Happy (real) Thanksgiving!
As most of you know, I live in the future. