It's a hot, hot summer! So we kinda wanna bum out...so off we spent the weekend at the MUD PITS!!! ^^
Group shots by Marco Barboza
24.7.2011 의자 민박
The more, the merrier...The crazier, the better!!! ^^
This travel blog will show photos and stories of the author's adventures in Korea. This can help travelers have a hint of the lifestyle in Korea from the perspective of a university student living in Jochiwon while she travels to Seoul weekly. "Getting lost is fun without the map and just the instincts" - (c) ACCA 2011 아냐
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
My First FILIPOS Day: Yeouinaro Photowalk
I was overly excited and woke up at 6:00 AM. I checked the internet last night and it said that there's a train to Seoul at 7:18 AM. I had everything prepared, my memory card, spare SD card, my battery - well charged, lens and body - cleaned --- all set! I brought some oranges for breakfast in the train. ^^
I walked to the train station and only to find out that the next train schedule is at 8:10 AM! T___T" I was supposed to be at Singil Station by 9:00 AM in order to meet Kuya Marco and Kuya Mon, the two FILIPOS guys whom I met in the train yesterday. Since I couldn't make it, I called them up and asked for the exact train station where the club will meet up. So yeah, I'm gonna be late. T__T"
10:20AM YEOUINARO STATION EXIT 2
As I got out of exit 2, I saw a group of people with dslr's. "This must be the place then and they must be Pinoys", I thought. And when I got nearer, some of them were staring at me cos I had my slr over my neck and seemed to them like I was looking for one of them. They were right! Then I met Kuya Marco and Kuya Mon and they introduced me to the rest of the members. ^^ I met Tin, whom Kuya Marco thought was me (because of the long hair probably) and from then on, she became my best buddy in the club, my so-called long-lost-sister in Korea. Hahah... Tin is a Nursing Management graduate student in SNU and is already in her final year and has also been into photography. We talked as if we knew each other already and it was a lot of fun knowing each other and meeting other people in the club! A few minutes later, Krish, who was already a member of the club also arrived and introduced me to his two friends int he club. He's my batchmate in UST and we haven't seen each other since I arrived in Korea. So this is like our mini reunion and a sort of grand gathering with fellow Pinoy photographers for me!
We started our day with a prayer led by one of the leaders of the club, Kuya Nads. Then off we went to take photos of whatever we can. The theme of that day's photowalk was Macro Photography. Ok, I like macro photography but it's something I badly need to develop. So whatever happens, I'll just try to shoot whatever I can macro on as creatively as I can. LOL.
Tin is also addicted to coffee and she hasn't had breakfast yet. It was already past 12:00 PM and everyone was still busy taking photos! ^^ Though the place was still not in full bloom, there weren't so much cherry blossoms yet, it still looked beautiful and peaceful and I enjoyed taking random photos of passers-by, portraits of children rather than the macro theme. LOL.
There's a Ministop nearby and that's where all of us had lunch at past 1:00 PM already. Everybody sure was hungry! The group was gathered once again to announce the winners of the last photowalk's theme - Pre-nup Photography. Ate Janice was the winner and also the people's choice! Girls are ruling! ^^,
Tin and I decided to go home by 4:30 PM and I took the train to Jochiwon. By the time I reached Jochiwon, it was past 6:00 PM and I had enough time to buy some stuff at the market.
For the first time, I heard mass with Sue! We've been planning to hear mass together but our schedules hardly jammed. Finally, tonight was the night! Hahah! She's an undergraduate student in our department as well and I knew her through my professor who gave my number to her in order to contact me whenever she'd hear mass in Jochiwon. Sue has been one of my good friends since then and has been helping me with some Korean phrases! ^^,
Before heading to the bus stop, we bought some bread at Jong Man. It looked similar to Breadtalk and they have a quite a good selection of various pastries too! ^^, Dinner that night - pizza bread! ^^,
I walked to the train station and only to find out that the next train schedule is at 8:10 AM! T___T" I was supposed to be at Singil Station by 9:00 AM in order to meet Kuya Marco and Kuya Mon, the two FILIPOS guys whom I met in the train yesterday. Since I couldn't make it, I called them up and asked for the exact train station where the club will meet up. So yeah, I'm gonna be late. T__T"
10:20AM YEOUINARO STATION EXIT 2
As I got out of exit 2, I saw a group of people with dslr's. "This must be the place then and they must be Pinoys", I thought. And when I got nearer, some of them were staring at me cos I had my slr over my neck and seemed to them like I was looking for one of them. They were right! Then I met Kuya Marco and Kuya Mon and they introduced me to the rest of the members. ^^ I met Tin, whom Kuya Marco thought was me (because of the long hair probably) and from then on, she became my best buddy in the club, my so-called long-lost-sister in Korea. Hahah... Tin is a Nursing Management graduate student in SNU and is already in her final year and has also been into photography. We talked as if we knew each other already and it was a lot of fun knowing each other and meeting other people in the club! A few minutes later, Krish, who was already a member of the club also arrived and introduced me to his two friends int he club. He's my batchmate in UST and we haven't seen each other since I arrived in Korea. So this is like our mini reunion and a sort of grand gathering with fellow Pinoy photographers for me!
We started our day with a prayer led by one of the leaders of the club, Kuya Nads. Then off we went to take photos of whatever we can. The theme of that day's photowalk was Macro Photography. Ok, I like macro photography but it's something I badly need to develop. So whatever happens, I'll just try to shoot whatever I can macro on as creatively as I can. LOL.
