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I think I can get behind dressing your dog (maybe, MAYBE), but pearls? Seriously, people? Why are pearls necessary for a dog? Perhaps she was going to a garden party or a U.Va football game (love you, Virginia, but I still don't get it), but walking around the underground shopping center is just not OK. I did appreciate the fact that she was carrying her owner's basket in her mouth.  That was kind of cute.  Too bad I couldn't get a better picture of the dog in all her pearliness, but they were walking kind of quickly and my camera skills aren't that fast.  And I didn't want to stop them so I could take a picture (I don't want to be THAT foreigner). UPDATE : I just took a closer look at the pictures and the dog is wearing sunglasses.  I'm officially done with you, Korea.

The Korean t-shirt strikes again! The grammar is killing me and I'm finding myself scratching my head to make sense of it all.  I just don't understand 1) who's making these t-shirts and 2) who's buying them?? That having been said, it did make me laugh for a solid two minutes, so of course, I had t share it with you all. Anyway, I like the usage of "sneakes."  I'm thinking about bringing that one back.  Doesn't come up in conversation NEARLY enough.

I found this picture of when I took him with me to Dominos.  He looks like he's enjoying himself... I think Clarence misses American food.  Anyhow, the workers at Dominos didn't look at me too strangely, since I'm practically there every week (I think they start preparing my pizza as soon as they see me walk up now). Anyway, I think the very fact that I have the theme "things I do with my garden gnome" automatically makes it not boring. Am I right? Let's test this theory: Clipping toenails Studying Drinking water Breathing Now, let's jazz it up a bit: Clipping toenails with my garden gnome Studying with my garden gnome Drinking water with my garden gnome Breathing with my garden gnome Actually, it's not so much interesting as it is sad and depressing... I might need more  definitely need more friends over here.

Oh, come on. Do NOT tell me if this thing walked up to you and deposited a flyer in your hand you would not go buy a car immediately! No? What, are the devil horns and shiny suit not doing it for you? Yeah, apparently it's not doing it for this girl either though she does seem quite desensitized by the whole thing.  Only a lame foreigner with a blog to maintain would take pictures of this... I'm going to stop typing now...

At least we were until the World Cup started.  Now we're all reds, but the point is we're all SOMETHING! Anyway, this is old (I only just now pulled it from my old memory card), but it's still good.  We went to the first Daejeon Citizen's soccer game back in March, and here are some pics. As you can see, Clarence Patricia Stevenson was really getting into the game. There are some more pictures of the arena, mascot, and general funness after the jump!

As usual, one of my kids came into class wearing a hilarious shirt that frankly didn't make much sense.  Most t-shirts over here that have English writing don't make sense.  Even so, you still should not go around reading people's shirts and pointing and laughing! I made that mistake several times when I first got here (and again last weekend when I was drunk).  APPARENTLY people think it's rude or something. I don't get it. Anyway, back to the kid's shirt.  Yes, that is a Simpsons' Duff beer can you are seeing which, after listening to the children talk about how much soju and maek ju their parent's drink, isn't too suprising to see on a children's shirt. What do you think about it? Should I look for one in my size?

I took Clarence to a wild, exotic Korean tropical forest a few months ago, and here are the pics... well, it's just one picture... and there's glass behind him... and chairs... Starbucks. I took him to Starbucks... I am so ashamed.

I went to a friend's dance competition last week and came out with some awesome footage. Vlog 8.1: Black-out, Dance-out from Chine on Vimeo . This duo flipped down the lights and danced with glow sticks. Overall an awesome performance, but the ultimate highlight comes at 2:25... Yes, that is a light saber match you're viewing. Vlog 8.2: Kick It! from Chine on Vimeo . Part two of the dance show extravaganza! This all-boy break dancing group started with simple moves set to a pumped up version of traditional Korean music which I thought was really cute.  Don't worry, they switched it up for some fast-paced break dancing in the end!

So watching South Korea play against Argentina in the World Cup Stadium was pretty spectacular.  As I expected, there was far more chanting than game watching, but it certainly added to the atmosphere (who wants to watch a game in silence anyway?). The game was made slightly more awkward for me, as I was silently rooting for Argentina so Nigeria could have a shot at the next round.  Anyway, even though it was an exciting game all around, Argentina kind of destroyed South Korea in the end.  Luckily I took most of my pictures and video when there was still hope. Enjoy the Shouting Reds! Vlog 9: Shouting Reds in Live Action from Chine Anikwe on Vimeo . More pictures after the jump!

I went to see the ringing of the bell in City Hall for NYE. There were traditional performances, lights, and dangerous fireworks... what more could you need? Again, very old, but so what? Everyone likes lights. Vlog 7: New Years Eve shenanigans from Chine Anikwe on Vimeo . Vlog 7.2: NYE shenanigans from Chine Anikwe on Vimeo .

This is from a long time ago, duh, but I had to post it anyway. This is how I spent my Christmas last year, with fellow foreigners, a lot of wine, and, thus, too much singing... far too much. Your ears have been warned. Vlog 6: Christmas Cheer... no, wine... no, cheer. from Chine Anikwe on Vimeo .

My boss tried to hang this up in the hallways... of our KINDERGARTEN! Now, I realize that cultural differences do exist, but I'm thinking that doesn't come to play here.  This seems inappropriate in Korean culture as well. At any rate, my Canadian co-worker informed him about what the plaque is actually inferring to... so he hung it up in his office instead. SMH.

We had a mini fashion shoot with my kids this week.  Don't they look like wonderful little fashionistas? These are my 6 year-old second years.  And before you ask, yes, those are UPC Springfest glasses they're wearing.  Nothing less for my kids! More cuteness available after the jump.

My friend showed me this little nugget on his phone last night. His students drew this for him in class and he's now made it his phone's background image. The picture truly speaks for itself. Anyway, I just had to share this, even though my kids didn't create it. Needless to say, it is now my phone's background image. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Went down to Busan for Buddha's Birthday weekend (May 21-23).  There were lanterns all over the city (same as in Daejeon).  Here I'm at a Buddhist temple with a friend.  Full album to be posted on FB.  I'm just trying to get my computer situation figured out first!

So South Korea ripped Greece a new one last night. Frankly, Greece was embarassing to watch, but it definitely added to the already hyped up atmosphere in the area. These are pictures during the game and after in a westerner bar in Eunengdong (Old Downtown). The guy on the left was rooting for Greece.. whooomp!  Can you see the cluster of red in the back? Yeah, they clapped for everything!  It was kind of cute. I'm still supporting Nigeria. Though we didn't win against Argentina, at least there's a chance against Greece?

This is the second person to come up to our table.  The first one was super drunk and kept asking me to dance (he was escorted away from our table).  This chick had just requested the most depressing song of the evening, and had to tell SOMEone.... she was also drunk and dancing manically.

Soooo, I totally didn't realize my blog hadn't been updated since April. Whoops! Bad Chine! Anyway, here's what's hot in K-pop right now (for me anyway).  I've been karaokeing these tunes up for the last month or so.  Enjoy! Wonder Girls: 2 Different Tears I've been listening to the Korean version because I'm a badass, but I've included the English version for all you non-badasses. Superjunior: 미인아 (Bonamana) The cute boys from Superjunior are back with this high-energy electro-pop hit.  Lyrical melody kind of reminds me of Sorry Sorry, but I'm not complaining.  The dancing is great, as always. The shadow business kind of creeps me out though.  I've included Sorry Sorry or reminiscence sake. Lee Hyori: Swing Finally, though it's not her title track, we have Hyori's Swing.  It's different from most of her songs (definitely different from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang).  I just can't bring myself to post that video here since it...