It usually rains now a days. In Korea there's what is called Beom Bi or Spring Rain. I hope it really is. It's already the third month of the year so I'm expecting for the Spring to come. It's not only because it's my favorite season but also I want for the winter to end. I hate winter. I think the cold weather is only for kids. You know kids love snowy weather but not olds. Snow is good but only the first snow specially for lovers.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Promote it with Cellit
Most people have their own cellphones. It's not also unusual to see kids in their very young age to carry cellphones with them. For me, my cellphone is one of the most important thing that I can't live without. I consider it as my bestfriend. I feel that something is missing in my life when I don't carry it. I even put it beside me when I go to bed. It's the first thing that I look at when I get up in the morning. I don't call much but I always use the text messages. I'm happy with it.
Before we opened a business, my hubby didn't like carrying his cellphone specially when he's out. His reason was because I always called him. But since we had a business, he has no choice but to carry it with him. Every calls that he received are very important. If he couldn't answer the calls and didn't know the caller, he called them back and asked the reasons of their calling. Nobody wants to lose any customers. It's hard to start a new business but if you know some of the technics, then there's a possibility that you can have a successful business. I can say that we lose one of the most important thing in our business. The business is working well but I think it will be more successful if we have the Short codes. I mean the five digit phone numbers that can make for the customers to contact us easier. It's really important specially for promotions.
Cellit Mobile Marketing is all that we need if we want a successful businesses and promotions. Instead of paying loads of bucks for promoting your business on radio or tv, why not promote it with your cellphones? Everyone checks cellphones everytime they hear something from it no matter how busy they are. Either it is a text message or a voice call.
Before we opened a business, my hubby didn't like carrying his cellphone specially when he's out. His reason was because I always called him. But since we had a business, he has no choice but to carry it with him. Every calls that he received are very important. If he couldn't answer the calls and didn't know the caller, he called them back and asked the reasons of their calling. Nobody wants to lose any customers. It's hard to start a new business but if you know some of the technics, then there's a possibility that you can have a successful business. I can say that we lose one of the most important thing in our business. The business is working well but I think it will be more successful if we have the Short codes. I mean the five digit phone numbers that can make for the customers to contact us easier. It's really important specially for promotions.
Cellit Mobile Marketing is all that we need if we want a successful businesses and promotions. Instead of paying loads of bucks for promoting your business on radio or tv, why not promote it with your cellphones? Everyone checks cellphones everytime they hear something from it no matter how busy they are. Either it is a text message or a voice call.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Slow City in Damyang
March 1st is Independence Day so it's a holiday here in Korea. There's no work so we decided to go out yesterday and take a rest today. A few days ago, we saw on tv about this Slow City (Cittaslow) located in Damyang County Changpyeong Town (subcounty). It isn't hard to find the place because there are signboards going to the New and Improving Attractions of Damyang until you reach your destination.
I wondered why it is called Slow City. I was so excited to see the place and when we arrived, I suddenly got an idea. Here's what you can see at the parking lot. An old hut on the left and -
they are building new houses on the right. They are developing the area with new ones but old style houses. I think it's one of the reasons but their purpose of calling it Slow City is because they don't want a totally change from the past. Even the development of the town is slow, they have a meaningful life and they live happily.
If you keep going, you'll see the Samjicheon Village Stone Wall Lane. They are houses built long time ago made with Stone Wall Lane. The old lane lined with an ancient stone-stacked wall beautifully preserves the spirit of a small typical rural village of Korea. The lane currently registered as a cultural heritage of Korea, is protected as a historic site.
Wandering the area is more fun if you borrow a bike. Bikes are free from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. And when you get tired and hungry, try the Duck Menu at the Duck Restaurant (Kab Eul Won) located just inside the village. You can experience the korean traditional life with korean traditional food. What a great place to visit!
