Molly Hawkins // snikwaH ylloM

Its crazy to finally be in Korea! All of the anticipation and preparation have finally come to a head and im almost not sure what to do with myself now!! You know that saying about being “a kid in a candy store”, its totally like that, i want to do everything!!

So today (Monday) is technically my first day here in Seoul and have been running around with Amanda, who is so graciously letting me stay at her place.   We got me setup with a pre-paid phone on the US Military base (Yongsan) and we did some banking, checked out the electronics district where i got a charger for my phone (they dont come with the phone, wierd), and got some food with her husband Justin on base where he is contracting with the military. The base is like an enclosed community, “Little America” as some call it, complete with Popeye’s Chicken, Starbucks, Subway, hotels, an American school, US banks, and all the other typical base stuff, but its crazy, its like being at home.  Not what i came here for, but handy for getting some stuff taken care of.  Its been a good chill day for adjusting to the time difference and local scene.  Tomorrow will be my first day being an Asian Tourist!

I haven’t been great at photos yet but here are a couple from the last 24hrs:

I think i actually did well with the packing… only loaded once, didn’t even have to pull stuff out and repack and do the 3 rounds of packing thing like usual.

My flight was actually leaving from Vancouver BC.  The ticket was significantly cheaper.  I took the QuickShuttle from Seattle to Vancouver.  It was super handy and convenient, HOWEVER if you ever do decide to do this id suggest the DOWNTOWN pickup versus the Airport pickup.  I had missed the 630am airport pickup and had to haul balls to the Downtown pickup…thank god we made it, i know mom and dad weren’t super stoked on a lil’ Saturday drive to BC for the day.

My new Korean friend Sun-Mi!! I was super excited about sitting by a native on the flight, and she was SO helpful when we landed and made sure i got thru customs and on the right bus, she even waited for the bus and told the driver to let me know what stop to get off on… hopefully i can connect with her later in Seoul.  I told her all about my trip and she was really interested in helping me to find my birth mom and i even showed her my adoption papers, so she told me to call her when i get settled.

A Korean meat restaurant.  We barbequed pork and squid, garlic and veggies for dinner… i think this is authentic?! All i know is that it was super tasty.

My room at Amanda’s place… rad bed huh?  You can’t tell but the best part is that under the blankets there is a granite slab!! I guess that combined with the heat (it plugs in) is super good for your circulation… so not only will i return from Korea enlightened and more grounded and content but ill also return with incredible circulation…awesome!

Amanda’s pups!! Thats Nala, the fox like dog and the other one is Adrian! He’s not in the picture but Adrian’s brother is Rocky!!! get it?

All the city workers, Police and military have such colorful, flashy garb.

Hot Dog Cups… i think this would do well in Seattle.

If i end go missing, you should probably search this place first… the Yongsan Electronics Market in Seoul.

Hmmm, what else?  I guess that does it for my first day.  Im just resting now and trying to make arrangements for later in the week but will probably make it out later for some Korean BBQ and maybe some icecream!

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