Tin is also addicted to coffee and she hasn't had breakfast yet. It was already past 12:00 PM and everyone was still busy taking photos! ^^ Though the place was still not in full bloom, there weren't so much cherry blossoms yet, it still looked beautiful and peaceful and I enjoyed taking random photos of passers-by, portraits of children rather than the macro theme. LOL.
There's a Ministop nearby and that's where all of us had lunch at past 1:00 PM already. Everybody sure was hungry! The group was gathered once again to announce the winners of the last photowalk's theme - Pre-nup Photography. Ate Janice was the winner and also the people's choice! Girls are ruling! ^^,
Tin and I decided to go home by 4:30 PM and I took the train to Jochiwon. By the time I reached Jochiwon, it was past 6:00 PM and I had enough time to buy some stuff at the market.
For the first time, I heard mass with Sue! We've been planning to hear mass together but our schedules hardly jammed. Finally, tonight was the night! Hahah! She's an undergraduate student in our department as well and I knew her through my professor who gave my number to her in order to contact me whenever she'd hear mass in Jochiwon. Sue has been one of my good friends since then and has been helping me with some Korean phrases! ^^,
Before heading to the bus stop, we bought some bread at Jong Man. It looked similar to Breadtalk and they have a quite a good selection of various pastries too! ^^, Dinner that night - pizza bread! ^^,
Saturday, April 9, 2011
FATE Brought Me to the Train and to FILIPOS
Extraordinary things happen...and today, it seems fate just brought me to the unexpected twists of my Saturday's routine...^^
For lunch, I went to eat with MJ oppa at the building, the one across the Biotech Bldg, where we also had lunch last time. At least this time, we're not so much in a hurry cos our afternoon class was adjusted to start 30 minutes after the scheduled time. I was treated with bibimbap for lunch and in return, I bought coffee for oppa hahah! Oppa was very tired cos the whole week he's been working on the project in our laboratory and has been staying overnight for 3 consecutive days in the lab. As much as I would like to help them with the report, there's nothing much I can do cos I barely understand Hangeul and the report is in Korean. T___T"
After the class, I went by myself to the subway cos oppa was going to meet his girlfriend before he goes back to Jochiwon. My Saturday Seoul to Jochiwon route has changed. I would now take the train instead of the bus so from Anam station at line 6, I get off at Dongmyo where I would transfer to Line 1 until I reach Seoul Station. Just when I got off the subway at Seoul Station, I saw someone familiar. When I looked, it was oppa and his pretty pretty girlfriend! ^^ I have never seen her yet in person, only her pictures at oppa's desktop in the lab. And indeed, she's so pretty!!! Chesca is also a Catholic, something in common we share. And she invited me to hear mass with her sometime in one of the biggest Catholic churches in Seoul. ^^
At the ticket booth, I had to go ahead cos they still had to go on a date (of course ~~,). In the train, since I got no seat anymore, I stayed at the cafeteria car. There I sat in front of the counter where they sell some food. A few minutes later, a couple of men boarded the train with a box of what seemed like an equipment, backpacks and DSLR's. They seem like professional photographers. My ears was covered with earphones but I turned down the volume of my music player. They seemed to be talking in a different language, it didn't sound like Hangeul. I kept glancing at them and I had a strong feeling that they may be my kababayans. When the train started, I decided to position myself and stood near them so I could hear if they were Pinoys indeed. Right then and there, I heard them talk in Tagalog! "Kuya, Pinoy po kayo?", I asked one of them. And that started our conversation during the whole trip. The best part is, they're members of FILIPOS (Filipino Photographers in South Korea) which is a registered club in the Immigration and because I've always wanted to join a group and develop my skills in photography, they eagerly invited me to join them and to come to Seoul for a photowalk with the rest of the club tomorrow at Yeouido! I was so excited, so happy, so full of energy despite the fact that I haven't had much sleep cos I studied for my exam since midnight and never went to sleep anymore! Though tired I may be, my brain was still full of ideas and thoughts about the Filipino community I'll be joining, the photography club, to be with professional photographers and all! Ooooohhh! I couldn't describe it perfectly that when I got off the train, I was still smiling and it's as if my smile won't ever fade! I had kimbap for dinner at a restaurant near the station and I was still smiling after even during my whole 30-minute walk to the campus!
