Hwayoung was super busy at her job, over-stressed, under-appreciated, and on top of it all, became sick because of it. She worked for a client for almost 48 hours straight without going home. (I blame a combination of the Korean work ethic, and pushy, demanding, bosses and clientel). Due to this, she spent most of the weekend in bed on her awesome boyfriend's orders. ^-^
We did, however, go out to our friend Min-young's new apartment for a small house-warming party. Her boyfriend Song-un joined us as well. We had some delicious homecooked Korean fare: steamed mussels, clams, and spring rolls. I made the family's secret hummus recipe and brought along cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, and some crackers for dipping. I was afraid they wouldn't like it, as it can have a strong flavor, but they loved it! (Koreans love their garlic!)
After lunch, we played Rummikub, which Hwayoung found at E-Mart, and all had a great time. In the evening we went down to the badminton courts and played a couple games as well, and topped the night off with a movie before heading home.
This Sunday, March 14th, marked the Japanese and Korean company made holiday of "White Day". This "holiday" is basically Valentine's Day, but one month later and in reverse. On Valentine's Day in Korea, women give gifts to men. On White Day, the men give gifts to women. Supposedly men are urged to give white candies, or even white chocolate. I just planned to go out to a Brazillian restaurant in the city, but since Hwayoung was sick, it just turned into a day of pampering her and letting her rest. I made her tteokbokki (떡볶이) - (a spicy rice cake dish, and my first attempt at doing so) - it came out wonderfully. We watched a couple movies as well "Up In The Air", and "An Education" - both decent films, but in my opinion, nothing to really write home about. (Which I seem to be doing anyways)
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