Long Time No Talk...A True UNDERSTATEMENT!

So, as always. I truly apologize for the lack of entries going on here. But you try working 12 days straight without a day off and tell me if you feel like doing anything but sleeping.
Anywho, this past weekend was Lunar New Year so I had a 4...repeat FOUR DAY WEEKEND! I never thought I would see 2 let alone 4 days off. I was ecstatic. I was told that NEVER, in the history of my branch has there been such a long break (sad huh, but of coarse we are making the days up. geesh). I'm so proud to make history! I actually didn't know I had Saturday off until I looked at my class schedule and saw that my three students had Notified Absences. When I went to the Korean teacher who oversees that class and asked her if I was off or were there going to be temporary students, she looked at me like "DUH" and said class was cancelled. I wanted to smack her silly. If I didn't ask, she wouldn't have said anything. I really don't like her...
Since I had such an extended holiday, I didn't know what to do with myself. Kara had suggested making a trip to Busan (aka Pusan. A beach area abt 3hrs away from Seoul), but after finding out that just about all of the rooms were taken, we had to change our plans. I had decided to stay in Saturday and Tuesday to catch up on some much needed sleep and hang out on Sunday and Monday. Did those plans follow through? NO...Do they ever. Although there was a change in plans, I had a great weekend. It went a little something like this...
Saturday, I woke up at 2pm and said "Ha HA CDI!" That's right. Instead of beginning my lesson, I was still in the bed...that felt GOOD. I rolled around and watched some "I Love Lucy" until 4 then got ready to meet Kara at Yongsan. We met at 6 and did lots of window shopping. I saw this purse that was SOOOO cute, but I didn't get it :( After lots of window shopping, we had dinner at a Chinese restaurant in the mall. It was ok. No where as good as the one I usually go to but good nonetheless.
Sunday was rich girl day. That's right. It started out at Dr Fish where we had lattes and let the fish eat our feet skin...again. I did a little better this time. I actually put my whole foot in there (for 5 seconds. literally). Afterwards, we went to a spa that Christina had found close to Gangnam and made appointments for later in the day. We then went to another cafe and had smoothies and a sandwich. By the time we were finished, it was time for our massages.
Now, this spa was not all about legs, breasts and thighs (THANK GOD!!) The place was full, but you would never know it. you're always in a private room and they move guests around at different times, so it always felt as though we were the only ones there.
Our first stop was the relaxation room. They have those beds that mold to your body and if you jump on it, the glass of wine on the other side won't tip over. We also had a beautiful view of the street below. After the relaxation room, we were escorted to the changing room where we had to put on these little 2 piece bathing suit things for our "hydrotherapy." It was really just a jacuzzi, but it felt so good because none of us have bathtubs so the soak was great. After that, we changed and was taken back to the relaxation room where we had tea and granola squares. Next was out massage. Now, in the whole place, we never saw a man, so we all figured we would have female ma-sue-ses (I don't know how to spell so I figured I'd give it to you phonetically (but I can spell that!)) The massages started and it felt really good. We were all in the same room and we all had chosen the "Hangover's massage. That consisted of hydrotherapy, a deep tissue massage, foot reflexology, and aroma therapy.
Let me tell you, they are not lying when they say DEEP. I was cracking and getting muscles massaged that I didn't even know I had. When it was time for me to turn over, a woman helped me into my shirt and I saw women working on Kara and Christina. So I'm laying on my back with stuff over my eyes so I still couldn't see when I heard a male voice. I couldn't figure out where it came from. Although the person who was working on me breathed like a man, the hands were soft as a woman's and I saw her...NOT! I went to take a peek and there HE was! I suddenly felt weird cause I remembered he had straddled me a couple of times when he was working on my back. I just tried to continue to relax and he did a darn good job. Although I was a little sore the day after, I was thankful for those magic hands that loosened me up (STOP THINKING NASTY!! I HAVE A BOYFRIEND!). Our massages were so great, we decided to make our massages a monthly thing. Right after payday. I've also decided to take Mommie and Grandma there when they come and treat them to an early Mother's Day present. And what did my massage cost me?? 130,000 won. Not too bad. thats about $100 USD, and I got a lot more than what I got a Red Door Spa.
After our massages, we went to dinner and then called it a night.
Monday, we went to Korea house and a traditional Korean village. We then went to Myeongdong and went shopping. I picked up some things from Forever 21. I had also been craving pizza the past couple of weeks so we got ourselves some which tasted pretty good. After shopping, we went for tea and then went home.
Tuesday, Christina met at Yongsan station cause I wanted to get the purse I had saw on Saturday with Kara and I did! Its so cute. I love it. After, we went for lattes and stopped by Andrea's. We made pasta and chatted for a while and finally Christina and I decided to call it a night and headed home. I came home with every intention on blogging but got caught up staring at my new baby. Its beautiful. I'll have to take a pic and post it.
That's all I can think of for now. I'll try to be a better blogger.
I forgot, did you see mt school at the inaugural parade? If not here it is.
Ok I can't find it. I'm about to go out and I'll look for it when I get back
Hope you enjoy!!
Until Next Time!