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[Elisabeth Hollow]

-flying leap at Mustard and hugs tightly-

-squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!-

HI! I'm so glad you're alright!!!! I hope you have tons of fun and learn awesome great stuff, and...and...fun!

[Colonel Mustard]

This is why I missed you guys...

[King Of Beasts]

-puts mustard in a headlock and gives him a noogie-

Don't you ever just disappear without notice again! You understand?!

[Elisabeth Hollow]

This is why I missed you guys...

We don't care that you left us without a word, just that you're safe and sound

[mALX]

This is why I missed you guys...

We don't care that you left us without a word, just that you're safe and sound

QFT, we were worried because it wasn't like you - just glad you are safe/sound; but really glad you are having fun too, lol.

[Colonel Mustard]

This is why I missed you guys...

We don't care that you left us without a word, just that you're safe and sound

QFT, we were worried because it wasn't like you - just glad you are safe/sound; but really glad you are having fun too, lol.

Yeah, things really ran away from me while I was planning it. I'll try and keep you guys more informed in future

[Acadian]

Welcome back, Mustard! Glad to hear the world traveler is doing well, and thanks for the update!

[haute ecole rider]

South Korea?? I'm just a teeny bit jealous!

My best friend in college immigrated to the US from ROK the year before our freshman year. She is the nicest person I've ever met, and one of the funniest. In spite of the language/deaf barrier, we became very good friends and have recently reconnected after being out of touch for 20 years. It was like we were never out of touch! I appreciate her family history so much more after learning about the Korean conflict from the native point of view (rather than from the POV of the outsiders - us). Her mother did some amazing things with her life and if not for her sacrifices I would not have my life enriched by knowing my friend.

It is thanks to her that I discovered what a fascinating, interesting, rich history Korea has - as a culture Korea is nearly as old as China, and in some ways richer. Epic stories? Check. Political intrigue? Check. Powerful tragedies? Check. Hilarious comedies? Check. Culture? Check. Art? Check. Military arts? Check. Need I continue?

I'm glad you're enjoying your stay in ROK, Colonel. I don't need to tell you to make the most of it!

[ImperialSnob]

I actually thought Mustard said North instead of South and it'd be very diffrent.

"They said I can make one forum post,please tell the goverment they have me captive and tell them they say they have the missing 50,I repeat they say they have the missing 50 XOXOXOXO."

[King Coin]

Good to hear back from you Mustard!

[ThatSkyrimGuy]

General Ketchup, Captain Relish, and Major Onion were all very concerned...as were the rest of us. Glad to hear you are fine and racking up enough miles that the trip home ought to be free!

[Colonel Mustard]

South Korea?? I'm just a teeny bit jealous!

My best friend in college immigrated to the US from ROK the year before our freshman year. She is the nicest person I've ever met, and one of the funniest. In spite of the language/deaf barrier, we became very good friends and have recently reconnected after being out of touch for 20 years. It was like we were never out of touch! I appreciate her family history so much more after learning about the Korean conflict from the native point of view (rather than from the POV of the outsiders - us). Her mother did some amazing things with her life and if not for her sacrifices I would not have my life enriched by knowing my friend.

It is thanks to her that I discovered what a fascinating, interesting, rich history Korea has - as a culture Korea is nearly as old as China, and in some ways richer. Epic stories? Check. Political intrigue? Check. Powerful tragedies? Check. Hilarious comedies? Check. Culture? Check. Art? Check. Military arts? Check. Need I continue?

I'm glad you're enjoying your stay in ROK, Colonel. I don't need to tell you to make the most of it!

Thanks, HER!

Your ultra-nice Korean friend is definitely not an exception to the rule, and I've been feeling incredibly welcome all of the time I've been here. A lot of what I've been doing is been visiting museums, art galleries and historical sites; they've reconstructed/preserved a lot of old palaces in Seoul, essentially turning them into huge museum-gardens and they're both gorgeous to look at and also a great way to learn about South Korea's history. My favourite part of my visit here so far has probably been the hiking in the countryside, I'd say, and rural Korea is probably one of the most beautiful places I've ever been.

I actually thought Mustard said North instead of South and it'd be very diffrent.

"They said I can make one forum post,please tell the goverment they have me captive and tell them they say they have the missing 50,I repeat they say they have the missing 50 XOXOXOXO."

Help! Now they're dragging me away from the keyap9dfaiodpuifaopdg7iuhkl;,/..

Good to hear back from you Mustard!

Good to be back, too!

[mirocu]

-puts mustard in a headlock and gives him a noogie-

Isn´t that trademarked by McBadgere?