I wondered why it is called Slow City. I was so excited to see the place and when we arrived, I suddenly got an idea. Here's what you can see at the parking lot. An old hut on the left and -
they are building new houses on the right. They are developing the area with new ones but old style houses. I think it's one of the reasons but their purpose of calling it Slow City is because they don't want a totally change from the past. Even the development of the town is slow, they have a meaningful life and they live happily.
If you keep going, you'll see the Samjicheon Village Stone Wall Lane. They are houses built long time ago made with Stone Wall Lane. The old lane lined with an ancient stone-stacked wall beautifully preserves the spirit of a small typical rural village of Korea. The lane currently registered as a cultural heritage of Korea, is protected as a historic site.
Wandering the area is more fun if you borrow a bike. Bikes are free from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. And when you get tired and hungry, try the Duck Menu at the Duck Restaurant (Kab Eul Won) located just inside the village. You can experience the korean traditional life with korean traditional food. What a great place to visit!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Jeonju Worldcup Stadium
Whenever we go to another City and passed Jeonju, the Jeonju Worldcup Stadium always catches out attention. We can see it even when you are just on the expressway. It's so beautiful specially at night. Last time, hubby and I decided to visit the eye-catching stadium.
The stadium is very close to the toll gate. As soon as you paid and passed the tollgate, you can already see it. Here's view on the way to the worldcup stadium.
Even when it was too cold, we tried to get in but we couldn't find any open door at the entrance. They were all closed. We saw one and went in but that was a Sauna at Jeonju Worldcup Stadium. We thought there was a match to see because of many cars parked at the parking lot but we couldn't see any. Were they all Sauna customers? We can't say.
The stadium is very close to the toll gate. As soon as you paid and passed the tollgate, you can already see it. Here's view on the way to the worldcup stadium.
Even when it was too cold, we tried to get in but we couldn't find any open door at the entrance. They were all closed. We saw one and went in but that was a Sauna at Jeonju Worldcup Stadium. We thought there was a match to see because of many cars parked at the parking lot but we couldn't see any. Were they all Sauna customers? We can't say.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Which is better?
I had a terrible headache a few days ago. I was at work and didn't know what to do. I couldn't go out to buy some medicine because I had to work until almost midnight. When I finished my work, I saw that the drug stores were all closed. It was so painful so I lay down and tried to go to bed early but I couldn't sleep well. I waited 'till morning and waited for the drug store to be opened. If I just knew earlier about this fioricet blue list, that wouldn't happened.
I heard a lot about this two medicines, Fioricet vs Tramadol–Which is Better? What do you think? Whatever it is, I think it's better to have both cause they can both heal you.
If you are still confuse and don't know what is the right medicine for you, click this Important information from Drugs.com about fioricet to know more. Don't be silly like me who's not ready for anything. You should have medicines at home for emergency purpose. Don't bother yourself going to the pharmacist specially on your busy schedule if you can just stay home or in the office and get them online.
I heard a lot about this two medicines, Fioricet vs Tramadol–Which is Better? What do you think? Whatever it is, I think it's better to have both cause they can both heal you.
If you are still confuse and don't know what is the right medicine for you, click this Important information from Drugs.com about fioricet to know more. Don't be silly like me who's not ready for anything. You should have medicines at home for emergency purpose. Don't bother yourself going to the pharmacist specially on your busy schedule if you can just stay home or in the office and get them online.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Korean Culture Part4
31. Perfect attendance. I don't know why they don't miss school when it snows a lot or even when they are sick. They are always present.
32. Green arrows on the traffic lights. It's green but it doesn't mean that you can turn left. You have to wait for the green arrows. Although you can turn left in some intersections, but those are the ones that reads biboho. It means you can turn left when there's no car coming.
33. Two New Years' Day. The first New Year is on Jan. 1st but it's not celebrated by most koreans. Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) is more important for Koreans and it lasts for three days. They follow the Lunar Calendar. Koreans often visit their hometowns and see their families.
34. Election day is a holiday. It's election day so there's no work and school. They are giving time to vote so it's a national holiday.