As I went in the lab, I gleefully greeted Kiko oppa and hid behind my computer, bashful and kept my smile all to myself hahah! =) TOMORROW --- the photowalk! c",)
For lunch, I went to eat with MJ oppa at the building, the one across the Biotech Bldg, where we also had lunch last time. At least this time, we're not so much in a hurry cos our afternoon class was adjusted to start 30 minutes after the scheduled time. I was treated with bibimbap for lunch and in return, I bought coffee for oppa hahah! Oppa was very tired cos the whole week he's been working on the project in our laboratory and has been staying overnight for 3 consecutive days in the lab. As much as I would like to help them with the report, there's nothing much I can do cos I barely understand Hangeul and the report is in Korean. T___T"
After the class, I went by myself to the subway cos oppa was going to meet his girlfriend before he goes back to Jochiwon. My Saturday Seoul to Jochiwon route has changed. I would now take the train instead of the bus so from Anam station at line 6, I get off at Dongmyo where I would transfer to Line 1 until I reach Seoul Station. Just when I got off the subway at Seoul Station, I saw someone familiar. When I looked, it was oppa and his pretty pretty girlfriend! ^^ I have never seen her yet in person, only her pictures at oppa's desktop in the lab. And indeed, she's so pretty!!! Chesca is also a Catholic, something in common we share. And she invited me to hear mass with her sometime in one of the biggest Catholic churches in Seoul. ^^
At the ticket booth, I had to go ahead cos they still had to go on a date (of course ~~,). In the train, since I got no seat anymore, I stayed at the cafeteria car. There I sat in front of the counter where they sell some food. A few minutes later, a couple of men boarded the train with a box of what seemed like an equipment, backpacks and DSLR's. They seem like professional photographers. My ears was covered with earphones but I turned down the volume of my music player. They seemed to be talking in a different language, it didn't sound like Hangeul. I kept glancing at them and I had a strong feeling that they may be my kababayans. When the train started, I decided to position myself and stood near them so I could hear if they were Pinoys indeed. Right then and there, I heard them talk in Tagalog! "Kuya, Pinoy po kayo?", I asked one of them. And that started our conversation during the whole trip. The best part is, they're members of FILIPOS (Filipino Photographers in South Korea) which is a registered club in the Immigration and because I've always wanted to join a group and develop my skills in photography, they eagerly invited me to join them and to come to Seoul for a photowalk with the rest of the club tomorrow at Yeouido! I was so excited, so happy, so full of energy despite the fact that I haven't had much sleep cos I studied for my exam since midnight and never went to sleep anymore! Though tired I may be, my brain was still full of ideas and thoughts about the Filipino community I'll be joining, the photography club, to be with professional photographers and all! Ooooohhh! I couldn't describe it perfectly that when I got off the train, I was still smiling and it's as if my smile won't ever fade! I had kimbap for dinner at a restaurant near the station and I was still smiling after even during my whole 30-minute walk to the campus!
As I went in the lab, I gleefully greeted Kiko oppa and hid behind my computer, bashful and kept my smile all to myself hahah! =) TOMORROW --- the photowalk! c",)
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Close Encounters with Lost Translation
Cathianne's Journal:
Menu for Today:
Lunch - streetfood cafeteria, Kimbap for 2,000 krw
Snack on the train - 호두과자 (box of 12 for 6,000 krw from Seoul Stn.)
Dinner - kimbap at GS25 in front of Jochiwon stn. for 1,200 krw
I arrived at the bus station past 9 o'clock so I was already aiming for the 10:10am trip to Seoul. But when I reached the counter, I was surprised to know that the next available trip ticket is for the 11:00am bus! I cannot make it to class on time if I wait for that bus. So I walked to the train station instead. It was about 20-30 minutes from the bus stop in front of the university.
It was quarter to 10 when I bought the ticket and the train would be arriving in a few minutes to pick up passengers from Jochiwon. I walked to wait for the train at Platform No. 5.
I was not cold at all, in fact I felt hot because of the brisk walk I did from the bus station and the sun was up, high enough to warm me despite the cold breeze. I was in my normal outfit this morning, plain shirt and my red sweater that I've had with me since my college days. Just in case the weather gets colder, I have my favorite blue jacket in my bag anyway.
An old lady came to me and started talking. I could not understand what she was saying but she was smiling at least, so I don't think she's cursing me or thinking bad about me! Kkk... Then she started fixing up my sweater and zipping it up to my neck! All I could guess was that maybe, just maybe, she was wondering if I don't feel cold at all because obviously, everyone there were in thick windbreakers or coats and there I was in a red and not-so-thick sweater that was even short and almost looked like a bolero compared to the length of my thin shirt. All I could say was "I'm really sorry but I cannot understand you". A lady in front of us heard the old lady and asked me "Vietnam?". Then I understood that the old lady was asking where I came from and of course, I answered "Philippines". Then she was talking again somegthing that sounded like (this is what I remembered from what she said because she kept repeating the phrases and made me repeat them as well, hahaha...) "Filipin, choa, hankuk (pointing on the ground)...korea jochiwo...filipin choa..."...???? HUWWWAAAT? "I'm sorry (grandma) but I really cannot understand you" and she went on half-laughing and smiling at me. Then she asked, "hakseng --(bla bla)", and I said "ye". That question probably meant "are you a student here?" since hakseng is a student...=)) What a funny situation to start my morning.
On the train, I started messaging my friends to teach me how to say "I'm sorry I don't understand Korean because I'm a foreigner". I got three replies with variations as well. The one I can remember most was from Uijeon oppa "Hankook mal mollayo" - short and just the right way to say "I don't understand Korean". Good enough to save me from another almost-embarrasing conversation. Some even called up and were wondering where the heck I was and what was happening to me. Hahaha... "Don't worry, I'm fine. I just needed buffer phrases from future strangers that might come right at me again..." Hahahah...
It was around 11:25am when I reached Anam and went out through Exit 2 (Korea University Main Campus). I was hungry and it's almost lunch time anyway. Before turning right to my usual route, I passed by a cafeteria that sold streetfoods. As usual, I ordered KIMBAP! "Kimbap, hana" (meaning - one kimbap) Hahaha! I drank several cups of warm water. The cold wind was starting to get in through my pores already! =))
1210h
I paid the lady and she started talking to me. Then I said "Hankook mal mollayo" -- haha! It helped! And she smiled back and said something that probably meant 'soon you'll also learn to speak just keep practicing'...haha...I wish I can speak already!!! But that was nice..Set me on a good mood even if I was tired and sleepy...kkk...
1230h
I was already in the classroom and ready for the class and reviewed the previous lectures.
