I was out in Hongdae on Friday night for Benji's birthday, and we all naturally got pretty messed up. I ended up being out the entire night, and lost all my stuff. By all, I mean my wallet, phone, cash cards, ARC, a new dress I JUST GOT THAT NIGHT and a fair bit of dignity... I put the bags down and thats it. Wandered/danced away from it all. So, as a result of my crazy night I now cannot access any cash and I cannot make any phone calls. Luckily I have fab friends who have offered me use of my phone and also cash to get myself through until I can order a new card. So once I got home on Saturday, this was the chain of events:
Took Milky out.
Checked FB and posted that I was alive but lost everything.
Had a shower.
Cried for about 20 minutes.
Mathilda came over.
Called Citibank and cancelled my card (after a stupid run around - the Citibank English service isn't fantastic after hours)
Ate some food.
Spoke to a few people on FB.
Went to bed.
Got up Sunday morning.
Cried again.
Blair came over and we got pizza for lunch.
Tried calling various clubs I went to on Friday night to see if my stuff had been handed in.
Hung out on FB some more.
Ate more food.
Cried again.
Watched tv.
Went to bed.
I cannot even begin to tell you how much I hated being without a phone. I think you may recall a blog I posted a few weeks ago about things that I cannot do without. I can't remember if I included a smartphone but I feel I should have... And I would also like to add access to funds to that list. I had 8000 won sitting on my bedside table and that was it.
Monday I went to the bank... I left school at about 3:40 to get there in time and went up to get my new card. The lady sorted out the internet password card just fine, but the bank card... Well, lets just say its a cash card not a check card. So I can't use it at shops... So WTF is the point of it? At least I can withdraw money now.
Then I went and saw my fave phone man 온기, who got me sorted with a new Samsung Galaxy III. So I was mobile again... And my depression lifted.
Originally my plan was to go back to Hongdae on Saturday and look for my stuff, but it is apparently going to rain, plus I am practically out of money. And if someone had found my stuff there are millions of ways they could have contacted me but chose not to. So I am taking this as a sign that it has gone... And I do know that I should go and check but it is such a hike (subway, train, subway, walk, then repeat int he opposite direction). So I will just resign myself to the fct that I need to get a new dress for Rachel's wedding and be done with it. Chapter closed, lesson learnt.
My advise to people is this - Do not get blackout drunk. Not only is it really dangerous but it is also expensive. You WILL lose things, you WILL say inappropriate things, and you WILL make decisions that a sober version of yourself wouldn't make. I was lucky this time, I was with friends and it was really just a massive inconvenience But I know that if I had been in Melbourne then it might have been a very different story... It is not safe for drunk women to be wandering around there... Anyway I didn't want to get all doom and gloom on you but I really felt the need to issue this public warning. And with the drinking culture in Korea standing as such, it is often difficult to drag yourself out of the bar, and turn down the last tequila shot, and know your limits... The limits here are all made to be tested. Don't fall for it - be safe everyone.
In other news
I really want to rave about my new phone (yes, something good DID come from losing my stuff). People who know me know that I am a Sumsung fan anyway - the lost phone was a Galaxy II and I pushed my sis into getting the Note and I know a heap of people who are slowly being converted. But I love this phone because its white, and has less buttons to press. It just suits me nicely. I am not tech savvy so there is no point in me going into some sort of review about it so I wont, but let me say that it is adorable and I heart it.
This morning while out with the kids and their skipping ropes, Co broke his foot. Well, potentially broke his foot (its too swollen, the x-rays didn't reveal much). So I was able to teach gr 5 alone for the most part. I loved it, I think they did too... I am going to start planning emergency fun lessons for when he is not here and I get to take control. If I change schools next year I know I will look forward having more to do with the students.
It is nearly lunchtime here and I am hungry. Yesterday school lunch was really good, we got some sort of curry. And Monday was yummy chicken! What is going on??? So fingers crossed for good food today. I am back on my diet shakes in an attempt to lose some flab before Sissy arrives in May. Not real reason other than it gives me a goal. But I do find it difficult to keep motivated. I fell off the bandwagon the other week so I need to get back on. Milky and myself are both loving the warmer weather so we have been going for longer walks in the afternoon. As soon as it isn't icy in the morning I plan on getting up earlier and walking before school as well as after. Good for both me and the dog!
I have another wedding this weekend - Rach and Changsu. So excited, I love weddings! This time I will try and remember my camcorder and hopefully film some stuff. I am hoping to get something up tonight on my channel from some of my eating excursions.
That's about it for now guys! Don't forget that I am writing stuff for SayKimchi, and this week I went on and on about things I packed before Korea. So check it out if that sort of thing interests you.
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Enjoy the rest of your day folks
xoxoxoxo
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