I want:
To go dog sledding
To go sky diving
To take a course on bush craft
To go to Goa
To go to Aurelville in India
To go fishing
To ride the train through the jungle in Malaysia
To go to a Mui Thai Boxing camp for 1 month in Thailand
To ride a Camel
To buy a cruising motorcycle
To go on a Ayahuasca trip in the Amazon
To have a farm
To lead a self-sustaining life
To have space to offer a home to stray animals
To create a space for cats in my house
For now
Friday, October 23, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Chuseok Weekend (Oct 2 - Oct 4)
So, it was the Korean Thanksgiving. I got Friday, Saturday, Sunday AND Monday off. And Thursday I had only 2 classes in the morning so I left soon after that on Thursday and went to Wonju. I had a big backpack, 2 tents and a bag of food. It was great :).
We are first at the camp site. We obviously take the best spot. Make the fire pit and set up our chairs :)
Lisa and Anthony's tent.
My tent. Yay :)
Jerry's tent.
Done with the tent, done with the food, the wind is blowing, and I'm heading out to get some wood.
Lisa is waiting with the rope so we can go help the boys get some wood.
Jerry and Anthony cut all this up, now it has to be taken to the camp site.
Jerry is thinking...
Anthony and Lisa are thinking...
Yay!! Here we go.
We had a beautiful beach. Some people went swimming, but as you can see, I have my orange sweater on. It was pretty cold out there.
Our fire :).
This is after we ate. I brought some marinated pork, and also veggies and potatoes wrapped in foil, but I didn't think of taking pictures of that.
We had 2 guitars, and 2 drums.
We were singing and drinking.
I was warming my feet by the fire.
The fire was really good.
Lisa made breakfast on Saturday. We had real bacon and lots of eggs. That was really good.
Manly man doing manly things. A bunch of us were talking about our hair, and all of a sudden he just picked up that log and started sawing away.
I'm currently reading this book.
This is the next book I'll have to read.
This will be book #3 to read.
And this will be #4.
No no, I don't need a lighter, I've got a stick and a fire, this works better.
Keeping the cooler cool. The rocks are there so the cooler won't float away or roll over.
We were in a bit of a canyon there. The water was incredibly clear, and at night you could hear the bats flying and squeaking everywhere.
That's a train bridge. Every once in a while there would be a passenger train going by. Everyone felt the need to look at it every time it passed. I like the sound of the train.
Some people went swimming...
Saturday rock climbing.
Jerry being nice.
Some other people climbing. They all looked so professional.
Lisa was done with the climbing, so we headed back to our camp.
And we saw a snake on the way.
It was really pretty. There were a lot of snakes around. All the same as this one.
Saturday night after the curry and Lisas amazing Kimchi Chigae, we went to the beach and made a big bonfire.
It started to rain and we all ran for cover, but it didn't last long and were able to get back to the fire :).
We are first at the camp site. We obviously take the best spot. Make the fire pit and set up our chairs :)
Lisa and Anthony's tent.
My tent. Yay :)
Jerry's tent.
Done with the tent, done with the food, the wind is blowing, and I'm heading out to get some wood.
Lisa is waiting with the rope so we can go help the boys get some wood.
Jerry and Anthony cut all this up, now it has to be taken to the camp site.
Jerry is thinking...
Anthony and Lisa are thinking...
Yay!! Here we go.
We had a beautiful beach. Some people went swimming, but as you can see, I have my orange sweater on. It was pretty cold out there.
Our fire :).
This is after we ate. I brought some marinated pork, and also veggies and potatoes wrapped in foil, but I didn't think of taking pictures of that.
We had 2 guitars, and 2 drums.
We were singing and drinking.
I was warming my feet by the fire.
The fire was really good.
Lisa made breakfast on Saturday. We had real bacon and lots of eggs. That was really good.
Manly man doing manly things. A bunch of us were talking about our hair, and all of a sudden he just picked up that log and started sawing away.
I'm currently reading this book.
This is the next book I'll have to read.
This will be book #3 to read.
And this will be #4.
No no, I don't need a lighter, I've got a stick and a fire, this works better.
Keeping the cooler cool. The rocks are there so the cooler won't float away or roll over.
We were in a bit of a canyon there. The water was incredibly clear, and at night you could hear the bats flying and squeaking everywhere.
That's a train bridge. Every once in a while there would be a passenger train going by. Everyone felt the need to look at it every time it passed. I like the sound of the train.
Some people went swimming...
Saturday rock climbing.
Jerry being nice.
Some other people climbing. They all looked so professional.
Lisa was done with the climbing, so we headed back to our camp.
And we saw a snake on the way.
It was really pretty. There were a lot of snakes around. All the same as this one.
Saturday night after the curry and Lisas amazing Kimchi Chigae, we went to the beach and made a big bonfire.
It started to rain and we all ran for cover, but it didn't last long and were able to get back to the fire :).
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Some random things :)
So, here are the latest of the random things in my life.
These are some of the cherry tomatoes that have finally grown in my balcony garden. There are lots of little and big tomatoes growing, I just hope they'll turn red before the cold hits and the plants die. They were sooo sweet :).
