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Ok, I lied. I DID have some booze. But at least I didn't get blitheringly drunk. ^^
Sunday, July 5th.
Shaun has been here a month now, and honestly, I think I've had an alcoholic beverage every single day in the last month. It's taking a toll on me: I'm tired everyday, have no energy to go to the gym after work, eating in the middle of the night (due to the drinking), and the 4kgs I lost in May are creeping back. Most of my "hanging out with Shaun and Jamie" stories take place between the hours of 7pm and 5am...
However! This past Sunday we were able to hang out like normal people DURING THE DAY! There was a Filipino Day festival at the park by the Han River so we decided to head out there and check it out. It was 31C (88F) and the sun was blaring (that plus the humidity.. I'm not sure what it actually felt like. Oh, wait, I know. It felt like MELTING). Although we were all hung over from the night before, I was determined to utilize this day the best I could.
At 1:30pm we headed out to the park. There was a show that showcased each region of the Philippines and they all did their own traditional dance presentations. Afterwards, they invited people to come up on stage and dance too.
Later, we took pictures with the presenters. I have no idea how they were not melting in their costumes.
After that was over, we sat around in the shade next to the river until the bridge water show started. Shaun, me and another English friend named Tom headed towards the bridge in hopes to get wet by the water. (We didn't, btw)
The water show off Banpo Bridge. In the evenings, they add colored lights too. ^^
Under the bridge they have a pathway for bikers and walkers
Here's Jamie with his fashionable pink bag.
They had boats by the river but apparently that day it was only open to some children's class so we couldn't enjoy them. We ended up walking across the bridge into a district called Itaewon.
Itaewon is normally disgusting in the evenings. It's like, once the sun goes down, every scum of the earth who were shunned from their respective countries come out into the street of Itaewon. However, during the day, it was quite nice. We went for some Thai food for dinner and then headed to a cute tropical bar called Bungalow. This bar requires you to take your shoes off because they have sand rooms with swings and hammocks. We lazed our day there, just talking about this and that and then we headed home around 8pm.
Outside of Bungalow
When we got back to our apartment, Tom left for his home (which is about an hour south of Seoul) and Shaun - thanks to Rekrul - got himself an invite to go out to a booking club with Spunky, so Jamie and I were able to enjoy a quiet evening to ourselves, watching some DVDs, drinking some wine, and cooling off in the AC.
It was a good day.
(This blog was inspired by Mani)
Bonus:
+ Show Spoiler +Somehow Shaun got a store up and running during that one month he's been here... kekeke
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looks very pleasant
the great thing about drinking less is that your tolerance goes down
and then from then on you have to drink less to get the same effects
so it's like drinking less is better for your body in 2 different ways
thats why moderation kicks ass (says a guy who is terrible at moderation)
btw what is a booking club?
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konadora
Singapore66158 Posts
I am ashamed to say I have never gone to the Han river before :<
Great pics, sounds like you had lots of fun 
Itaewon is normally disgusting in the evenings. It's like, once the sun goes down, every scum of the earth who were shunned from their respective countries come out into the street of Itaewon.
Haha, now I know one place to avoid 
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On July 07 2009 10:56 travis wrote:
btw what is a booking club?
have you read ANY of rekrul's blog the past few years? lol.
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Moderation sucks because it requires you to stop drinking. Since no one really is at work for 18 hours a day there is never a good time to moderate.
cheers, looks fun.
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On July 07 2009 11:09 paper wrote:have you read ANY of rekrul's blog the past few years? lol.
i skim them but they are generally very long and I am interested in other things
I remember him mentioning those words together but I was too lazy to investigate at the time
On July 07 2009 11:09 MiniRoman wrote:
Moderation sucks because it requires you to stop drinking. Since no one really is at work for 18 hours a day there is never a good time to moderate.
cheers, looks fun.
well, I think moderation is something that may be less enjoyable now, but will be rewarding in the future
everything loses it's appeal if you do it enough - and then you're left feeling like shit cuz you want it to be as good as it was
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Looks like a lot of fun. Hopefully I can visit sometime.
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Looks great! I never went to Han River as well...I've seen it/went near it by driving, but never close to it. Must be great at night.
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Oooooooh, you think 88 degrees is hot... :O  It's like 120 here
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No booze? Sounds awefully boring.
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MrHoon
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LOL that bridge is exactly right in front of my house
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bah.
You lied. What a letdown.
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On July 07 2009 12:16 MrHoon wrote:
LOL that bridge is exactly right in front of my house
WHY WONT YOU COME OUT TO PLAY, MRHOON?! WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO HIDE???
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iNcontroL
USA29055 Posts
get er done susie
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On July 07 2009 11:59 ghermination wrote:
No booze? Sounds awefully boring.
You as not drunk people are boring? Is what you are basically saying, you suck at social life without being uninhibited.
Anyways looks like a great day imo.
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This place is really cute. I hope you enoyed this time with your friends!
