Saturday I woke up for my run and wasn't to thrilled about the 29 degree weather and the slight drizzle I could see from my window. But, I dragged myself out the door because I knew I would be eating a delicious, large Thanksgiving meal that night. It snowed in some parts of SK Saturday morning and the trail had a lot of ice on it. It was a slow going for a good portion. Then, halfway through my run it started to hail! I booked it home to escape the freezing, wet, and pelting weather that had emerged. After a long hot shower I made my salad (which I got tons of compliments on, Mom) and headed out for our Thanksgiving celebration, and what a celebration it was. Friends, food, and fun were abundant - the only thing missing was football. By the way, what's going on with the Broncos?!?! Can we PLEASE fire McDaniels yet? Anyways, we played tons of games, ate, then ate some more, and ended the night by singing Christmas carols.
On Sunday I took my first ever scooter ride with the lovely Ms. Kelly Hogan. It was absolutely freezing and my body hurt as I de-thawed in a friend's apartment, but it was so fun! I'm contemplating whether or not to get one. Downside: cost and potentially getting killed by the crazy Korean drivers. Upside: potentially saving money spent on public transportation and saving a heck of a lot of time getting to Bundang or Yatap where all my friends live (a 20 minute scooter ride, a 45-75 minute public transportation ride). I have time to think about it though because I don't really want to be driving in the winter. You all know how cold I get in a heated house! I spent the rest of the afternoon with friends playing games and learning how to crochet correctly!!
This week I start my new part time job. My first day is tomorrow and I'm excited to make some more money. I just sent a ton of money home to pay off loans, so it'll be nice to make some extra cash to save for traveling. Up first - Thailand at the beginning of February!!! On another exciting note, I just received 70k won gift card to Kolping (similar to REI) for placing 5th at my half! Hello new running shoes! I also just signed up to run another 1/2 on Dec. 19. I'm a little nervous for this because I think it might be freezing. I might opt for the 10k, but I'll have to see what the weather's like the day-of.
I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays back home. Sing lots of Christmas carols for me! BTW, check out this car - I've never seen anything like it before. Oh Korea . . .
Ummm I am completely jealous of your morning spent in a cafe, for many reasons. 1st is that it sounds so cozy! 2nd is that you got discounted and free deliciousness! 3rd is that you were crafty. 4th is that I dont see wafts of smoke blowing around. 5th and finally is that you were accompanied by not only a wonderful woman who speaks english BUT also by a christmas tree!!! I am on the search of one here. I mean it sounds like many things are wonderful over there! Miss you and Keep enjoying it all!
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