This was me in Wonju visiting Lisa. This was the weekend I went to Seoul to buy some food from the international market and then left Seoul on Saturday to go spend some time with friends. I'll be staying away from Seoul for a while... so many memories...
Lisa and her cute boyfriend Anthony. They are awesome together. I love couples that got it right.
Abby loving her new bed.
Venturing out on my scooter.
Abby loves to stretch :)
She likes her little tunnel too.
My first meal after I came back from Canada. The greens came from my own garden.
My giant tomato plants.
Green beans. Sooo delicious. Don't even have to cook them, just cut up and add to salad.
My first little red bell pepper. It was tiny but very VERY sweet. My pepper plant is currently making 4 other little peppers.
These were some couch surfers that came to my house before I went to Canada. They were from France. Really really nice people. They were all teachers and were on vacation.
I've rearranged my spices and things in my kitchen. This stuff is for cereal in the morning: Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, peanuts (now changed to almonds), cereal, Musli, flax seeds and bananas. I also add yogurt and soy milk and regular milk. It's a super duper healthy breakfast.
My one spice rack in the kitchen.
My other scpices that are in the cupboard. It's so much more organized now.
These are some of the cherry tomatoes that have finally grown in my balcony garden. There are lots of little and big tomatoes growing, I just hope they'll turn red before the cold hits and the plants die. They were sooo sweet :).
This was me in Wonju visiting Lisa. This was the weekend I went to Seoul to buy some food from the international market and then left Seoul on Saturday to go spend some time with friends. I'll be staying away from Seoul for a while... so many memories...
Lisa and her cute boyfriend Anthony. They are awesome together. I love couples that got it right.
Abby loving her new bed.
Venturing out on my scooter.
Abby loves to stretch :)
She likes her little tunnel too.
My first meal after I came back from Canada. The greens came from my own garden.
My giant tomato plants.
Green beans. Sooo delicious. Don't even have to cook them, just cut up and add to salad.
My first little red bell pepper. It was tiny but very VERY sweet. My pepper plant is currently making 4 other little peppers.
These were some couch surfers that came to my house before I went to Canada. They were from France. Really really nice people. They were all teachers and were on vacation.
I've rearranged my spices and things in my kitchen. This stuff is for cereal in the morning: Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, peanuts (now changed to almonds), cereal, Musli, flax seeds and bananas. I also add yogurt and soy milk and regular milk. It's a super duper healthy breakfast.
My one spice rack in the kitchen.
My other scpices that are in the cupboard. It's so much more organized now.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Canada Trip [July 25th - Aug 13th]
After a long time... here are some of the pictures and experiences during my visit to Canada.
Well, the surprise worked. The only person who knew of my arrival was my sister, and she did a good job of not mentioning anything.
I called from the airport and told my dad I need a ride. He figured it out pretty quickly. I'm glad no one had a heart attack or any severe reaction to my surprise visit :).
It was strange to be back. So much space everywhere. Wide roads, lots of grassy open areas, playgrounds, people from different ethnic backgrounds... and on top of that, there was English everywhere and I could understand everything.
Everything seemed to have changed, but nothing really changed. It was all just me. I had changed a lot in these 2.5 years since I'd been in Canada.
I was able to compare the two countries, the people, the customs, the food... Korea has a lot of good things.
What struck me realty hard tho, was the wealth in Canada. Everyone had SO MUCH!!!! Yet no one seemed to be rich, happy, having an easier time because of all they had materially. Big houses, lots of cars, beautiful parks, lots of grocery stores that were stocked with a HUGE variety of products, shopping malls with beautiful clothes. When were people going to be happy?? How much more do you want in material possessions?
Anyways, being there in Toronto and in Guelph made me see things quite differently.
I'm very happy I got to go and evaluate my goals and dreams and thoughts.
Here are some of the pictures :).
This is the first plane I flew with. From Seoul, South Korea to Japan. It was a very nice flight.
This was the company I flew with for the rest of my trip. Well, I really wasn't impressed with their service. They have become very cheap.
First thing first... Russian grocery store. WOW!!!! These were picked things, and jarred veggie spreads and jams an WHOAAAAAAAA!! I had to take a picture.
More delicious stuff. Are you drooling yet?
Oh cold cuts... sooo good. I'm drooling now.
And cheese... I've only started liking cheese a lot since I've been in Korea and deprived of real cheese.
Whoa!! Got no idea what these things are but they looks sooo delicious!!!!!
Salads. Fresh salads. Wow. Imagine having this in your house. WoW!
Pastries. Mmmmmmmmmm
I never knew there were so many varieties of Ritter Sport. I want some.....
And now some cakes. The one on the middle rack at the far right is my favorite!!!!
And normal dill pickles.
Duke.
My parents back yard.
Ricky
Lola
My mom :)
My dad.
The lakes.
Tucker in Guelph. Short hair looks so much better on you :).
Doesn't this look nice? Fork and knife at a regular restaurant.
Chelsea and Francis.
Is that my foot?
My sisters fridge. There is a lot of alcohol there.
