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If you know how to enjoy your life, you appreciate everything and everyone you see. You have no reasons to change yourself purposely in order to follow what other people are doing coss you are unique.
It's mid-autumn now. My first blogging for this fall after a week of examination. Feeling ecstatic though i have a final mid-term test on Monday. Well, this cannot stop me from sharing these magnificent photos i took during exam week. Sharing is caring :) This is how our university looks like during the fall season. Simply amazing!
The road i use to walk :)
Today i want to share a topic with everyone about 'Season of loneliness'. Do you know that autumn season is also well-matched for a word 'loneliness'? Especially for man (women too)! Where many people start to feel solemn and wanting to find a partner? Well, do you feel solitary and your heart is yelling for empty too? You may wonder the reasons of why many people feel lonesome during fall. Let's unfold the mystery!
Wallpaper of 'The Heartstrings' Korean drama
In fall, the temperature drops abruptly and the cold wind brushes against your fragile skin after a scorching summer days ended. Your body doesn't get to use on this sudden temperature change. "I'm cold...sunshine please~!" This leads you to seek for something warm... (ex. a cup of coffee, someone to hug, blanket) Besides, several researches have been done and it was proven that hormone also plays a critical role in stimulating the feeling of loneliness.
Autumn sunshine~
As you know, we receive less sunshine in fall than in summer as daytime is getting shorter. Serotonin, is a hormone reducing your depression and annoyance. Depression usually comes before loneliness. We requires sunshine in order to stimulate the secretion of serotonin 'Happy hormone'. Our brain secretes less happy hormone than usual with the absence of sunshine. The worst, the person who is lack of serotonin hormone usually has the problem to fall asleep (sleep disturbance) and hardly control own emotions and mind. This phenomena will last until the winter ends. Many experts related depression as one of the factors that leads to loneliness.
Ways to conquer seasonal depression:
1) Take a walk outside when sunshine is available
2) Breath some fresh air to unwind ur body and mind
3) Exercise more to stay strong and warm
4) Interact/mix with more intimate friends
5) Hmm... start dating/ blind date? haha~
Don't ask me if i'm one of the lone wolves too? Don't ask me, ask yourself first. I would rather let you wonder xD. I hope you enjoy my post and more autumn photos will be uploaded on my next post . Please be healthy and warm always!
Stay tuned with next fall vista !
Last week, I went to Korean Folk Village <한국민속촌> in Seoul with Durban youth football players during the football tournament held by Daejeon Metropolitan City. It was my first time being to that place and I was totally amazed by the panorama of the Korean traditional village along the river and trees. You might surprise to hear that those Korean traditional houses built during the Joseon Dynasty were so delicately preserved until now.
In the Korean Folk village, you can enjoy the folk performance such as Korean traditional weddings and Acrobatics on a Tightrope usually take place in the afternoon. Go there earlier to grab a better seat so that nobody will disturb you when you are taking a nice photo shot or a video. Besides knowing the process of Korean traditional marriage, you can visit the Folk Museum or Art Museum to know more about Korean lifestyle and customs on what and how they live, eat, do, wear, and study. Don't forget to get Koreans with you so you can ask them to explain in more details.
Don't worry If you bring along your kids with you as there is a amusement park and some Korean folk play such as Tuho (arrow throwing), Neoldduigi (seesaw jumping), rope-jumping, and swing for your kids to enjoy themselves. If amusement park isn't enough for them, they will probably rock the game station. So I guess they won't get bored easily.
Due to the natural surroundings and well preserved Korean traditional houses, Korean Folk Village is also one of the famous filming sites for the Korean drama Daejanggeum (Jewel In The Palace) and a movie Scandal. I guess you will get excited when you visit Korean Folk Village if you enjoyed watching the dramas Daejanggeum.
Lastly, I would like to say that Korean Folk Village is a ideal spot for you to learn more about Korean lifestyle and their unique culture if you are interested to know. Before i forget, please remember to buy some Korean traditional souvenirs before you leave.
