So I have not updated in forever. Unfortunately, I am proving inept at taking pictures for my adventures so I must steal them from others on Facebook. I will credit you if I do steal them.
Chapter I - Basketball Game
So I finally got to play in our first provincial league game. We play 2 games a month in Jeonju. It was really fun to play organized basketball on regulation hoops. Our team is not very good, but it is still a lot of fun. Our uniforms are also KILLER. I feel so legit wearing them. The Gochang BLAST.
The first game I missed the first quarter due to traffic, but the opponents were thankfully not that good. We ended up winning by 2 points. I think my statline was like - 8pts, 8 boards, countless turnovers. It is really easy to get 3 seconds called on you in these trapezoid international boxes.
The second came was a lot more fun, as we played the team that won the league 2 years ago. They moved up a division since they won 2 years ago, but they came back down back to the lower levels. We ended up losing 42-32. It was really fun. I scored 22 :) 8-8 on the free throw line. I think we could have won if our other good players didn't drink so hard the night before. Our best guard was hungover ha ha.
I look forward to this month's game.
On a side note, there was one guy who was REALLY GOOD in the game before our second one. He was also barking in English so I assume he is KA like me...
Chapter II - Gwangju, Naju
The same weekend I went to Gwangju / Naju for a Fulbrighter's birthday. It was a surprise that worked to perfection. He was told that nobody could come to his birthday. Little did he know that 20 people were waiting for him in Gwangju. It was a great surprise. I'm sure it helped my friend really appreciate the community we established since July. :)
We went out for drinks met friends and had a great time.
We finally got to go dancing where the majority of people were Korean. I flashed back to my realization that dance is perhaps the supreme form of sublime beauty in the face of human impermanence. Basically, I danced my heart out. This time I wore an undershirt so I didn't get all sweaty and gross afterwards. Lesson learned.
The next morning we went to Naju for a hike. It was nice to go to a quiet town compared to the lively Gwangju. The air was fresh, the people were more down to Earth. We went up to a pavilion on a mountain armed with pears and drinks and had a grand ole time. We must have freaked out a lot of the Koreans who were there.
After this, I went home to start the next week.
Chapter III - Cheonan Seoul
This past weekend was really full too. I went to Cheonan for the International Dance Festival and another ETA birthday. The first night I sang in Noraebang and discovered my latent talents for Nickelback, Creed, and Linkin Park. I guess they are the best of the best huh? We also had dinner at New Village Restaurant, which is a grilling place. I thought it was good but many of my colleagues disagree. We checked out early that night after Noraebang and went to bed.
The next day a lot more ETAs filtered into the city. We were about 16 strong. We stayed in Seoul for a lil bit for the festival then left for Seoul. We missed our first train and most of us had to stand on the next train. I just watched GLEE and it was all good. Upon arriving in Seoul, we freshened up and went out to NB1 and had a blast. I have this habit of regularly shutting clubs DOWN, and this was no exception. I don't know if I am being too ETA-centric, but I feel that we are regularly the pulse of the party.
The next day for me was family time, though I was drowsy because of a lack of sleep for the past two nights. I met a cousin of mine who is now pregnant! It was exciting to catch up a bit, meet her husband, and see their lifestyle. So much as changed right..? Its crazy. To add to the crazy, I called my aunt and uncle in the States today and they said that Emily just got her permit. Yikes. I feel so old its incredible....
I do have some videos I will upload so don't worry about that. Keep it real until next time.
- Anthony
P.S. Sometimes teaching can be rewarding too ;)
Chapter I - Basketball Game
So I finally got to play in our first provincial league game. We play 2 games a month in Jeonju. It was really fun to play organized basketball on regulation hoops. Our team is not very good, but it is still a lot of fun. Our uniforms are also KILLER. I feel so legit wearing them. The Gochang BLAST.
The first game I missed the first quarter due to traffic, but the opponents were thankfully not that good. We ended up winning by 2 points. I think my statline was like - 8pts, 8 boards, countless turnovers. It is really easy to get 3 seconds called on you in these trapezoid international boxes.
The second came was a lot more fun, as we played the team that won the league 2 years ago. They moved up a division since they won 2 years ago, but they came back down back to the lower levels. We ended up losing 42-32. It was really fun. I scored 22 :) 8-8 on the free throw line. I think we could have won if our other good players didn't drink so hard the night before. Our best guard was hungover ha ha.
I look forward to this month's game.
On a side note, there was one guy who was REALLY GOOD in the game before our second one. He was also barking in English so I assume he is KA like me...
The state is set...
This guy at the free throw line JUMPED for free throws. A lot of Koreans do though for some reason.
Harking back to myspace... Its not a good picture but the uniform is HOT.
Chapter II - Gwangju, Naju
The same weekend I went to Gwangju / Naju for a Fulbrighter's birthday. It was a surprise that worked to perfection. He was told that nobody could come to his birthday. Little did he know that 20 people were waiting for him in Gwangju. It was a great surprise. I'm sure it helped my friend really appreciate the community we established since July. :)
We went out for drinks met friends and had a great time.
We finally got to go dancing where the majority of people were Korean. I flashed back to my realization that dance is perhaps the supreme form of sublime beauty in the face of human impermanence. Basically, I danced my heart out. This time I wore an undershirt so I didn't get all sweaty and gross afterwards. Lesson learned.
Sorry H. You swiveled your head...
Ah everybody is okay here.
All of us. S and I awkwardly have our hands on the birthday unicorn.
Catching up. Mingling. Fun.
[I have a video here that won't upload for some reason. I'll attach it again later]
After this, I went home to start the next week.
Chapter III - Cheonan Seoul
This past weekend was really full too. I went to Cheonan for the International Dance Festival and another ETA birthday. The first night I sang in Noraebang and discovered my latent talents for Nickelback, Creed, and Linkin Park. I guess they are the best of the best huh? We also had dinner at New Village Restaurant, which is a grilling place. I thought it was good but many of my colleagues disagree. We checked out early that night after Noraebang and went to bed.
This is a Krispy Kreme in Cheonan. NC throw your hands up for Globalization!
The state for the festival.
Friends & Cameraman
More friends
Even more friends!
Another friend striking her model pose
POLAND
KAZAKHSTAN (i)
KAZAKHSTAN (ii)
Women doing the food serving dance (MALAYSIA, not sure)
Cheonan Senior Dance Team. They were LEGITTTT
Yes, there were some dudes too.
Hip-hop club of a local university performing. They were quite good too...
The next day a lot more ETAs filtered into the city. We were about 16 strong. We stayed in Seoul for a lil bit for the festival then left for Seoul. We missed our first train and most of us had to stand on the next train. I just watched GLEE and it was all good. Upon arriving in Seoul, we freshened up and went out to NB1 and had a blast. I have this habit of regularly shutting clubs DOWN, and this was no exception. I don't know if I am being too ETA-centric, but I feel that we are regularly the pulse of the party.
Lets guess which one is Anthony's!!!!
The next day for me was family time, though I was drowsy because of a lack of sleep for the past two nights. I met a cousin of mine who is now pregnant! It was exciting to catch up a bit, meet her husband, and see their lifestyle. So much as changed right..? Its crazy. To add to the crazy, I called my aunt and uncle in the States today and they said that Emily just got her permit. Yikes. I feel so old its incredible....
Husband and I
My Nuna and I
I do have some videos I will upload so don't worry about that. Keep it real until next time.
- Anthony
P.S. Sometimes teaching can be rewarding too ;)
My desk
Sweet note :)
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