just another American teacher in SK

Woke up this morning, put on my slippers, turned on the tv …

I don’t have a tv in my apartment.  It just doesn’t make sense, because there are no television programs in English ~ not even news networks (no BBC, no CNN, nada).  You might be able to catch one show in English every twenty four hours (an ancient rerun of Law and Order) or, if you are really lucky, a movie along the lines of “Meet the Fockers” or “Home Alone” …  good stuff. 

However, I couldn’t resist watching a few minutes of programming on the GIGANTIC television in my hotel room.  There were about 30 channels, mostly what appeared to be sit-coms, soap operas, and “reality” tv (people getting arrested, that sort of thing).  After spending a considerable amount of time flipping through the selections, I landed on what appeared to be the Korean version of  “the Food Network”.  I watched with moderate interest while two ladies, who were clearly enjoying the demonstration of culinary excellence, rustled up some traditional Korean grub.  But, honestly, I threw up in my mouth just a little bit when they added a whole fish (head, tail, bones, fins, innards) to the pan …   dear god, there must be something else to watch …

Thankfully, there are just too many other things to do and not enough hours in the day.  I’ve got an agenda ~ it’s still early, and I’ll be out-and-about shortly ~ I’ll write all about my day when I get back.

Cheers!  N

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