Directions
[Subway + Bus]
1) Gangnam Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 10.
Take bus 5001-1 to Korean Folk Village.
2) Yeouido Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 6.
Take bus 7007-1 to Korean Folk Village 3-way Junction.
The reason of Busan is being described as a dynamic city because you are able to experience various of fascinating, adventurous activities if you visit Busan.
Frankly, this's the first time I visit Busan even though I've been in Korea for two and a half year. Thanks to the Presidential Council on Nation Branding and Busan Metropolitan City for this marvelous and exciting 2 nights 3 days trip in Busan. I wanted to visit Busan so badly since my first arrival in Korea.
During this 3 days trip, we went to numerous areas in Busan, such as Haeundae beach, Busan Tower, Nurimaru APEC House, Busan Yachting Center, Shinsegae department store, Busan Cinema Center, BEXCO, Gwangan Bridge, Mt. Hwangnyeongsan , UN Memorial Cemetery, Nampodong, Jagalchi Market, BIFF square, Bosudong Bookstore Alley, Taejongdae, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and etc.
I don't really remember all the places because we visited numerous tourist destinations. Among all those venues, there are various spots that gave me a indeed deep impression.
#Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
This's a Buddha temple which makes my whole body and soul feel so calm and peace. The temple is surrounded by blue crystal clear ocean and is known for its legend that indicates one of wishes will be granted. Many visitors come to here to touch the belly special Buddha statues to get the boy/girl baby before having a child.
# Shinsegae Department Store
Busan Shinsegae Department Store is registered in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest shopping complex in the world which consists of 14 floors. Visitors can enjoy carefree shopping, meal and dessert, entertainments in Shinsegae. In order to offer the best recreation for visitors, entertainment facilities include a spa and an ice rink are found in the shopping mall. I sweated alot in the afternoon as we ate Samkyedang (Chicken Soup). It tastes nice as it looks! After that, we went skating in the ice rink. I was freaking scared and asking for help like an annoying kid since I really don't know how to hold my balance. Anyway, one day might not enough for you to walk around in the mall.
# Busan Cinema Center
An official venue of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). It's well-known for its film festivals in Asia. The Big Roof as you can see on the photo is the largest roof in the world. The roof that covers the space is usually used for arts exhibitions. The cinema center comprises of three buildings named Cine Mountain, Biff Hill, and Double Cone. The main building, Cine Mountain, has three theaters for screening movies and one performing arts theater called ‘Haneulyeon,’ referred as the world’s best stage performances. You can watch a free movie on the huge screen at the Busan Cinema Center on every Tuesday night.
# BIFF Square
Located at Nampo-dong, also known as city of cinema since it is a venue of Busan International Film Festival. Besides watching movies in the cinemas, you can enjoy shopping, eating street foods/in the restaurants, other activities too. Furthermore, you will catch a glance of hand prints of noted international movie celebrities while strolling along the streets in Nampo-dong.
# Busan Yachting Center
Ideal activity for this summer break? Yachting for sure! This was my first time sitting in the yacht, sailing across the sea below Gwangan (Diamond) Bridge. The breeze was refreshing and the yacht was dancing on the ocean due to the strong wave. It was adventurous and exciting! We wolfed down all the mouth-watering biscuits, fruits, and luxurious wine while having our leg spa. It would be hard for me to forget this fascinating experience!
# Haeundae Marine City
Pusan is a stunning city not only in daytime but also at night! I couldn't stop myself taking photos of Marine City when I saw those shinning skyscrapers in the darkness. I was stunned by the beauty of the tall concrete buildings and it was like a heaven. I can say this is the best scenery I've ever seen in Busan!
#Jagalchi Market
What you shouldn't miss if you visit Busan? Seafood and sashimi !!! In Jagalchi You should try their raw eels and other seafood at the restaurants in the Jagalchi Market if you want to enjoy a fresh seafood meal. Order whatever seafood you want, they serve the food very fast! The taste is Yummy :) Oh no, I already missed the seafood. I'm hungry now.
