In a very un-Alli like fashion I'll skip the bad parts and tell you about what I've loved about Uijeongbu (discovered it's pronounced We-jong-bu) so far.
This morning, after getting over the fear of getting lost, I practiced walking to school. I made it about half way before thinking I should stop and walked into the grocery store, bought an apple (after realizing I hadn't been eating much fruits or veggies), walked back to the hotel and went further into the downtown area. It was nice to get out and see things in the daylight, since I had only seen things in the evening.
Along the walking paths there are these pieces of gym equipment for stretching your legs and hips.
Name for a music store I found funny.
There's about 8 foreign teachers at my school and we all live in he same apartment building (I'm in a hotel next door until I can move in on Feb 1.) These lovely ladies have help me so much in walking me to school, taking me out for delicious food, and even receiving packages I mailed here!
The day after I arrived, Jessica met me outside the apartments to walk me to school. I was so relieved to see her that I cried and hugged her. This did not phase her at all - this must be a normal reacting to moving across the world where you know nobody. She also walked me home, showed me where to buy pizza, and the next day (today) took me out for lunch and ice cream and showed me some of the cool shopping areas.
I can't remember what this is called but it is a bizarre mixture. It's a giant hot pot with a cheese melting station on the outside. Inside is chicken, potatoes, onions and some spices. As soon as she said melted cheese, I was in!
Later today after I took a brief nap, two other foreign teachers, Danielle and Katy, were heading into the edge of Seoul so Katy could get a hair cut. I asked if I could tag along and they said yes! Taking the subway was confusing to me but they assured me it would come naturally after a few times.
Danielle was so sweet in giving me an extra subway card she had with some pre-loaded money on it and everything! Taking the subway is pretty cheap and it's all based on a card swiping system.
After arriving in Seoul we walked around for a bit. There are many parks and green spaces around. Although right now it isn't as pretty because it's winter (very similar look to Edmonton but with less snow) I'm sure it will be so beautiful in the Spring/Summer/Fall.
Katy got a beautiful hair cut by a Korean friend of Danielle's who offered us "hot choco" while we waited.
Then, we went for fried chicken. I did not know fried chicken could taste this good. We got a honey garlic flavour which was so delicious!
Me, Danielle, and Katy
Love,
Alli
YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Glad to see smiles today!
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