So turns out I haven't gotten any better about updating on a regular basis....sorry about that. We haven't really been up to anything exciting and I now have a routine thats basically wake up, go to work, go home eat dinner and relax. Most weekends we try to go out and do at least a little something on Sat but nothing I've felt the urge to run home and type about. Lazy maybe but oh well, I'm updating now!
Since last updating Lauren and her boyfriend Nic have come back and we are both very happy about that. They've been here for about a year and half already and just got back from a little vacation but now that they're back we have more people to hangout with. Best part is that Logan and Nic and a couple of the guys have started having guys nights so that gives him a chance to get out and relax without me and I can do the same with Lauren! They have a pretty great apartment that they found also. It has TWO bedrooms and a decent size kitchen area....almost like in the states!! Considering our place is about the size of a dorm room we are both VERY jealous. I did find out though that our lease might be up in April so if we decide we're going to stay here for another year we would have the chance to move and maybe find a bigger place also! Just finding a place that had a door to separate the bedroom would be AMAZING!!
Anyway, this weekend we decided to have a date night Saturday night which was long over due. Logan took me to this nice restaurant that was buffet style but the buffet was huge with lots of good options and also had free wine included in the buffet. Yup you heard me, free wine! It was great! After stuffing ourselves at dinner we walked over to the cinema and saw the movie Immortals. I love just about anything that has to do with the Greek Gods so of course I liked it a lot. When it was finished we then came home put on a facial mask and finished the night watching a little Robin Williams comedy. It was a very nice night and I definitely can't wait to go back to the restaurant and get more free wine! Haha
Today one of the Korean teachers from my school was getting married so we went to that with all the other teachers. Logan was not thrilled to be going but at least he got a great meal out of it! haha It was not a traditional wedding so that was kind of a let down but it was still different than back in the states. The bride was in a side room before the wedding and people were encouraged to go in and take pictures with her and let me tell you she looked so beautiful. The wedding and dinner were in the same place, we just all sat at the big dinner tables for the whole thing. After they finished the ceremony we were then served a 5 course meal not including the dinner rolls they brought out first! We started with a WONDERFUL fresh mozzarella and tomato salad, then a soup that was like a potato puree that was pretty good, next was the main course a huge beef sirloin with a large prawn on the side a creamed spinach and a potato cake minus the prawn the rest was pretty good, after that they had a noodle soup that was really not that great, last we had a really awesome chocolate mouse with a really good ice cream on the side. By the time we finished I think it's safe to say everyone was pretty well stuffed. That all took a little more than an hour and after the dinner it was over. No dancing or cake sharing or throwing a bouquet or anything. You came, you watched, you ate, and then you left. Definitely a lot shorter than I'm used to but totally ok with it for today, I was just not in the wedding mood. Weddings these days really make me wonder and think about where I'll be in 5 years. I know that I am not ready to be married. I'm just not at that point in my life yet but it's such a weird feeling trying to think about getting to that point in your life some day when you're not there now. Where will I be in 5 years? What will my life be like, will I be settled or still wondering around? I hate these questions and I hate thinking about them these days too. However, on days when you've got a wedding playing out in your face its hard not to think about it......
Ok so enough of all that! That was my weekend nothing extremely exciting but definitely got some good food and those of you that know me know I'm a fat kid at heart and that I love good food! haha
Now real quick to those of you that do know me and that I call friends, this past Thursday was Thanksgiving in the states. We did not celebrate over here but I want you to know that I miss you all and love you all very much and that I am very thankful for each and everyone of you. To my mom and family I LOVE you more than anything and can't wait for the day that I get to see you in person again but just know that I am doing good and I am so very very thankful for you as well! <3
Lots of love to you all,
Shawna
Since last updating Lauren and her boyfriend Nic have come back and we are both very happy about that. They've been here for about a year and half already and just got back from a little vacation but now that they're back we have more people to hangout with. Best part is that Logan and Nic and a couple of the guys have started having guys nights so that gives him a chance to get out and relax without me and I can do the same with Lauren! They have a pretty great apartment that they found also. It has TWO bedrooms and a decent size kitchen area....almost like in the states!! Considering our place is about the size of a dorm room we are both VERY jealous. I did find out though that our lease might be up in April so if we decide we're going to stay here for another year we would have the chance to move and maybe find a bigger place also! Just finding a place that had a door to separate the bedroom would be AMAZING!!
Anyway, this weekend we decided to have a date night Saturday night which was long over due. Logan took me to this nice restaurant that was buffet style but the buffet was huge with lots of good options and also had free wine included in the buffet. Yup you heard me, free wine! It was great! After stuffing ourselves at dinner we walked over to the cinema and saw the movie Immortals. I love just about anything that has to do with the Greek Gods so of course I liked it a lot. When it was finished we then came home put on a facial mask and finished the night watching a little Robin Williams comedy. It was a very nice night and I definitely can't wait to go back to the restaurant and get more free wine! Haha
Today one of the Korean teachers from my school was getting married so we went to that with all the other teachers. Logan was not thrilled to be going but at least he got a great meal out of it! haha It was not a traditional wedding so that was kind of a let down but it was still different than back in the states. The bride was in a side room before the wedding and people were encouraged to go in and take pictures with her and let me tell you she looked so beautiful. The wedding and dinner were in the same place, we just all sat at the big dinner tables for the whole thing. After they finished the ceremony we were then served a 5 course meal not including the dinner rolls they brought out first! We started with a WONDERFUL fresh mozzarella and tomato salad, then a soup that was like a potato puree that was pretty good, next was the main course a huge beef sirloin with a large prawn on the side a creamed spinach and a potato cake minus the prawn the rest was pretty good, after that they had a noodle soup that was really not that great, last we had a really awesome chocolate mouse with a really good ice cream on the side. By the time we finished I think it's safe to say everyone was pretty well stuffed. That all took a little more than an hour and after the dinner it was over. No dancing or cake sharing or throwing a bouquet or anything. You came, you watched, you ate, and then you left. Definitely a lot shorter than I'm used to but totally ok with it for today, I was just not in the wedding mood. Weddings these days really make me wonder and think about where I'll be in 5 years. I know that I am not ready to be married. I'm just not at that point in my life yet but it's such a weird feeling trying to think about getting to that point in your life some day when you're not there now. Where will I be in 5 years? What will my life be like, will I be settled or still wondering around? I hate these questions and I hate thinking about them these days too. However, on days when you've got a wedding playing out in your face its hard not to think about it......
Ok so enough of all that! That was my weekend nothing extremely exciting but definitely got some good food and those of you that know me know I'm a fat kid at heart and that I love good food! haha
Now real quick to those of you that do know me and that I call friends, this past Thursday was Thanksgiving in the states. We did not celebrate over here but I want you to know that I miss you all and love you all very much and that I am very thankful for each and everyone of you. To my mom and family I LOVE you more than anything and can't wait for the day that I get to see you in person again but just know that I am doing good and I am so very very thankful for you as well! <3
Lots of love to you all,
Shawna
