I'm Not Dead: in Seoul

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Starbucks Reciept, in Korean!

Just thought this one would be cool for other people to see. While I'm making this post I should tell you how you can see the other pictures I've taken. They are all at flickr.com (thats right, no 'e' between the k and the r). You can either search for 'sheltron' in their people search, or you can follow this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lsheldonclark/

Korean Grass Festival?

Okay, so I'm still not entirely sure why we went, but I have been told it was some kind of festival and it involved an ornamental grass of some kind. There are more pictures over at flickr.com so be sure to check those out too.

There were a ton of people there, but they were mostly quiet and kept to themselves so it never seemed too crowded. Plus, the park was really cool too.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Ahh! Fake Korean Terrorist Attack!

There was a simulation of some kind of attack or accident today in the new engineering building just accross the street from my building. I was able to take some pictures of the event from the window in my office. There were a ton of pyrotechnics and loud voices over a loudspeaker. I'm pretty sure one was an annoucer narrating events.

The blue tents on the left of the picture are sheltering some observing officials from whatever it is officials need to be sheltered from. I'll post more information if I get it.


Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Lover's Walk

These are pictures of the wall of a beautiful Palace right accross the street from CityHall. This is (I think) the Lover's Walk. Supposedly, a couple that walks next to these trees will stay together. I just thought it made for a very cool photo.

Samgyapsal (삼걉살) Menu


Samgyapsal (삼걉살) Menu
Originally uploaded by sheltron
One of my favorite foods here is Samgyapsal. After we got my cell phone, I met some friends for dinner at a restaurant in Wangsimni (close to the university). This is the menu from that restaurant.

Finally got my Cell Phone!


I went with Yuni to Techno-Mart today and Finally got my cell phone (see photos). I didn't take my camera with me but Techno-Mart is unbelievable. It is a building the size of Target, but with 6+ floors all devoted to technology goods. There is a whole floor devoted to cell phones!


Saturday, October 6, 2007

Day 25



Okay, I've been meaning to post pictures and stuff for a while, but I just haven't done it. So I'll post retroactively. I actually did write something down about most of the days I've been here. I just didn't post it. Click on the pictures if you want a bigger size, you should be able to download them in their original sizes from Flickr.com. Enjoy!



This is my bedroom. My room is in a dormitory but it is more like a studio apartment than a dorm room. In fact, I call it "my apartment" so think of it that way.







This is my kitchen. It's not much, and there's no oven or microwave, but I eat out most of the time anyway. :)

Day 23



Yesterday I was so tired I could barely think. Then I wake-up having slept almost half an hour too late, and I saw this!

Day 21

참치 김밥 Or chamchee kim-bap. I've had this for lunch three days in a row now, and I'm still not tired of it. You can think of it as a Korean sandwhich. Just like sushi it is seaweed with rice and filling rolled and sliced, but it is way cheaper and has alot more flavor. Also, although this has tuna in it, kim-bap does not have any relationship to raw fish.

Day 4

I made lesson plans...

Day 3

I slept...

Day 2

I met people...

Day 1

I landed...