Sorry gang, I realize this is a bit out of order. I'd like to give you a run through of our happenings on summer vacation. This was Soyeon's first time to the United States, and it couldn't have been a better experience for both of us. We had a ton of fun and saw a comfortable amount of things during our three week stay. As always, it went by too fast.
We spent the first week basically within the Minneapolis and suburbs area. At this stage, it was stimulation overload for Soyeon. Everything was new! Going to the grocery store was an adventure. Driving around our town was exhilarating. The city lakes were exotic. This might have been my favorite part of the trip because I enjoyed watching a person new to the U.S. appreciate things we take for granted everyday. Soyeon met my family and most of my extended family during this time. She couldn't have made a better impression, and she's now renowned for in Minnesota for her habit of hugging people the first time she meets them. That's Soyeon style.
The second week was primarily spent on the go, traveling within the U.S. Soyeon's Aunt lives in Atlanta, so we flew down for three nights to stay with Aunt and family. Her two cousins are close in age to us, so we spent a great deal of the time being entertained by them. We did a lot of touristy things in Atlanta, including the World of Coke Tour, Georgia Aquarium, and Museum of Natural History. We also enjoyed a lot of Korean food, as the suburb that Soyeon's family lives in is basically a Korean Town. It was pretty amazing seeing Korean grocery stores and restaurants everywhere!
The second part of the second week was spent in good ole Milwaukee. We visited my Alma Matter, and of course saw old friends. My posse has definitely grown up quite a bit since I left for Korea. Most of them moved in with their lady friends and are moving up in the world. I'll have to play some catch up when I get back. It was great to see everyone!
The third and final week was spent relaxing and consolidating all the memories of what we had experienced so far in the U.S. We did some last minute shopping to make sure we had souvenirs for family and friends back in Korea, and spent a few days poolside, soaking up the summer rays. We laid a great foundation to come build on next spring, where Soyeon and I will both be looking for jobs and a new life in America! Enjoy the pictures and video posted below!
Special thanks to everyone that hosted us and made us feel extra welcome on our visit home! Hats off to you.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
2011 Summer Vacation Bonus
That's right folks! What better way to sum up our three week vacation to the states with a short video emphasizing the fatigue any traveler goes through when traveling internationally (esp intercontinental). This video depicts a tired and beleaguered Soyeon struggling to stay awake on the bus ride home from Incheon International airport. Keep in mind that at this point we had been traveling (air travel and layover combined) nearly 18 hours, and losing a day crossing the date line. I couldn't resist filming. Enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZOCjcut1tg
Copy-paste this into your URL. If that doesn't work, try going onto youtube and searching my username, 'jayd22j'. The title of the video is Jet Lagged
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZOCjcut1tg
Copy-paste this into your URL. If that doesn't work, try going onto youtube and searching my username, 'jayd22j'. The title of the video is Jet Lagged
Monday, August 15, 2011
Here's Johnny
I'm baaaack! Sorry for the prolonged absence, people. I hope you didn't miss me too dearly. Lots to talk about - just returned from a three week vacation to Resort de la Dritsas in Golden Valley - Soyeon met a ton of family. Don't worry, she passed with flying colors. She's a charmer, and a hugger (she gave everyone she met a hug when initially meeting them). What a doll. I'll have some photos to post soon. Stay tuned.
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