My only goal for today was to go grocery shopping, as my supplies were down to an all-time low. Before I did anything of that sort I talked with friends and family back home. It’s easier for me to communicate back home on the weekends, as with the time difference I can actually talk to them in the evening, as it is the late morning/afternoon for me. I vacuumed my apartment for the first time.
Even the vacuum is a Samsung! After that I started on my laundry using my sweet washing machine, when it’s finished with the load it actually plays a little tune so I know its done, rather than the American washing machines that just buzz loudly. I have no dryer, as it is common in Korea to go without, so I hung up my clothes around my apartment to dry. After a late lunch, I got ready to go to Osan for my various supplies.
I walked to the Osan College train station and took the train to Osan. I walked about 2km to the Southeast in hopes of finding the LottoMart I went to once, instead I found the E-Mart, which works just as well for me. The E-Mart is a Korean version of Wal-Mart. There are no Wal-Marts in Korea, shockingly enough. Across from the E-Mart was the McDonalds. I tried to tempt fate and eat dinner there.
I had the #6 combo: Shanghai Spice Chicken Sandwich with a Sprite (4,900 Won). The fast food restaurants do not have options for larger sizes; it just comes as a ‘medium American size’, which is plenty for me to eat. I’d have to say, overall, it was pretty good for a McDonalds, and I’m NOT a fan by any means, this was a scientific study. After I ate my filling dinner I went to the E-Mart and went shopping for supplies, in total 50,500 Won. I only made four splurge purchases: a Miffy towel, walnut cookies, lavender nylons, and a Hello Kitty mug.
I took the 20 bus back home and stopped by a local FamilyMart for an ice cream bar for my ‘reward’ for the day (500 Won). I’ve been craving ice cream too much in Korea. :/ I went to bed.
On Sunday, I woke up and had a lazy Sunday. I finished my laundry and spent most of the day inside, as it was too hot and humid outside. I got caught up on paperwork and housework. I talked with my family and Phill; today was my father’s birthday, so I wished him an early happy birthday. It was very nice to catch up with my family, as the last time I spoke with them was about a week ago. Then, I watched some TV and did some Rosetta Stone Korean. I even took various naps in the afternoon. I haven’t had a lazy Sunday like that in a long time and it was nice to unwind completely.
my rice maker sings me a song too! I wish everything used songs instead of buzzers
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