Back in Korea....for the past three weeks actually. Just finished an English camp which has been quite fun and quite a lot of work.
It's bloody hot here, but not as bad as it has been the passt two summers. Though, beinng on the tenth floor of a high rise with no AC isn't all that much fun sometimes.
Lesigh...why is it i tend to...
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It's bloody hot here, but not as bad as it has been the passt two summers. Though, beinng on the tenth floor of a high rise with no AC isn't all that much fun sometimes.
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I went snowboarding for the first time this week and it was awesome. I'm pretty good on my toeside but i'm fucking retarded trying to go down the hill on my heel side. Also--I'm super duper sore 
Queenstown has been wonderful. Last night i got to see awesome live music at the winter festival which is now up and running. I also won nearly enough...
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Queenstown has been wonderful. Last night i got to see awesome live music at the winter festival which is now up and running. I also won nearly enough...
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pip:
glad you are having fun. Almost as glad as I am that I scrolled backa few journals and didn't ask how you were snowboarding in July.
So are you going to remain and Ex-Pat?
So are you going to remain and Ex-Pat?
writersareliars:
I'm in Cheongju. 
However, I can see you are (or were - are you back now?) on holiday... in New Zealand, the country I came from, no less. How curious!
However, I can see you are (or were - are you back now?) on holiday... in New Zealand, the country I came from, no less. How curious!
In Queenstown, New Zealand at the mo. It's stunningly beautiful here right now. It's hard to imagine snow in June, but it's here and it's everywhere! I think i'm going to try and learn skiing or snowboarding or something like that tomorrow. There's supposed to be a Winter Festival going on right now, but it's been delayed due to snow...in fact a ski hill was...
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sixtyfootqueenie:
BWAHAHAHAHA
and I cant beleive you're so close and SO FAR
and I cant beleive you're so close and SO FAR
riadeath:
yeah..i am on vacation!! i love the summer vacation !!
have fun you too ^^.
have fun you too ^^.
Well, all, I'm off to New Zealand for about a month. I keep saying i'll keep up to date and everything on here, but honestly, it gets harder and harder the longer i'm away from home. Maybe a month in my favorite place on earth will change that a bit. If anyone still reads this, i hope all's well with yinz. Peace out homies.
obsidian_:
yinz better have fun!
Well, i know i promised pictures, but i've been lazy and tired all the time. Moving into a new apartment and setting things up the way you like and getting all the creature comforts isn't easy...but i'm sure most of you know that. Also, sorry i've been so uncommunicative lately, but i will post more for sure.
So being back....
I'm actually back at the...
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So being back....
I'm actually back at the...
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pip:
So I'm confused, are you just staying forever, or until it's stops being an enjoyable challenge?
roethke:
Thanks! Hopefully something will come of this second chance thingy and I'm not just drumming up attention for nought.
Back in the ROK. Will update later. With pictures! In the mean time, i gotta get ready to move. Sorry i haven't been very commenty lately, but i'll try in the future to do gooder in that regard.
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judypatricia:
I know! A part of me had faith that they'd never leave Pittsburgh, but I was really nervous and a little bummed out anyway, before things finally got settled.
I wasn't really ready to stop being a Penguins fan, you know?
I wasn't really ready to stop being a Penguins fan, you know?
jaybugg:
osan ab
Bonjou mes amis! Au jourdhui, je suis en Toronto. C'est magnifique, mais il fait tres, tres froid. Ok, enough French (and only partly because i'm having trouble thinking of anything else to say 
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Wow....Canada. Toronto is a mere hour away from Pittsburgh but it feels like it's lightyears.
Today, I went to the CN Tower, had a coffee and maple donut at Tim Hortons,...
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)Wow....Canada. Toronto is a mere hour away from Pittsburgh but it feels like it's lightyears.
Today, I went to the CN Tower, had a coffee and maple donut at Tim Hortons,...
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phoebus:
Have you returned from the ROK, or is the Canadian forray just a vacation?
wikkedlilgal:
thanks darlin! can't wait to meet you whe i get back! 
I should update this thingamajig more often huh?
Well, Christmas was okay this year. It's usually depressing seeing my basket-case sister, but from what my mom wasa telling me about her, i was expecting the crypt keeper to show up for presents. Instead, a Jerry Springer guest showed up. Thank god for small miracles? That said, seeing my nearly 2 year old niece was AMAZING!...
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Well, Christmas was okay this year. It's usually depressing seeing my basket-case sister, but from what my mom wasa telling me about her, i was expecting the crypt keeper to show up for presents. Instead, a Jerry Springer guest showed up. Thank god for small miracles? That said, seeing my nearly 2 year old niece was AMAZING!...
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mylf:
glad to see you are having a good time back here in the states!
and your niece sounds adorable. my son used to try and lead people around by the finger too.
and your niece sounds adorable. my son used to try and lead people around by the finger too.
mylf:
Ok, the public demands it so there is a pic of the ring in my journal now. it isn't the best but you people will stop asking for it now
Back in Amerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr-i-ca-ahhhh-ahh!!!!! Longest. Flight. Ever!
