화이팅!

Is it just me, or does it feel like this 한복 is taking forever and a day to get here? I shouldn't expect it to arrive for at least another week, yet I already I feel like a little kid waiting impatiently for Christmas day. Yay me. Actually, I've been feeling that impatient from the moment the order was placed. 아이고... 서둘러줄래? ^_^

I met with my advisor yesterday about class approvals. The great news is that Sogang offers a wide variety of classes, so it will be easy to figure out a schedule that is beneficial to my major.The not-so-great news is that I have to run all over campus to obtain signatures and "ok"s from people in multiple departments... And it has to be done by Friday... I'm tired just thinking about it.
After going over the schedule, my advisor asked if I had met the new Korean professor in the Political Science department who has recently moved to Milwaukee from Seoul. I didn't even know we had a Korean professor here, let alone a professor in my department! My advisor walked me all the way to the man's office and Professor Kim talked with me for over 20 minutes about what to do in Seoul, places to visit, where to get a cell phone, etc. As I was walking home, I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. God is just so good! I love it when He puts those wonderful little blessings in unexpected places! 감사합니다 예수님!

Hopefully my next update will be filled with photos of the 한복, so stay tuned!

빼빼로데이!

안녕하세요!

Here is a post by Jaeson Ma that really blessed me this morning. I hope it's an encouragement to you as well.

Guess who ordered her hanbok? Yup. I ordered the pink and purple one from the first photo of the previous post. I cannot wait to receive it! I was told it would be here in time for Korea Day, so I hope the company was correct.  Here is the link to the company. So far, I have been quite pleased with their staff and attention to detail. 

I also ordered some accessories (노리개, 댕기, etc.) to go along with the hanbok. The amount of thought that goes into a complete outfit is incredible. I've spent hours already researching and reading about all the different parts, and I'm still far from finished! Perhaps one day I will write a series of posts on the subject.

On to my next favorite thing this week: 

Wonder Girls~ Be My Baby

This is my current K-pop obsession. I would love to learn the whole dance and perform  with some friends at Korea Day. We'll see how that one goes...
The Wonder Girls have come a long way. I saw them in concert here in Milwaukee about 3 years ago when the Jonas Brothers came to the city. They performed "Nobody" along with one or two other songs, and really got the crowd excited. It was a fun show and I'd love to see them again. Perhaps in Korea!

We had the first orientation meeting for Sogang yesterday. I met my fellow study abroad go-ers for the first time. One girl's phone went off, and her ringtone was C.N. Blue's "LOVE Girl." As you may imagine, we were instant friends. I am definitely looking forward to spending the semester with them!
As far as planning for the trip, the agenda for the week is to finalize a class list for the Spring and turn it in by next Friday.

On a cultural sidenote, Apparently, today is 빼빼로데이 in Korea. What better way to celebrate 11/11/11 than with Japanese candy that resembles the number 1?  ...I don't know either. But it seems like Korea has it together. For my part, this may turn out to be one of my favorite celebrations. 빼빼로 is always a staple in my house.

It's off to classes for me now. I'll try to get another update in before my hanbok arrives.
Happy 빼빼로데이 !

Korea Day and Hanboks

My Korean class is hosting a Korea Day next month. Our 선생님 has invited a K-pop dance group from another university, and the Korean consulate in Chicago is endorsing the event and providing all the food. We students will be holding a K-pop contest and giving presentations of our favorite parts of Korean culture as well. It's turning into a pretty large event!

The schedule of events is looking quite promising and I am quite looking forward to the celebration, but the best part is that we can all wear 한복 for the day!

At this point, I have no idea where to find a 한복 or whether I should just order one, so I guess it's time to start researching. Google, here I come!
As I ponder this dilemma, here are a few photos of 한복 that I adore~

This is the one I am considering purchasing. Isn't it beautiful? 

I love the color combination of this one. Very simple, yet very elegant. 

You might recognize the next two from my favorite historical drama, 동이:

 

This is my favorite 한복 worn by 동이