Livi, what are you doing?
That's right :)
Awwww
Some weird cement thingy.
Livi, you take awesome pictures.
CN tower, Canada flag, beautiful sky. :)
Centre Island. I can't imagine people actually living there. It's just one big park. Lots of green, geese and picnic tables.
Beautiful :)
Hahahaha, I just had to do that :).
Ok, smile and wait for the click.
Minu and her awesome mom. Hopefully I'll be able to come and visit India soon :).
Muntasir, Tamima and me. After a very long time.
Hm, I've started to enjoy pink.
Livi, Joy and me, last day of visits.
Amazing view of downtown Toronto.
Well, the surprise worked. The only person who knew of my arrival was my sister, and she did a good job of not mentioning anything.
I called from the airport and told my dad I need a ride. He figured it out pretty quickly. I'm glad no one had a heart attack or any severe reaction to my surprise visit :).
It was strange to be back. So much space everywhere. Wide roads, lots of grassy open areas, playgrounds, people from different ethnic backgrounds... and on top of that, there was English everywhere and I could understand everything.
Everything seemed to have changed, but nothing really changed. It was all just me. I had changed a lot in these 2.5 years since I'd been in Canada.
I was able to compare the two countries, the people, the customs, the food... Korea has a lot of good things.
What struck me realty hard tho, was the wealth in Canada. Everyone had SO MUCH!!!! Yet no one seemed to be rich, happy, having an easier time because of all they had materially. Big houses, lots of cars, beautiful parks, lots of grocery stores that were stocked with a HUGE variety of products, shopping malls with beautiful clothes. When were people going to be happy?? How much more do you want in material possessions?
Anyways, being there in Toronto and in Guelph made me see things quite differently.
I'm very happy I got to go and evaluate my goals and dreams and thoughts.
Here are some of the pictures :).
This is the first plane I flew with. From Seoul, South Korea to Japan. It was a very nice flight.
This was the company I flew with for the rest of my trip. Well, I really wasn't impressed with their service. They have become very cheap.
First thing first... Russian grocery store. WOW!!!! These were picked things, and jarred veggie spreads and jams an WHOAAAAAAAA!! I had to take a picture.
More delicious stuff. Are you drooling yet?
Oh cold cuts... sooo good. I'm drooling now.
And cheese... I've only started liking cheese a lot since I've been in Korea and deprived of real cheese.
Whoa!! Got no idea what these things are but they looks sooo delicious!!!!!
Salads. Fresh salads. Wow. Imagine having this in your house. WoW!
Pastries. Mmmmmmmmmm
I never knew there were so many varieties of Ritter Sport. I want some.....
And now some cakes. The one on the middle rack at the far right is my favorite!!!!
And normal dill pickles.
Duke.
My parents back yard.
Ricky
Lola
My mom :)
My dad.
The lakes.
Tucker in Guelph. Short hair looks so much better on you :).
Doesn't this look nice? Fork and knife at a regular restaurant.
Chelsea and Francis.
Is that my foot?
My sisters fridge. There is a lot of alcohol there.
Livi, what are you doing?
That's right :)
Awwww
Some weird cement thingy.
Livi, you take awesome pictures.
CN tower, Canada flag, beautiful sky. :)
Centre Island. I can't imagine people actually living there. It's just one big park. Lots of green, geese and picnic tables.
Beautiful :)
Hahahaha, I just had to do that :).
Ok, smile and wait for the click.
Minu and her awesome mom. Hopefully I'll be able to come and visit India soon :).
Muntasir, Tamima and me. After a very long time.
Hm, I've started to enjoy pink.
Livi, Joy and me, last day of visits.
Amazing view of downtown Toronto.Saturday, July 25, 2009
YAAAAAAAAY!!!
I love transit :).
Although it feels like a roller coaster sometimes.
Also, I could do without the insane aircon blasting at full speed.
Seriously!!!!
Although it feels like a roller coaster sometimes.
Also, I could do without the insane aircon blasting at full speed.
Seriously!!!!
WOW
I never realized this, but, we have taken over the whole world.
This is one of those long bus ride realizations.
Everywhere you look, there is a sign that we have been there.
A street, a house, a plastic bottle...
I wonder how long this is gonna take.
This is one of those long bus ride realizations.
Everywhere you look, there is a sign that we have been there.
A street, a house, a plastic bottle...
I wonder how long this is gonna take.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Whoaaa!!
Weekendul asta mi-am cumparat un scooter si un exercise machine.
I bought them from Seoul. The exercise machine I took it apart and took it with me on the bus because it was small enough. The scooter had to be delivered to my town, and I just picked it up today.
I never rode a scooter or motorcycle, and well, I did today :)!!!!!
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO COOL!!!!
Here are the pictures :).
I bought them from Seoul. The exercise machine I took it apart and took it with me on the bus because it was small enough. The scooter had to be delivered to my town, and I just picked it up today.
I never rode a scooter or motorcycle, and well, I did today :)!!!!!
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO COOL!!!!
Here are the pictures :).
Sunday, July 12, 2009
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