26.08.14

Mum and I went to dinner with Sue and Suyun tonight and it was hilarious. All afternoon we, or rather they, were frantically trying to find somewhere to go. There were a few conditions that made it difficult, for example, a restaurant that serves bulgogi but also has chairs. I'm so grateful to work with such lovely and accommodating ladies. They were calling all kinds of places and asking their friends and family too.

It completely worked out, though because it was so delicious. We ordered way too much food, as per usual in this country, and we ate nearly all of it. The woman who served us loved Mum so much she gave us free grapes for dessert. She made Mum try kimchi and didn't get too offended when she screwed up her face. I think it helped that Mum knows the word for 'pretty' in Korean.

We laughed a lot and there was never an awkward pause. Mum is so good at meeting new people, even those from a different culture. She's got mad people skills. I was very, very happy going to sleep tonight.

Teaching the CT's that the crunchy bits are the best.

Well, OBVIOUSLY. How could I not get that right away!?