3 things that made me laugh today

1. Playing volleyball with my co-teachers because my elementary kids had a performance in another school.

2. My yoga teacher trying to hug me.

3. A man almost running into me on my bike. (yes, you read it right...the man almost ran into me!)

**a bonus: my yoga teacher thinking it was hilarious when he squirt me in the eye with the juice from an orange peal. Good thing my glasses got most of it or he would have felt more than juice on his face when I punched him!!

^_^

The little things in life...

How to be civilized when drinking

Everything is social here. And let's just forget about the idea of "personal space". Maybe no one hugs when they say hello, but that doesn't mean there is no body contact.

It's custom for one person to pay when you invite people out to dinner in Korea. It's an honor to pay. So, my spanish friend, Jose, decided that it was his turn. It was a mixed group of Americans, Frenchies, Koreans, and our sole Spain native.

Dinner is done. Now, for the good stuff.

막걸리 (makkolli-rice alcohol),

맥주 (maek ju-beer),

소주 (soju- distilled rice and other grains)

In the morning you will be asking yourself , 왜왜왜, why why why. In the moment you will be shoving a bottle in someone else's hand, making sure they pour for you. It's not cool to pour your own drink .

막걸리랑 관리인

관리인: ohh 사만다가....막걸리 ?

Me: 네. 맛있어요.

관리인: 밥 먹었어요?

Me: 안니오

관리인: 식당에 같이 가요

Me: ummm, ok

우리는 식당에 갔고 한국어 이야기가 말했어요.

4am calls

No, it's not a booty call. It's the best time to practice your English.

Dongha: "SamanDa-ya, are you sleeping?"

SamaDa: "Yes, Dongha. It's 4 am in the morning."

Dongha: "Oh, I'm sorry. I am in Jinju. I am little drunk."

SamanDa: "Dongha, you are speaking perfect English. How is this possible?"

Dongha: "I am little drunk."

Now my anger for being woken up has turned into amusement at the revelation that alcohol does wonders for language

Dongha: "When do you come to Muse?"

SamanDa: "Dongha. It's 4 am. You called to ask me when I'm coming to your bar?!"

Dongha: "I'm sorry. I'll speak to you tomorrow."

SamanDa: "Ok. Bye."

Philippines

Now you're looking at a certified scuba diver. Sexy right?!
I made a discovery dive to see if I would be comfortable breathing underwater. As it turns out not only was I comfortable, I was amazed. There is a whole other world under the sea. I saw so many Nemos. Finding Nemo did not lie...at all. It was so wonderful to witness.

After the two discovery dives, I decided to get certified. That meant that I had to hit the books. I had to study, watch videos, and take some tests. It was the last thing I expected to do on vacation-to study, but it was worth it. 3 days of training and 5 tests later I got certified.

Bus ride

Don't you miss the days when you could sit on peoples' laps and it was ok. Well, I still have those days. I take a bus with all the teachers and students to have lunch at an elementary school. All students and teachers were present and when this happens, there's not enough room for each person to get their own seat.

I've seen students double up. I decided that I would do this with my co-teacher. I made her sit down and then I sat on top of her. It was wonderful! I wasn't sure if I'd be too heavy so I shifted some of the weight to my feet and thighs. It hurt too much, so after 3 minutes I let loose. She didn't seem to mind. Actually, I think she embraced it too. She wrapped her hands around my waist and let her hands rest in my lap.

So beautiful... try (but at your own risk...)

Rock Climbing: Yeongo Waterfall