During this 3days 2nights trip, I get to know alot about Busan. Although I didn't mention about Haeundae beach , Gwangan Bridge and many of the places i visited above, it doesn't mean that I don't like or satisfy with it. It's just because it gotta consume much time for me to list them out one by one. Oh ya, I forgot to mention something! Besides Haeundae beach, there are other majestic beaches such as Songjeong and Gijang you can visit especially in the summer as you can enjoy sorts of sport activities on the beach and get your skin tanned! Once again, I would like to thank Presidential Council on Nation Branding for giving me this precious chance to join this fun and unforgettable trip. I got to know our humorous yet professional Busan tour guide, Matthew and other Busan Metropolitan members who guided and made our trip such fantastic and enjoyable. This was the best Busan trip ever and I would definitely visit Busan again with my other bosoms in the future.
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Thinking where to go on this summer break? Hmm... Dreaming of make a globe-trotting trip without spending a great deal of money? Is that possible? I found this awe-inspiring place called Expo 2012 Yeosu in South Korea!
Yeosu, A Beautiful Port City Surrounded by Numerous Islands
Theme: The Living Ocean and Coast
Venue: Yeosu New Port area, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
Period: May 12 ~ Aug 12,2012 (93 days)
It's one of the noted destinations in Korea for this summer period. The purpose of Yeosu Expo is to give awareness about the important of ocean to all living organisms living on the earth. You might think it's a dull spot to go,right? No...For me, it was a fascinating journey. I learn much knowledge and had lots of fun with Korea Brand Communicator members when I went there last week.
What can you do there? 1) Theme Pavilion->Raise awareness polluted ocean
2) Ocean Industry & Technology Center-> Importance of the ocean industry in the future
3) Aqua Planet-> 180° huge aquarium for marine life sightseeing
4) Climate & Environment Pavilion-> Effects of climate change to the marine creatures
5) Korea Pavilion->
Korea’s beautiful marine scenery
and future of Korea’s in global marine industry
6) Sky Tower-> Yeosu city's scenery and being well-known to its pipe organ that can produce loudest sound
7) International Pavilions-> Exhibitions by 106 participating countries and food corners including
USA, Spain, Russia, Romania, Angola, Qatar, Uruguay, Norway, Sweden, Japan, Singapore, China, Korea,Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Australia and etc.
8) Big-Ocean-> Main spot for various important events and mesmerizing night view
Other details
This is the entrance ticket of Yeosu Expo
The passport for Yeosu Expo 2012
You can buy this passport(yellow, red, dark blue) almost everywhere but you need to search. A little counter that sells passports can be seen near mascots of Yeoni and Sunni of International Pavilion. Price per passport is 5,000 won/ 5 USD and it consists of 40 blank pages you could use for filling seals/stamps when you visit any pavilions in expo. It will be a good memory for yourself :)
Sky Tower at night
In Korea Pavilion- He's explaining the use of sea weed with the future technology in the making of biodegradable plastics, fabrics and etc. Seriously, he's a indeed capable person who can sing, dance, carry out the presentation with his amusing pose. The show was amazing and interesting! I couldn't take him out of my mind. He's really hilarious and cute <3
Thanks to the Presidential Council in Nation Branding, the company which organized this fascinating trip for us. We really enjoyed a lot and accomplished all of the missions given! Stay tunes. Next post is about PUSAN!
Let's welcome Hello Kitty Cafe in Daejeon downtown.
No longer go Seoul to find KITTY~!
"Hello Kitty" are trying their best to fulfill the desire of Hellow Kitty mania in Daejeon! And they managed to get it done! The cafe has been opened since Jun 1 2012 in Daejeon downtown (대전시내). I do luv the environment in the cafe. It's fulled with baby pink stuffs and Hello Kitty dolls! Here is some pictures !