1300h
Our professor arrived and gave us a short quiz, the weekly routine. MJ oppa has not yet arrived! He said he was gonna be late...ㅠㅠ
After the 15-minute break, my eyes were already drooping I hardly noticed that I was almost already falling asleep! T___T"
1600h
The morning class was moved to 4-7pm. So today, I had two 3-hour classes straight! Aaahhhh...Exhausting but I had to keep my eyes open! But this lecture woke me up because the first questions made me so lost again! Equations, differentials, what?! WTH?! The professor asked us to try solving problems about reactors. The bigger problem was that I don't even have any idea what we're doing! T___T""" I'M SO LOST. Eventually, I started picking up, at least. Whew... That class surely gave my mind a jolt to stay awake or else, I won't only be lost in translation, I'd be soooo lost in class too! I'm beginning to think how the heck will I survive this class. I'm very fortunate to have MJ oppa take that class with me!
1910h
Now in the subway by myself. MJ oppa will be taking the TOEIC tomorrow morning so I'm traveling to Jochiwon alone. In the subway, an old man sat beside me. After several stops, he asked me a question. I was dumbstruck again. Upon seeing my expression, he pointed on his left wrist. Ahh, the time...Haha...Then I showed him the time on my phone. Ok, no more talking. =))
1940h
Already in Seoul Station. I wanted to pass by some shops but I was too tired to even take a look at some stuff. So I just bought my train ticket, took a short stroll and looked at some cute caps at the bazaar, bought a box of hoodoogwaja (호두과자) and waited at Platform No. 4.
More info on hodugwaja: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hodugwaja
2140h
Jochiwon station.
I passed by GS25 and bought a kimbap-to-go for 1,200krw. That ends my adventure for today! c",)
Travel Info:
Train from Jochiwon to Seoul - 6,900 krw (standing)
Estimated travel time: 1hr 28min
Subway from Seoul Stn. to Anam Stn. - 900 krw
Estimated travel time: 22min
Subway from Anam to Seoul Stn. - 900 krw
Estimated travel time: 22min
Train from Seoul to Jochiwon - 8,100 krw (reserved seat)
Estimated travel time: 1hr 28min
I'm Sorry I Don't Understand...Maybe Next Time We Talk Again?
26 March 2011
Lunch - streetfood cafeteria, Kimbap for 2,000 krw
Snack on the train - 호두과자 (box of 12 for 6,000 krw from Seoul Stn.)
Dinner - kimbap at GS25 in front of Jochiwon stn. for 1,200 krw
I arrived at the bus station past 9 o'clock so I was already aiming for the 10:10am trip to Seoul. But when I reached the counter, I was surprised to know that the next available trip ticket is for the 11:00am bus! I cannot make it to class on time if I wait for that bus. So I walked to the train station instead. It was about 20-30 minutes from the bus stop in front of the university.
It was quarter to 10 when I bought the ticket and the train would be arriving in a few minutes to pick up passengers from Jochiwon. I walked to wait for the train at Platform No. 5.
I was not cold at all, in fact I felt hot because of the brisk walk I did from the bus station and the sun was up, high enough to warm me despite the cold breeze. I was in my normal outfit this morning, plain shirt and my red sweater that I've had with me since my college days. Just in case the weather gets colder, I have my favorite blue jacket in my bag anyway.
An old lady came to me and started talking. I could not understand what she was saying but she was smiling at least, so I don't think she's cursing me or thinking bad about me! Kkk... Then she started fixing up my sweater and zipping it up to my neck! All I could guess was that maybe, just maybe, she was wondering if I don't feel cold at all because obviously, everyone there were in thick windbreakers or coats and there I was in a red and not-so-thick sweater that was even short and almost looked like a bolero compared to the length of my thin shirt. All I could say was "I'm really sorry but I cannot understand you". A lady in front of us heard the old lady and asked me "Vietnam?". Then I understood that the old lady was asking where I came from and of course, I answered "Philippines". Then she was talking again somegthing that sounded like (this is what I remembered from what she said because she kept repeating the phrases and made me repeat them as well, hahaha...) "Filipin, choa, hankuk (pointing on the ground)...korea jochiwo...filipin choa..."...???? HUWWWAAAT? "I'm sorry (grandma) but I really cannot understand you" and she went on half-laughing and smiling at me. Then she asked, "hakseng --(bla bla)", and I said "ye". That question probably meant "are you a student here?" since hakseng is a student...=)) What a funny situation to start my morning.
On the train, I started messaging my friends to teach me how to say "I'm sorry I don't understand Korean because I'm a foreigner". I got three replies with variations as well. The one I can remember most was from Uijeon oppa "Hankook mal mollayo" - short and just the right way to say "I don't understand Korean". Good enough to save me from another almost-embarrasing conversation. Some even called up and were wondering where the heck I was and what was happening to me. Hahaha... "Don't worry, I'm fine. I just needed buffer phrases from future strangers that might come right at me again..." Hahahah...
It was around 11:25am when I reached Anam and went out through Exit 2 (Korea University Main Campus). I was hungry and it's almost lunch time anyway. Before turning right to my usual route, I passed by a cafeteria that sold streetfoods. As usual, I ordered KIMBAP! "Kimbap, hana" (meaning - one kimbap) Hahaha! I drank several cups of warm water. The cold wind was starting to get in through my pores already! =))
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| I was actually the first customer! The women were still preparing when I got there! ^^ |
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| Only when they started opening the windows did I notice that it's not just a restaurant but a booth-like store that sold streetfood... =)) Right in front is my kimbap kkk... |
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| Here is their menu! The kimbap didn't look like the one on this picture...T_T |
I paid the lady and she started talking to me. Then I said "Hankook mal mollayo" -- haha! It helped! And she smiled back and said something that probably meant 'soon you'll also learn to speak just keep practicing'...haha...I wish I can speak already!!! But that was nice..Set me on a good mood even if I was tired and sleepy...kkk...
