Things...

Hello!

SO things I did in the last few days.
I have been to a cat cafe with Pia. At first I thought "aww how sweet cats". However, later on I felt bad for the cat's because there were too many of them in this cafe, so they did not have any space. And secondly most of the costumers don't seem to know how to treat cats. The cats did not want to be patted, they seemed afraid and always ready to run. They only came closer if you offered them food. once they ate they disappeared again... So I thought those poor little pretty things. I still took pictures.

They do look a bit scared... In South Korea (or at least in Busan) a lot of people are actually afraid of cats. I don't know why but they are. Around my house there live a few cats, but i don't think that they have a home where they belong to... I want to feed them, but i don't carry meat around with me.. so.. ^^ I might buy something for them..

The other day we visited the Hyundai Department Store, so far i have been to two lotte and to one Hyundai Department Store. All of them are kind of the same. Expensive, a lot of people that work there and at least 9 floors ^^
My favourite is the Lotte store near Nampo Station. Not because of the store itself, but the shopping street outside. It is way cheaper, more colourful and you can just see more. I have been to this street a lot. Just today we went there again.
One thing that was magnificent about the Department store was the view from the top. Busan is huge..
Ou and we went outside, bought a bunch of food and drinks from a convinient store, sat in front of the elevator (there was a sofa) and tried it.. There was nothing that was really gross. ^^ So we'll do it again and try different things ^^

Yeterday I met all the Rotary exchange students that live in Busan. We went with our youth chairwoman to do a bunch of things. We ate, filled out forms, signed a lot... and walked a lot it was exhausting. The last thing we did was deciding our colours for our Hanbok (a traditonal Korean Dress). I also tried one on, It is not the same as the one I will get but still I wanted to show you ^^ Especially because I was the only one to try one.. ^^ because i asked xD yeey!

And today I met the Rotary Kids again (they are all younger than me.. they are not really kids but you most likely know how I am right. I don't mean it in a bad way ^^) We went to the alien registration and my visa was rejected.. yey. So I don't quite know why, but it had something to do with me going to college. Because I am not a ragular college student (I don't pay for tution) I kind of don't count and I can not get a certain number which I would need. So the consquence is that I will have to transfer to a highschool.. I am not happy about that. To be honest I strongly dislike it. I was okay with it before. But when they told me I could go to college I was very pleased and now I am kind of desperate because I can't. Well, there is still a slight chance that I might be able to, our youth chairwoman said she would ask again (the school to accept me as a normal student.. )
Hearing this on the tower of Busan (where you have a wonderful view over Busan) made me cry. I tried not to. but i could not hold the tears back... I am okay now. I still don't like it, but i know that I will be able to adapt to that as well.
Well, despite me crying a bit, a nice lady (Pia ^^) took pictures with my phone (and Jennifer sent me hers) ^^ Busan is huge ... So here a few pictures from today ^^


The pictures say enough I think ^^

About my Korean skills: Because I keep getting this question in E-mails ^^ Well I understand more than I can speak. I try to speak more and more every day. I want to be able to speak and write more, I study a bit every day, but it is not enough. Most people tell me that my pronunciation is very good. I don't know whether this is true or not.. There is still a lot I don't know, but I can speak to stangers and they understand what I want, so that is pretty good. ^^ I will get better sooner or later.

About E-mails in generall. I read them, but I don't have time to answer all of them. So I mostly just answer questions in my blog.. because I get almost the same from every one ^^ and yes I am living well. Even though I was crying today, i had a good day, because I already have friends, who take really good care of me. ^^

Thank you for reading ^^ and eventually I will answer emails too.. I just need a bit of time ^^ be patient <3
All the best!
Maria