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Seoul Collection

Some pictures from my elitist socialite lifestyle as I attend my very first fashion show in Seoul (By "elitist" I mean that any bum off the street can pay $8 for a ticket). But it still rocked my face, and I still consider myself to be some what superior to all of you Non-Fashion show attenders.


Also, since the turn over rate is so high over here and many of my friends are long gone, this is my only means of getting any sort of affection these days.

(that's me on the left - lonely creature that I am)

Another Year, Another Peppero Day

The charm of Korea is beginning to wear off on me 13 and a half months later. Today I had a shopping list of mint leaves, honey, and salt. I came home empty handed. I'm looking forward to a north american grocery store more than I ever thought I would.
5 weeks and counting before my South East Asian adventure begins. Today I received approximately 1 000 needles in my upper arms in order to prep and and defend me against any sickness that even thinks about rearing its ugly little head in my direction. It has also been a good 6 weeks since I've purchased any sort of panda paraphernalia.
In other news Andreas has just moved to his training camp in Kansas. I miss him severely. He'll be there until February when he leaves for Iraq. Please keep him in your prayers.

This blog is getting soooo boring.

Beijing Top 10

10. Conquering the great wall of China!!!

9. Rickshaw ride into on coming traffic

8. Kicking DJ'S ass in Xian!!!

7. watching Ballroom dancing, ribbon twirling, and water scripting at the Temple of Heaven park

6. Boat ride across the lake at the Summer Palace

5. The Terra Cotta Warriors

4. Rubbing this mythological animal's bum for good luck

3. Flying kites in Tianamen Square

2. Riding this AWESOME HOT PINK BIKE through the Hu Tongs

1. Discovering new food - how bloody is that noun, I wonder?

On Turning Korean

Yesterday, while sitting on the subway a sudden realization came to me, almost knocking me off of my seat. In the last 11 months, completely unbeknowst to me, I have begun to turn korean. It's true. This was confirmed when I took a moment to look down into my hands and registered that the snack I'd purchased for my commute was, in fact 'soft roasted dry squid'... and that I love it. For your interest I've compiled a list of evidence supporting my gradual change of identity.

1.) I snack on dried squid.
2.) I buy and wear t-shirts that read 'I ♥Panda'.
3.) I specifically order the pizza with potato and corn toppings, extra pickles.
4.) I use (and by 'use' I mean invented) the expression 'Yogi Chogi'.
5.) I wear headbands.
6.) I wear knee length shorts and high heels to work.
7.) I employ the word 'trash-ie' to enquire about the garbage.
8.) I enjoy communal bathing.
9.) I can't think of any adjectives beyond 'delicious' to describe food.
10.) I sport, upon my own request, a styled asian mullet.

Time to get DIRTY!
Pictures from the Boryeong Mud Fest (July 15 - 17). What what.

On the train ride to Daechon
Our spacious minbok (hostle room)
Our luxurious beds
My $3 last minute hello kitty flip flops (and freshly painted toes)
The Beach
The Festival
Korean girl in bikini and high heels sinking into the sand as she walks. whatever.
DIRTY FUN HAVERS!

Danielle making Mud Angels
DJ is filthy
Sara and I in the Obstacle Course. I totally kicked her butt.

After all the dirt, what's a little bit of rain?
Clam Bake
Waiting for the train home in the rain... and still smiling