1230h
I was already in the classroom and ready for the class and reviewed the previous lectures.
1300h
Our professor arrived and gave us a short quiz, the weekly routine. MJ oppa has not yet arrived! He said he was gonna be late...ㅠㅠ
After the 15-minute break, my eyes were already drooping I hardly noticed that I was almost already falling asleep! T___T"
1600h
The morning class was moved to 4-7pm. So today, I had two 3-hour classes straight! Aaahhhh...Exhausting but I had to keep my eyes open! But this lecture woke me up because the first questions made me so lost again! Equations, differentials, what?! WTH?! The professor asked us to try solving problems about reactors. The bigger problem was that I don't even have any idea what we're doing! T___T""" I'M SO LOST. Eventually, I started picking up, at least. Whew... That class surely gave my mind a jolt to stay awake or else, I won't only be lost in translation, I'd be soooo lost in class too! I'm beginning to think how the heck will I survive this class. I'm very fortunate to have MJ oppa take that class with me!
1910h
Now in the subway by myself. MJ oppa will be taking the TOEIC tomorrow morning so I'm traveling to Jochiwon alone. In the subway, an old man sat beside me. After several stops, he asked me a question. I was dumbstruck again. Upon seeing my expression, he pointed on his left wrist. Ahh, the time...Haha...Then I showed him the time on my phone. Ok, no more talking. =))
1940h
Already in Seoul Station. I wanted to pass by some shops but I was too tired to even take a look at some stuff. So I just bought my train ticket, took a short stroll and looked at some cute caps at the bazaar, bought a box of hoodoogwaja (호두과자) and waited at Platform No. 4.
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| 호두과자 |
2140h
Jochiwon station.
I passed by GS25 and bought a kimbap-to-go for 1,200krw. That ends my adventure for today! c",)
Travel Info:
Train from Jochiwon to Seoul - 6,900 krw (standing)
Estimated travel time: 1hr 28min
Subway from Seoul Stn. to Anam Stn. - 900 krw
Estimated travel time: 22min
Subway from Anam to Seoul Stn. - 900 krw
Estimated travel time: 22min
Train from Seoul to Jochiwon - 8,100 krw (reserved seat)
Estimated travel time: 1hr 28min
Saturday, March 19, 2011
A More Soulful Searching Seoul Trip
Cathianne's Journal:
Today's Menu:
Campus Lunch - Noodles, 2500 krw
Dinner (at nearby restaurant from train station) -참치 김밥 (chamchi kimbap/tuna kimbap), 2500 krw
0620h
On the bus going to Seoul Express Bus Terminal.
0750h
Arrived at Express Bus Terminal. I walked my way to Subway Line 3 and used my T-money to get in. After several minutes, I got off at Yaksu station and transfered to Line 6 until I reached Anam Station. This time, I already knew which exit to take where I don't have to go back or cross the street again...=))
I walked uphill feeling the cold breeze kissing my cheeks! How poetic? Epic. Haha.. Kidding aside, the weather wasn't too bad. The temperature was just enough that I didn't feel like freezing as before.
0850h
I was already in the classroom and the first one to be in there. When the professor arrived, he was surprised to see me so early. I actually forgot that the class is intended to start at 9:30am, no wonder people came so much later! =))
1215h
We needed to go for a quick lunch. Both MJ oppa and I attend the same class at 1:00pm. I found out that the cafeteria where I ate last week was closed. So we went to the other building across ours that served noodles. Another classmate of ours also followed and had lunch with us. Even if I wanted to savor the taste of the noodles, I couldn't do so well cos we had barely 30 minutes for lunch! After we were done, we rode on our classmate's suv going to our building.
1300h
Class started. We had another short quiz. I finished answering quickly and rechecked my solutions. By the time I submitted the paper, I realized that the rechecking just made one of my answer wrong. Boohooo...
1600h
Class has been dismissed. I travelled with MJ oppa back to Jochiwon.
At the subway station, he decided that we would take the train instead of the bus. By the time we reached Seoul Station, the next train to Jochiwon would leave in about 50 minutes. So we had to wait. Since we were getting thirsty and cold, oppa treated me with a cafe mocha at Beans and Berries! I taught him the Johnny Whoops game but he never got it until I showed him the secret move...And since then, Johnny has been the missing action. =)) A few minutes later, we realized that we "lost" our train tickets. Oh nooooo! He found his ticket in one of his pockets while I was already looking for mine in all my pockets and bag! I couldn't find it! Oppa was teasing me to show the ticket on the table or else I could not go home. Then when I looked behind me on the floor, there it was! To my shock and relief, I found my ticket! I can go home to Jochiwon! Hahaha! After that, we went to Platform 5 and went to separate cars since the ticket the seats were almost sold out when we bought the tickets.
ITEM No.1 that almost got lost --- my train ticket that cost me 8000 krw.
1949h
Arrival in Jochiwon. I thought I already missed the stop a few minutes back because we seem to have not passed by Cheonan station. I even messaged oppa but I guess he was sleeping during the whole trip because of his colds.