35. They don't drink tap water. Koreans don't drink tap water. They always boil the drinking water with tea, dates, dried corns, wheat, etc.
36. Order the same meal in a restaurant. It's not surprising to see Korean in one table eating the same meal. It doesn't only happen in barbecue or raw fish restaurants. You'll see each of them have bowls or pots in front of them eating the same meals.
37. Students go to many institutes. Some students have to study until late at night. There are different kinds of institutes or academies they attend. There are piano/ violin institutes, math/ english institutes, taekwondo, baduk (korean chess), art class, etc. Others even have tutorials at home.
38. Wear slippers at work. Korean office workers wear slippers at work no matter what kind of dress (attire) they wear. Men and Women do this. It's more comfortable, anyway.
39. There's a bullet train. The bullet train or Korean Train Express (KTX) travels over 350km/hr. It's too fast and comfortable but much expensive than the normal train.
40. Apartments are better than houses. There are lots of apartment buildings. Living in an apartment is better than a house. Apartments are in different sizes. From one room apartment (studio apartment) to many rooms.
Korean Culture Part 1
Korean Culture Part 2
Korean Culture Part 3
Korean Culture Part 5
32. Green arrows on the traffic lights. It's green but it doesn't mean that you can turn left. You have to wait for the green arrows. Although you can turn left in some intersections, but those are the ones that reads biboho. It means you can turn left when there's no car coming.
33. Two New Years' Day. The first New Year is on Jan. 1st but it's not celebrated by most koreans. Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) is more important for Koreans and it lasts for three days. They follow the Lunar Calendar. Koreans often visit their hometowns and see their families.
34. Election day is a holiday. It's election day so there's no work and school. They are giving time to vote so it's a national holiday.
35. They don't drink tap water. Koreans don't drink tap water. They always boil the drinking water with tea, dates, dried corns, wheat, etc.
36. Order the same meal in a restaurant. It's not surprising to see Korean in one table eating the same meal. It doesn't only happen in barbecue or raw fish restaurants. You'll see each of them have bowls or pots in front of them eating the same meals.
37. Students go to many institutes. Some students have to study until late at night. There are different kinds of institutes or academies they attend. There are piano/ violin institutes, math/ english institutes, taekwondo, baduk (korean chess), art class, etc. Others even have tutorials at home.
38. Wear slippers at work. Korean office workers wear slippers at work no matter what kind of dress (attire) they wear. Men and Women do this. It's more comfortable, anyway.
39. There's a bullet train. The bullet train or Korean Train Express (KTX) travels over 350km/hr. It's too fast and comfortable but much expensive than the normal train.
40. Apartments are better than houses. There are lots of apartment buildings. Living in an apartment is better than a house. Apartments are in different sizes. From one room apartment (studio apartment) to many rooms.
Korean Culture Part 1
Korean Culture Part 2
Korean Culture Part 3
Korean Culture Part 5
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Damyang Metasequoia Road
Damyang Metasequoia Road is located in Damyang County (Damyang-gun), Jeollanam-do. The road is lined with the Metasequoia (Dawn Redwood) Trees. The road was named as one of the most beautiful roads in South Korea in 2006 and it is frequently seen in some famous Korean dramas, movies and entertainment programs. No matter what kind of weather or season you visit the famous road, you'll be amazed with the beauty of the road and the fresh air from the trees and farm.
Here's what they look like in fall. There are still many people even in a cold weather. And here's Metasequoia Road in Summer.
There are also rides that you can enjoy with your loveone. It's a very romantic place for couples even for the whole family.
There are also street vendors where you can buy different kinds of delicious korean food like ttokpoki, odeng, barbecue, etc.
Here's what they look like in fall. There are still many people even in a cold weather. And here's Metasequoia Road in Summer.
There are also rides that you can enjoy with your loveone. It's a very romantic place for couples even for the whole family.
