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saharzie
Joined: 22 Jan 2003
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 Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 4:56 pm Post subject: I miss Korea |
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Its been two years since I left Korea and I really miss the place...
I - as some of you may remember - was quite harsh on Korea in a variety of articles on the internet and in various newspapers...
However, now, and for the last year or so, I have missed the place a lot. The 24-hour culture, the food, the women; even the PC bangs - basically the energy that Seoul had.
Despite the fact I am doing quite well in a non-teaching career and earning money I could only dream about while in Seoul, there are still nights that I fantasise about jacking it all in and returning to Korea as an English teacher.
I recently went out with a Korean air hostess for Emirates and the only reason I was meeting her was that she cooked Korean food...
So for those of you that slag off Korea - and I was one - bear in mind that you will never get it out of your system....
I will be returning on a media junket next year for the first time since late 2004. Love motels. Galbi. Soju. Egg burgers on the street. Chicken hofs. Double cheeseburgers in Nashvilles. Club day. Drunken pool playing in Itaewon at 6am. Leaves piled up in the streeets in Autumn. The subway. Visor-based adjumas. Health drinks. Ramyeon and cheese. Hmmm...... |
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flotsam
Joined: 28 Mar 2006
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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| Here we go... |
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The Hierophant
Joined: 13 Sep 2005
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Great. But why do you need to post this info? Most Dave's board members live in Korea. We know what's here. |
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eamo
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:19 pm Post subject: |
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| The Hierophant wrote: |
| Great. But why do you need to post this info? Most Dave's board members live in Korea. We know what's here. |
*groan* ....It's a discussion board!! Chatting. Banter. Y'know? Idle waffle.....what's wrong with that? |
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Julius
Joined: 27 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:26 pm Post subject: Re: I miss Korea |
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| saharzie wrote: |
Despite the fact I am doing quite well in a non-teaching career and earning money I could only dream about while in Seoul. |
Still in journalism? Or have you settled for a "proper career".
Anyhow, well done, I think you had a lot of energy and drive in your writing. |
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twg
Joined: 02 Nov 2006
Location: Getting some fresh air...
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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But do you TRULY appreciate it?
Go hug an ajumma today!
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flotsam
Joined: 28 Mar 2006
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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| eamo wrote: |
| The Hierophant wrote: |
| Great. But why do you need to post this info? Most Dave's board members live in Korea. We know what's here. |
*groan* ....It's a discussion board!! Chatting. Banter. Y'know? Idle waffle.....what's wrong with that? |
Eames, did you note how this post came directly after my prediction? You would think being pre-emptively predicted to be predictable would predicate that people pre-empt their predictability, n'est-ce pas?
P.S. ^^ |
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eamo
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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| flotsam wrote: |
| eamo wrote: |
| The Hierophant wrote: |
| Great. But why do you need to post this info? Most Dave's board members live in Korea. We know what's here. |
*groan* ....It's a discussion board!! Chatting. Banter. Y'know? Idle waffle.....what's wrong with that? |
Eames, did you note how this post came directly after my prediction? You would think being pre-emptively predicted to be predictable would predicate that people pre-empt their predictability, n'est-ce pas?
P.S. ^^ |
I live to fulfill your every wish, Flotsadamus. |
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flotsam
Joined: 28 Mar 2006
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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Not you mein freund, you are a gentleman and a scholar. I was referring to the "Why post your nostalgia about Korea on a Korea-based discussion forum???" gripe.
People's be wack.
yo. |
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Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Notice how most of the OP's post was about drinking? |
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flotsam
Joined: 28 Mar 2006
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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| Captain Corea wrote: |
| Notice how most of the OP's post was about drinking? |
I thought that was odd as well. Does that seem to be a significant part of the Korean experience? |
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twg
Joined: 02 Nov 2006
Location: Getting some fresh air...
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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| flotsam wrote: |
| Captain Corea wrote: |
| Notice how most of the OP's post was about drinking? |
I thought that was odd as well. Does that seem to be a significant part of the Korean experience? |
Do you like your answers honest or political? |
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Pa Jan Jo A Hamnida
Joined: 27 Oct 2006
Location: Not Korea
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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Have a good time. I did last September when I returned for a holiday. Next year should also be fun.  |
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stumptown
Joined: 11 Apr 2005
Location: Paju: Wife beating capital of Korea
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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| twg wrote: |
But do you TRULY appreciate it?
Go hug an ajumma today!
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WHO IS THIS????!!!  |
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Ryst Helmut
Joined: 26 Apr 2003
Location: In search of the elusive signature...
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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| stumptown wrote: |
| twg wrote: |
But do you TRULY appreciate it?
Go hug an ajumma today!
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WHO IS THIS????!!! |
Jeong, Da-yeon....she's two children to boot! I've lived Stateside 3 years now and I even know who she is....not sure who is sadder...me or you.
Wait, don't answer that.....
!Shoosh,
Ryst |
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