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This is just a bunch of pics I’ve taken, meaning to share them but not quite getting around to it..
Firstly..proof that Sandy is at least half lop-ear. We love him anyway.
This one took a bit of posing..Unfortunately the boys aren’t usually the best of friends. Especially when dinner is served..
Just to give you an idea of the size of Okgwa. This is pretty much it. Interestingly we have the only university in Gokseong county as well as elementary, middle and high schools. The cluster of blue buildings on the right is a 5 day market (roughly every 5 days) and my school is on the other side of town (centre back).
This is the main street, looking towards the town centre. It gets a lot busier further down. On the left is the main gate to the university.
Nonghyup-Hanaro Mart. This is the biggest mart in town, it even has its own bakery!! Kinda reminds me of the Four Square out Mangere way..yeah, its small but its convenient. Field next door is barley(?)
Just for mum: this is what a rice field looks like just before the rice is harvested. This was taken pretty much across the road from school. Yeah, Okgwa is rural.
From the ‘so what else is new’ file..I got another toy. I caved and finally got an iPod touch. In my defence it is the cheapest model and I bought it mainly for notetaking in class and reading books on the bus (at least 30min to get anywhere from Okgwa). Funnily enough thats what I mainly use it for. I’m wanting to add an Korean-English Dictionary and something to allow me to edit word files but that is pretty much it..
Some time I might write down how I use it in class..but for now I can say it replaces a folder full of notes and lesson plans that I have been carrying from class to class. Its handy. (oh, its not replacing my Sony mp3 player…I know its an iPod but managing songs through iTunes sucks compared to Windows Media Player. The Sony gets better battery life too..
I believe the technical term for this is 'Oh crap!' At least I finally got all the pieces right side up..now to find where they go. Which one of my brothers picked this one for me? I owe them a little something..
I found this randomly at a blog called Axioms for a Random Life.
1. Pick your battles. (Argue what you know not what you do not know..The Toilet Seat is not a battle)
2. Walk on the outside (closer to the street) of your female companion. (Or she will push you into traffic if you do not follow number 1.)
3. Saying "You're being crazy" is never an appropriate response, unless you want her to go postal on you. ("Is it me who is crazy" is also not appropriate)
4. Cooking, cleaning, and taking care of kids are things men can actually do as well as women. (Do not let them know that or you will be doing it)
5. Keep backup supplies of quality chocolate in the house for her to raid. (That includes beer)
6. Buying tampons and other feminine products shouldn't embarrass you --everyone knows they're not for you. (Actually relish these moments because she is crazy at this point)
7. Women like compliments and gifts. You are really good with a crockpot is not really either.
8. Earning less than her shouldn't be emasculating.
9. Be on time, even if she usually isn't. (And if she is always on time she may not be a girl -check first)
10. Don't be a pouty puppy when shopping with her. (Actually pouty is never good. By all means if you can just avoid shopping altogther. In other words stick with what you know.)
11. Find out what her favorite flower is.
12. If you like her, then don't buy her shoes; it's bad luck. (Actually, snow shoes will do the trick)
13. Smiling and nodding aren't the same as listening. (My son was doing this as I read this list to him)
14. It's OK to cry in front of her, but keep the blubbering to a minimum. (Actually never use the word blubber in her company)
15. Personality goes a long way. (And lack of the ability to laugh ones self is deal killer)
16. At some point she'll be more important than your mother. (And guess what you are grounded)
17. You will never completely understand women. (Son master calculus or compete in the tour d.France. Its easier)
18. Oh yeah, and no woman will ever be good enough for my baby
19. Understand this now. Just put the toilet seat down or somebody is going to drown.
While I don’t have sons (well..human sons)..this is pretty accurate (and a good laugh).
What do you do on an unexpected afternoon off? Build amother gundam of course! So much for getting some much needed sleep..
The house
The garden
The driveway