There are also street vendors where you can buy different kinds of delicious korean food like ttokpoki, odeng, barbecue, etc.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Valentine's Day is New Year's Day
Valentine's Day is New Year's Day. Would you believe that? It just happened that Seollal or Chinese New Year is on February 14th, Valentine's Day. I've been staying here in Korea for almost 10 years and it's my first time to celebrate Valentine's Day as a Chinese New Year. So, instead of going out with my hubby to have a date, I have to stay in my parent in laws' house to help with the cooking, preparing food and washing the dishes. And what is worst about it is, the 3 days vacation is on Saturday, Sunday and Monday again. Why are vacations always happen on weekends? Enough for my complains, the calendar won't help me anyway.
We are going to my in law's house after work on Friday evening. My hubby wanted to go there on Saturday evening but after watching the drama last night, we realized that we needed to go there earlier so that we could help them a lot. Unlike what we always did before. We always arrived there when there's a little thing to do so I always go with the dishes and couldn't help a lot in cooking. I felt so sorry for my sister in law who always did the side dishes. I never heard her complained but even when she doesn't, I have to do my job as a myeonori (daughter in law).
We are going to my in law's house after work on Friday evening. My hubby wanted to go there on Saturday evening but after watching the drama last night, we realized that we needed to go there earlier so that we could help them a lot. Unlike what we always did before. We always arrived there when there's a little thing to do so I always go with the dishes and couldn't help a lot in cooking. I felt so sorry for my sister in law who always did the side dishes. I never heard her complained but even when she doesn't, I have to do my job as a myeonori (daughter in law).
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Korean Culture Part 3
21. Give cash when you attend a wedding. There's a counter at the entrance of the wedding hall. They received and give envelopes for the visitors. You are expected to give money and not gifts when you attend a wedding.
22. It's his one year birthday party. In Korea, a baby's first birthday party is a big event. It is called "Dol". Some guests give gold rings to the celebrant. The most interesting on this celebration is when the celebrant picks one of the objects that are put in front of him/her like money, string, pencil, microphone, etc. Each object represents the future of the baby. If he grabs money, the kid will become rich; pencil means he will study hard; string means he will have a long life; and microphone means he will become a singer.
23. Ready to get on and off the bus. Buses are a common mode of transportation in Korea. The route of the buses are seen inside the bus. You can also check the time of the bus arrival at the bus stop. So you know if you'll be late or not. Buses also have stations where it tells you where it stops and what the next bus stop is.
24. I got married to Mr. Kim but I'm not Mrs. Kim. In Korea, the women keep their family name. Unlike in many countries, after getting married, you should follow the man's family name.
25. Often go out with co-workers. I have a co-worker who wrote all our birthdays. Every month, there's a birthday party so we have to dine out together at least once two or three times a month not to mention the suprised dine-out from our boss like when the company is working well, the employees are having a hard time or if there's a job well done.
26. They are not fighting, they are just talking. You'll hear noisy people outside. They seem like fighting each other but if you listen to their conversation carefully, they are just talking and not fighting.
27. Chocolates for Men on Valentine's Day. Koreans celebrate Valentine's Day differently. Instead of men give chocolates to women, ladies have to give chocolates to guys. For youngs, they give chocolates to their friends. Boys give chocolates to boys or girls to girls, etc.
28. Candies for Women. If women give chocolates to men on Valentine's Day, now it's men's turn to give candies to women. It is called White Day or Candy Day which is celebrated on March 14. Again, young ones give to anyone.
29. Special plastic bag for your trash. In korea, you can't just throw away your trash. There's a special garbage bag to throw out the trash. These bags are available in different sizes. They are 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 liters.
30. Cook your order. At some restaurants, the food is cooked at the customers' tables. There are grills on the table where you can cook your order specially samgyopsal, daejigalbi, seogalbi, etc.
Korean Culture Part 1
Korean Culture Part 2
Korean Culture Part 4
Korean Culture Part 5
22. It's his one year birthday party. In Korea, a baby's first birthday party is a big event. It is called "Dol". Some guests give gold rings to the celebrant. The most interesting on this celebration is when the celebrant picks one of the objects that are put in front of him/her like money, string, pencil, microphone, etc. Each object represents the future of the baby. If he grabs money, the kid will become rich; pencil means he will study hard; string means he will have a long life; and microphone means he will become a singer.
