December 2009
5 posts
Christmas Spirit
I can hardly believe that Christmas is right around the corner. These weeks seem to roll by so quickly, dates just creep right up on you. For me it is the atmosphere around Christmas. You notice this more in the states with all the themed decor they put on the streets. Its a nice feeling. Here, not as much, but that doesn’t stop me from getting in gear. These past few weeks have...
Question
Does anyone else think Korea needs more trashcans lying around?
Beer, Whores, A Dark Day
As stated in my previous post, when I hang out with my Korean friend(s), I end up sleeping in weird places or situations. I was right. This is by far the strangest one to date. To make it short, as I understand that what readership I may have most likely will not want to read a long diatribe on the night, which on the whole was rather tame. So here it is in precis:
My friend’s girlfriend...
A Night with Koreans
I have made a few Korean friends since being here. They are very nice. There is a clear language barrier, which at times can be quite frustrating, but I dont let it get to me. I try not and focus on that and more so on their mannerisms and how they treat one another. They call me the drinking king. I am more like the Drinking Benevolent Despot, if that can be possible. All nights with them...
Those Nice 15 Seconds
Sometimes when I am drunkenly walking down the brightly lit streets of Seoul on a weekend night with a slight drunk and a cigarette still lit in my hand, I notice everything that’s going on around me: the traffic lights, the people walking, their fingers, the sky, the neon on every corner, my slight stumble, my freezing toes. And as I take a drag of my cigarette and slowly exhale watching...