Went to church in the morning. Few of my friends who were not Christians came along as well. I was actually quite surprised.
After service went back home, called a Korean friend to wish him "Merry Christmas" and then slept till evening before a friend phoned and asked me to go 구경 (walk-walk, lepak).
This time we went to Myeongdong, a popular shopping district in Seoul. There were lots of people there, fully packed as usual.
We went to Lotteria and had dinner. This time I tried the Squid Burger. After that, it was like the previous night, walking around aimlessly till we were tired and then went back home.
Got back and phoned my sweet Malaysia ^^
Thus ends my first Christmas in Korea:)
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Christmas Eve
It was my first Christmas in a foreign land....
There was a Christmas dinner at church. Registration fee was 10,000won, which is very cheap at other times but rather expensive at the moment as we won't be receiving our allowance till February next year.
So on Christmas Eve I went 구경, walking around Gwanghwamun and City Hall with 11 of my friends.
Our lecturers told us that there'll be lots of people there, and indeed it was quite true: lots of couples dating there......But nothing to our interest.....
Ironically despite the cheerful atmosphere around me, I kind of felt....lonely....out of place....What on earth am I doing here!!!??? I was quite curious and still do, how did I spent all the Christmas Eves back home?
Went for dinner with my friends, had Squid Fried Rice...of all things for Christmas Eve
As we couldn't find anything else worth doing, we decided to go for Noraebang (Korean style Karaoke). One of my friend was given 20,000won by a Malaysian women she accidentally met at Everland the night before. So we decided to spent the money together.
It was my second time to a Noraebang, but this time I just wasn't as joyful as the first time. Firstly because I didn't have the mood and secondly it was already 12midnight!!!
By the time we reached home it was about 2.30am, and as there were no more buses, I stayed overnight with a friend in Oryu.
There was a Christmas dinner at church. Registration fee was 10,000won, which is very cheap at other times but rather expensive at the moment as we won't be receiving our allowance till February next year.
So on Christmas Eve I went 구경, walking around Gwanghwamun and City Hall with 11 of my friends.
Our lecturers told us that there'll be lots of people there, and indeed it was quite true: lots of couples dating there......But nothing to our interest.....
Ironically despite the cheerful atmosphere around me, I kind of felt....lonely....out of place....What on earth am I doing here!!!??? I was quite curious and still do, how did I spent all the Christmas Eves back home?
Went for dinner with my friends, had Squid Fried Rice...of all things for Christmas Eve
As we couldn't find anything else worth doing, we decided to go for Noraebang (Korean style Karaoke). One of my friend was given 20,000won by a Malaysian women she accidentally met at Everland the night before. So we decided to spent the money together.
It was my second time to a Noraebang, but this time I just wasn't as joyful as the first time. Firstly because I didn't have the mood and secondly it was already 12midnight!!!
By the time we reached home it was about 2.30am, and as there were no more buses, I stayed overnight with a friend in Oryu.
Everland
One thing different about the Malaysian programme at our Language Education Institute is that we have more fun than the international programme.
And the peak event for this year was - EVERLAND.
It's the biggest Theme Park in Korea and is the 6th most popular theme park in world ranking.
And many thanks to our lecturer who manage to strike a miraculous bargain for us: 10,000won for a one-day pass which also includes dinner and transportation. (The normal price would have been about 50,000won)
We went to Everland on 23rd December. The location of the theme park is outside of Seoul, and the journey took about an hour from Yangjae.
One of the most popular things in the park was the snow sledge, which unfortunately due to the lack of snow and the relatively warm winter this year, 3 of the most exciting course wasn't open.
I went in agroup of 6 people. We tried a few of the thrilling rides, but my memory of Times Square still haunts me so I didn't go for ALL the rides. Furthermore my friends were not so keen on the thrilling rides as well.
We went for the safari as well. The cool thing about it was that we hop onto a bus and the bus brought us into this park where the animals roam around freely and the animals were just inches from us right outside the bus.
But above all, the most interesting thing was the snow sledge. Although the more interesting course weren't open we still enjoyed ourselves. After all, it was the first time for nearly all of us.
Took our dinner at Maharajah. Our lecturers asked them to prepare Seafood Fried Rice in advance, as the Malays can't eat the other stuff.
At night we watched the "Magic in the Sky"- a fantastical fireworks and searchlight performance, then followed by a "Moonlight" parade.