23. Ready to get on and off the bus. Buses are a common mode of transportation in Korea. The route of the buses are seen inside the bus. You can also check the time of the bus arrival at the bus stop. So you know if you'll be late or not. Buses also have stations where it tells you where it stops and what the next bus stop is.
24. I got married to Mr. Kim but I'm not Mrs. Kim. In Korea, the women keep their family name. Unlike in many countries, after getting married, you should follow the man's family name.
25. Often go out with co-workers. I have a co-worker who wrote all our birthdays. Every month, there's a birthday party so we have to dine out together at least once two or three times a month not to mention the suprised dine-out from our boss like when the company is working well, the employees are having a hard time or if there's a job well done.
26. They are not fighting, they are just talking. You'll hear noisy people outside. They seem like fighting each other but if you listen to their conversation carefully, they are just talking and not fighting.
27. Chocolates for Men on Valentine's Day. Koreans celebrate Valentine's Day differently. Instead of men give chocolates to women, ladies have to give chocolates to guys. For youngs, they give chocolates to their friends. Boys give chocolates to boys or girls to girls, etc.
28. Candies for Women. If women give chocolates to men on Valentine's Day, now it's men's turn to give candies to women. It is called White Day or Candy Day which is celebrated on March 14. Again, young ones give to anyone.
29. Special plastic bag for your trash. In korea, you can't just throw away your trash. There's a special garbage bag to throw out the trash. These bags are available in different sizes. They are 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 liters.
30. Cook your order. At some restaurants, the food is cooked at the customers' tables. There are grills on the table where you can cook your order specially samgyopsal, daejigalbi, seogalbi, etc.
Korean Culture Part 1
Korean Culture Part 2
Korean Culture Part 4
Korean Culture Part 5
Monday, February 1, 2010
Gokseong Train Village
Located in Gokseong Jeollanamdo Province, Seomjingang (Seomjin River) Train Village is one of the most exciting trip not only for kids but also for olds. I was with my mother in law the first time I went there (yes, this is my second time) and my mother in law said she remembered her old days with the train. The white smoke coming from the steam locomotive, the train sound and the slow movement of the train reminds her old times. It's not surprising then why there were many old people came to experience taking the KORAIL Tour Service. It's the slowest train that I've ever taken. I felt like having a body ache after the 30 minutes one-way journey of about 10 kilometers. We just bought the one-way ticket cost 4,000 won each and hubby followed the train to Gajang Station to pick us up.
When you reached the tourist sites, somebody will announce about the sightseeings. The scenic view is really wonderful!
While waiting for our departure time which was 11:30 a.m. we walked around the beautiful theme park. The theme is so wonderful. You will never get bored.
You can also see lots of farm animals like chickens, goats, ducks, etc.
These cute rabbits caught my attention. Are they couple rabbits? They are so cute!
You can also enjoy your favorite food at the train restaurants.
They shoot lots of films in this area. One of the famous movie is the taegukki.
While I was walking around in this film street, I felt strange. I could imagine life back in time. The area looks like in the old days.
You can also rent rides for only 3,000 won ($3).
When you reached the tourist sites, somebody will announce about the sightseeings. The scenic view is really wonderful!
While waiting for our departure time which was 11:30 a.m. we walked around the beautiful theme park. The theme is so wonderful. You will never get bored.
You can also see lots of farm animals like chickens, goats, ducks, etc.
These cute rabbits caught my attention. Are they couple rabbits? They are so cute!
You can also enjoy your favorite food at the train restaurants.
They shoot lots of films in this area. One of the famous movie is the taegukki.
While I was walking around in this film street, I felt strange. I could imagine life back in time. The area looks like in the old days.
You can also rent rides for only 3,000 won ($3).
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