It's a rainy Saturday night here and I've crossed off so many things on my to-do list. "Update blog" is literally the last thing to put a line through so here I am, blogging. This past week has been pretty low key, aside from the fact that I managed to get tonsillitis which wasn't fun. I started feeling scratchy on Sunday and then by Tuesday I was feeling super sickly. Luckily, I didn't have classes on Wednesday so I just took it easy at my desk. Afterward my adviser took me to the doctor. A few things about that:
1.) First of all, they asked for my weight and I had no idea what my weight is in kilograms. So I needed to go weigh myself. Anyway, the scale was in the lobby (yes, in the lobby) where 20 people were waiting. And it wasn't one of those scales where you look down and see a number, it was the kind that displayed the number in big, red, digital clock letters toward everyone sitting down. Seriously, an lol moment. Koreans, Koreans, Koreans. At least I now know my kilogram weight (so do 20 others).
2.) Um, Korean health care is awesome. I have health insurance here, but even if I didn't the cost would be considerably less than USA prices. It's because Korea has a governmental health care program that everyone must contribute to if they work. It comes out of your paycheck (my school covers mine, but it's only 4 or 5%) and makes health care affordable for everyone. Anyway, my doctor visit was 3500 won (About $3) and I had a prescription for 36 pills (4 different kinds of pills to be taken after every meal for 3 days) and it cost 2700 won (About $2.25). My entire medical fees were under $6.
I think the US should adopt universal health care - can you imagine how much people would save if they didn't have such costly medical bills? I mean, for giving birth, for vaccinations, for a common cold.
Anyway, while my adviser and I were waiting at the doctor's office (they call them all "hospitals") we were talking. To make a long story short, she told me that David and I could go home 1 month early. I'll explain a bit: David and I were delayed in coming to Korea by 3 weeks because it took forever to get our visa's. As a result, I started 3 weeks after the new semester started. My school wants the new contract to begin at the beginning of the semester (September 1st). So, after we go to Japan from July 21-28, I have a week off and then begin summer camp which last for 2 weeks. Then I go home on or around August 21st.
Honestly, I'm very excited. Don't get me wrong - I love Korea so much and I will miss it dearly. But when you haven't seen your friends and family in 8 months, seeing them 1 month earlier makes a huge difference. It will also make things easier for last minute wedding plans.
So, we now have 3 short months left in Koreaville that I know will fly by. We're already beginning to talk in "We should do this before we leave" sentences. :D
Okay, enough verboseness. I have a bunch of random pictures that I haven't posted but want to share. They're from the past few months, so enjoy!
Delicious and cute cow cookie from Himond Bakery (the one I always rave about).
Whatsdis?
Bath time.
The rest of these photos are from about a month ago. It was a "house warning" party for Dante who just moved to Hanam! ;D It's always so fun to go to parties/events with foreigners because everyone is so diverse.
Literally, people from South Africa, Canada, Australia, Hawaii, California, England, London...all in one room. And the funniest part: These people from all across the world are the people who I feel are the most like me here in Korea.
Literally, people from South Africa, Canada, Australia, Hawaii, California, England, London...all in one room. And the funniest part: These people from all across the world are the people who I feel are the most like me here in Korea.
The man of the hour is the one holding a Miller Lite.
Vodka is expensive to come by in Korea. Soju, the green bottle with Korean on it, is cheap and plentiful. Too bad it tastes like acetone! That bottle was about $2, though.
Alphabet fridge magnets = cheap entertainment.
Coveted fridge shot.
Okay, one more picture to complete my "random, outdated photos" post. This is a take-out Japanese dinner from a place down the street. Everything you see was less than $10 and very delicious. Yummmm!
Mmk. Peace!
Wendy
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