We really had a great time at Everland, despite the untimely lack of snow. A wonderful remembrance to end this year....
And the peak event for this year was - EVERLAND.
It's the biggest Theme Park in Korea and is the 6th most popular theme park in world ranking.
And many thanks to our lecturer who manage to strike a miraculous bargain for us: 10,000won for a one-day pass which also includes dinner and transportation. (The normal price would have been about 50,000won)
We went to Everland on 23rd December. The location of the theme park is outside of Seoul, and the journey took about an hour from Yangjae.
One of the most popular things in the park was the snow sledge, which unfortunately due to the lack of snow and the relatively warm winter this year, 3 of the most exciting course wasn't open.
I went in agroup of 6 people. We tried a few of the thrilling rides, but my memory of Times Square still haunts me so I didn't go for ALL the rides. Furthermore my friends were not so keen on the thrilling rides as well.
We went for the safari as well. The cool thing about it was that we hop onto a bus and the bus brought us into this park where the animals roam around freely and the animals were just inches from us right outside the bus.
But above all, the most interesting thing was the snow sledge. Although the more interesting course weren't open we still enjoyed ourselves. After all, it was the first time for nearly all of us.
Took our dinner at Maharajah. Our lecturers asked them to prepare Seafood Fried Rice in advance, as the Malays can't eat the other stuff.
At night we watched the "Magic in the Sky"- a fantastical fireworks and searchlight performance, then followed by a "Moonlight" parade.
We really had a great time at Everland, despite the untimely lack of snow. A wonderful remembrance to end this year....
Out with Piano Teacher
Went out with my piano teacher on the 18 of December. She invited all 5 of us Malaysians student over to her place for Christmas celebration. One of our teacher's friend was also with us.
We went for a movie at Gwangmeong in the morning to catch the first show of the day. In most cineplex in Korea, all the first movie of the day is about 30% cheaper.
We wanted to watch the Incredibles, but it was dubbed into Korean and there were no subtitles, so we watched Taxi instead.
After the movie we went to our teacher's house, where she prepared Seafood soup for us. It was kind of like our Malaysia's tomyam soup. The cake and fruit salad were also splendidly delicious.
After resting for a while, we went to 노래방(Noraebang), which literally means "music room". It's kind of like a karaoke, but much "cleaner and safer", though I've never actually been to any before....
It was my first time to a Noraebang, and I really enjoyed. It was kind of like a revision of all the Korean songs I know.....not that much though....
We went for a movie at Gwangmeong in the morning to catch the first show of the day. In most cineplex in Korea, all the first movie of the day is about 30% cheaper.
We wanted to watch the Incredibles, but it was dubbed into Korean and there were no subtitles, so we watched Taxi instead.
After the movie we went to our teacher's house, where she prepared Seafood soup for us. It was kind of like our Malaysia's tomyam soup. The cake and fruit salad were also splendidly delicious.
After resting for a while, we went to 노래방(Noraebang), which literally means "music room". It's kind of like a karaoke, but much "cleaner and safer", though I've never actually been to any before....
It was my first time to a Noraebang, and I really enjoyed. It was kind of like a revision of all the Korean songs I know.....not that much though....
Thursday, December 16, 2004
Fun Day
Our lecturers brought us to the Seoul Art Centre to have an experience on Samulnori, which literally means the "play of four things". It's one of the most popular performance using 4 traditional music instrument being played together.
As each of us can only chose an instrument due to the limited time we have, I chose the drum, as it was easy and because I'm already taking a 10 weeks course on Korean traditional Mask Dance, which might give me the chance to learn the other instrument.
Tried the fast food at Lotteria, a fast food chain store originated either from Japan or Korea. Interestingly, they have Sotong Burger (Squid Burger). So my Malay friends either take the Sotong or the Prawn Burgers here in Korea.
Then went back to campus to have my first hair cut in Korea. But the result wasn't so satisfying. Think I better try Blue Club - a chain store for fair cuts - next time....
Had quite a fun time at the Christmas Party organized by the Office of International Affairs. It's the second party being organized by that the department. The first was the Wine and Cheese Party in September, if anyone still remembers...
And finally ended my day with some music at the Cultural Centre on Campus. The Christians from the Music College had some performance there. As it was mostly just music instrument performances, language wasn't a problem.
