A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

-Proverbs 31:10-11,30

Monday, March 21, 2011

Korean Conversations - Gabi Boy, South Africa

My name is Gabi Boy (not unlike a small male child :) 

How long have you lived in Korea?
1 year and 1 month

What do you do in your spare time? 
Craft/Bake and hang around with my husband watching some or other series.

What is some interesting trivia about you?
Something VERY few people know: I took karate as a kid and got to my brown belt (when someone tried to grab my purse a few years later, I still screamed like a girl and ran away) 

What is your favorite blog to follow?
Food blog - currently Iambaker. Sewing blog - currently prudentbaby 

What is your favorite thing to cook?
MEXICAN FOOD - i drool at the thought.

What is your easy “go to” dinner?
Home plus - curry and naan mix

What is your favorite part of your house?
the kitchen

What do you miss the most from your home country?
Family, real vanilla essence and scrapbooking paper

What is your blog?
 www.bee-inspired.blogspot.com

Describe your worst shopping experience in Korea.
Do I have to pick one? I'll rather make a short summary - koreans not believing that my feet are as big as they are (and sticking their hands in the back of my shoes to make sure I'm not lying (I'm tall, ok..); shop assistants following me at a, way to close for comfort distance, through their small cubicle shops; misunderstandings that lead to me taking home the wrong thing or WAY too much of something that I wanted one of. BUT I love my shopping experiences and they make every outing an adventure!

What is one question you still have about Korea?
Why don't they have Blu-Tack?

Most important Korean phrase? 
괜찮아요. Kwenchanayo - its the first phrase I needed to use when I was in Korea - and its probably the one I've used the most. "It's ok/I'm ok/Are you ok?

What advice would you give another homemaker in Korea?
If you are determined (or desperate) enough you can find or make an alternative to the thing that you need for your recipe or craft project. And be grateful - you will leave Korea way more creative and resourceful if you don't give up.

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