Drinks
Latte Menu
No kidding! I'm a real kitty!
Honestly, I hesitated a lot when considering which latte i should order. All the patterns of Hello Kitty are indeed cute but it's not easy to make it if you're not skillful in doing this ^^
But it's never disappointed me! I usually order sweet potato latte whenever i go to the cafe. I fall in luv with sweet potato ! Oh~ you're my destiny !
Thinking on what to eat?
Perhaps you can try their mini cakes. But for me, i think it's slightly expensive than an usual cake. If price's not a matter for you, just go for it ! I wonder how is the feeling when a Hello Kitty is melting in your mouth. Feeling great !
More desserts and food !
Caramel Toast
As you can see, there are several types of foods you can choose. Ex: Toast, cakes, desserts and so on. I ordered caramel toast for my tea time with my friends and we really like it ! They have different flavors for each toast cream. You can order the flavors you like the most and share it with your friends.
Environments
Don't worry if you would like to have a party there. They have a special space for celebrating birthday, anniversary and more. The environment is a bit unique from the typical table outside the special area. Especially the light intensity, color and the decorations. I missed the chance to grab the seat T_T
More Pictures
The special seat i mentioned above
Small gallery? Cute ^-^
We provide Wi-fi and we hate smokers :X
We are healthy Kitty. Meow ~~
It's pretty fun to hang around with friends and find a comfortable place that provides nice surroundings for your gang to chit-chat. I would like to recommend Hello Kitty Cafe or maybe Dog Cafe in Myeong-dong 명동 if you are doggie lover ;)
Yesterday the weather was cosy and the sun shore like a lively girl running in the paddy field. People said the spring season commonly started around mid-March but the chilly air made us tremble in cold and frozen like icebox. Finally, started from yesterday, I was able to feel the scent of spring and many charming girls wore their new flora skirts and dresses strolling in the campus with their appealing smile. This Korean song titled (Spring Spring Spring) sung by Lucite Rabbit gives the feeling of being surrounded by flowers which have just shook off their buds. In the garden, there are many children is running around with their nets to catch the butterflies. Swarms of butterflies and insects flee away in all directions in order to distract the attention of the children.
Today, I just simply want to share a Korean song that I really fell in love with it after listening to this song. < Hug Me 안아줘> sung by Jung JunIl (Mate). This is very sad love song.
It reminded me how much missed him and how lonely I was when he was not around. I tried to endure the pain which had woke me up in the midnight, wailing in sadness while calling your name over and over again. My tears rushed down along my cheek and the rain started to pour from the gloomy as it understood how i felt. I wondered why the night was so long and serene. No more darkness, no more melancholy. I was able to fall asleep again since I was too fatigued to shed anymore. But the moment I closed my eyes, I heard your footsteps and your heartbeats audibly. I knew you were there waiting for me. Without any thought, I ran toward to you without wearing my favorite sapphire ballet shoes. At the moment, I ran into his embrace, he diminished into the thin air. I missed your last hug and i lost you forever.
"That's how i feel when i'm listening to tis song." ...
I created the story hehe :)
Here is the Translation:
(English Version)- Translated by Elaine 링
I couldn't overcome the sadness
I couldn't sleep and endure the darkness
The indifferent morning woke me up
The scar is even hurt than I've expected
The pain is even deep than I've expected
I yearned for you like being in the hell on those nights
Please stay with me, remain close to me
Please hold my hands and say that
If you're one step farther away from me
You just need to go one step closer
Even in a day, thousands times
I keep on thinking about your face
The heartless words you've said to me
Icy cold eyes of your face.
You've been a lovely person
You've been a lovely person
Please do not do this to me coss you know me very well
Please stay with me, remain close to me
Please hold my hands and say that
If you're one step farther away from me
You just need to go one step closer
I'm not me if you're not beside me
I cannot bear a day without you
Now what should I do
I don't know without you
Just hold me, cuddle me
Please come to me and say
With a lonely and anxious heart
I'm waiting for you
I love you I love you
I murmur in the silence
What a silly and fragile heart
***You can find the Korean version lyrics in youtube ^^
Hope you like the song !
