Typical College Hang out for Me!

Heya,

I am so happy today even though it is freezing cold outside. (my mood correlates with the weather) So how is everyone doing? Is school about to start for most of you? I still have about 3 days (weekend already included) left until school starts for me. :( It is sad because I felt that I did not accomplish anything I wanted to during the winter holidays at all. Doesn't it seem like breaks and holidays are always too short? We always want what we cannot get. haha

So, last night.... guess what I did? (no, it is not anything dirty...) My friend Michele and Puchen invited me to hang out. We did things that I have never tried before which made it so much more exciting and interesting. First we went to karaoke at a Korean place, but we mostly sang American songs. LOL! I realized that I really need to practice my singing because my voice is not as good as I thought it was. You know the feeling.... in your mind you are average or above average in an activity or hobby, but in actual reality you realize you overestimated yourself. (the ugly truth) Oh, we had a cute guy that checked us in and out of the place as well. As we were walking out the door, I slightly yelled aloud "YOU'RE CUTE", so I bet he heard it. My friends thought it was so embarrassing, but guys usually never approach me so I find ways to voice my opinion. At least I did not directly say that to the guy. Is that too direct and bold? If you are a guy reading this, would you like a girl to approach you sometimes or give you a compliment?

Next, we were hungry so we went out to eat at a Korean place. This is my first experience eating at a Korean restaurant and I have to say all their food is listed as spicy. Are all Korean dishes mainly spicy? I ordered the "Spicy Soft Tofu Stew with Pork" thinking that it would be really spicy. After finishing half of the bowl, I realized it is not that spicy at all. There is an art to eat Korean dishes... we used a big spoon to eat the food rather than a fork or chop sticks. First we get some rice on our spoon, and then scoop some soup along with the rice. In doing so, it adds taste and flavor to the rice filling our mouth up with delicious goodness! We also had about 7 plates of side dishes included with our meal that were delectable as well. To finish off, we drank so Bobo Tea to add some sweetness into our fun night. Here are some pictures taken at the restaurant... I did not add any pictures of Michele nor Puchen because I need to get their approval first.

Korean Side Dishes
Spicy Soft Tofu Stew with Pork with Rice
This is my first bite!!!
Lastly, we went back to school to play some pool. Puchen is so good; he knows his strategy and his shots are all pretty accurate. Michele and I are pretty much beginners, so we were unable to beat Puchen individually. I think Michele is better than me, but we still combined our skills to try to beat Puchen. We made a good team because we actually succeeded to knock Puchen out of one game of "Cut Throat"! *High Five Michele!*

By the time we finished, I arrived back home close to midnight which is later than my usual time home. I am 21, but yet I hardly stay out later than midnight... that is sad. Haha! I hope I meet more friends this semester so I could experience more of the college life. Being a commuter is tiresome and I miss out on the real college experience. :( I will do my best and you should too!

Leave me comments on your college stories, suggested activities I should try or just your feedback! Thanks for reading!

~ Mika

Currently Reading: Trinity by Leon Uris
Listening to: SS501 (Korean Boyband) ---- If you like Asian music, you should try listening to this group.