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I haven't posted anything substantial for a while now because I feel like I'm having more "I hate Korea" days than "I love Korea" days. The way of life here, the normal Korean behaviors, the typical Korean "friendship" are driving me crazy. I keep telling myself that I shouldn't be mad because it's just the way things are here. Just because it's different doesn't mean it's bad, or wrong. So I'm trying to keep a positive attitude when things piss me off.

Despite being perpetually irritated and tired my life is pretty good. Here is what has been going on or coming up:

- I had a custom 3-piece suit made along with a couple of shirts. Things fit better when they are made specifically for me/you.

- I've been riding my mountain bike a decent amount. Last Saturday I rode the bike for about 4.5 hours with a big group of expats and then afterwards we ate American food and drinks such as Johnsonville Brats, Doritos, Sam Adams and much more. I met another rider that lives about 10 minutes from me. He is originally from Montana. We will be riding together. I am going to build up another mountain bike for the fun of it.

- One of my best friends here moved back to the states yesterday. It's sad to see him go, but he is one that I'm sure I'll stay in touch with.

- My week-long, swine flu vacation was quite relaxing. I slept, rode, watched a ton of movies, went on a couple of dates and didn't do any of the work that I needed to do.

- I won't be able to travel anywhere during Chuseok (1st week of October) due to the dumb quarantine policy that is now in effect. If you leave the country you cannot enter a school for 7 days once you return to Korea.

- I'm going to the beach this weekend with some friends and to meet up with some others. I'm excited to blind people with my white body...ha.

That's about it =)