For those who like to enjoy sightseeing in a cozy place without exposing themselves to blazing sunshine and freezing winter, I would like to recommend some of the unique and romantic cafes on the Han River.
1. Cloud Cafe (동작구름카페)
2. Red Sky Cafe (동작노을카페)
I went to Cloud Cafe a few weeks ago. It was a very cold night and I yearned for a warm place to settle off myself and have a good rest. When i arrived on the spot, i saw both of the cafes since they were not far away from each other. The structure of both cafes are round in shape and the appearance of buildings just look marvelous. I was really surprised on the moment i went inside the Cloud Cafe. The cafe's interior design gives me a kind of mysterious and romantic feelings. It makes you want to date with your bf/ gf !
When you choose the seat, please choose the window side as the scenery at night is magnificent. Each table in the cafe has its own mini candle which creates a romantic surrounding for lovely couples to cherish their precious time together and enjoy the view of Han River by looking out the windows. I'm not very sure about the food there but most of the people ordered Western food. Thus, i think the food must be delicious and the price is affordable. Unfortunately, i missed the chance to try the foods since I was out of money on the time!
By the way, I recommend you to go there at night if you want to experience the romantic time while looking out through the huge windows ^-^
For the direction:
Take the subway line no.4 to Dongjak station (동작역) and get off. Then come out from the station and you will see the cafes.
In this video, he's playing Big Bang's song (거짓말, Lies). I was indeed impressed by his ability to play guitar very well when he was just 13 years old. One of my friend, who is fan of his showed me his video. The first question appeared in my mind was " How old is he? He looks so young and he can play guitar so well."
Since then, I've started to check for his new acoustic video whenever I surf Youtube.
Perhaps you might know this song. Oops no, you should know this song ^-^. If you are about to sing, i will provide the lyrics in case you don't remember.
Big Bang lies Romanized Lyrics
Yeoboseyo...
Yeoboseyo?
[GD] Yeah, love is pain
Dedicated to all my broken-hearted people
One's old a flame
Just scream my name
And I'm so sick of love songs
Yeah, I hate damn love songs, memento of ours
Geojitmal...
[GD] Neujeun bam biga naeryeowa neol deryeowa
Jeojeun gieok kkeute dwicheogyeo na
Neo eobsi jal sal su itdago
Dajim hae bwado eojjeol su eobdago
Mothaneun suldo masigo
Sok taneun mam bamsae chaewo bwado
Sirheo neo eomneun haruneun gireo bireo
Jebal itge haedallago (geojitmaliya)
[SR] Neo eomneun naegen useumi boiji anha
Nunmuljocha goiji anha
Deoneun salgo sipji anha
[GD] Yeah
Yeotgatae yeol badge
Ne saenggake dorabeoril geot gatae
Bogo sipeunde bol suga eobde
Modu kkeutnatde
I'll be right there
[ALL]
I'm so sorry but I love you da geojitmal
Iya mollasseo ijeya arasseo nega piryohae
I'm so sorry but I love you nalkaroun mal
Hwatgime nado moreuge neol tteonabonaetjiman
I'm so sorry but I love you da geojitmal
I'm so sorry (TOP: I'm sorry)
But I love you (TOP: I love you more more)
I'm so sorry but I love you nareul tteona
Cheoncheonhi ijeojullae
Naega apahal su itge
[TOP] Geudael wihaeseo bulleowatdeon
Nae modeun geol da bachin norae
(DS: Saramdeureun moreugetjyo)
[TOP] Nan honja geu amudo amudo mollae
Geurae naega haetdeon mareun geojitmal
Hollo namgyeojin witori
Geu soge hemaeneun nae kkori
Jumeoni soge kkogitkkogit
Jeobeo dun ibyeoreul hyanghan jjokji
(DS: Neon eoditnayo neol bureuneun seubgwando)
[TOP] Nan dallajillae ijen da useo neomgilge
[ALL]
I'm so sorry but I love you da geojitmal
Iya mollasseo ijeya arasseo nega piryohae
I'm so sorry but I love you nalkaroun mal
Hwatgime nado moreuge neol tteonabonaetjiman
I'm so sorry but I love you da geojitmal
I'm so sorry (TOP: I'm sorry)
But I love you (TOP: I love you more more)
I'm so sorry but I love you nareul tteona
Cheoncheonhi ijeojullae
Naega apahal su itge
Oh oh oh oh oh
Modeunge kkumigil
Oh oh oh
Igeot bakke andoeneun naraseo
[GD] Drop that beat...
