2. No sooner did I start my morning but then I fell back asleep, on the couch.
3. My meeting with the Cheonan Trump consisted of small chit chat with his assistant in the elevator, an exchanging of envelops and no sooner had I entered the elevator but then I was leaving and the meeting was over. He had to head over to his other tower and so he wasn’t there today. I had anticipated that he wouldn’t be there and so last night I wrote him a short letter to give his assistant. Much to my surprise, he thought it’d be sweet to leave me a little gift, an envelop with his “support” for my boxing.
4. It’s official… I am a level four Korean language student, cool. Today we cracked open my new textbook and workbook. Back when I first started learning Korean, the grammar was simple but the vocabulary was a lot. I was learning things like “I am Canadian” but now, yikes, my simple “I am Canadian” sentence was a walk in the park compared to the “That’s the girl who said yesterday that I am a Canadian” I’m learning now. It’s a mind maze of grammar.
5. I’ve been pretty good with retaining random new words that students and my team mates at boxing have been teaching me. While my students have taught me words like "accident" and "sarcastic", my team mates have taught me like five different ways on how to say “I want to hit you” and about ten other words to explain where exactly I want to hit you… hehehe.
6. Tonight at boxing Junior Mint and Milk Dud had it out in the ring and what started off as a simple sparring match ended with Junior Mint almost being knocked out when Milk Dud lost his balance. A couple of weeks ago they waxed the inside of the ring and so it’s still a bit slippery. It’s much better now compared to before but tonight Milk Dud stepped on a slippery spot and came crashing full force into Junior Mint, head first. “BONG!!!” went their heads, ouch!!! For the rest of the evening Junior Mint sat on the couch with an ice pack on his forehead. It was beat red and quickly swelling up.
7. Oh gosh… am I seriously becoming a Brittney Spears fan?! Oh the embarrassment. Mind ya, in her defence and to justify my own stance on this issue, I must admit that her songs have always had a sweet beat to them, her songs are catchy, and I’m loving her new Circus album.
8. I hereby declare that Side Salad’s name is, as of today, now Lollipop. He must be one big sucker to think that I would wait around for him on a Friday night. We were supposed to go to his friend’s birthday party and so I headed out to buy a cake, as promised. But while standing in line, waiting to pay for the cake, it hit me…. he won’t call me and I really shouldn’t care whether or not he will. Guys are such a dime a dozen. I’ve never been one to chase a guy, especially a guy I know relatively nothing about except for the fact that he clearly can’t be what I deserve from what he’s shown, and lack there of it. So, I left the store and opted to stay in for the rest of the evening with a movie.
9. Initially when I met him, I was intrigued but lately he’s been acting like he’s one of those fly-by-nights, out of sight out of mind kind of dudes. He shots his game, talks all sweet, and plays the cards right but when it’s convenient for him. I’m not down with that and out of all the dudes that so easily give me their undivided attention and would swing by to pick me up at the drop of a dime, I gave Lollipop my attention. He could have so easily been more to me than the cheap sugary lollipop he is today. He once said, “When you’ve dated the rest, come date the best” and I find this rather ironic. The best what?! Best sucker?! No thanks.
Do I look like a girl that eats candy? ...Nope.
10. Oh the trouble I could get into if I had no morals, I tell ya. Mr. Not-So-Nice Guy from Seoul has been hunting me down, texting me that he misses me. Staple-Stomach broke up with his gold-digging girlfriend and is convinced that maybe this means that he and I are meant to be… ya right. Cutie out in Canada texted me today, reminding me that I owe him a date when I return to Canada. I’ve got my fair share of suitors but I could care less about them. They’re all a bunch of lollipops. It does nothing for my ego and, if anything, reminds me how much I think soul mates is a bowl of crock. Hallmark feasts on the idea of true love, soul mates and all that mushy make-me-sick romance stuff. I’m so over all that and am way more interested in developing my 6-pack as supposed to some relationship with a guy. I’m cool with dating but I’m done thinking that there’s someone out there for me and I’m certainly not interested in dating any wanna-bes. Mind ya, much to my surprise, when a certain someone asked me out on a date tonight, I accepted. He’s been very persistent despite me constantly brushing him off. Tomorrow’s our big date. It’s going to be something very casual and short but I’m sure it’ll be good.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
Who do you think you are?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
Stupid is as stupid does.
