I like to go to the gym a lot. It's kind of my version of a hobby here in Korea. There are some days I really don't want to go, but then when I get there, I just can't stop. I want to do more and more.
Well, at the gym, I've been doing aerobics class pretty religiously. I like it because it has a little a bit of dance to satisfy my desire to dance a lot. In aerobics class are a lot of ajummas (Older Korean ladies). They are quite entertaining though I don't understand most of what they say to me. However, a few have started talking to me in English and catually very friendly. There's 2 I would like point out.
The first is the older of the two. She started talking to me in the sauna (wgich is completely naked for those of you who don't know) At first I did not understand much of what she was saying, but she kept talking so I was nice and listened. However, slowly I have understood more from her and I enjoy speaking with her. She used to be (of course before she had children) a professor of German at a University. Pretty cool, huh? A Korean teaching German who also speaks English. I happen to know she also is learning Japanese. She loves the fact that I use the sauna. Today she actually offered me a ticket to Spaland, which happens to be this wicked fancy spa/ sauna place that I've wanted to go to and just haven't found the right moment. I'm so excited and it was so nice of her.
The second lady, I really want to ask for her number so we can meet somewhere outside of the gym. I feel like I could learn a lot from her. She is a professor of Journalism at a University ( I haven't figured out which one). I would love to discuss more with her about this topic. She is kind of a young ajumma. I actually feel as though putting her in that category may be wrong, but I don't know what the correct term would be. She comes and talks to me after almost every class we both attend. I know she has a 13 year old son and she spent some time in America. (I forgot where). She is very friendly, nice and seems interesting. Anyway, I like her a lot and am hoping to expand our gym friendship. That is phrased quite awkwardly.
Over all, everything is good else wise. I've been so excited because my parents got me an EReader for Christmas (I know, it's February). It's amazing and I'm so glad. Thanks Mom and Dad.
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