Kinda stressed about work these days.

I used to be able to cope better but I don't know what happened to me. These few days I kept ranting about work. It's overwhelming but I keep telling myself it's good exposure and I can learn more from doing all these. But when deadlines get too tight I'm just :'( Am I too inefficient? :(

It's been awhile since I went back to work on a Saturday.

I remember doing that once or twice when I first started working because I was so overwhelmed with work. Super unlucky that time! Despite OT-ing on weekdays I went back on weekends too. My colleague would scold me for OT-ing when I just started work but he doesn't understand how much work I have since we are from different departments. Moreover I was new and took a longer time to figure things out.

Then I stopped doing that because I got back on track and work isn't that urgent anyway. I personally don't like the feeling of having so much backlog. The to-do list just gets longer :/ Now I've so much backlog that I think I need to work on weekends again!! I don't like the feeling of working late and I rather go back on a Saturday!

Oh and I don't like being back in office alone. It's also awkward when I see someone else whom I'm not close with. I don't think it's a good thing to be seen on a Saturday. Shows your inefficiency on workdays?

I hope that is my efficiency level would be 200% so that my backlog can miraculously disappear! But of course not at the expense of quality. I CAN DO THIS!

It's been a while since I blogged.

Feeling so down/disappointed that I really need some space to rant.

So it was my very first duty today. I'm feeling really disappointed with myself because I could have done so much better. I have no idea what got into me, I was so careless and I didn't put in much effort as much as I wanted to. Not sure if I was too nervous.

On hindsight I really think I made quite a bit of mistakes. I hope it will be nothing serious. :/ Or someone would tell me it's okay and it doesn't matter. CROSSES FINGERS. I'm really quite worried and can't stop thinking about those 'mistakes'. :(

It was an eventful day but I really learnt alot. In fact I already can't wait for the next duty because I want to improve and do much better!

I shall just hope for the best now and need to stop brooding over this!!

Seoul Day 9: Hyehwa

On the last day, I explored Hyehwa where my hostel is located.

Isaac toast. This is a MUST TRY! It was so freaking good! I'm glad I found this place. 

I had mine in Hyehwa, I know there is one in Myeongdong. It's usually along the streets and I'm sure you won't miss it because it smells so good! They make it on the spot and you can watch them prepare! 

Apple mango shaved ice at Tous Les Jours. 

The mango was too frozen and sour! But the apple sauce was good! 

Our flight got delayed by 2 hours so we had a complimentary food voucher! 

This pork cutlet was cheap and shiok!

Mini melts

White chocolate mocha from Caffe Bene. 

This is almost everywhere in Seoul! Tastes pretty good :>

Caramel macchiato cake from Starbucks, quite decent too!

And this marks the end of my Seoul trip! I guess my most memorable experience was asking for money from strangers because I was too broke. It's a long story but to cut it short, I got scammed by the single trip ticket machine which was totally unexpected. I only had enough money for one trip. So when the machine screwed me up, I could only ask for money to get to the airport. I'm so glad that after asking 3 people and overcoming the communication barrier, I found a person who gave me money. Thank you stranger! :> 

Seoul Day 8: Myeongdong, NANTA

Started the day by visting Ewha again! As this was my second last day, I went back to buy some stuff that I was still contemplating earlier. Ended up spending more than I should, so I was pretty broke. :O My plan was to shop till afternoon and have some cake and tea while I read a book at some cafe. But being the broke person I was, I couldn't afford to go to any cafes. I settled for Macs and read my book there while I waited for my friends to catch NANTA at night. 

Bulgogi burger that was so awesome!

Lots of fan girls screaming. I can't even see who that person is. 

NANTA! 

I think NANTA was pretty entertaining! The guys all had at least six packs, the only female in the cast had a hot bod too! They engaged the audience well and this is really worth watching! We managed to get 20% discount because my friends' guesthouse owner booked this for us. And we were very lucky to get our seats upgraded for free! We bought the cheapest tickets (32,000 won after discount) and we managed to get good seats on the first floor! (Y)

Bibimbap (8,000 won)

Waffles from Mangosix. 

Credits: Flickr

If you are into mango stuff, you have to visit Mangosix. I tried the froyo once and it was pretty good! I also had some mango drink and it was awesome too! There are a few branches around I think it's pretty easy to spot. I had mine in Myeongdong. 

Credits: Official Site of Korea Tourism

If you are a green tea lover, you have to visit O'sulloc for green tea latte, green tea cakes, green tea ice cream etc. I spotted one in Myeongdong!

Directions: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FO/FO_EN_6_4_4.jsp?cid=592154

Seoul Day 7: DMZ tour, Cheonggyecheon stream

Thought I wouldn't get a chance to go for DMZ tour since nobody wanted to go with me. So glad I found W! I think going for DMZ tour with him is pretty interesting, especially since both of us watched IRIS not too long ago. We concluded that the most dangerous place is the safest place. To be honest, if NK is to attack SK, they also aim Seoul and not the people at the border. So we are the safest people :D

Breakfast from Paris Baguette just outside the hostel

The SK guards guarding the place

The train station that links SK to NK. I wonder if I will live to see the day it operates.

It was pretty foggy that day but that's supposed to be NK. Best shot I could get because no photography allowed beyond a certain point. I saw the plantations in NK and the flags of NK and SK. Apparently they once competed whose flag was higher but SK gave in.

Propaganda

3rd tunnel. This was pretty challenging because there was a very steep slope as you can see in the picture. SK has discovered several tunnels built by NK over the years.

DMZ and the border

It was a half day tour so we were done by evening! Headed for Korean BBQ just outside the hostel we were staying at. Don't look down on this small portion of meat, it's more than enough to make you full!

Beef (10,000 won)

Pork (8,000 won)

After dinner, we explored our own area and I realized the area around my hostel is really quite awesome! Lots of cheap and yummy food, beauty brands and affordable shopping! We also headed to Cheonggyecheon stream for a walk. It was quite pretty at night with all the lights. There were lots of people chilling by the stream. It was a very long stretch and we walked quite abit. 

Had supper at Kyochon just outside our hostel. This place has really good fried chicken, must try! It's almost everywhere I think you should be able to find it.

Complimentary cereal

Beer (2,500 won)

Fried chicken! (15,000 won) We had half original and half hot flavour. 

Both were good, I loved the skin! I find it amazing how it is NOT oily at all. You just can't stop eating this. 2 of us managed to finish 20+ drumlets/wings!

Seoul Day 6: Lotte World

I guess there are some things that you can't do alone, like visiting a theme park. On the 6th day, I headed to Lotte World with my friends. I think out of all my friends who visited or will be visiting Seoul, I'm the only one who went to Lotte World. If I go back to Seoul again in future, I'll definitely make a trip to Everland. Everland and Carribbean Bay seem so fun! I was feeling pretty adventurous that day so I took almost all the rides. Partly also because there weren't any rides that were too thrilling for me to handle. After taking that challenging roller coaster in Wonderland Canada, I guess I'm pretty fearless now. 

Waffle with whipped cream and chocolate sauce

Took the indoor hot air balloon. The queue was mad long.

Soft serve green tea ice cream while queuing for another ride

Love this ride because the scenery was so good! I was right above the water. 

Took this twice!

View of the outdoor theme park

View of indoor theme park

Left the theme park around evening. Headed to Myeongdong for dinner and some shopping!

Samgyetang (13,000 won)