To be real honest, I did not particularly forward to Korea. My last visit was quite tiring because we tried to do, see and try everything we can in one month. We travelled to 5 different cities in 2 weeks then spent the next two weeks trying to hit all the hot tourists spots in Seoul, while trying to visit all our relatives since it was a first time visit for both me and my sister. All the travelling, the thick heat, and constant fast pace lifestyle took a toll on my body and I got what Koreans call "mohm sal". Although I was not particularly excited for Korea itself, I did look forward to the mere fact of retreating away from home for a short while. However, I know it will be a much different experience as I am on my own and in a completely different setting, so who knows, I might not want to return to Toronto.
I'm currently staying at my uncle's place in Soo Ji, about an hour away from Seoul, and I won't be going to Yon sei University until later this week. So the next few days should be a good time to just settle in, get the korean language slowly rolling off my tongue (haha more like stutter), and spend time with my uncle's family. When I get to Yonsei, I will be going on a 3 day trip with the other students to several historic/tourist locations in Korea before classes begin.
It's really hot and humid already, and it has finally hit me that I'm actually in Korea. I'm really beginning to look foward to the next couple weeks. Familiar sounds, smells and tastes (ohh.. I'm so loving the food!) are arousing my senses, and it all creates a sense of excitement that I didn't quite anticipate! Hopefully this excitement only continues to grow as time goes by!
Oh and pictures to come...
Being me, forgetful and careless, I just HAD to forget something in Toronto. I packed my camera but forgot the battery and it's charger.. sigh.. However, it's alright since my sister was planning to get a new one anyways. So hopefully, I'll be purchasing a camera and will soon have pictures to go along with the blogs!
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hi parking lot
ahhh im glad that name stuck, i believe i came up with it while kevin and i were at cat mall with mich ane heidi?
anyway..travelling alone is so sweet, you can do whatever you want and go wherever you want without being lagged by the rest of family,
what is mohm sal...
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