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Internet, finally!

For the past year, I’ve been stealing wi-fi in my apartment.  It hasn’t been a big deal since all I had was my iPad.  However, I just bought a desktop computer off of craigslist and I had my Internet connection and cable set up today.  It’s great since the only time I’ve used a keyboard this year was at work, or the very few times that I’ve been to a PC bang.  I’m currently installing League of Legends and Starcraft II.  Starcraft I is next.  The only thing left is to pick up a headset, but after that, I’ll be set for the next year.

Those infamous ladyboys

Those infamous ladyboys

2급으로 합격했어!!! Now I can can start studying the intermediate level books I have.

2급으로 합격했어!!!

Now I can can start studying the intermediate level books I have.

Link: LMFAO is coming to Korea.

Walking through Hongdae, you’d be hard pressed not to hear any LMFAO coming from one of the clubs.  I don’t really like LMFAO, but I’m a bit tempted to go because as much as I hate the shuffling craze, I really like watching Koreans do it.

On the streets of Phi Phi Island

On the streets of Phi Phi Island

My biggest goal in Thailand was riding an elephant. This is the one I rode. Not surprisingly, riding an elephant isn’t very comfortable.

My biggest goal in Thailand was riding an elephant. This is the one I rode. Not surprisingly, riding an elephant isn’t very comfortable.

It must be something I ate. Thai Pancakes from a street stand on Phi Phi Island I was so excited when I saw the sign for Thai pancakes, but when I walked up to the vendor, I was a little disappointed to find out that they were just crepes. They were still delicious though.

It must be something I ate.

Thai Pancakes from a street stand on Phi Phi Island

I was so excited when I saw the sign for Thai pancakes, but when I walked up to the vendor, I was a little disappointed to find out that they were just crepes. They were still delicious though.

Anonymous asked: Hey Joe. This is Raj Maitra from Cambridge. I like your blog stuff about Korea. Pretty funny stuff. I hope all is well with you. Good luck with TOPIK. Questions: Do you watch Korean Soccer? What was it like in South Korea when they heard that in North Korea Kim Jong-il died?

HOLY SHIT.  I was in Thailand with Chyl and you came up in conversation and I started laughing once I saw this message.  Here’s for your questions:

I don’t follow Korean soccer much.  Koreans love the sport though.  It’s the most televised sport in the country.  Koreans follow their own league and they’re very interested in the English Premier League, since Park Ji-Sung plays on Manchester United.

It was huge news when Kim Jong-il died.  However, it didn’t affect the daily lives of most South Koreans. I actually knew that he died before some of the South Koreans that I know did.  It’s pretty interesting since most South Koreans don’t pay attention to what goes on in the northern half and they don’t expect a war to happen like people might first assume.

Screen golf is my new hobby. I go out to play once or twice a week, but I’m not really getting any better.

Screen golf is my new hobby. I go out to play once or twice a week, but I’m not really getting any better.

Anonymous asked: can we get another tour of your new apartment?

I’ve been meaning to make one.  I’ll probably post one up in a few weeks.  I’m waiting for my tripod to get here from back home.