Friday, June 19, 2009

오랜만이다

I went to dinner tonight and visited the home of Park Jeong Heon and her husband, Cho Jae-Hoon . I previously met them about 6 months ago, on my first arrival in Changwon. Park Jeong and her husband both work as English teachers in Changwon, in local Middle and High Schools respectively. I met Mrs. Park when she used to work at Annam MS, but after she transferred away, I hadn't seen either of them for nearly six months, although I gratefully remembered their help with a broken boiler at my apartment some time ago.

Despite having not seen them for some time, they live in one of the tall apartment buildings towering over the Daebangdong neighborhood and have two small children. Not more than 5 minutes walk away.

We had some great conversation and shared a lot of laughs that night, as we exchanged stories about our jobs and they shared some Korean language with me (not to mention delicious food), Both were eager to see me learn their mother tongue. They also have two energetic little kids running around their flat, who undoubtedly make them smile most of the night.

I also promised I'd return the favor soon, and cook peach cobbler for them. They have an oven, so all I need to locate in this town is white cake mix (not always easy in East Asia). But when I do, I'll be sure to share it with them.

5 comments:

Cho Jae-hoon said...

Hi, Beal!
I'm Park Jeong Hyeon's husband. That day, I didn't give you my name. My name is Cho Jae-hoon. Just call me Jae-hoon. Last friday, I was so happy to see you and talk a lot. I was glad to see that you are eager in studying Korean. During our conversation, it was very interesting to exchange Korean and Englihs expressions about "drunk" and I think it's very helpful. I want you to improve your KOrean and your blog. Plus, we want to see you again soon. (you said you cook something-I forgot the name)^^
Remember my name^^ and see you soon.

Park Jeong Hyeon said...

Hi~~~.
How have you been? I'm fine.
When can you come to my house?
I'm really really waiting to taste your peach @@@@(I can't rememer its first name. ㅋㅋㅋ) I have been studying English since July,2nd. I wish the wall of understanding between us would be disappeared someday. I was pleased to see you again. And Now I'm pleased to visit your blog. I think you have sensivity in photography. Does it make a sense? I'm not sure whether these sentences are correct or not. Anyway, see you soon.

Tyler Beal said...

Haha Peach cobbler it is. We can get together anytime. Next weekend sometime?

I need to find a white cake mix before I can make the peach cobbler. I might try looking at Home Plus this weekend sometime. If I find some I'll let you know!

park jeong hyeon said...

I have a schedule on Saturday afternoon. How about meeting at 5 on next Wednesday? My father is so sick that my family is busy on weekends.Leave message, please.

park jeong hyeon said...

I have a schedule on Saturday afternoon. How about meeting at 5 on next Wednesday? My father is so sick that my family is busy on weekends.Leave message, please.