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Sunday, December 15, 2013

12 Days of Christmas Thrifty Style- Day Three

TEN DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!

On the third day of Christmas, my crazy life gave to me...


...a lovely morning in bed watching A Christmas Story!
Because no good morning starts without a kid getting his tongue stuck to a pole.


And now time for a little story.

There once were two lovely ladies who meandered off into the world of Costco.
They'd heard of the bargains they could find because of the land Americano.


A dainty family greeted them at the door, which made for delight in their eyes.
But soon the chaos that was waiting inside might make them change their minds.


"How many crabs do you want?" they asked, as we walked by the seafood aisle.
But our eyes weren't on such lively things, we were looking out for a donut pile.


I don't know about you, but pancakes are the best.
With a name like Krusteaz for buttermilk bliss, who could try and resist?


As we waited in line to buy our products, this baby caught my vision.
Little did I know, when our eyes met, she would be a hissin'.


Our purchases may seem quite small, but don't you dare be fooled.
Once everything was all packed up, our shoulders and backs got schooled.


Here's a snapshot of the people waiting in line.
Even though I'm labeled an adult, this crowd didn't fail to make me whine.


If this face doesn't convince you of the crazed chaos we experienced,
then you, my friend, have never shopped for items that were clearenced.



 A deserving slice of pizza was eaten at last,
because, well, we were hungry....


In the end, we were experiencing some weariness,


but we're both still a handful of cute, even if we're delirious.


So, as this little story comes to an end, let's all take a moment to ponder.
If I hadn't gone to Costco today, you wouldn't get to see me in all my beautiful wonder.


Stay true, stay real.
H.

Saturday, December 14, 2013

12 Days of Christmas Thrifty Style- Day Two

ELEVEN DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!

On the second day of Christmas, my crazy life gave to me...

5 miles.  
(But I'm secretly telling myself it was 8 since that's what the treadmill told me....in kilometers)

 Naturally, I've decided to train for a half marathon during this holiday season, because that's reasonable.  Right?  When this race is going to happen, I have no clue.  But train I will.


Self Portraits in the Snow
                                                                  
A stroll down a snowy sidewalk.


 A Christmas concert full of Peter Pan, The Lion King, adorable sheep, wolves, frogs, and so much more...

Quality time with these two seamstresses...

...and a trooper.  Keep hangin' in there, buddy. 
Stay true, stay real.
H.



Friday, December 13, 2013

12 Days of Christmas- Thrifty Style



 Because Christmas approaching in twelve days, I've yet again decided to document "treats" life presents me in these days leading up to the 25th.  


Without further ado, feast your eyes on day one. 


On the first day of Christmas, my crazy life gave to me-- a glorious night of Meet Me in St. Louis (best Christmas movie) and a glass of wine.  Plus, a gift in the form of Aloe Juice from one of my favorite kids!  






Not a bad first day, if I do say so myself.
Stay tuned for the next 11 days!  

P.S. Christmas is in 11 days...basically! 

Stay true, stay real.
H.

Sunday, December 8, 2013

A Saturday in Insadong

Best waffle/butter/honey experience.  
I don't know why I look confused.

Loveyou.

Feline wearing a scarf.  Typical.

Graffiti.

Love bridge.

Red bean poop.

Short but sweet.


For you, Megan Bee. 

Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Really?  I had no idea.  Now, because of you, bag, I know.

My new hat.

Art.

An American feast.  Kind of.

Stay true, stay real.
H.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Things Korean Kids Say 10-ish

Me: "What's another word that has a short u, e, or o sound?
Kids: "Cup, tub, pop, bed...(silence)......UNICORN!"
Me: "Did you just say unicorn?"
Unicorn Kid: (cowards down) "Yes?"

Stay true, stay real.
H.

Elevator Talk

Yesterday, as I was leaving the gym, I made eye contact with a Korean woman and her friend who gave me a skeptical look.  I just thought she was disgusted with my foreign-ness, so I calmly waited for the elevator.  As all three of us loaded in, I was listening to my music and minding my own business.  We pushed our buttons and off we went.  Through the sound of the song, I thought I heard the word "shit." I looked up and the ladies were giggling.  Again, they started making eye contact with me-- only this time it had a purpose.  No, not to make me feel out of place, but a questioning one.  I noticed that she was talking to me, so I took out my ear phone.  "Shit (hee hee hee) is that how you say it? S-H-I-T?"  I replied with, "Shit?" "Yes, shit!" "Yes, that's a word."  Still acting like little school girls, the one who did all the English speaking said, "Is that a bad word?  That's the only word she knows (giggle giggle)."  My hesitant response was, "I mean, it's not a good word."  Ding, the elevator stopped.  The door opened and as I walked out the only thing I heard was laughter and "shit."

Stay true, stay real.
H.

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Ham, Wine, and Good Company

And I thought a typical American celebration was impossible in Korea, but I was wrong.  Thanks to some great friends, we all came together to make this Thanksgiving abroad a spectacular adventure in cooking, stuffing our stomachs', and playing truth or dare like we were back in middle school.  

Memorable Quotes:
"If you eat pine nuts, it will change your taste forever to aluminum foil!"

"No more milk.  It's sleeping."

"Hey, you!!!! I hate kimchi.  I HATE IT!"

"It smells like a swamp monster from a cave."

"Ok, let's get drunk..."


















"I brought the green bean casserole!"

I'm thankful for this wonderful, life changing experience.
I'm thankful for the people in Korea who have made it feel like home.
I'm thankful for the people back home who love me dearly.  Sometimes too much ;)
And I'm thankful for pumpkin pie. 

Stay true, stay real.
H.