So Long Winter, Hello Spring!

Hello again!

Last time we talked, St. Patty’s Day had just happened but there was a lot coming up. The weekend after St. Patrick’s Day held Dan’s going away party. This was a blast. Dan wanted the event to be a black and white affair so that we had an excuse to get all dressed up one last time (before he left).

Dan and I at the game

We started the afternoon on Jechil, the island next to Gwangyang, for one of the Chunnam Dragon’s soccer games. This was the second home game of the year and the weather was warm, sunny and beautiful. At the game, I brought some sojullo (like jello shots but with soju instead of vodka). Everyone shared that and drank beers. After the game, we all met up at the Korean BBQ place we love. There were twelve or so of us and Rob, Dan and I were the first to arrive. We were seated quickly despite it being close to dinner time. We spent a good long time there and then most of us went bowling afterwards. 

Look at all the Waygookens!!

We bowled three games, then made our way to String. They already had live music going from another event being featured there that night, so it was already a bit busy but we got drinks, sat down and enjoyed some music. Shinee was there to take pictures and videos of the event. He has his own studio in Gwangyang which is where we went to get our “family portrait” done last April. I can’t believe it’s already been a year since then!

Dinner at our fav Korean BBQ!

Bowling! We took 3 lanes :)

Lizzie Love! hehe

Here are a few shots from that day, taken from my camera at Shinee's place last year.

The guys

Lizzie and Iain used this as an opportunity to get some engagement pics ;)

This is a tag from Shinee's Facebook, one of the pictures he did!

Anyway, this night brought a lot of fun. More and more people from Gwangyang and Suncheon showed up and it was great seeing so many friends! Even the girls from Mokpo made the trip up! Kate brought more sojullo, as if we planned having it spread out! I served as bar tender some, taking orders, getting the drinks I could, or telling Rock or Mina to make them. Haha Dan loved talking and spending time with everyone. There were even a few toasts made for him! I didn’t partake because I didn’t want to get emotional. Haha We left around 4:30am, walked home and spent a lazy Sunday together.

Finally at String!

Bubbles!!!

So many people!!

Some of my absolute favorite people right here!

The following weekend was the Beerlympics event Kate had been planning for a few months. This event was also partially meant to be Trey’s birthday party. It all turned out to be a lot of fun. Kate had a board organized by game and team. I think there were 5 teams at the start, but more joined in as people showed up. The first game was Flip Cup and each team played the other four, so this took a while but it was fun and I love Flip Cup! At the end of this event, Kate tallied up how many games each team won, and our team- Team Sexy, with Dan, Chris, Amanda and I- was ahead of the pack with 3 wins, although I really think it was 4. I can’t remember all of the other events because I think I only played in one other one (Zoomee, Zoomee) but there was originally going to be distance pong, until we tried that out and realized we were all too drunk already and it was way too hard, so we just cancelled that one out. There were also Quarters (played with heavier Korean coins), Beer Pong.. I think, Zoomee Zoomee, and a beer chugging one that I know of. Haha

On top of that, Rob brought curry for Dan (who hinted at wanting it each time he saw Rob and also everyday on Rob’s Facebook wall leading up to the event). The first time Dan came to Gwangyang was when KiNam took us to the Posco villas and we partied there all night. The following morning, Rob, Dan and some of the guys walked around Gwangyang drinking and eating curry, very very messily.

What a night!

Flip Cup!

Team Sexy! haha

Love this picture!!

Getting Currified!!

The next day, Sunday, was Dan’s last day in Gwangyang so we met at the Chinese place across from the bus terminal for a last meal of sorts. After eating tons of delicious Chinese food, we went to the coffee nearby when we realized Dan still had another hour. We sat outside in a circle telling stories with Dan. When I say we, I really mean Trey, but that’s okay :)

At the Chinese restaurant.. nom nom nom

Rock's pic of us at Holly's Coffee

KiNam's picture

After this, Dan went back to Daegu then made his way out of Korea. He spent the next few days in Chicago with some friends and he’s currently in his hometown probably appreciating it a lot more than he ever did when he was younger. :)

This past week has been pretty typical, with work and dinner with Lizzie. The hagwon’s in Gwangyang had Friday off so I went out to screen gold with Lizzie, Iain, Trey and KiNam after dinner. Friday I finally got back outside to run, although I’m not sure how good of an idea it was because now my cold seems to be worse than it’s been most of the week. Oh well… Today we’re celebrating KiNam’s birthday. There will be dinner, more screen golf and String. I guess I’ll be taking cold med’s to keep up!! ;)

Life is good. Life is really, really good. I plan on coming back to the States at the end of this contract, which means mid-August, so I’m trying to enjoy the time I have left here!

Until next time!! :*