안녕하세요 Korea!

    "Live your life by a compass not a clock" - Stephen Covey

Hello Korea!

First meal in Seoul! - Porridge
No, we're not porridge people but it was snowing and it's one of Korea's popular dishes!

Daddy & I appreciating how gorgeous the snow was!
(No guys, I don't have dandruff)

Definitely spent most of our time at Myeongdong street cause we stayed  a street away and every popular restaurant was there!

Korea is popular for their fashion styles so yes, shopping was fun but no they were not cheap. It's a popular belief that Koreans love doing plastic surgery but I have no clue if it's true. Most girls here use make up but that's not just Korea, who are you kidding.

This was one of the korean BBQs we had! It was so warm!

Name: Wangbijib Myeongdong Korean BBQ

Adress: 63-6 Chungmuro-2ga, Jung-gu | 2F, Seoul, South Korea

We had so much of these banana milk!!

I mean, how can you go to Seoul and NOT HAVE SULBING?

That's my momma 

And then there's my QT lil baby sister being all strong

HOT chocolate were the best drinks in the winter 

These cute little backdoor streets at Bukchon Hanok Village.

Korean fried rice!

Korean BBQ!

Name : James Cheese Back Ribs
Address : 11 Myeongdong 10-gil, Myeongdong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Chickenn!

Honestly, this Korea trip was mostly about food, shopping, sceneries and MORE FOOD! It was really relaxing and exciting, bringing my family around on the subways!

Their popular meals are bibimbap, korean BBQ, CHICKENN (in every cooking style! No, I'm not kidding when I say it's true that the Koreans love dem chickenn), korean pancakes, cold noodles, pork ribs and all the sweet treats by the streets! During winter, the strawberries were very popular and in season so they were all really huge, sweet AND CHEAP! 

Omg, looking at all these photos is making me hungry!

Korean pancakes, bibimbap & hot pot of soup in the winter has got to be the best!

The view at Nami Island was WOW

To get to Nami Island from Seoul you'd have to take a few trains to get to Gapyeong station then take a bus/taxi to Gapyeong Wharf. (Ps just google the route, wifi is everywhere in Korea!) Taking the cab is worth it if you have more than 2 people! Nope, it's not near the city, but if you're a scenery person like me, you'd love it & the ride there would be worth it! Personally, I loved Nami Island although my toes, fingers and face were practically frozen! The place felt so serene! Oh, it was where they filmed this popular Korean movie, Winter Sonata, so there are many statues there.

The iconic flower lights at Dongdaemun Design Plaza!

 

OSulloc! Super good green tea treats right in the heart of Seoul!
Address : 12 Myeongdong 7-gil, Myeongdong 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

So my family and I stayed a street away from Myeongdong street, facing Tour Les Jours bakery!

Fun fact: Did you know, Tour Les Jours is a Korean bakery and not French?!

Anyways, we stayed a literally a few steps away from the Myeongdong station so we technically travelled mostly by subway! However, on our second last day, we realised that since we had four people, taking a taxi was wayyyy more worth it! Myeongdong was where we did most of our shopping cause everything was there, as in ALL the brands were there haha! As a lady travelling to Korea, you'd definitely buy all the masks and make up you lay your eyes on! Trust me, all the brands are along Myeongdong street and there're all around the corner, AND there're more than one outlet along the same street!

He should, She should

He should pay for our meals

He should plan all the surprises 

He should be the one buying me gifts

He should drive me around

She should cook for me

She should clean up the place

She should do my laundry  for me

Who said who should do what, who made up the rules for your relationship? Shouldn't your relationship be yours and yours to decide?

Nowadays, relationship goals are pretty messy don't you think. Why is opening the door for the lady a "relationship goal" ? Isn't that what a gentlemen is, I mean you don't have to but don't you feel like you should? Why is buying your lady or man a gift a "relationship goal"? Who said picking up the bill is a man's job? (but that doesn't mean you don't guys, don't be stingy la) Who said only girls deserved flowers? Who said girls should do all the cooking and cleaning? 

In this generation, sexism is a crime. All of us want equality, women fight for their rights and men fighting to keep theirs. It's a sensitive topic really. But what happened to love? Aren't you in a relationship cause you feel strongly for each other? I personally feel the need to spoil my man, with food, gifts, surprises and even the smallest things like random pop ups at his place. My father always told me not to let him pick up my bills cause I am a strong independent woman and I shouldn't rely on other people. But I let him sometimes cause it's sweet hehe! I'm not gonna lie, when he willingly does things for me, it makes my heart flutter. It matters a lot in showing how much he cares for me but no, it is not his obligations to do so.

There isn't anything wrong with wanting to do something for your significant other. Don't let the stereotypical society tell you what not to do! If you love them, make them happy with any way possible! If you're going to love someone, treat them well. Treat her the way you would want your sister & mother to be treated. Treat him how you would want your dad & brother to be treated. Do things for each other sincerely if you really love them, whether or not they appreciate it is a different matter entirely which you would have to think for yourself. Treating someone genuinely is probably the most amazing kind of love you can give.

" Treat others how YOU would want to be treated "

 (look at that happy face with all his candy and capt. A after his little treasure hunt during Valentine's Day!)



xx