I'm so tired and jet lagged. Still, i got shit to do so ttyl mammy jammies.
PS--Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, or Seasons Greetings if the previous don't apply. Also, Happy New Year!
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Operation Surprise the Shit Outta My Folks was a complete and total success! Surprising mom resulted in teears and babbling. Surprising Dad resulted in a manly...
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I'm so tired and jet lagged. Still, i got shit to do so ttyl mammy jammies.
PS--Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, or Seasons Greetings if the previous don't apply. Also, Happy New Year!
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Operation Surprise the Shit Outta My Folks was a complete and total success! Surprising mom resulted in teears and babbling. Surprising Dad resulted in a manly...
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d:
DUDE>>>
I need your DIGITS!!!!
mail me or something!!!
-D
I need your DIGITS!!!!
mail me or something!!!
-D
wikkedlilgal:
hey yea that would be cool to meet up sometime
I've been in korea for about 3years and i had my shit experiences with the priavate schools, but now working at an elemantary school, and i absolutley love it. no bs, less hours, more pay. how bout u?
i'm so jealouss that you got to go home for christmas! that's great. werr you finished your contract or just vacation time?
well i hope your havin a rockin time at home!
um....would it be too much trouble to ask you to bring back an extra tube of Colgate?Lol...i miss that stuff!
talk to you soon!
I've been in korea for about 3years and i had my shit experiences with the priavate schools, but now working at an elemantary school, and i absolutley love it. no bs, less hours, more pay. how bout u?
i'm so jealouss that you got to go home for christmas! that's great. werr you finished your contract or just vacation time?
well i hope your havin a rockin time at home!
um....would it be too much trouble to ask you to bring back an extra tube of Colgate?Lol...i miss that stuff!
talk to you soon!
I Got My Geek On and My Shop On Mhmmm Mhmmm
This weekend was great!
Today, I saw the actual Millenium Falcon! The real one used in the movies! Damn me for not having my camera with me. I also saw one of the actual Star Destroyers and tons of costume and set pieces. There's a Star Wars Art and Science Exhibition in Seoul now...
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This weekend was great!
Today, I saw the actual Millenium Falcon! The real one used in the movies! Damn me for not having my camera with me. I also saw one of the actual Star Destroyers and tons of costume and set pieces. There's a Star Wars Art and Science Exhibition in Seoul now...
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d:
oh ok...
I thought the DC reference had to do with your passport.
So like how will that work?
Can you get one there?
Oh my GAWD DUDE
ARE YOU STUCK IN KOREA?!?!?!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH
-D
I thought the DC reference had to do with your passport.
So like how will that work?
Can you get one there?
Oh my GAWD DUDE
ARE YOU STUCK IN KOREA?!?!?!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH
-D
skank_zero:
That Star Wars exhibit sounds all kinds of nifty.
I just had to deal with the presents vs. clothing dilemma myself, I'm flying home tomorrow. I ended up dedicating an entire suitcase to stuff for other people
Have a safe flight and a great trip!
I just had to deal with the presents vs. clothing dilemma myself, I'm flying home tomorrow. I ended up dedicating an entire suitcase to stuff for other people
Have a safe flight and a great trip!
Doctors, Oil Heaters and Plasma Screens
So i went to the Doctor's office last Friday to get a number of things checked out. It turns out i have two compressed vertebrate in my back (i think that's the term) and that's why my feet get a little numb when i'm running/working out. I also got some other medication and some tests done. All for $83...
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So i went to the Doctor's office last Friday to get a number of things checked out. It turns out i have two compressed vertebrate in my back (i think that's the term) and that's why my feet get a little numb when i'm running/working out. I also got some other medication and some tests done. All for $83...
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kwizzle:
I just feel like I wasted four years of my life. Disappointing ... but what can you do?
Good luck with an exit row, tall man
Good luck with an exit row, tall man
norritt:
yeah ive not gotten sick in like 8 years either last time i had to go to the doc. for a specific ailment
it was because i caught poison ivy hiking
it was because i caught poison ivy hiking
So, ideally, i'd like to meet a cute veggie, geeky girl. We'd have kids with names like James T. Vader or O'Hura Leigha or Jean Luke Chewbacca or Han Solo Spock or "Bones" Bobofet. And they'd be tough enough to own the names and not get beat up for it. Me and this imaginery girl would quote Monty Python to each other while cooking wonderful...
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mylf:
Thanks for the congrats! It really was a Pip way of doing things
And yes, kwizzle did miss the best part, but that just adds to the humor of the evening.
And yes, kwizzle did miss the best part, but that just adds to the humor of the evening.
kwizzle:
No, I don't really say "bahhhh," unless it's in the vein of gentle mockery. I'm from Oklahoma, y'all.
I must meet the tallness someday. I should also probably see that movie!
No, I don't really say "bahhhh," unless it's in the vein of gentle mockery. I'm from Oklahoma, y'all.
I must meet the tallness someday. I should also probably see that movie!
well..where is home?
and where did you meet her?
-D
Dude... I met a perfect girl online who was moving to Auckland, just few weeks after I left for Korea. I feel your pain.