For those of you who thought this was going to be a daily journal of my life and what I see, I apologize.
I tend to look at the world a little different and have all of these thoughts racing through my mind.
So, I write these outlandish stories, with a *twinge* of truth. Mostly untrue, but they make me laugh.
If you have been offended, sorry about that.
If you have stopped your kids from reading, sorry about that, too.
So, gather the kiddies, it's a 'non-story' time.

Yesterday, the new teacher and I headed out for Jamsil. The COEX is there and it's one of the biggest shopping malls you are ever going to see. It's surrounded by hotels, department stores, and convention space. It's a pretty modern area, south of the Han River. On our way over there, we saw the sign for the Baseball Stadium, so we decided to get off the subway and check it out. The LG Twins and the Doosan Bears play there, it's a nice stadium from the outside. We were unable to go in, as it was Sunday and there was not anybody around. So, we head around it, seeing what else there was to it and what did we happen upon? The Olympic Stadium and complex. The 1988 Seoul Games were held there and it is an impressive set-up. The baseball stadium is in the front, with the main stadium directly behind it. To the left was the basketball arena and a multi-purpose building. Quite the scene, considering, we weren't even trying to get to there yesterday. The stadium looks more than 20 years old and from what we could see from the outside, the seats go straight up, there seems to be no incline. I am going to see about a tour and see for myself, but that will come at another time.
The pictures will posted on the web album soon, so hold your horses!!!!!!
So we head towards the COEX after spending a good hour around the stadium walking around. On our way we find Montana's, an alpine feeling bar right in the 'Uptown' area, or that's what two ladies told us when we were standing on the corner across from the COEX.
From there, we went to COEX and I am here to tell you, The Plaza, Town Center, and The Mall of America (NOT The Great Plains Mall (?)) have NOTHING on this place. It's underground and it blows all THREE combined, away.
Ladies.
You would loooooooooove it.
Guys.
A-V-O-I-D it.
I have never seen anything like it. It was crazy in there, people everywhere, going all different directions at once, signs leading to nowhere (or at least seemed to be) and food courts, every hundred feet.
You name it, they have it.
I did come across a pretty cool bookstore, Bandi & Lunis, but it did not have the 'feel' of a bookstore, too much activity, but it did have a good English section, so I will be going back, soon.
The best place I have been to, yet, was the computer area in Yangsul. It is a Microcenter/CompUSA/B.E.Tek/Circuit City/Best Buy all rolled into one HUGE market.
Inside, outside, below, above, beside, and across the street. If you cannot find it, you don't need it.
The prices are dirt cheap, but you have to shop around and compare, it's worth the time. And I didn't even make it across the street to see the E-Mart. This place was crazy for the do-it-yourselfers of the computer world, fans, motherboards, RAM (which i bought 2 Gig for less than $240), pirated software, pirated DVDs/CDs, and everything else under the sun.
If I was so inclined, I could build a tower for less than $200, but I don't want to.......maybe......NO!!!!
I have to be strong. There were a ton of sellers and buyers, there is nothing to compare it to in the USA. The closest thing would be a Flea Market and it still wouldn't explain it.
On Monday, I was introduced to Jongo 3(sam)-ga. An artsy area which is pretty cool. We went the back way in and it opened up in front of me and the site was comparable to Weston, only 50 times bigger and a heckuva lot cheaper. Paper is the big thing here, quality paper to wrap gifts in and hang on the wall.
Tuesday, I went to Gwanghwamun, as I was informed they have a pretty good bookstore. Yes, they do. For Koreans. Who knew so many books were in Korean or translated into Korean. The English section was small, but I found "For Whom the Bell Tolls" by Ernest Hemingway (former Crime reporter for The Star) and "Palm Sunday" by Kurt Vonnegut (yeah, I know, another Vonnegut book?? I love him, try him, you will too).
I am doing my best to take as many pictures as I can, before the battery runs down. I have drained it twice, so far, but never in a bad spot. I will be updating Seoul Shots, soon, I PROMISE. Too many pictures to upload, it is quite crazy. I look like a tourist and I feel like one at times.
Yes.
There are many signs, you should all know that by now. But I am trying to get Cityscapes and any other things interesting.
I will keep everyone updated as to my adventures and keep an eye out, I will be starting a new blog, which will consist of nothing but my far-fetched ramblings. If you want to read them, do. If not, DON'T.
The mailbag is coming soon, but not too soon, not too many of you ask questions.
Libby?
Alexis?
Emily?
Abbey?
Katie?
Mrs. Burns? (you e-mail and reply, I just wanted to put your name here to make you feel important. I know you feel bad, since my lousy Fantasy Football team kept yours out of the playoffs.)
I am calling some of you out.
Just drop a line and I will reply.
Just ask the inquisitive Bernie and Gramma Pat, it only takes a minute of your time and I actually reply.
Gramma Cathy, I will add you question to the next go 'round.
I would answer Grampa Ed's questions, but I am not even sure he knows I exist.
As for my 'blood' Gramma, she is blown away at the fact I put my pictures on the Internet.
I Love You, Gramma, I will see you soon.