As each of us can only chose an instrument due to the limited time we have, I chose the drum, as it was easy and because I'm already taking a 10 weeks course on Korean traditional Mask Dance, which might give me the chance to learn the other instrument.
Tried the fast food at Lotteria, a fast food chain store originated either from Japan or Korea. Interestingly, they have Sotong Burger (Squid Burger). So my Malay friends either take the Sotong or the Prawn Burgers here in Korea.
Then went back to campus to have my first hair cut in Korea. But the result wasn't so satisfying. Think I better try Blue Club - a chain store for fair cuts - next time....
Had quite a fun time at the Christmas Party organized by the Office of International Affairs. It's the second party being organized by that the department. The first was the Wine and Cheese Party in September, if anyone still remembers...
And finally ended my day with some music at the Cultural Centre on Campus. The Christians from the Music College had some performance there. As it was mostly just music instrument performances, language wasn't a problem.
Updates for the Past 2 Weeks
Wow can believe it's half a month since I did my last blogging.....Where did all my time went to....?
Let me recollect....
Got my exam results back, 96.9%, 0.1% less than the previous test, but improved slightly in my oral exam.
Had a 100th Day Party on December 11....A party to celebrate our arrival in Korea for a hundred days...time really flies....
We booked a Pakistan restaurant at Itaewon. The place isn't really big, just about the size of Dong Guan at Central Park or Ameerali at Shah Alam.
The food was quite good though. Had nan( is it the correct spelling?), fried chicken, lamb, pudding, fried rice and some other food that's quite similar to Malaysian food....but of course Malaysian food is still by far better....
And then I went to a Korean church near my house last Sunday with a senior. I'm planning to attend that church next year. Thinking that since I have to learn Korean, might as well learn the Scriptures in Korean as well, and secondly it might help improve my vocabulary and thirdly I'm keen in meeting and making more Korean friends.
Speaking of Korean friend, there was this guy whom I've been bumping into once a month since my arrival in Korea.
The first time I met him was at the Wine and Cheese Party at Seoul National University in September, then at a bus stop near my home in October and November, and last Saturday night at Sindorim bus stop when I was coming back from the party.
We were suppose to meet again on Sunday to go to church together, but he had something on last minute and went to an earlier service, thus continues our jinxxed relationship.
But guess will be meeting him often once I start attending the church.
Let me recollect....
Got my exam results back, 96.9%, 0.1% less than the previous test, but improved slightly in my oral exam.
Had a 100th Day Party on December 11....A party to celebrate our arrival in Korea for a hundred days...time really flies....
We booked a Pakistan restaurant at Itaewon. The place isn't really big, just about the size of Dong Guan at Central Park or Ameerali at Shah Alam.
The food was quite good though. Had nan( is it the correct spelling?), fried chicken, lamb, pudding, fried rice and some other food that's quite similar to Malaysian food....but of course Malaysian food is still by far better....
And then I went to a Korean church near my house last Sunday with a senior. I'm planning to attend that church next year. Thinking that since I have to learn Korean, might as well learn the Scriptures in Korean as well, and secondly it might help improve my vocabulary and thirdly I'm keen in meeting and making more Korean friends.
Speaking of Korean friend, there was this guy whom I've been bumping into once a month since my arrival in Korea.
The first time I met him was at the Wine and Cheese Party at Seoul National University in September, then at a bus stop near my home in October and November, and last Saturday night at Sindorim bus stop when I was coming back from the party.
We were suppose to meet again on Sunday to go to church together, but he had something on last minute and went to an earlier service, thus continues our jinxxed relationship.
But guess will be meeting him often once I start attending the church.
Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Exam....... : (
Will be having my exam today and tomorrow.
Having my oral test within an hour and will be sitting for my listening, reading and writting tests tomorrow.
Here goes.....
Having my oral test within an hour and will be sitting for my listening, reading and writting tests tomorrow.
Here goes.....
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
First Allowance : )
Got our first allowance after coming here, HOORAY !!
This time we got an extra 50000won for household items allowance.
But on the contrary, we need to survive on this for more than a month and a half because January allowance will come in late, as usual......
This time we got an extra 50000won for household items allowance.
But on the contrary, we need to survive on this for more than a month and a half because January allowance will come in late, as usual......
Monday, November 29, 2004
Who Am I ?
Artist: Casting crowns
Song: Who am I lyrics
Who am I?
That the Lord of all the earth,
Would care to know my name,
Would care to feel my hurt,
Who am I?