-- from the movie "Forrest Gump"
19 comments:
Forget about that silly candy boy. I saw his picture in your other posting. He looks like a poser. He could only wish to be with a woman like you Amy.
Don't settle.
You deserve more.
You deserve someone that treats you like the queen you are, not like the side cheerleader that he's made of other girls.
BOY needs to learn the difference between girl and woman.
Amy, stick with the MEN not the BOYS.
Isnt this like youre third time vowing off men? Only to set up another date? Just pick one, dating or not. And real love is out there, just ask Jenn.
Yo Gavin,
Hey cutie. Consider him forgotten, don't worry about that. He's a cool dude but that's the extent of vocab I'll be using for him. Just friends.
Yes... I hear ya about boys and men. Still repeating that lesson :(
Hello Anonymous,
Hehehe... who said I was vowing off men?! That'd be impossible, there's way too many hotties out here in South Korea. Please don't put words into my mouth.
And I already have real love, thanks... Mi Nam. Yes, Jenn is in love, that's great and I'm happy for her but love isn't simple. She'll find that out in due time when she moves to Canada with him. It's going to be hard. They can do it despite the difficulties. I just rather have a more simple kind of love. So for now I'm happy with Mi Nam. He's the love of my life and I'm more than cool with that.
How did I get involved in this? Are you talking about me????? hummmmmm
Hey Jennifer,
Hehehe... yes and no. No worries though. Just pointing out that love isn't so easy. I'm still stuck on the whole I want love to be simple idea.
I may be strong in the ring but I have a weak heart when it comes to love. That's where you are way stronger than me and so I envy you for your strength.
Not too sure on who this Anonymous is, as you know, SO MANY people use it to mask their real identity for whatever reasons. Hope you're not offended that you were mentioned. Take it as a compliment... you're famous.. hehehe.
You and your man are my main role models for love. I don't know how you two do it but you continually do it. You two are the closest thing to a modern day fairytale.
Why would Jen be offended by Anonymous? She (he?) was being nice. YOU were the one who said her relationship was going to have problems.
And by the way, you swore off men last October. Over and over. You also claimed that you're quick to end a relationship when it's not working. And you claimed that "Man Friend" was off your blog less than ten days ago.
Im not putting words in your mouth, im paraphrasing. You have said several times you were going to take a break from dating (aka vowing off men) and youve always walked away from those experiences of dating hurt, only to go out and try it again. Im not saying its a bad idea to date over and over, but I dont see how you can complain about men in general if youre the one putting yourself out there. If you want "simple love" then you really shouldnt be dating. And im not hiding, i just feel im taken more seriously this way, but yeah, its Bram.
<3<3<3
ps-sorry if i sound mean, im in a bad mood today =)
Hi Not the First Anonymous,
For starters, pick a name, please. Makes it really confusing... hehehe.
Wow. Actually, I WASN'T saying that she was going to have problems. And I wasn't being mean. I think Jennifer is a great girl and I wish for nothing but the best for her and her man. I would never wish anything less for them. Don't make me out to be a mean person or disrespectful to a friend cause you've got the wrong girl if you think that's me. I was simply stating the fact that it's a hard relationship. Having had three cross-cultural relationships, I am pretty sure that I have the right to say that. Problems and difficulties aren't necessarily the same.
Have you ever lived in another country and dated someone from that country?
And thanks for pointing out last October... I don't even remember it but I'm kind of freaked out to see how closely people are MONITORING my life.
Hey B-Man,
Ok, fair enough. It's a love and hate relationship I have with men, I agree.
Have you ever lived in another country and dated someone from that country?
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Yes, actually. Successfully and with a lot less drama between us. And no, my lover had no experience living abroad, etc.
It sounds like NOT THE FIRST ANONYMOUS needs to get their own life. I know why they had less drama it's because they were too busy being caught up in Amy's life to live their own life.
Hey Gavin,
Be nice.
I hear ya though.
I always find it so funny, yet disturbing in a way, that people here LOVE pointing the finger at me. Why do people who don't agree with me or don't like me, for whatever reason, CONTINUALLY stalk my homepage and put me under their maginfying glass?!
People lack hobbies now day if you ask me... hehehe.
Seriously though, all jokes aside, why people like "Not the First Anonymous" visit my page and even bother splattering their bad vibes on my page is beyond me. If I don't like someone, I leave them alone but here, here on the Internet, it's a whole other world.
