Getting Settled

We are finally getting settled. Charles and I finished getting Jonah's room put together and everything put away today.  We also got the office set up in our apartment, so I am finally able to post using my laptop and my docking station.  Things have been definitely different.  I was so used to working and having to be somewhere at certain times that this "have no place to be" lifestyle is a bit bothersome at times.  When I am not particularly bothered by it, I like it.

Driving in Korea is CRAZY!  If you have your hazard lights on, you can do just about whatever you want.  Motorcyclists weave in and out of traffic wherever their bike will fit and they could care less if the light is red.  No joke! But somehow or another, it works and you get where you are going.  The main roads are lined and traffic flows as it does elsewhere in the world. However, the side streets can be a bit of a challenge at times.  I will have to procure a picture of an example, but it will have to be when the hubby is driving. I suppose snapping pictures with you phone while in a death trap is not advisable.   :-)  

We finished up most of our shopping and such.  There are a few items that I will be requesting be sent. If my dear Aunt Jean will get to steppin', Jonah will have some mac and cheese soon.  Not to mention some coffee and, for heaven's sakes, some bleepin' creamer (french vanilla preferably).

Food and necessities cannot , in my opinion be labeled as cheap or expensive from my very limited experience so far.  Many things we typically buy are cheaper here than back home.  Certain things from the states we have no trouble getting. Of course, they are imported so they are a bit higher in price.  See examples below.

Coke/Dr. Pepper - 24ct (roughly about $16)

 That's right...name brand toilet paper (roughly about $25 for 30 rolls)

Enough about all of that!  Today was Mother's Day.  After finishing our shopping for a few groceries, my hubby took me out to eat. Authentic Indian food is great!  It was a lovely lunch on a patio overlooking Ilsan Beach.  The food was surprisingly good.  Let's be honest people.... southern gals, such as myself, stick to what we know (typically meat, potatoes and gravy).  I had a creamy curry, shrimp (prawn) and the most amazing garlic bread in the whole world.  Here is the view from our table at lunch.

 We have had a great couple of days.  I think we are finally recovering from the jet lag and getting on a decent schedule.  Goals for this week:  get out of the apartment more to exercise, cook more, and catch up on the laundry.