Foreigners code of conduct April 9, 2008

I don’t know why there is so much debate over this.  To handle the occasions where we may run into other foreigners, we should treat them like our comrades rather than germs we can’t wait to wash our hands of.

So in honour of that sentiment, I propose a foreigner code of conduct for just this situation.

If you meet another foreigner on the street, you can choose to make eye contact, nod in acknowledgment or smile.  If they dont’ acknowledge you,  don’t take offence.  However if someone does do any of these things in your direction and you are aware of it, acknowledge it somehow.  It does not mean you have to have a conversation. 

 

UPara Foreva! April 9, 2008

So today was election day in South Korea, and i had the day off. So this afternoon it was rainy and I met up with some friends. I had seen Upara and looked from afar but never been in. It was quite an adventure.

It had all the activities I had not done in a while. Ping pong, bowling, massage chairs, pool, noraebang (singing room) and even a room you could jam to music in.

So we ventured up there in Haeundae, and found out we could get this great deal. For the equivalent of 10 USD, you could get a movie ticket and 3 hours at UPARA. Movie tickets are usually 7 as are passes to UPARA. It was a great deal.

We went inside and played ping pong. I fell asleep on the massage chairs, which were amazing. Then we went to the singing room and sang for an hour. Followed by 20 min jam session where I improvised lyrics, as cheesy as they were.

I didn’t go to the movie today because I had a previous appointment. But thats ok, you have 1 month to use the movie pass.

What a great cheap date. To top it off, Upara is open 24 hours. I so want to go there late at night..only problem is…there are other activities at night i prefer to bowling..such as sleeping or