It seemed like rainbows would appear; Whenever you came near the clouds would disappear

Hello! Happy Sunday, lass!

Not much to talk about, really. This weekend was really nice and I'm sad to see it's over. However, things should be pretty easy this week in terms of teaching and class load. Monday I'm going on a "picnic" (aka field trip) with all the third graders which should be a blast. It's supposed to rain but I'll make the most of it! ^^* I think I'll bring my video recorder.

Ooh, I've been reminiscing old music lately. I recall hours upon hours singing (and ahem...dancing) in the privacy of my own room to the best music. Get Up Kids, Saves the Day, Death Cab, Travis, and, of course, a little Garbage. Hence the inspiration behind the title of this blog. The song is about a mega-sexy cross dresser. Ooh lala!

Anyhow, I have a few pictures to post from yesterday. David and I hopped on the 30-5 bus from Hanam to Jamsil in order to check out world-famous Olympic Park, Seoul. The weather was ideal: A crisp 70s, wispy clouds dancing high above and lots of sunshine casting happy rays toward Earth. That's what you call weather-bliss. Many a photo op--and tasty dinner--later, we wrapped up our trip and headed back home. In pictures:

This guy is so friendly. He has bright yellow hair (obvious). I'm sure it's so that he matches the fruit that he sells. ^^*


Interesting style!


Pretty Seoul!




David.


Lovely color palette: Pink white and green


bzzzzzzz...


Thumbs up!


City life


Party at Olympic Park!


Olympic Park, Seoul


Ajuma's hard at work!


Such a busy day!




Cute couples!


We did enjoy some starbucks. It tastes (and smells) the same as home!




Giant Kimchi pot!


Dalki!

This girl was so cute!


!!!


Oh, hello!


Korean's have a strange fixation with all-things fecal.


My hair is so long!


David took my senior picture.




DDong bus, peace out!


I know it's disgusting but we couldn't help ourselves.

Okay. After all that fecal fun, we decided it was time to head back home. Along the way we came across Covent Garden. Needless to say, we were lured in by its laid back, colorful vibe. Plus it smelled delicious! We enjoyed the ambiance. It's one of those places that becomes your "regular go-to" place, I think. Sort of like Jockamo's in Irvington or Elbow Room on Pennsylvania Street in Indy.




The colors remind me of Thailand, but the food was very Italian!


The breeze was so, so lovely!


Really - how quaint? I think a review is in order for miseducated.


Dinner served! I had mare spaghetti in a tomato sauce. It had lots of seafood. David had an alfredo spaghetti that came with a side of caviar (the small plate with orange stuff) to mix in. Yum!

Aufiderzein, my friends!
Wendy City

I remember when the days were long and the nights when the living room was on the lawn.

Hi Hi Hi. Zoom Zoom Zoom. This week went by so fast!

I can hardly believe it's the end of the week already. I really don't even remember what happened over the last 5 days - it's pretty insane! I can say, however, that I've accomplished a lot which is always a good feeling.

Let's see...what did I accomplish. Well, I successfully planned my lessons for the next several weeks (hoorah!) and David and I made major strides in wedding stuff. We are nearly finished registering for gifts which was a fun process! It would have been nice to go to the actual store, but there was something pleasant about sitting at home, snacking on popcorn and hollering, "register for that thing!" whenever we saw something that caught our eye.

See for yourself: Target and Kohls. ^^*

Hrm. While I'm on the subject of wedding nonsense, I'll share a few other things:

Bridesmaid's dresses

Also, the favors are going to be oh-so-adorable! I'm putting them together myself and buying the individual items. Small gift boxes (sturdy boxes the color of a paper bag) with a dabble of paper grass. Resting neatly inside will be 2 organic tea bags -- rosehips and chai -- and 2 cinnamon sticks. (I'm still contemplating on whether or not I want to add tea cookies.)

I'll tie them up with sweet satin ribbon, some the color of the bridesmaids dresses, others a burnt orange. To top it off, I'm having thank-you labels made with the date.

Ooh, and I've begun to work on the ceremony details and programs now. My sister will sing a piece (click here to hear some of her great work) and so will my Aunt Grace, who has a voice more like my own (classical). We'll have both a harpist and pianist. Really, it's so exciting! ^^

Anyway, in other news, I've decided that after I return to Indiana (in 5 months), I will begin a freelance journalism career. Over the past 4 months or so I've researched clients and applied for freelancing gigs at various places. Some are great, some are okay, some nothing to brag about.

However, I was recently hired by an organization that offers freelance writing assignments on a variety of topics. It pays quite well for the amount of time I would spend writing. Honestly, it's enough dinero to be considered part-time and will allow me to work on my book as well as other writing assignments. It's nice to know that I have a dependable source of income and it gives me a lot of flexibility, as well. I'm very excited to see where things go over the next year. Who knows!

Mmk, enough jabber. I have some photographs from last week. I took them on my day off -- the weather was perfect!

Where's the kitty?




my favorite


Hi David!




A student happy to see me!


Flower shop!






oh spring!


another favorite.


street food. yum!


these little trucks drive around with fruit in the back. people love fruit from trucks!


!!

Later!
Wendy City

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Powerful moments aren't necessarily somber ones

Hello, hello!

Quick update from this little Wendy Bird. First things, first: New articles up on Miseducated.net. Check them out, darling:

Peruse, freely. ^^

Secondly, I like to watch my "live feed" on here to see where my visitors come from and how often they drop by! It's been cool to watch my audience grow, and I noticed something the other day: 57% of my visitors are from the USA. The other 43% are from outside of the US. How cool! :)

Anywho, it's currently Wednesday, 73 degrees Fahrenheit and oh-so-sunny! Today's a holiday so I get a little time to myself which I've already taken full advantage of. Highlighted my hair, painted on some baby pink shadow and now I think I'll visit the coffee shop down the street. Isn't it lovely how a nice day improves ones mood?

I want to post a few pictures from this past weekend before I head out. Enjoy!

Glad to meet you, spring!


Goguma!


Gecko Garden in Itaewon, Seoul


Try a new angle!


The Coffee Bean! One of my favorites. Right above it is the hair salon I go to.


Bootleggers setting up shop.


Cute friends! ^^*


Fashionista's in the city!

Mmk, finished. Have a snazzy day!
Wendy City