We were both hungry so we went to a nearby restaurant from the station that served almost all kinds of Korean food. It's like a canteen type of restaurant and I ordered my favorite Chamchi Kimbap! That cost me only 2500 krw! Haha!
Because oppa was so tired and sick, we took a cab going to the campus so it would be faster for us to get back rather than walk for another 30 minutes. He paid for it anyway..kkk..
I passed by the toilet before going in the lab. After a few minutes in my office, I went to the toilet again and it was such a perfect timing that I went into the same cubicle! Because my ID was there! I almost left my ID! ITEM No. 2 that almost got lost ---- my student ID!
I stayed in the lab working on the assignments for the TA class and started reading for my Tuesday class since there are more and more reading assignments and problems to solve. A few minutes past 12, Jungeol oppa ordered pizza! I was also busy searching for topics that I should propose for my term project that needed to be emailed to our professor within 24 hours. I was searching in vain and MJ oppa was helping me by guiding me with what topics to choose from. But because of the pizza that made me stand, while eating, I was standing next to the bookshelf and my eyes started to search for some titles. I found WASTEWATER TREATMENT, a yellow book. And when I opened it, bam! It contained mass balance and just about what I needed for my report! THANK YOU PIZZA! The first pizza I've eaten in Korea with shredded corn on top. It tasted just OK and the corn gave it some sort of a kick on the taste at least. =))
MJ oppa told me to go home already since it's past midnight and so I can already rest. I ran fast to the dormitory and I just liked the feeling of a sprint against the cold breeze in the wee hours. Just when I ran past the twin building, I heard something click on the ground. My money! It was the 7500 krw change from my dinner! Oh myyyyy----! I almost lost it!
ITEM No. 3 that almost got lost --- 7,500 krw that can buy me three meals of kimbaps! T___T"
BIG WHEW!
I jogged to til I reached the dorm. I could hardly catch my breathe when I sat on the receiving area that I ran down the basement lounge to get some Gatorade from the vending machine. It must have been from the cold wind and I haven't ran for quite a long time already. I went up to my room and hit the bed with my very tired self...
~~~~~
Travel Expenses for Today:
Jochiwon to Seoul Express Bus Terminal - 6500 krw (student discount); travel time: 1.5hrs
Subway line 3 and line 6 to Anam station - 1000 krw using T-money; travel time approx. 30min
Seoul to Jochiwon:
Subway line 6 and line 1 to Seoul station - 1000 krw using T-money; travel time approx. 22min
Seoul to Jochiwon train - 8000 krw; travel time 1 hr 34 min.
~~~~~
I Johnny Whooped In Seoul Today!
...and I Almost Lost Three Important Things Too
19 March 2011
Today's Menu:
Campus Lunch - Noodles, 2500 krw
Dinner (at nearby restaurant from train station) -참치 김밥 (chamchi kimbap/tuna kimbap), 2500 krw
0620h
On the bus going to Seoul Express Bus Terminal.
0750h
Arrived at Express Bus Terminal. I walked my way to Subway Line 3 and used my T-money to get in. After several minutes, I got off at Yaksu station and transfered to Line 6 until I reached Anam Station. This time, I already knew which exit to take where I don't have to go back or cross the street again...=))
I walked uphill feeling the cold breeze kissing my cheeks! How poetic? Epic. Haha.. Kidding aside, the weather wasn't too bad. The temperature was just enough that I didn't feel like freezing as before.
0850h
I was already in the classroom and the first one to be in there. When the professor arrived, he was surprised to see me so early. I actually forgot that the class is intended to start at 9:30am, no wonder people came so much later! =))
1215h
We needed to go for a quick lunch. Both MJ oppa and I attend the same class at 1:00pm. I found out that the cafeteria where I ate last week was closed. So we went to the other building across ours that served noodles. Another classmate of ours also followed and had lunch with us. Even if I wanted to savor the taste of the noodles, I couldn't do so well cos we had barely 30 minutes for lunch! After we were done, we rode on our classmate's suv going to our building.
1300h
Class started. We had another short quiz. I finished answering quickly and rechecked my solutions. By the time I submitted the paper, I realized that the rechecking just made one of my answer wrong. Boohooo...
1600h
Class has been dismissed. I travelled with MJ oppa back to Jochiwon.
At the subway station, he decided that we would take the train instead of the bus. By the time we reached Seoul Station, the next train to Jochiwon would leave in about 50 minutes. So we had to wait. Since we were getting thirsty and cold, oppa treated me with a cafe mocha at Beans and Berries! I taught him the Johnny Whoops game but he never got it until I showed him the secret move...And since then, Johnny has been the missing action. =)) A few minutes later, we realized that we "lost" our train tickets. Oh nooooo! He found his ticket in one of his pockets while I was already looking for mine in all my pockets and bag! I couldn't find it! Oppa was teasing me to show the ticket on the table or else I could not go home. Then when I looked behind me on the floor, there it was! To my shock and relief, I found my ticket! I can go home to Jochiwon! Hahaha! After that, we went to Platform 5 and went to separate cars since the ticket the seats were almost sold out when we bought the tickets.
ITEM No.1 that almost got lost --- my train ticket that cost me 8000 krw.
1949h
Arrival in Jochiwon. I thought I already missed the stop a few minutes back because we seem to have not passed by Cheonan station. I even messaged oppa but I guess he was sleeping during the whole trip because of his colds.
We were both hungry so we went to a nearby restaurant from the station that served almost all kinds of Korean food. It's like a canteen type of restaurant and I ordered my favorite Chamchi Kimbap! That cost me only 2500 krw! Haha!
