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dimitri31 · Joined: 24 Oct 2006

alright, i'm wondering what people around my age do with their free time here in Korea. I'm not particularly talking about those who have kids and a family here, but those who are single (maybe w/ a gf or bf), or even those married.

i'm 32, and the nightclub thing just doesn't do it for me anymore....as for hitting the bars to go drinking, that was something that i got a lot out of in my 20's...not so much these days...

so what's being in your 30's got for entertainment?

Miles Rationis · Joined: 08 May 2007 Location: Just Say No To Korea!

Dome Vans · Guest

*The one thing I've started to do a lot more with other native teachers in my city is to go Bowling. In England it costs about 10 000 won for one game. In Korea it only costs 1500 won! It'd be rude not to.

Like you the crowded bar scene just doesn't go anymore. Why do I want to stand in a 30cm spot and get pushed around and not be able to hear the person I'm with because we need to shout to be heard. Good 10 years ago, now........no.

Beej · Joined: 05 Mar 2005 Location: Eungam Loop

I watch old episodes of Thirtysomething because now I can get all of the references.

anabolina · Joined: 27 Jan 2008 Location: Bundang

I'm not in my thirties, but I'm also not really into the bar scene, so I read a lot, watch tv on the computer since I still haven't bothered hooking up cable(love torrents), jog/walk my dog, cook, visit random friends, sew, practice piano (badly), hmmm, and surf the web. Not a bad life at all and I'm thinking of getting a bike so I can get in better shape and because the Tanchon has a great bike lane and it might be cool to use it.

ETA: Hey Dome Where do you go bowling? I was asking my Korean coteacher about it and she siaid it was big years ago, but out of fashion now and all the nearby bowling alleys had closed down. I'm kinda thinking it would be fun to go out bowling one of these days.

IncognitoHFX · Joined: 06 May 2007 Location: Yeongtong, Suwon

Adventurer · Joined: 28 Jan 2006

PRagic · Joined: 24 Feb 2006

If you're in your 30s and have enough free time to think about a social life during the week, you're either independently wealthy or lazy.

Weekends? The time for crowded bars and nighclubs has passed. Quieter pubs and eateries rank up there, though. Time with friends is important.

I'm married. I don't particularly want to hang out with men who enjoy going to cafes or sampling international food or beverage. I don't favor conversation dominated by new gym routines or muscle-building powder. I read before I go to sleep, and don't require an Oprah account of the latest and greatest novels.

WoBW · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Location: HBC

lowpo · Joined: 01 Mar 2007

Gamecock · Joined: 26 Nov 2003

poet13 · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:52 pm Post subject:

Saturday went for a long walk with family. Stopped at a fish market and pick up a kilo of 26-30 count fresh shrimp, some fresh tomatos, cream, two thyme plants (for the fresh herb), and went home. Made a kickass pasta dish that made my wife look at me all doe-eyed and stuff. Played cards with said wife in the evening while I got bombed.
Sunday went again for a long walk. Remembered to bring the camera this time. Went shopping for materials to build a box kite (1 or 2 meters in size) with my son. That will be a fun project for several weekends.

PRagic · Joined: 24 Feb 2006

That's OK. If that's your frame of mind, then you'll have loads of time to think about it. After all, you'll be working well into your 60s. I'd rather work a bit harder in my 30s and early 40s, and then not have to work, or work a seriously reduced schedule, from my mid-40s. Freedom is never free.

You don't have to be a workaholic, and, yes, living is important. The important thing is to balance a future-oriented career with doing what you love. In your 30s, it pays to emphasize the career a bit, or to take some career chances if there are potential pay offs.

Cohiba · Joined: 01 Feb 2005

Friday Night: Drank beer and watched 3 episodes of Hawaii Five-O
GF came home and watched "28 Days Later", crap.

Saturday: Cleaned windows in the apt., painted a few walls and then
went to Canada Buddy. Huge party. People standing in the
street. Got really corned.

Sunday: Played BF2. Didn't drink!

I'm over 40 and I still love going out. I don't like dance bars, never did.
I like drinking, partying and meeting new people. If I ever feel myself
getting too boring or domestic, I will shoot myself in the face.

PRagic · Joined: 24 Feb 2006

I like Cohiba more with every post I read.