Seoul Shamrock

No reminder is needed for many of you, as I'm sure you're urine was green from all the shamrock suds you consumed, but yesterday was St. Patrick's Day...even in Seoul. In fact, Seoul hosts a fairly large celebration for the holiday in Marronnier Park in Hyehwa. We consummated such an event the same as most around the world - with good food and beer (and a little too much soju, a deceivingly potent alcohol in Korea, almost tasteless - I'll have to send some home). There was even a Korean traditional Irish band with some good jiggin' to boot!! Marronnier was filled with foreigners of every shape, size, and color (...makes them sound akin to candy...it was pretty sweet, ha ha lame). However, and this may sound strange, it's a little unnerving to have seen so many white people again. It almost makes you feel self-conscious. There's comfort in that I think. It lets me know I've grown accustomed to life in Seoul. I no longer look out my window and feel estranged. It is home.

I will write more tomorrow, as I've more time this week. It was just a matter of letting things settle down at the beginning of the new school year. Time to dream up some good transition techniques (my kids are the most energetic bunch I think I've ever encountered). Minus the hitting and kicking, they're so fun! Happy St. Pat's! Shamrock it up!!