24 11월 2006

"I'm looking at a list of countries...why isn't Bali listed?!?"

"Ummm...because it's not a country..."

posted by Jes @ 21:04 3 comments

Seriously #3

I absolutely adore the movie Love Actually. For some reason it always makes me love the world. I've seen it a gazillion (no exaggeration) times. Tonight it was on OCN, so of course I watched it again. Seriously, every time that awesome little boy says, "Let's go get the shit kicked out of us by love!" I stand up and cheer. And then, when security brings him back to his dad and they hug, I burst into tears. EVERY TIME! And then I go to my room, play "God Only Knows" by the Beach Boys, and dance around like a maniac.

Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving. I'm thankful for so many things I don't even know where to begin. I'm especially thankful for the Canadians and K boys who went out of their way to call and text me on a holiday they don't celebrate or really know anything about. I take back every mean thing I ever said about Canada, although it's still true that America could kick your ass as clearly we're not afraid to invade random countries for no reason. And I continue to fully stand behind every mean thing I've said about Canadian hippies. But seriously, everything else I take back. :)

posted by Jes @ 00:44 5 comments

23 11월 2006

Seriously #2

If Andy Scap doesn't call me on Thanksgiving I'm going to be in the market for a new best friend. Let me know if you'd like to apply for the job...

posted by Jes @ 20:21 1 comments

Seriously.

I'm counting the days.

posted by Jes @ 15:07 2 comments

Field Trip



On Tuesday we took our kids on a field trip to this awesome indoor play area. First, they ran around like the bunch of lunatics they truly are. Then, we shoved them full of gimbap and junk food. Then, we let them run around some more. I got puked on twice.

posted by Jes @ 09:02 5 comments

22 11월 2006

Thanksgiving is my absolute most favoritest holiday ever!! Mostly because of the awesome food at all of my family gatherings but also because I'm lucky enough to have the kind of relatives I'd choose to be friends with even if I wasn't related to them. Well, except Brownie but as you all know there's one in every family... :)

My contract is up soon, so lately I've been forced to decide if I'll stay in Korea, go to another country, or go back home. One of the things I thought most about when making my decision was everything I'm missing out on at home. Weddings, divorces, anniversaries, new babies, family events, a cousin who used to preach against premarital sex but now sells sex toys (!!), holidays, normal shit with my friends...

Spending so much time thinking about everything I'm missing made me a little depressed, so to cheer myself up about missing out on this year's Thanksgiving I was looking through old pics and I found one I love of my cousin Amy's youngest, Gavin. I taught him this nifty little trick at last year's Thanksgiving dinner (Hey Gavin, do you like seafood? SEE, FOOD!! Ha!) and I seriously hope he's still doing it at every meal!!

posted by Jes @ 18:59 6 comments

21 11월 2006

Ugh.

Just stop already.

posted by Jes @ 20:20 6 comments

I Didn't Think He Knew How To Write...

In case you missed the 800 posts from all of his going away festivities, my buddy Beaker has decided to spend the next few months passing out in the alleys and gutters of other Asian countries. Go check out his blog. Make sure you give him a warm hasher's welcome by reminding him how much it sucks, and how much cooler mine is.

posted by Jes @ 19:35 5 comments

20 11월 2006

Finally, Some Really Great News!!!

I haven't posted much about my health lately because...well, because this is the internet and I don't know what kind of freaks are monitoring my life. But I have received everyone's emails, IM's, phone calls, and what nots and I'm really grateful for all of the kind words and thoughts (especially Trojan and Stephen C.). And yes, you can send me chocolate. Especially hot chocolate mix because I've been drinking all of my roommate's and it's only a matter of time before she gets pissed.
So anyway, on Saturday I had to go to the hospital yet again for some test results. Usually this is a pretty depressing part of my life, but this time it was GOOD NEWS!!! Apparently, a strict diet of alcohol, chocolate, and shin ramyeon is a life saver because my platelets have climbed above 20,000!!!!! WOO HOO!!!! I'm not totally out of the woods yet as I'm still on an ass load of meds, but it's a great sign and I'm really, really happy with the news!!
That being said, everyone (and I mean everyone) head over to MINO'S BLOG and thank him for sharing the wonderful advice on hospitals, different care centers, doctors, etc. If he hadn't given me that advice I might be in pretty bad shape right now. Thanks Mino!!

Speaking of Mino, I met him and Jae-ho tonight for some beers, some homework, and some sort of meat product. I didn't take any photos, but here's an older one I never posted. It was taken back in September, when the 3 of us went to Everland for my birthday.

OK, why are you still reading this?? Go to his blog and thank him!!!!

posted by Jes @ 23:23 17 comments

FYI, I'M NOT MARRIED.
fucker. just cause i'm 30 i have to be married?!?!?

posted by Jes @ 19:49 11 comments

Sick Of These Yet?






posted by Jes @ 09:09 6 comments

19 11월 2006

More Dinner Pics

Here's a few more shots from the restaurant...from top to bottom: Cam, me trying to love RL (who clearly isn't having any of it), the girls, and me!




posted by Jes @ 23:04 7 comments

Dinner

We went to a great Italian place to celebrate Heidi and RL's birthdays. I wish I could remember the name and location, but I've got nothing. It was a BYOB place, so you can imagine the state we were all in after a few (too many) bottles. Especially some of us, who had already had a few drinks throughout the afternoon. I had a great ceasar salad and also scarfed down some of RL's salad, which was delicious. Then I had some penne arabiatta, and it was soooo good! Seriously, between brunch and dinner yesterday I think I ate enough to feed a small nation! Sometime between salad and main courses Heidi, RL, and I snuck off to put on some awesome fake, glittery eyelashes. Let me tell you, those things are not as easy to put on as you might think! We barely avoided a catastrophe when I accidentally glued RL's eye shut. Luckily Heidi showed up again to help us out!
Anyway, the food was awesome, the company was even better, and it was a really great way to start off the night. It's too bad Beaks wasn't there...he would've looked great in my outfit!!! Enjoy the pics!! There's definitely more coming!



posted by Jes @ 20:48 6 comments

Getting Ready





posted by Jes @ 20:25 9 comments

Saturday





So the plan for Saturday was to meet RL in Itaewon for a quick lunch, do some shopping, and then head to her place to get ready for the night. I went early to get some coffee, and then received a text from her saying that Joel and his friend were going to join us! Woo Hoo!! We went to Suji's for brunch and Bloody Mary's. Yum!! Clearly, Joel isn't a fan of bush at all!!! After RL finished eating everything in sight the original Joel went home to take a nap and RL, the other Joel, and I went shopping. It was such a great day, and I have some AWESOME news that I'll be sharing as soon as I tell a few more folks in person (or on the phone...Mom, I'll probably be calling you soon!!).

posted by Jes @ 19:21 4 comments