I went to a classical guitar concert this week. It had a lot of classical music – Schumann, Schubert, Tchaikovsky – transcribed for the Korean guitar. It was really good, and I learned about how Korean guitars sound.
I had to buy presents and souvenirs, so I spent a good portion of my time exploring the local department stores. I learned what’s in them and how they’re laid out in Korea. Then, when I couldn’t get enough good presents in the stores, I went back to Jungang market and Jungang Underground Arcade, two massive shopping areas. The Underground Arcade is a network of subterranean stores, and the market is an open air collection of hundreds of shops and stalls near the KTX station. By exploring these areas, I was able to get all the gifts I needed, and I learned more about Korean shopping.
I got to try something called mooncake this week. I have no idea if it’s a Korea-wide thing or just a specialty of one shop, but either way, I know I like it. It’s like pound cake, but a little sweeter.
2. (Project status)
I archived and saved everything I need. I also prepared a presentation for Dr. Oh, who arrived on Thursday, to discuss a Hubo manual. I had my computer wiped, returned my KAIST Hubo Lab access card, and packed some things for the next coops that are now stored in the lab.
3. (Photos of the week)
The first photo is of Jungang Underground Arcade. The second photo is from our final barbecue dinner with the guys in the Hubo Lab.
4. (What I learned about myself)
I showed that I can conclude things appropriately this week. We went out to dinner with the guys in the Lab, I got gifts for people and said my goodbyes, and was able to pack appropriately (including discarding things that wouldn’t fit).
5. (New people I met this week)
I didn’t meet anyone new this week; I was too busy saying goodbye to all the people I already knew.
I'm in Incheon now, leaving for America in about 12 hours. This post concludes this blog. Goodbye, everybody!
I showed that I can conclude things appropriately this week. We went out to dinner with the guys in the Lab, I got gifts for people and said my goodbyes, and was able to pack appropriately (including discarding things that wouldn’t fit).
5. (New people I met this week)
I didn’t meet anyone new this week; I was too busy saying goodbye to all the people I already knew.
I'm in Incheon now, leaving for America in about 12 hours. This post concludes this blog. Goodbye, everybody!
