Grandma Arlene emailed me something about a 12 step program when I get back...but I promise I'm not a drunk! It's seriously just a cultural difference. If an elder, like my boss, puts a shot of soju in front you, you have to drink it or it's considered rude. So I did. And I woke up with a hangover and some good stories :)



To cure the hangover, B and I headed to the Tea Shop in Insadong for tea (and homemade pecan pie). I've talked about this place before but it's definitely one of my favorite places in all of Seoul. If you're in Soko, you MUST go. We saw some crazy old tea that cost close to $40,000 USD. I don't even understand how that is possible! It looked like dead grass to me.



Easter Sunday was beautiful. I really hate hearing that the weather in Chicago is nicer than Seoul's. Come on, Chicago...the year there is an actual spring I'm somewhere that doesn't seem to be having one? Rude.

B and I went to Yoiedo, a big island close to Seoul. We rented some cruisers and biked down the trail. I haven't ridden a bike in close to a year so it was really fun to race around and ring my bell at people. I smiled so much my ears started to hurt.





There were some great fountains with kids splashing around in them. One little boy ventured a bit too far and threw a hissy fit. What would Jesus do? Probably not laugh and take a picture. So I'm not perfect.



And in the spirit of Easter, a Korean guy gave me a "Jesus Loves You" balloon! Love.



Really missed my family on Easter and am looking forward to a skype session with them soon. I've never been much of a sap, but holidays are my heart. I love everything about family get togethers, side splitting laughter, and shared stories. Joys like easter egg hunt and the kid's table will forever hold the key to my inner child. Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!



-C