Indian food with another Former Student

Oh, I just got back from having lunch with another former student. Sheesh, going out with 3 different former students in 1 month . . . this is a great month!

She picked me up at the institute at noon and went to pick up 2 more friends. The four of us went to the Mount Fishtail Restaurant--within sight of Cheonan's train station. This is an Indian/Nepalese restaurant.

YAY!!!

Off to the pictures!

The colorful tapestries.

Yours truly, Mae (former student), 1 of her friends (my possible Korean teacher!).

I like the bamboo-ish detail.

Plant at an Indian window.

Our over-head lamp

Some of the restaurant (I had my back to the far wall).

The windows--and 2 of my jr. students! What a surprise!

Do you know how much I miss eating salad?

Some spicy and tasty chicken.




Ok, from here, I gave up taking pictures. I ate breakfast at 6:00 and it was about 13:00. I was starving. So I ate my fill--and then some.

After we were done.

As we left.




Afterwards, we went to a stationary shop to buy a notebook so I can practice writing the Hangul alphabet. I need to set an appointment with Mae's friend to see when and where we can meet. This weekend might be if-y (I have vespers AND Sabbath morning club to prepare). We'll see. Wonder what's going to happen/what I'm going to post about next . . .

Hey, I went out for dinner and tea/hot chocolate with one of my former students yesterday. I took my camera with and took a few pictures: which I am sharing with you now.

In front of the Korean Nazarene University, just 5 bus stops away from where I live.

Reminds me of Southern . . .

Okay, so Kate arrives and we go for dinner. Behold what I ordered:

Omlette (stuffed with fried rice), fried chicken breast, and some great sauce. It was great!

Afterwards: tea/hot chocolate at Kate's favorite cafe in Cheonan--The Lower Gardens

Nice and cozy feel

They have internet (of course)!

They have books! Too bad I can't read--and understand--them.

My hot chocolate with spoon and cookie.

Kate's Chamomile tea

Hmmm . . . I think I really like this place.

Hi Kate!



Some more of our surroundings,

Kimchi! (Cheese!)

The Lower Gardens from the outside.

Should have taken a picture before we went in; when it was still light.

Ha! An excuse to return!

Nah, I will definitely go back. Anyone want to come along?

More from Christmas/New Year's Break (pt. 2)

After hanging out a bit with my friends from orientation, I rested by myself on Thursday and Friday.

On Sabbath, New Years Day, Jennifer, Michelle, and Tracy (my traveling companions from the previous weekend) came to spend some of the weekend with me in Cheonan. Perfect timing, since I had the apartment to myself.

We relaxed a bit, ate out and hung out with one of my former students. They also decided to give me a make-over . . .

It sucked how they came Sabbath afternoon and had to leave Sunday early afternoon; but I enjoyed the time they were able to spend with me.

Ugh, term break finished sooner than it should have--at least it feels that way. Alas, even good things must come to an end.

Back to the grindstone . . .

Wintery atmosphere.

The scene in Angel-in-us-Coffee

Green Tea Latte and Hot Chocolate (with artwork by Jennifer).

Jennifer and Kate (former Level 5 student)

Michelle and Tracy



Get Ready, here are the pics from my 1am-2am make-over . . .

Eye shadow + eye liner + tinted chap stick (from Skin Food) + straightening iron =

The make-up lasted until I washed my face about 5 minutes after the last picture was taken. The hair . . . I still have. I'm debating whether to get a striaght perm or buy a straightening iron. We'll see what happens.

Those are all the pictures I have. It's kinda cold and I feel tired: I think a nap is in order.

'til next time!

More from Christmas/New Year's Break (pt. 1)

Happy New Year 2011, everybody! Glad to have you come back to my blog. The term has started and I now have free time to fill you in on some of what's happened.

After the Christmas weekend, Karen, a friend from another SDA Language Institute in Kwangu, came up to spend some time with me. We just relaxed, watched a couple of movies, and I showed her around a bit.

On Wednesday, we went to Itaewon (the foreigner "quarter" of Seoul) to see where we could find clothes that would fit us. Mission accomplished; but I didn't buy anything. We met 2 other fellow orientation-mates (Rebecca and Tim) and ate Chinese-American food together. Karen departed to another friend's place there in Seoul, whereas Tim, Rebecca, and I went to Namdaemun Market. It was about 21:00, so most of the shops were closed; but the one I wanted to visit was open. Yay! So I was able to buy a few traditional Korean souvenirs.

We walked around for a bit longer then went our seperate ways. I got back to Cheonan pretty late (around 1:00) and had to wait a good 15 minutes for a taxi to go take me home--and overcharge me at the same time. Never again.

Anyway, I did take my camera with, but I didn't take many pictures. I wanted to keep up with everyone and it was bleeping cold. Here they are:

On Tuesday, Karen and I went to a Soup/Porridge restaurant across from my institute. It was just what we needed.

As we were waiting for our soups, I let my camera-happy self out--a little.

Pumpkin Soup. It was good, but waaayyy too much--never thought I'd say that.

Walking by the Korean Nazarene University.

The snow was coming down hard that day.



Wednesday: Itaewon and Namdaemun areas.

Yeah, the Fat Panda Chinese-American Restaurant caught my eye.

2011 is the Year of the Rabbit, right?

Fountain of Lights.

M.

Driving Under a Ceiling of Lights.



Yeah, not much going on. Sorry if you expected more.