New Year's 2007

New Year's was actually a blast! I consider it the most overrated holiday ever, and am always surprised when it turns out to be genuinely fun. Chris and I were supposed to go skiing, but I still had enough death-virus in me to impede my waking up at 4:30am. Instead, we went to COEX mall in Seoul and shopped for a bit. Afterwards we went to Dan's house for a pre-party. The crowd was mainly Korean guys, but I got along with them just fine and we had a great time. The fellows to the left are Dong Wan (I renamed him Don Juan), LJ and Nam, who is one of Chris' bboy friends. We spent most of the night with these guys. They're hilarious!

After a good bit of time at Dan's, the party (to the right) moved to Hongdae. We cut it so close, and made it to the bar at 11:56. Right on time to have the countdown. We were also right on time to get super grossed-out by army guys, so we left the bar soon after. We just used it for the countdown. Yeah, we're jerks like that. Also, I was embarrassed for us all, as a culture. Ew. The difference between Western-filled bars and Korean-filled bars is rather startling indeed. Yes, you can look forward to my attitude when I get home! ;)

Rather than head to another bar, we went out for Korean BBQ. Nam's friend Joann joined us there. She's Chinese, so she's going to tell me how the heck I prepare the food I bought from China.

Me in China: "Duhhhh I'm going to buy ALL this yummy food! Weeeee!"

Me in Korea: "Oooo I shall now prepare the Maladofou....uh....instructions in Chinese....idiot."

My enthusiasm gets the best of me at times.

Random cute photo!

After the delicious food, we went to a noraebang. I was pretty excited, since I've never been to one with Korean people before. It was a riot! Everyone sang excellently (except me and Chris). The time just flew by, and before we knew it, it was 4:30am. Chris and I hopped in a cab and headed home, and actually managed to have a conversation with the cabbie for a while. He told us our "Korean speak is #1"!

Wicked.