The Life and Times of Zach in South Korea

In case you haven't heard, I am alive and well in Yeongcheon, South Korea. It's been a little more than a week since my arrival, and it has been pretty eventful thus far. To prevent intense boredom, I'll make a nice bulleted list. Here are some of the things I have done:

• got really drunk from Soju (popular Korean liquor) and cheap Korean beer (Hite).
• ate some amazing BBQ ribs.
• visited Daegu a few times.
• went to a dance club and had a surprisingly great time - returned home around 6:15 am.
• enjoyed delicious Chinese fusion cuisine.
• drank a mojito from a plastic, ziplock bag while walking around the city (yes, that is legal).
• played a hybrid of billiards and bowling, entitled "Billibowl".
• went to a four band concert in which the performing band alternated between each song.
• watched Paranoia Agent in its entirety.
• learned hangul (Korean alphabet).
• spoke with lots of strangers.
• was told that I look handsome/like Harry Potter/Pinocchio/et. al.
• found Skittles in a convenience store.
• ridden in more taxis than the rest of my life, combined.
• had a pomegranate-filled doughnut from Dunkin' Donuts.
• learned the hard way that the hot water has to be activated on the main heating control before you shower.
• was chased down the street due to confusion over payment at a restaurant. Twice.
• witnessed public urination numerous times.

The things I miss/will soon miss is very limited, but good beer is absurdly expensive and coffee here is extraordinarily weak. $9 for a Guinness is not my idea of a good time.

In good news, I can't wait until I get paid. I found in my last visit that Daegu has a UniQlo (Japanese clothing chain) and there is a mint sweater that is calling my name. I will post some photos as soon as I have internet access in my apartment. Until next time.

- Zach