This post has been edited by mirocu: Jul 29 2013, 11:51 AM

[ghastley]

Have you got tired of the taste of Ginseng in everything yet? Don't worry, there's a KFC in Seoul. And I've only eaten McDonalds twice. Once in Munich, because it was the only place open at 3AM, and the other in South Korea, as it was the only place in range not flavouring everything with ginseng.

I was only there for a week's business trip, so I didn't get to see much of the place. Just the real tourist traps, like a shipbuilding yard on an island off the south coast that had the world's largest traveling crane (the company were our customers), and the business district of Seoul, and several large bland government buildings that looked just like offices in any other country.

It's interesting to note that Chinese and Japanese share similar written languages, but Korean Hangeul is distinct from both. They have a strong independent streak, and it's reflected in their history.

[Colonel Mustard]

Have you got tired of the taste of Ginseng in everything yet? Don't worry, there's a KFC in Seoul. And I've only eaten McDonalds twice. Once in Munich, because it was the only place open at 3AM, and the other in South Korea, as it was the only place in range not flavouring everything with ginseng.

They do love the stuff, don't they? I've managed, so far, helped because I've been cooking my own food to save money as well as eating Korean stuff.

I was only there for a week's business trip, so I didn't get to see much of the place. Just the real tourist traps, like a shipbuilding yard on an island off the south coast that had the world's largest traveling crane (the company were our customers), and the business district of Seoul, and several large bland government buildings that looked just like offices in any other country.

It's interesting to note that Chinese and Japanese share similar written languages, but Korean Hangeul is distinct from both. They have a strong independent streak, and it's reflected in their history.

Yeah, urban Korea isn't much to look at. The countryside is jaw-droppingly beautiful but the cities are just tall concrete buildings and wide roads, and it's not really that inspiring to see.

Korean history is very interesting, if very foreign-invasion centric. When you look at it, it's no wonder they're so big on a strong national and cultural identity.

[haute ecole rider]

Korean hangul is distinct in that it was developed from scratch by Sejong the Great in the 1440's. It was based purely upon phonetic sounds (Chinese writing, then in common use, is based on ideograms, similar to Egyptian hieroglyphs).

As for the invasions, that is correct. The Korean peninsula has been invaded multiple times throughout its history. For a very long period of time, it was made up of three kingdoms - Goguryeo in the north, Silla (or Shilla) in the southeast, and Bakje (or Pakje) in the southwest. Korea has had a very close relationship with China through the ages, either through occupation or through trading. It was a Japanese colony after the fall of the Joseon Dynasty (the Japanese directly contributed to it) in the early years of the 21st century until 1945, when Korea finally declared independence. The nationalistic feeling ghastley refers to originates from the 19th century. The Japanese did everything they could to obliterate the Korean national identity, but since 1945 Korea has been intent on restoring its history and culture.

As part of my MBA course, I had been reading up on Korean medicine and their health system. I found it very interesting that there is still a strong influence of Chinese herbal medicine in Korean health care, and that alternative medicine is considered the first choice of treatment for many ailments. Their costs are lower, yet they have better results (lower mortality rates, more optimum outcomes, etc) than we do in the US.

Sounds like you are having fun in ROK, Mustard! I'm still jealous!

[mirocu]

As part of my MBA course, I had been reading up on Korean medicine and their health system. I found it very interesting that there is still a strong influence of Chinese herbal medicine in Korean health care, and that alternative medicine is considered the first choice of treatment for many ailments. Their costs are lower, yet they have better results (lower mortality rates, more optimum outcomes, etc) than we do in the US.

Many alternative treatments are better than our traditional methods, but drug companies don´t make money out of that so.... There you go

This post has been edited by mirocu: Jul 29 2013, 05:33 PM

[mALX]

As part of my MBA course, I had been reading up on Korean medicine and their health system. I found it very interesting that there is still a strong influence of Chinese herbal medicine in Korean health care, and that alternative medicine is considered the first choice of treatment for many ailments. Their costs are lower, yet they have better results (lower mortality rates, more optimum outcomes, etc) than we do in the US.

Many alternative treatments are better than our traditional methods, but drug companies don´t make money out if that so.... There you go

Exactly.

[Black Hand]

As part of my MBA course, I had been reading up on Korean medicine and their health system. I found it very interesting that there is still a strong influence of Chinese herbal medicine in Korean health care, and that alternative medicine is considered the first choice of treatment for many ailments. Their costs are lower, yet they have better results (lower mortality rates, more optimum outcomes, etc) than we do in the US.

Many alternative treatments are better than our traditional methods, but drug companies don´t make money out if that so.... There you go

Exactly.

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[ImperialSnob]

That sounds....horrible.

I mean...what if you got ALL the side effects?


This post has been edited by ImperialSnob: Jul 29 2013, 07:32 PM