New7Wonders! Jeju Island

Wow! New7Wonders made an announcement and Jeju Island was selected as the one of the new 7 wonders!!! I mean really WOW. I knew visiting Jeju Island was one of the most memorable trip, but I didn't expect them to win the new 7 wonders. Note, Jeju Island being the most memorable trip means a lot because my dad always wants to travel somewhere; he can't stay home. So out of numerous places, being the most memorable place means a lot. Even still, winning the new 7 wonders means a LOT.

Jeju Island has a very nice sea view
Jeju Island probably is not famous for beaches. Malaysia, India and etc has better ones, I bet. However, I did find the sea view of Jeju Island really beautiful. Its not a beach, but composed of rocky surfaces. The water is clean, but very very dark blue. When you look at the waves, it makes you feel empty. Somewhat peaceful, despite the loud wave constantly throwing themselves to the rock cliff.

Jeju Island has one of the freshest sea food
I'm sure few of you know that fish taste better in cold water. Well, at least I believe cold water makes fish taste better. Jeju has a cold water current going through it, so Jeju island offers amazing fish cuisine. If your visiting Jeju-do, you should try eating hae(aka sashimi).

Its not just fish that taste good. Jeju island also offer a variety of treasures of the sea. Clams, crabs, octopus and etc. Jeju is a home of the hae nyos "해녀" which means sea women. They dive the sea and find fresh sea goodies. They slice it and the fish goodies are eaten raw. May sound disgusting, but what nature offers us, is purely delicious.

Jeju Island has a lot of horses 
I can't really comment about this. I lack knowledge. But I do know that Jeju has a lot of horses. And they have famous horse meat, which I have not tried. It is pretty common to see horses on the field.

Jeju Island has a mountain 
This mountain is actually a volcano. Thats why we see a lot of dark stones in Jeju. (I kind of like the dark stones, I find them pretty). The main mountain in Jeju is called Halla mountain. Apparently, it has all 4 seasons. But, I can't confirm this because I went during the winter. I honestly think its a lie..... But, for now, it is said to have all 4 seasons. Well, plants from all 4 seasons can be found. Its pretty amazing.


Jeju Island has a lot of history and culture
I assume this is the main reason that made Jeju island distinguishable to other places. I mean with just natural beauty Jeju isn't as appealing compared to other candidates, but truly how Jeju is merges humanity with nature is beautiful. I feels like your living in a very fresh environment. Moreover, Korean residents produce art, agricultural product and etc. Going to Jeju can bring a lot of learning experience of the history of the people of Jeju residents.

I love Jeju do. I probably am bias, because I love 회 hae. Able to eat good hae probably made me love Jeju do. I can't wait to eat hae there again.

Again, congrats!

Korean Pride

A lot of foreigners would agree that Koreans have a lot of pride being Korean! lol. Well I have too! Korean Pride. Basically we think "Korea is the Best!".

Korea is the best would probably become worst, if Korea develops more haha.

But, why would Koreans think Korea is the best??? Lets have a look.

Korea is the Best

Korea has the best electronics. 

     In terms of quality and cost. I would say yes. However, we still can't say we are the best in technological     advancement

Korea has the best skater
     Yes.

Korea has the best transportation
     I can't really answer this. However, from all the countries I have been, Korea did have the best public transportation.

Korea has the best internet
     Korea does have the best internet in terms of affordable super fast internet. However, lol the fastest is Norway, I believe.

Korea has the highest IQ
     Yes, Singapore has the highest IQ. lol and I think that guy lied about Korea being the 2nd. I know it was like around top 10, but not that high lol!!

Korea made great economical growth
     lol, this is probably our greatest pride. We have pride in the fact that we developed so fast in such a short time.

Why don't we check out what we are bad at as well?

Korea is the Worst

Koreans are loud
     lol, I've heard this a lot. Yes, I think this is true. However, Koreans are not loud in public transportation. They are extremely aware that they shouldn't be loud in public transportation. However, in hotels, classrooms and when they are eating, we are pretty loud.

Korea has disgusting toilets.
    Depends. But, quite true. I would say 40% I would encounter a dirty toilet.

I dare not post pictures -.-

Korea have drunkards on the streets
    lol!!! Yes, we have so many drunkards on the street. I think its something that would last for ever. Its such a common sight to see drunk people sleeping on the streets.

Korean military is the worst!
     I definitely agree lol... My 2 years of youth is going to be wasted.

Korea has the highest percentage of plastic surgery
     I think it is probably true. I used to deny this, but I guess its pretty obvious that we do have a lot of people doing plastic surgery. However, being Korean doesn't mean they are all plastic and fake lol.

Korea has pretty bad garbage control
     We probably have the best recycling system. Where people have to distinguish trash. However, we are really bad at keeping our trash to the end until we find a trash disposer. Usually what happen is people just leave their trash on the streets -.-.

I can't think of any more goods and bads lol. But, basically this is an overview XD
Hope nobody is raging!

I think Korean pride is kind of fun to play with haha Just to joke about. I don't think people are too serious about it!

Anyways good night!

Pepero Day 11/11/2011

This year is the ultimate Pepero day!!! In Korea, we have snacks called Pepero. It is exactly alike to Pocky. It is a long stick with chocolate covering. In South Korea, 11/11 is a celebration of Pepero! because 11/11 looks like 4 Pepero sticks! Its basically another form of a valentine day! Koreans give Pepero to each other, their classmates, friends, love, family!  It is interesting how we are celebrating Pepero day because its a event that is made only recently; its not a traditional celebration.

Anyways, Pepero day is meaningful to many and you can be very creative on your Pepero. Some people bake their own, some people decorate the boxes and etc.

Honestly, its pretty amazing how much effort people put into making Pepero day a success! Sometimes I think Pepero is purchased only during Pepero day... haha

The best Pepero box is.....