Mondays...Eh. And A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY x4

Sorry I didn't post the end of last week. I figured I gave you 3 during the week and I don't want you to get spoiled (Mommie).
I realized I haven't told you about when I was on the subway and this man started talking to me. He asked where I was from and why I was in Korea. He told me he has been to Philadelphia before and than goes on to tell me how there are many Black people there and how they have very kind hearts. (1. This convo is so not appropriate. 2. Kind hearts? In Kiladelphia? I know he's never been there.) He also tells me that Korean university students love Black people because they females have very beautiful shapes and the males have very sexy style...TIME FOR ME TO GO! Now, what if I was home on the EL (the subway in Philly if you don't know) and went and sat next to a foreigner and had the same convo. I'm sure people would have some problems). Anyway, I'm glad my stop came before he could tell me anything else.

And what do you think of this picture? I didn't notice until until more than half of my ice cream bar was gone. It's a black crunch bar and the 2 pictures say "Black Boy" and "Black Girl." Just because it's chocolate means that Black people are supposed to buy it?? I don't even like chocolate like that. I just wanted it for the vanilla ice cream. So HA Koreans. I just crushed your stereotype! So far, I guess this is the only racism I've experienced (if that's what you call it). I know I won't be having another one of these Black Crunch Bars!

I find myself looking forward to my Tues/Thurs Mega class now. The horrible kid transferred into my Mon/Fri class where he doesn't know anyone and the rest of the kids thinks he's weird. And two of the other kids withdrew. So I'm left with 8 kids who are a lot of fun once they actually pay attention. I didn't have to yell at all this week. It's ashame that its the end of the term and they're just getting to see the nice side of Avi Teacher. Oh Well. Maybe I'll have some of them again next term.
Saturday was Andrea and Kara's Birthday Party. We had a really good time. I made Spanish rice, Andrea made Quesidillas, Jason, the guy we met at the pub, made a cold noodle salad, Angela, a co-worker of mine, and I bought two cakes, and everyone else(about 10 other ppl) brought liquor. We ate, played "King's" (the last time I played was on my 22nd Birthday 6 months ago. People who were there can tell you it was not pretty) and "Never Have I Ever" (which can be a really revealing game if played with certain people, but we kept it PG13). After the party, we went to "Nore," a bar, where we danced and drank some more (i just danced :) ). After that, we went to a Norebang which is like a Karaoke Club, but you have your own private room. I did the "soldier boy," "Milkshake," "Strangers (that was for you Susan!)," and finished the evening with "In tha Club." It was a really good night... except for the HU football game. Ugh

*Christina, Andrea, Rakia, and Kara*

*Happy Birthday*

*Rakia, Donny, and "Bobo"*

*Adam displaying the contents of Andrea's "oven." She just found out its actually a dishwasher. LOL*
I woke up Sunday morning to no internet so I texted my supervisor and she immediately called me...WHAT? I know. I was shocked too! She can't answer a phone when my thumb is hanging off, but you return my call after a text. WOW! Anyway, she called my landlord who lives right upstairs...go figure. He immediately came down and tried to talk to me in as much as English as possible. He tried to fix it on my computer, but after he went to someone else's room, he figured out it was a problem in the whole building, he called the engineer who came over to fix the problem. Within 2-3 hours. I had internet again. YAY! He also saw that my door gets a little stuck when I open it, so he tried to fix it but told me he would be back on Monday to fix it. Besides that, I didn't do anything else. No, I did prep my lessons. So besides That, I did nothing but lay around and watch Gilmore Girls. I made dinner and went to bed early since I had to be back at the hospital at 10am.

So I woke up this morning and while I was laying in the bed, there was a knock at the door...WTF! It's 8:12 in the morning! Turns out, it was my landlord who brought someone to come fix my door. Talk about service. I got up and put some clothes on and went to the hospital. While I was there, the director of the hospital was doing an inspection I guess, but he stopped and spoke to me and was very nice. I should have told him that they need to hire someone to clean the floors. Yup, they're still dirty. Anywho, I saw the doctor who told me that my thumb is healing but the wound is weak (??). Thankfully, I don't have to go back (of course not since I finally have insurance) so I'm happy. Also, when I checked out, they GAVE me money?? Of course I was happy, but I wanted to know why. They told me it was for my insurance discount. Maybe I should have taken out all of my other bills and asked for a discount for them too. LOL. But I am going to see if I can get my money back since I have insurance.

And, the BEST part of this entry...HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMIE!! Today is my Mommie's Birthday!! This is the 5th year in a row that I haven't been home for her birthday. But I did send her a gift. She got it on Friday. I sent her her favorite chocolate. Mendiant Milk from La Maison du Chocolat. (Go online and buy some. It is absolutely delicious!. This ain't your ordinary Hershey's bar) She loved it and I am glad.
Here's something just for you Mom:

I find myself wondering...

Did I give you your due..

For all that you've done for me

Did I ever thank you?
For all of my childhood memories

For helping me deal with life's stresses

For helping me accept my defeats And celebrate my successes?
Or for teaching me the value of hard work,

Good judgement, courage, and being true

The laughter, smiles, and quiet times we've shared

Did I ever thank you?
If I have forgotten,

I'm thanking you now

You taught me right from wrong....

I hope you know how much you're loved and appreciated

I hope you, instinctively, knew all along.
Happy Birthday Mom!

Hope It's a GREAT One!

*Me and Mommie when I was 5 and she was...I'll let her tell you ;)*

Look at those hairstyles! THROWBACK!! LOL. She's gonna kill me when she sees that I put it up. LOL.

Also, It is my roommates B-day tomorrow. So, Happy Birthday Kahlia!!

Also, I HATE Mondays. I always wake up in a not so good mood. Mondays is also when I find myself questioning if I should really be here. And I feel homesick the most on Mondays. I dunno why. I just do.

Until Next Time!