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On July 07 2009 13:04 NoNones wrote:You as not drunk people are boring? Is what you are basically saying, you suck at social life without being uninhibited. Anyways looks like a great day imo.
he was kidding
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2nd picture = really nice^^
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Osaka27140 Posts
Looks like a great day
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On July 07 2009 13:40 TommyG wrote:Show nested quote +On July 07 2009 13:04 NoNones wrote:On July 07 2009 11:59 ghermination wrote:
No booze? Sounds awefully boring. You as not drunk people are boring? Is what you are basically saying, you suck at social life without being uninhibited. Anyways looks like a great day imo. he was kidding
Sarcasm without emphasis online can only be done with irony.
Also didn't notice the phillipino part extra good day then.
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On July 07 2009 12:28 lilsusie wrote:Show nested quote +On July 07 2009 12:16 MrHoon wrote:
LOL that bridge is exactly right in front of my house WHY WONT YOU COME OUT TO PLAY, MRHOON?! WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO HIDE???
If i was mrhoon, I would be kinda scared by this post.
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Being drunk is great as long as others around you are drunk, otherwise you look like a jackass because everything htat is funny to you isnt to anyone else lol.
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konadora
Singapore66158 Posts
On July 07 2009 14:48 Fontong wrote:Show nested quote +On July 07 2009 12:28 lilsusie wrote:On July 07 2009 12:16 MrHoon wrote:
LOL that bridge is exactly right in front of my house WHY WONT YOU COME OUT TO PLAY, MRHOON?! WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO HIDE??? If i was mrhoon, I would be kinda scared by this post.
ahahaha
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CA10827 Posts
as hard as susie tries, she can't be scary
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trust me, when susie is pissed, shes fuckin scary.
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On July 07 2009 15:28 d.Apollo wrote:
trust me, when susie is pissed, shes fuckin scary.
... of all people, I guess Shaun would know the best.... >.<
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it looks awesome, one day I wish I could go to korea as well.
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United States11130 Posts
I gained a few too many pounds last year from drinking and the late night snacking from drinking. Just cut out the beer and the snacking~
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On July 07 2009 10:58 konadora wrote:I am ashamed to say I have never gone to the Han river before :< Great pics, sounds like you had lots of fun Show nested quote +Itaewon is normally disgusting in the evenings. It's like, once the sun goes down, every scum of the earth who were shunned from their respective countries come out into the street of Itaewon. Haha, now I know one place to avoid
Lmao sweet~
Sounds like the place to be.
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wtheck.. a philippine festival in seoul? ... i feel ashamed for not knowing..
looks like u had fun ^__^
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Cool pictures susie, you should feel really lucky that you can go out and party hardcore and still be able to afford living and eating. Some of us here are stuck at our 9 to 5 jobs wishing they could experience what you have lol...
Jealous post is jealous 
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On July 08 2009 03:43 kidd wrote:Cool pictures susie, you should feel really lucky that you can go out and party hardcore and still be able to afford living and eating. Some of us here are stuck at our 9 to 5 jobs wishing they could experience what you have lol... Jealous post is jealous
Partying "hardcore" in Korea, as long as you don't do it Rekrul style, can be really really cheap in Korea. Beer is like $5 for 3 liters, and soju is basically $1 a bottle... Clubs only cost about $10-15 to get into plus you get a free drink with that.. and festivals and such are free. ^^
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HonestTea
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I love Itaewon!
An underrated first-date neighborhood.
... among other things.
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Is Banpo bridge the one from the opening scenes in 'The Host' ?
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On July 08 2009 09:36 HonestTea wrote:
I love Itaewon!
An underrated first-date neighborhood.
... among other things.
it's wonderful until the crazies come out when the sun goes down. in drag.
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NeverGG
United Kingdom5399 Posts
Awww looks like it's fun - I want to go down to the river sometime soon during the day.
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On July 08 2009 10:37 lilsusie wrote:Show nested quote +On July 08 2009 09:36 HonestTea wrote:
I love Itaewon!
An underrated first-date neighborhood.
... among other things. it's wonderful until the crazies come out when the sun goes down. in drag.
You know you like that sort of thing.
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so where is "jaedong shop"?
in the third picture, is it meant to be "mascarra festival" or mascara festival? I'm *kind* of confused.
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On July 08 2009 09:17 lilsusie wrote:Show nested quote +On July 08 2009 03:43 kidd wrote:Cool pictures susie, you should feel really lucky that you can go out and party hardcore and still be able to afford living and eating. Some of us here are stuck at our 9 to 5 jobs wishing they could experience what you have lol... Jealous post is jealous Partying "hardcore" in Korea, as long as you don't do it Rekrul style, can be really really cheap in Korea. Beer is like $5 for 3 liters, and soju is basically $1 a bottle... Clubs only cost about $10-15 to get into plus you get a free drink with that.. and festivals and such are free. ^^
Wow, yet another solid reason to visit Korea! Now all I have to wait for is the flight tickets to get affordable and it's gogo glhf gg.
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Just you wait Susie, one day - in like 10 years when I can actually afford it - I'll come to Korea. We'll have great times... Great times, just you wait!
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