Goals : FAILED

So, I had a lot of expectations for Korea.

I thought that I would lose tons of weight with all of the walking. I thought that Koreans didn't eat fattening foods and so my diet would also change into a non-fat one. WRONG. I haven't been walking that much, because public transportation is so convenient. I've been taking the buses, and if I get tired of waiting for the bus, I just get in a cab - pricier, but conveniet. I guess I'm American through and through. I can't trade comfort for anything.

Also, I'm always hungry here! I don't even eat healthy. I've been to McDonald's a few times and I eat ice cream ALL the livelong day! Weight loss: FAIL

I also thought that my skin would become smooth and clear because Korean girls have really great skin! I've been sweating so much all the time that my skin has no chance to breathe or be clean! I was sweating so much that someone bought me ice cream once. I guess the bug bites don't really fit in with clear skin either. Great skin: FAIL

Another wish was for my hair to grow fast. I was going to look for vitamins to promote hair growth. I was sure that health-crazed Koreans would definitely have them. Well... they probably do, but no one understands what I'm saying when I ask. I have no idea how to ask. Long Hair: FAIL

I thought my Korean was going to get so much better and that Koreans would be impressed by the Korean that I already know. WRONG. When I ask for things in Korean or I ask about things or basically ask anything, people give me this strange look, like they think I'm crazy or really stupid or something or they think I have something in my mouth and can't say something properly. Most say "moragoyo? mollayo!!!" (what? I don't know!) Some people just shake their hands or wave, signing that they don't know, even before I ask the question! Great Korean: Failed

Well... my expectations have failed as of now. Hopefully I'll be able to fulfill some of those goals. Lunch time calls - my favorite part of the day, at school at least.

Diarrhea...Oh my.

5 A.M. this morning, I have a dream about my stomach grumbling and me squatting immediately. Then, my brain registers that the grumbling is a reality. I wake up and run to the bathroom.... Since then, I've been pissing out of my ass.

I couldn't even go to school today. This is like the 4th or 5th time I've been sick since entering Korea. Jane says it's chonsul to be sick here. (chonsul = unstylish... I can't think of the exact translation.) Yesterday I saw Brown Eyed Girls. They are a famous singing girl group. They're pretty good!

So I have a lot of things to post once I get internet. Right now I'm using the PC room in front of my apt. It smells so bad. Everyone is cancering my lungs right now.