Ray of Sunshine

I recently went shopping in a neighborhood of Seoul called Myeongdong. It's a big shopping district and features a four story Forever 21. Woo! I hadn't really had a day of shopping since being here, so it was nice going somewhere familiar. Also, fitting rooms and recognizable sizes helped a lot too. Of course, I went straight for the dresses and picked up four! I wanted to get some dresses that I could wear at school that weren't too revealing on top (tits and spaghetti straps. they love leg here, which I totally appreciate).

Also, once again, I saw some of my students out while I was taking these pictures. Since I live so close to school, I live close to my students, so it's inevitable that I will see them around the neighborhood. A little weird, but whatever.

 -Anna-

dress, tights: Forever21

shoes: ebay

sunglasses: Old Navy

necklace: Etsy

watch: gift

i didn't focus this one right, so it's a little blurry. darn it!

All for now!

Anna

Oh yeah! I went to a dinner meeting with the school faculty on Friday and after we had steamed pork (kind of weird..) we went out for octopus and squid. LIVE octopus and squid (and I thought the steamed meat was iffy...). The tentacles are chopped up, but they continue to wriggle and squirm on the plate for awhile after, especially the octopus (pronounced san-nakji, meaning 'small live octopus'). both were strange a chewy; I'm not one for seafood, ESPECIALLY when it's still moving around in your mouth. But I'm glad I tried it. An interesting experience to say the least!

Flores, Flowers, 꽃

I went to the Spring Flower Festival in Yeouido this weekend to see all the cherry blossom trees in bloom. Unfortunately, most of the flowers had not sprung from their dainty little buds yet. Something about being the weather being colder for longer this year... But I'm anticipating going back this upcoming weekend, when I'm sure the trees will be much more full ^^

In the meantime, there are plenty of flowers to be seen and smelled around Bucheon, and especially around my school. Here are some bright beautiful buds for you to enjoy!

okay, this one has seen better days, but i couldn't leave it out! lol, although right after i snapped this picture, another petal fell off. oh no!

In addition to the real flowers, I also wore a frock today with my own flowers. A flower clad in flowers surrounded by flowers. Ah, the beauty of it.

And as I was inventorying everything I was wearing, it seems to be heavily influenced by Marybeth. I mean, I've either adopted or stolen much of the outfit from her. Lol, oh well! It's not like she hasn't gone through all the clothes I've had to leave behind. Who knows what will still be there when i get back! And besides, of what I took, she can easily replace; their basic pieces, the tank and tights.

Either way, thanks, Bette. I was reminded of how wonderful and stylish you are. And how totally forgiving you are also ;)

-Anna-

dress: adopted from Bette

(tag says Old Navy)

sunglasses: also Old Navy

shoes, jacket: thrifted

tank: stolen from Bette (sorry! kind of..)

tights:... also Marybeth's?

necklace: flapperdoodle

(definitely not Marybeth's as she has her own)

chaaa! all that jazz!

I hope to be back soon with pictures from the Flower Festival. It should be gorgeous.

Miss you, Bette! How's my cat?
Anna