Because oppa was so tired and sick, we took a cab going to the campus so it would be faster for us to get back rather than walk for another 30 minutes. He paid for it anyway..kkk..
I passed by the toilet before going in the lab. After a few minutes in my office, I went to the toilet again and it was such a perfect timing that I went into the same cubicle! Because my ID was there! I almost left my ID! ITEM No. 2 that almost got lost ---- my student ID!
I stayed in the lab working on the assignments for the TA class and started reading for my Tuesday class since there are more and more reading assignments and problems to solve. A few minutes past 12, Jungeol oppa ordered pizza! I was also busy searching for topics that I should propose for my term project that needed to be emailed to our professor within 24 hours. I was searching in vain and MJ oppa was helping me by guiding me with what topics to choose from. But because of the pizza that made me stand, while eating, I was standing next to the bookshelf and my eyes started to search for some titles. I found WASTEWATER TREATMENT, a yellow book. And when I opened it, bam! It contained mass balance and just about what I needed for my report! THANK YOU PIZZA! The first pizza I've eaten in Korea with shredded corn on top. It tasted just OK and the corn gave it some sort of a kick on the taste at least. =))
MJ oppa told me to go home already since it's past midnight and so I can already rest. I ran fast to the dormitory and I just liked the feeling of a sprint against the cold breeze in the wee hours. Just when I ran past the twin building, I heard something click on the ground. My money! It was the 7500 krw change from my dinner! Oh myyyyy----! I almost lost it!
ITEM No. 3 that almost got lost --- 7,500 krw that can buy me three meals of kimbaps! T___T"
BIG WHEW!
I jogged to til I reached the dorm. I could hardly catch my breathe when I sat on the receiving area that I ran down the basement lounge to get some Gatorade from the vending machine. It must have been from the cold wind and I haven't ran for quite a long time already. I went up to my room and hit the bed with my very tired self...
~~~~~
Travel Expenses for Today:
Jochiwon to Seoul Express Bus Terminal - 6500 krw (student discount); travel time: 1.5hrs
Subway line 3 and line 6 to Anam station - 1000 krw using T-money; travel time approx. 30min
Seoul to Jochiwon:
Subway line 6 and line 1 to Seoul station - 1000 krw using T-money; travel time approx. 22min
Seoul to Jochiwon train - 8000 krw; travel time 1 hr 34 min.
~~~~~
Saturday, March 12, 2011
A Seoulful Adventure Trip Far and Back
Cathianne's Journal:
Menu for the day:
Bagel-like-turned-burger/sandwich for lunch
Kimbap at Family Mart for dinner
0830h
Went to bus terminal to buy ticket for 6,500krw (discounted student price for KU Sejong from Jochiwon to Seoul route only)
0910h
Bus leaves Korea University Sejong Terminal Station for Seoul Express Bus Terminal Station
1040h
Arrival in Seoul
I walked from the terminal to the Subway. I have with me some amount left in my T-money so I used it for my ride to Anam Station. Using T-money from Gosuk to Anam would only cost 1,000krw. (100krw cheaper than buying the single journey ticket)
ROUTE:
Express Bus Terminal (Gosuk)
Take Subway Line 3 with arrow pointing to Daehwa
From Gosuk, the subway will pass by
JAMWON
SINSA
APGUJEONG
OKSU
GEUMHO
...Then get off at YAKSU station to transfer to Line 6
Follow the arrow pointing to Bonghwasan
The subway will pass by
CHEONGGU
SINDANG
DONGMYO
CHANGSIN
BOMUN
Then get off at ANAM Station.
From Anam station, to go to Biotech building, I take exit 2... WALK UPHILL! My exercise every Seoul Trip is soulful indeed! =))
When I reached the building, I met KH oppa but he had to go on a meeting so I ate lunch at the cafeteria. It was my first meal for the day and I was soooooo hungry. The lady was nice and served me a really good sandwich for 3,000krw! It was definitely good and even my professor commented on the fb photo of the sandwich I posted. =))
Just before I got to Anam, I got a notice from our professor that the class is postponed to 4:00pm. The morning class was cancelled, so I was able to sleep more but I was already in Anam and had about 4 hours more to wait for the next class! What to do? I'm by myself! T___T"
O.K. Why not try going around and exploring? Photowalk? =))
I tried to retrace the path where I had my first lunch in Seoul. Unfortunately, I could not find the way and I didn't want to risk going elsewhere without my passport! (My passport is still with the Immigration being processed for my ARC - Alien Registration Card) How I wish my ARC will be given to me within the week!
So I stayed and took photos within the campus instead.
1500h
I went to the classroom and MJ oppa also just arrived.
1600h
The class started and the professor gave us a short quiz.
We got donuts for snacks from Prof.JY! =))
1900h
Class ended. We found out that the last train to Jochiwon leaves in an hour and it's not an easy way to get to the bus station because it seems like rush hour weekend!
Prof.JY accompanied me and decided to take the subway to check if I know the way already and see if I can still get a seat for my bus to Jochiwon.
Reverse route: Anam to Gosuk (Express Bus Terminal)
Single Journey Ticket price: 1,100krw
My T-money didn't have enough funds so I had to buy the single journey ticket. But upon buying, there's a deposit of 500krw which can be refunded at the terminal station where one gets off.
1950h
At the ticket office. "Sorry there's no more seat for the last bus to Jochiwon". Oh no!!! T____T"
The professor teaches me another route. We went back to the subway and took line 3. My only way home was the train this time! And I have to go to the Seoul Station!