You know that whole thing where people cannot take their eyes off the train wreck because, as disturbing as it is, it's also fascinating? I think that's why a lot of people stay around here. They know you're going to mess it again and they just want to see how.
Wow, people are really mean.
Hey Amy, I started reading your blog a month ago, when I was having a hard time living in India. I'm from Ottawa actually and just needed to read about someone going through the same thing as me.
I actually lived in Korea for a year (Daegu) and now an living in India and working here. I dated Korean men and now I'm dating an Indian Muslim (wow, talk about added pressure) for the last 4 months.
Dating someone from a different culture is NOT easy. And I find Korean men more difficult. Most of them do want the super soft feminine stay at home girls, and strong women (emotionally and physically) scare a lot of them. But I do believe when the right guy comes a long, it won't matter what culture he is in/from, it will work and it will be mostly easy. When I say easy I mean the little things in relationship, the cultural struggle will always be there.
So Amy keep getting up when you fall down, and who cares what you said when you were hurt. Never give up on finding the right guy for you.
People here need to relax. Both the ones leaving comments and the ones reacting to them. Honestly, calling somebody an ass is NOT helping.
Hey Shelly,
Well, I've decided to only reply to your message out of the others left before and after you cause yes, people can be really mean. Some are just down right rude and pathetic though and it's rather sad.
Don't WE ALL make mistakes?! Isn't that what life's all about, living and learning?!!!
But enough about that...
How long have you been living in India? You like it out there? So, how's dating in India like? I can't even begin to imagine. I'm curious, why the jump from Korea to India? Plan on jumping any where else after India?
So many questions, sorry... hehehe.
Amy, I don't know you but I will say this, for all that you are, all that you've did, all that you do, and all that you will do, become, dream, strive for and achieve, there ain't no body here that has the right to tell you you're wrong. We all chose our own paths. Some are leaders, others are followers. Be your own leader Amy and don't bother with those followers who will try to pull you down.
What we have here is a classic case of bullying. People bullying others to make them feel better.
Wikipedia defines the term bullying and goes on to say that bullying is "the act of intentionally causing harm to others, through verbal harassment, physical assault, or other more subtle methods of coercion such as manipulation. Bullying can be defined in many different ways. Although the UK currently has no legal definition of bullying, [2] some US states have laws against it. Bullying is usually done to coerce others by fear or threat. [3]
Bullying in school and the workplace is also referred to as peer abuse.
In colloquial speech, bullying often describes a form of harassment perpetrated by an abuser who possesses more physical and/or social power and dominance than the victim. The victim of bullying is sometimes referred to as a target. The harassment can be verbal, physical and/or emotional. Sometimes bullies will pick on people bigger or smaller than their size. Bullies hurt people verbally and physically. There are many reasons for that. One of them is because the bullies themselves are or have been the victim of bullying."
This leads me to my next point. Why are you being a bully? Let the girl live her life. If you don't like it than just move on. Don't be so rude to someone whom you really don't know. What's wrong with you?
Kids are having kids, students are killing other students, and families are breaking everyday and yet all these people want to do is bicker about Amy-Michelle? Come on people. I don't know her but I think she's a great gal but come on, don't you have something more productive to be doing than adding to the downfall spiral our world is already experiencing.
Amy thanks for the questions. I've been living in India for almost 8 months. I had planned to stay in Korea but since I only took a one year leave from my job in Canada I went back, I had to or lose my job! Big mistake. I ended up quitting anyway when i realized that although I love my family and friends and miss them, that I was meant to do something else. I'll eventually find my way back to Canada, just not sure when.
I decided to quit my job and backpack through India, and it was then I realized I loved it here, the people, the culture the food. But traveling and living in a country are two very different things. It's a struggle, so many of the struggles you face, I face too. I work out, and work hard in my job and have an Indian boyfriend. I just don't have a dog, nor do I box. But LOVE that you do!
Dating an Indian is great, he is a great guy but I dated a few not-so-right-ones before finding him (like you I too made mistakes). Shocking since I'm human, right? ;). The fact that he is Indian is less an issue than the fact he is a Muslim. We talk a lot about our religious differences, but we both have faith and Islam and Christianity do have a lot of things in common. But we communicate well, and his English is as good as mine so that helps. The hardest part about dating a Korean was the language barrier. I did study the language but being there a year only got me so far.
Anyway, I have a blog (homepage) that I keep up with too, feel free to check it out sometime.
Stay strong Amy!!!
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