That the Bright and Morning Star,
Would choose to light the way,
For my ever wandering heart,
Not because of who I am,
But because of what You've done,
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who You are,
I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean (ocean),
A vapor in the wind,
Still You hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling,
And You've told me who I am..
I am Yours.
Who am I?
That the eyes that see my sin,
Would look on me with love,
and watch me rise again,
Who am I?
That the voice that calmed the sea,
Would call out through the rain,
And calm the storm in me,
Not because of who I am,
But because of what You've done,
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who You are,
I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean (ocean),
A vapor in the wind,
Still You hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling,
And You've told me who I am...
I am Yours, I am Yours.
I am Yours,
Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?
'Cause I am Yours,
I am Yours.
~Corrected by Samantha "Raven"~
This is a song I heard recently.
It really touched me when I heared it....
Song: Who am I lyrics
Who am I?
That the Lord of all the earth,
Would care to know my name,
Would care to feel my hurt,
Who am I?
That the Bright and Morning Star,
Would choose to light the way,
For my ever wandering heart,
Not because of who I am,
But because of what You've done,
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who You are,
I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean (ocean),
A vapor in the wind,
Still You hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling,
And You've told me who I am..
I am Yours.
Who am I?
That the eyes that see my sin,
Would look on me with love,
and watch me rise again,
Who am I?
That the voice that calmed the sea,
Would call out through the rain,
And calm the storm in me,
Not because of who I am,
But because of what You've done,
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who You are,
I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean (ocean),
A vapor in the wind,
Still You hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling,
And You've told me who I am...
I am Yours, I am Yours.
I am Yours,
Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?
'Cause I am Yours,
I am Yours.
~Corrected by Samantha "Raven"~
This is a song I heard recently.
It really touched me when I heared it....
Thanksgiving Party (Again !)
After seeing a poster indicating that there's a party with of FREE food at a place called Hope Hall in Kangnam last Saturday, I took the effort to go there.
Arriving at the Kangnam subway station, I head straight out of Exit 5, the exit I was suppose to take in order to arrive at Hope Hall.
However, after coming out of the station and searched for about 20 minutes and to no avail I knew I must have got the wrong exit. As the party was suppose to begin at 6pm and it was already 6.20pm, I gave up the search and decided to go back.
Just then, a saw a sign that reads "사랑의 교회 (name of a church) 400m ". It was a church that I've heard several times and some of my seniors used to attend the church.
Being curious of how the church looks like and fearing that I won't be able to attend service on Sunday due to the Mesyuarat Agung PPMK (Persatuan Pelajar Malaysia Korea), I thought of checking it out to see whether there's night service in English which I might attend.
And WHAALA!!!
It turns out that Hope Hall Is a Building in that church !!!
And so I had the chance to feast at the party: with turkey, cranberry, mashed potatoes, salad, buns, apple pies and pumpkin pies!!!!
After dinner there was some performance by a jazz band, music performance and some drama. There was also an invited speaker who shared on.....ermm.....well I can't seem to remember....hmm....
But anyway, I really enjoyed myself : ) I can't wait for the coming Christmas Party...Muahaha !!!
Arriving at the Kangnam subway station, I head straight out of Exit 5, the exit I was suppose to take in order to arrive at Hope Hall.
However, after coming out of the station and searched for about 20 minutes and to no avail I knew I must have got the wrong exit. As the party was suppose to begin at 6pm and it was already 6.20pm, I gave up the search and decided to go back.
Just then, a saw a sign that reads "사랑의 교회 (name of a church) 400m ". It was a church that I've heard several times and some of my seniors used to attend the church.
Being curious of how the church looks like and fearing that I won't be able to attend service on Sunday due to the Mesyuarat Agung PPMK (Persatuan Pelajar Malaysia Korea), I thought of checking it out to see whether there's night service in English which I might attend.
And WHAALA!!!
It turns out that Hope Hall Is a Building in that church !!!
And so I had the chance to feast at the party: with turkey, cranberry, mashed potatoes, salad, buns, apple pies and pumpkin pies!!!!
After dinner there was some performance by a jazz band, music performance and some drama. There was also an invited speaker who shared on.....ermm.....well I can't seem to remember....hmm....
But anyway, I really enjoyed myself : ) I can't wait for the coming Christmas Party...Muahaha !!!
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