Perhaps the greatest thing to hit the ROK since Kickin' it in Guemchon. (Which, btw, was THE anthem of 2008.) Thanks, Casey.
And also, I was completely unaware of the "pristine beaches of Bangkok." Must have missed those my last time through.
7.16.2010
7.13.2010
Ashley Kwan: Like Kim Yuna, but with more personality
No, this child has not been sucking on Otter Pops all morning, she's like this EVERY DAY. Also, this vid was taken around 9:30AM on a field trip day. That's why everyone's got their super special Ajumma Visors on.
Also, moms is coming to visit her spawn in Korea this November. 116 days and counting. One more reason I can't wait for summer to be o.v.e.r.
Also, moms is coming to visit her spawn in Korea this November. 116 days and counting. One more reason I can't wait for summer to be o.v.e.r.
7.12.2010
Wigs, Wizards, and Jacob Black's Abs
At the movie theater, waiting to see Eclipse: We Spent Our Entire Budget on Bella's Wig and Had Nothing Leftover for the Peons.
Me: Ahh, I can't wait for Harry Potter. BTW, why in the hell does Lithuania have a release date for Deathly Hallows and Korean's got nothing?!
Casey: Because Hogwarts is really close to Lithuania.
And later:
Casey: Mindy -- oh my god... *giggles uncontrollably*
Me: (groggily) What? I was just resting my eyes. I heard everything.
Casey: I should have known you were asleep. You were quiet for, like, the last ten minutes.
(I have an extremely low tolerance for cheese and have an uncontrollable need to narrate, asshole-style, when the cheese-factor reaches epidemic levels. Which it did.)
And later still, after Jacob's valiant attempts to battle the vampire Blah Blah (I have no recollection of names here, people) find him with multiple cracked ribs, writhing in pain. The gang is gathered outside Jake's house, waiting for word from Father Cullen.
Me: Doesn't this remind you of when Baby's dad went to check on Penney after she got that really horrible abortion and everyone was waiting around the cabin to see if she was gonna, like, live?
Casey: Go take off that make-up. You look like a whore.
Aren't movies fun?
Me: Ahh, I can't wait for Harry Potter. BTW, why in the hell does Lithuania have a release date for Deathly Hallows and Korean's got nothing?!
Casey: Because Hogwarts is really close to Lithuania.
And later:
Casey: Mindy -- oh my god... *giggles uncontrollably*
Me: (groggily) What? I was just resting my eyes. I heard everything.
Casey: I should have known you were asleep. You were quiet for, like, the last ten minutes.
(I have an extremely low tolerance for cheese and have an uncontrollable need to narrate, asshole-style, when the cheese-factor reaches epidemic levels. Which it did.)
And later still, after Jacob's valiant attempts to battle the vampire Blah Blah (I have no recollection of names here, people) find him with multiple cracked ribs, writhing in pain. The gang is gathered outside Jake's house, waiting for word from Father Cullen.
Me: Doesn't this remind you of when Baby's dad went to check on Penney after she got that really horrible abortion and everyone was waiting around the cabin to see if she was gonna, like, live?
Casey: Go take off that make-up. You look like a whore.
Aren't movies fun?
7.11.2010
The BEST DAY EVER!
Today was the big day, the day Taco Bell threw open its doors to welcome me and my bulging wallet with crunchy taco supremes and mild sauce galore. But I didn't go. I wanted to go. I rode the bus all the way to Itaewon with a grumbling belly and high expectations. When my bus rolled past its doors, however, what I saw made me bust out laughing -- a line o' white people wrapped all the way around to Itaewon station. It was bedlam! (This is particularly funny because the bar next door is called 'Bedlam'. Sometimes I kill me.) Instead, I opted for a quiet trip to Myeong Dong for some shopping zen.
I know, I know, there was so much build up to this day, how could I possibly bitch out on my beloved, you may ask. Well, because I ATE THERE ON WEDNESDAY!!!! Ha ha, suckas!
It started Wednesday morning when Casey heard from a friend via the interwebs that Taco Bell was open. He said people were streaming outta the restaurant and it definitely looked like business as usual. Not wanting to get my hopes up, I told her my friend Liz said the same thang LAST Sunday. We all know how that turned out.* I stewed on this tidbit until lunch, when my friend James ever-so-politely asked if I was headed to Itaewon after work.
"Why?" I asked suspiciously.
"Because Taco Bell is doing a 'soft opening' before the Grand Opening on Sunday," He ever-so-politely replied.
"Do not get her hopes up, James! She's fragile this afternoon!" Casey implored.
