Sandy

I would like to try and forget about last weekend. Stayed in most of Saturday just chilling out and watching Dexter. Then I went out in PNU for my birthday. I thought I would go and see some bands that were playing, have a few drinks and get home in one piece. Well I went to see some bands. Quite good actually, a Korean indie-rock outfit and a rockabilly group! In Korea. Takes all kinds. I bought a new t-shirt as well. A Queen of Diamonds playing card with the face of a skull. Awesomeness. Then I moved onto the bar. Got a few jars in, played some pool. And then I had a few shots of Tequila. Few hours of my life lost, along with my cap, and most of my dinner. I felt really rough on Sunday so I laid low and tried to crawl into a hole.

That took a few days to get over, so last week was tiring. But the weekend just past was good. Saturday I went on a visit to the Museum Of Modern Art. Not as good as the Tate, obviously, but still some interesting pieces and worth the trip. Once thing about Korea is that they just plant buildings anywhere and don't really care about the surroundings. Back home, for example, the Tate is in an old Turbine Hall! And then from the MOMA to Haeundae for the Sand Festival, which was quite good to see all the sand sculptures and to hear some Bulgarian pop. Even went for a paddle in the ocean. Water was very cold but nice and refreshing. Grabbed some dinner at Outback as I had some vouchers. A big steak and some chips with veggies and I was good.

One thing I keep looking out for in Korea is European or American cars. They are not common here, but it's fun trying to spot them. So far my list includes Chevy Escalades, Ford Mondeo, BMW 3, 5 and 7 series, and the X5, Mini Coopers, Porsche 911 GT4, Mercedes-Benz AMG's, and a Lotus Elise! No European supercars yet, but off to Seoul this summer so might see some there.

Looks like Japan is going to be expensive! But it will be worth it, and my exra classes will actually pay for it in a few months. So I think the plan is fly to Osaka, then get a return train to Tokyo and then fly out of Osaka again. There is Ghibli Studios in Tokyo as well, which is going to be awesome! And going on a train that does nearly 200 mph! Braaaaaaaaappppppppp.