[DS] Ajikdo neoreul mot ijeo
Ani pyeongsaengeul gado
Jugeoseokkajido yeah
[TY] Naega jun sangcheo amureonneunji
Mianhae amu geotdo haejun ge eomneun naraseo
[ALL]
I'm so sorry but I love you da geojitmal
Iya mollasseo ijeya arasseo nega piryohae
I'm so sorry but I love you nalkaroun mal
Hwatgime nado moreuge neol tteonabonaetjiman
I'm so sorry but I love you da geojitmal
I'm so sorry (TOP: I'm sorry)
But I love you (TOP: I love you more more)
I'm so sorry but I love you nareul tteona
Cheoncheonhi ijeojullae
Naega apahal su itge
[GD] Bye bye
For English Translation, please click on following link. Thanks and hope you enjoy it !
This is how the Hello Kitty cafe looks like. My friends said this cafe is quite well-known so i decided to go there.I went there with my Malaysia Indian friend who recently study in Seoul. As we were not certain about the location of the cafe,we walked for around 1 hour in order to reach there. Actually it wasn't that hard to find the cafe. The cafe is located at the center of one of the streets called Sinchon street (신촌로). In fact, there is another similar Hello Kitty located at Hongdae Street. I will show you the directions to both of the cafes at the end of this post.
This is the one of the Hello Kitties inside the cafe. It's cute and i love it. We actually took a lot of photos and lost ourselves in the HK cafe. The lights are quite dim but it really creates an romantic surrounding.
There are many pairs of couples who always choose the best corner for dating whereas other corners no one sits there. Almost all the wallpapers are either pink or white. I think this is one of favorite spots for lovely couples.
This were what my friend and I ordered. A cup of sweet potato latte and a cup of yogurt strawberry ice-cream. Actually in Malaysia, i seldom see a drink like sweet potato latte before. For me, this taste is simple amazing. Whenever you are tired, you just need to drink this and you will refill your energy immediately. Surprised? I still love sweet potato latte until now! What's that? Can you see a Hello Kitty with its side look? It's cute,right? The actual image was clear and fresh, i didn't know why the picture looks blur. Anyway, I feel like wanna keep it >_< I felt hesitated to leave Hello Kitty Cafe since i didn't have much time to stay in Seoul. I want to eat those cake. It seems so delicious! I shouldn't go back to Daejeon~ Yummy cakes, wait for me!
Sinchon Hello Kitty Cafe
Hongdae Hello Kitty Cafe
Get off at the Sinchon Station (신촌역) Exit no. 2 and follow the red line direction on the map. Your destination is marked by the blue flag.
Get off at the Hongik University Station (홍대입구역) Exit no. 2 andfollow the red line direction on the map.Your destination is marked by the blue flag. In case you stay in other regions in South Korea where you think it takes plenty time to go to Seoul to hang out, why don't you come to Daejeon?
At Daejeon downtown, you can find the Hello Kitty Cafe too! Visit Daejeon Hello Kitty Cafe for more information and pictures i've taken. Have a good day :)
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