Ode to the Hiney

So we are starting to settle into a semi-normal routine. Some days the kids are fantastic, and other days... let's just say we are glad we bought the gallon bottle of Tylenol! Everyone at work is extremely kind and helpful which we are very thankful for. We have FINALLY unpacked our suitcases; so we are no longer hunting all over the floor for the day's outfits :-) We have even done some laundry! However, the laundry system here leaves a little to be desired. It is really muggy so the towels get that musty smell pretty quickly, and it does not seem to come completely out in our old washing machine. To top it off, they don't have dryers here so we hang everything on the balcony. This saves on gas, but it does not save very much on our sensitive hineys... Just imagine drying yourself with a hunk of cardboard and you will have a pretty good picture of what hanging towels does to them! :-)
On the upside, we are planning our first trip abroad since one of our two yearly vacations is coming up soon. We are thinking of either Japan or Hong Kong depending on finances. We are also thinking of joining a gym and getting into better shape. An additional benefit to joining a gym is that they have showers with water pressure!!! I might be able to wash my hair in under two hours! :-) (For those of you who don't know- the water pressure is about equivalent to a drip.)
We are, however, starting to love the food- which largely makes up for our hatred of our shower and laundry systems. The Korean barbecue is phenomenal!! And we are getting more adventurous with side dishes, which we have found to be an excellent decision since many of them are absolutely delicious! Cooking at home has become a fun adventure for me as well. I have found cooking here to be very therapeutic as it reminds me of home and relaxes me after a long day. Korea has some fantastic brands of mushrooms and veggies that I have been incorporating into everything from omelets,to stirfrys, to soups, to pastas. Needless to say, Kip likes my newfound "therapy" too (and he did make some kick ass Salmon of his own last night!) Anyhow, that it the latest and greatest- more to come soon! xxxooo's!