From Gosuk to Seoul
Estimated Departure Time: 2014h
***With the help of the professor and the subway map (though written in Hangeul, good thing I've started learning how to read, so I can somehow guess the right word haha!)
A Soulful Searching Trip to Seoul
"Learn to ride the subway with me!"
12 March 2011
Menu for the day:
Bagel-like-turned-burger/sandwich for lunch
Kimbap at Family Mart for dinner
0830h
Went to bus terminal to buy ticket for 6,500krw (discounted student price for KU Sejong from Jochiwon to Seoul route only)
0910h
Bus leaves Korea University Sejong Terminal Station for Seoul Express Bus Terminal Station
1040h
Arrival in Seoul
I walked from the terminal to the Subway. I have with me some amount left in my T-money so I used it for my ride to Anam Station. Using T-money from Gosuk to Anam would only cost 1,000krw. (100krw cheaper than buying the single journey ticket)
ROUTE:
Express Bus Terminal (Gosuk)
Take Subway Line 3 with arrow pointing to Daehwa
From Gosuk, the subway will pass by
JAMWON
SINSA
APGUJEONG
OKSU
GEUMHO
...Then get off at YAKSU station to transfer to Line 6
Follow the arrow pointing to Bonghwasan
The subway will pass by
CHEONGGU
SINDANG
DONGMYO
CHANGSIN
BOMUN
Then get off at ANAM Station.
From Anam station, to go to Biotech building, I take exit 2... WALK UPHILL! My exercise every Seoul Trip is soulful indeed! =))
When I reached the building, I met KH oppa but he had to go on a meeting so I ate lunch at the cafeteria. It was my first meal for the day and I was soooooo hungry. The lady was nice and served me a really good sandwich for 3,000krw! It was definitely good and even my professor commented on the fb photo of the sandwich I posted. =))
Just before I got to Anam, I got a notice from our professor that the class is postponed to 4:00pm. The morning class was cancelled, so I was able to sleep more but I was already in Anam and had about 4 hours more to wait for the next class! What to do? I'm by myself! T___T"
O.K. Why not try going around and exploring? Photowalk? =))
I tried to retrace the path where I had my first lunch in Seoul. Unfortunately, I could not find the way and I didn't want to risk going elsewhere without my passport! (My passport is still with the Immigration being processed for my ARC - Alien Registration Card) How I wish my ARC will be given to me within the week!
So I stayed and took photos within the campus instead.
1500h
I went to the classroom and MJ oppa also just arrived.
1600h
The class started and the professor gave us a short quiz.
We got donuts for snacks from Prof.JY! =))
1900h
Class ended. We found out that the last train to Jochiwon leaves in an hour and it's not an easy way to get to the bus station because it seems like rush hour weekend!
Prof.JY accompanied me and decided to take the subway to check if I know the way already and see if I can still get a seat for my bus to Jochiwon.
Reverse route: Anam to Gosuk (Express Bus Terminal)
Single Journey Ticket price: 1,100krw
My T-money didn't have enough funds so I had to buy the single journey ticket. But upon buying, there's a deposit of 500krw which can be refunded at the terminal station where one gets off.
1950h
At the ticket office. "Sorry there's no more seat for the last bus to Jochiwon". Oh no!!! T____T"
The professor teaches me another route. We went back to the subway and took line 3. My only way home was the train this time! And I have to go to the Seoul Station!
From Gosuk to Seoul
Estimated Departure Time: 2014h
***With the help of the professor and the subway map (though written in Hangeul, good thing I've started learning how to read, so I can somehow guess the right word haha!)
Take Line 3 and pass by the following stations
JAMWON
SINSA
APGUJEONG
OKSU
GEUMHO
YAKSU (This station is connected to Line 6 - only when going to Anam Campus)
DODEIPKU (I'm not sure of the spelling)
CHUNGMURO
OLCHIRO SAM GA
CHONGRO SAM GA
...Then we tansferred to Line 1
Note: Careful in choosing the way to line 1. To get to Seoul Station, we had to look for the arrow going to INCHEON.
It was a long transfer tunnel to line 1...
At line 1, we had to pass by 2 stations before getting to Seoul Station. These were:
CHONGGAN, and
CITY HALL
Cost of Single Journey Ticket from Gosuk to Seoul Station: 1,000 krw. Again, I paid 1,500krw at the ticket machine but I had my card refunded by the time I got out of Seoul Subway Station.
Estimated Arrival Time: 2044h
At Seoul Station, gyo-soo-nim teaches me the way to the train ticket station. The Seoul Station is quite complex and amazing for photowalking by the way! (Another prospect place to shoot, haha!)... But I had no time to take photos cos I had to try taking the 9:10pm trip to Jochiwon.
I bough my ticket to Jochiwon and gyo-soo-nim bought his ticket to his hometown. I got in just in time. By the time I went down platform 4, the train was just about to leave. I took a seat at car 4 where there was a mini cafeteria and some arcade computers...AMAZING! I got some photos in my phone and uploaded them with the caption "GUESS WHERE I AM???" =))
I arrived Jochiwon station at 10:37pm. It was quite a long trip but definitely worth learning! =))
I passed by Family Mart and bought KIMBAP for dinner. I reached Sejong Campus by 11:20pm and passed by the laboratory to get a cup of warm coffee. Surprisingly, there were people inside --- GJ oppa, Jungeol oppa and two others whom I don't know and one of them was using my desktop.
To the dormitory I go and take a deep snooooooooze!!! =))
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