AHHHHHH! I scoured the internets searching for confirmation of this alleged 'soft opening' but could find nothing. The only way to find out was to haul my ass back up to Itaewon for confirmation. Uggh.
All my hard work was rewarded, however, when I rolled off the bus to find my lover waiting patiently for my arrival. She was shiny and sparkling new, just as I'd never remembered her. I scoured the menu for my favorites; they were all there: Crunchy Taco Supremes, Nachos Bellgrande, Bean Burritos, oh my! I queued up and waited patiently for my turn. Casey said I was glowing. Shit yes, I was.
We both ordered and within minutes had our trays in hand, ready to dive in. And we were not disappointed. That first crunchy bite was like tasting America herself. Nothing in Korea has reminded me so much of home. It was awesome.
Burrito Supreme, Crunchy Taco Supreme, and in true Korean Fashion , a Nachos Bellgrande to share. WIN!
Is it completely vain that I wished for the opening to be a rumor, as I had not showered before work on Wednesday? Dammit, I knew there'd be picture-taking...
Nom nom nom...
*I would personally like to thank Marty for being a friend of a friend in this vast abyss we call the interwebs. Without his word of mouth, I'd prolly still be standing in line tonight, anxiously awaiting Taco Bell Bliss. Oh yeah, and thanks Facebook for being my home away from home at work.
I know, I know, there was so much build up to this day, how could I possibly bitch out on my beloved, you may ask. Well, because I ATE THERE ON WEDNESDAY!!!! Ha ha, suckas!
It started Wednesday morning when Casey heard from a friend via the interwebs that Taco Bell was open. He said people were streaming outta the restaurant and it definitely looked like business as usual. Not wanting to get my hopes up, I told her my friend Liz said the same thang LAST Sunday. We all know how that turned out.* I stewed on this tidbit until lunch, when my friend James ever-so-politely asked if I was headed to Itaewon after work.
"Why?" I asked suspiciously.
"Because Taco Bell is doing a 'soft opening' before the Grand Opening on Sunday," He ever-so-politely replied.
"Do not get her hopes up, James! She's fragile this afternoon!" Casey implored.
AHHHHHH! I scoured the internets searching for confirmation of this alleged 'soft opening' but could find nothing. The only way to find out was to haul my ass back up to Itaewon for confirmation. Uggh.
All my hard work was rewarded, however, when I rolled off the bus to find my lover waiting patiently for my arrival. She was shiny and sparkling new, just as I'd never remembered her. I scoured the menu for my favorites; they were all there: Crunchy Taco Supremes, Nachos Bellgrande, Bean Burritos, oh my! I queued up and waited patiently for my turn. Casey said I was glowing. Shit yes, I was.
We both ordered and within minutes had our trays in hand, ready to dive in. And we were not disappointed. That first crunchy bite was like tasting America herself. Nothing in Korea has reminded me so much of home. It was awesome.
Burrito Supreme, Crunchy Taco Supreme, and in true Korean Fashion , a Nachos Bellgrande to share. WIN!
Is it completely vain that I wished for the opening to be a rumor, as I had not showered before work on Wednesday? Dammit, I knew there'd be picture-taking...
Nom nom nom...
*I would personally like to thank Marty for being a friend of a friend in this vast abyss we call the interwebs. Without his word of mouth, I'd prolly still be standing in line tonight, anxiously awaiting Taco Bell Bliss. Oh yeah, and thanks Facebook for being my home away from home at work.
7.10.2010
If people-watching were an actual career, I'd be CEO of that shit
Sometimes (oh fuck, MOST of the time) I need quaint reminders as to why I choose to live 5000 miles from my friends and family. Last night all it took was a little cheesy samgyupsal, a vinyl bag and some wicked people-watching. Thanks, Hongdae.
I love street art.
Justin being super creepy at Go-Go's
The Hongdae Biker Brigade
Ho Bar II. One of FOUR Ho Bars in Hongdae.
Still not enough to service all of Hongdae's Hos.
Open container laws are nonexistent.
Cue the Instant Bar in a Park, complete with friendly Korean bartenders.
You know I'm a sucker for social sleepers.
This is perhaps the finest specimen ever caught on film.*
A favorite.
Shiny, happy people.
*I haven't actually used film in a camera since my high school photography class, but whatever. You get the idea.
7.06.2010
Screw Twilight, Where's My Potter?
Oh all-knowing universe, please tell me why Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has release dates in Kazakhstan, Lithuania, and Slovakia, but NOT in South Korea.
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