And now introducing my Korean Angel: Ms Sujin!

Sujin!! (Su - jean)

When you first get thrown into Korea it can be tough. Especially without a Korean angel like this. Sujin is like my own personal angel who has helped me so much since i've arrived. She has got to be one of the nicest people in the world. At least in Incheon! She has never studied english but is pretty fluent and amazing and translating.

Sujin and I met at Cafe Bene while waiting for my internet to arrive. You may remember from one of my earlier posts or have even facetimed me while being there in my first few weeks of arriving. Sujin works here pretty much every day. 

I know her schedule in depth and have her on speed dial. 

Here are just a few friendly favours Sujin has helped me with:

1. Speaking Fun Korean - she has taught me all the naughty words to say and look out for from my kiddies at school. (Ahhh    CeeeEePpPPAALlLl == OHhhH Shhhiiiit!!

2. She has helped me order furniture for my apartment through the very resourceful g-market that seems to have everything but an english translate button *screw face*. Without this, it is impossible to know whether you are ordering the plain beige blanket or the one with Hello Kitty. God Bless this girl!

3. Not only does she help order my items, but she also gets out of her bed and walks to my house to let the delivery man in while I am at work since they do not work past 5.

4. She has hooked me up at Cafe Bene with some off the menu items. See pics below. Bun ah McDs...this is a Cafe Bene style Flurry! Proper. Let's not forget the baked sweet bread and dip! She also does not scamp on the cheese when I order my garlic bread :)

5. Seeing as Sujin only gets 5 days off a month! (pls take that in, a MONTH) and this is is never a weekend-- I can hardly ever get to take her out for dinner to thank her. However, I do go out for dinner quite a bit with my orientation peoples and it is very often that we cant read the menu. But guess who saves the day??? SUJIN! I just send her a quick pic of the menu through Kakao talk, hit her number on speed dial and hand my phone to the waiter. So far she has always answered and ordered the best foods.

6. If I make a comment about not feeling well, guaranteed the nest day Sujin will come with the Korean version of some solution. I was having back spasms and sure enough, she brought me some heating pad (ThermaCare) for my back the next day.

Sujin is the Best! I make it a point to tell her how I appreciate all her help. Ale and I took her out for dinner and of course Sujin insisted on paying for dessert. We met her boyfriend and had a great time. We went to a Twosome place which is an upscale Cafe Bene (overpriced too if you ask me)...and as a foursome had a great time!

Are those Wangs??

Are Those Wangs? 

So Korean bangs are the "in thing". If you dont have bangs, your not cool, simple. Wanting to be versatile, I found a solution. Weaved bangs! Attached to a head band, these bangs allow you to wear and remove easily. We have now labelled them "WANGS"!

See pictures...As you can see, they come in a variety of colours and styles. For just $5,000won a piece, you get get your Korean swag on anytime you please. 

Now when I see Korean bangs, I am starting to second-guess whether these Koreans really have the authentic bangs or if they are wearing wangs. Here are a few questionables....

Oh yes, This is Ale rocking the wangs!

Are those Wangs?...

Random Tid Bits...

Dak-galbi (I doubt I am spelling it right), anyways...my new thing. So I've always loved Korean BBQ, I just didnt know there were so many types of meats and galbis you could order. I ended up meeting up with some of the people from my orientation on the Thursday evening (President's Day Holiday in South Korea). We went to Bupyeong (a popular area for foreigners and shopping - great place!). We ate at an amazing Galbi spot...cant tell you the name, but it was amazing)...

Bupyeong...

Bupyeong is a popular place for foreigners to hang out. There is lots of shopping and restaurants. Definitely somewhere that I will be frequenting. Me and some peeps from the orientation had Korean BBQ...GALBI...sooooo GOOD!

Koreans always give you tons
of side dishes...a lot of it is cold and pickled...
I get by...

Korean SWAG


I'm starting an album that focuses on things that you will only see in Korea (and some other fun things). The pics are pretty self-explanatory, but feel free to ask questions or simply scrath your head. Most of these are taken in downtown Incheon. More to come...

Koreans have wicked Kid clothing!!! Savannah and
Sean will be styling!

Paris Baguette is a great bakery franchise in Korea. Really good
and super cheap!

Everyone is pretty colourful here...colourful
--not coordinated

mmmmmm

Even the food places don't match...

The picture menus help a lot...
Help me to decide where NOT to eat!

Koreans think they know about fried chicken...

It is common in Korea to see men holding hands with other men and women with women...very touchy feely. It is frowned upon to see PDA with men and women however...All the secure men, please stand up!

The men in Korea are very androgynous
This guy is a Korean stud muffin

It is very common to see tanks outside of shops...window shop for your dinner...

Koreans tend to Korean-ize everything...I am not sure about pancakes...but I know I've seen pizza with brussel sprouts!

Korea is a shopping heaven...for small body and small foot gyal...Over a size 8...keep it movin...bigger than a B cup... don't even bother...

Just for laughs, I asked them for my foundation colour...the reaction was priceless. Koreans like very white skin...that's why you see them with the umbrellas in the summer. Porcelain skin is ideal. You actually have to be careful buying skin products that are Korean because a lot of them come with bleaching agents.

Everyone loves Oreos...Or  QZIIQ?

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Never could be me...

Wanna see something gross? Only in Korea...or Only a Korean...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4RItuanZtw

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A day in Itaewon...


My friend Ale and I wanted to go to Seoul. We were told that Itaewon was the spot for foreigners...this was very true. After a week of being in Incheon and playing charades to communicate, I had reverse culture shock. I met tons of ppl (even black) from the military. They advised me of the club scene...Club Naked...or Nekid as they say. They gave me the ins and outs, do's and don'ts. It was a good time...

Breakfast of Champions

Subway into Seoul

Chai Latte? I think so...
For the record, this was the best Chai latte ever

Korean style - Ale getting Koreanized

Korean Art

Insane how packed the train was...

FUGGS??? I think so...so does the $10,000WON it cost...
$10 USD - Im on it!

In closing...

I want to apologize for not updating the blog on a reg. I still don't have internet in my apartment and have been so busy soaking up Korea that I have not had a chance. My internet should be up and running within a week or two...bare with me people! I miss you all and want visitors! Start saving your pennies and selling your bodies...I wanna see someone soon! Flights ain't cheap from what Im hearing.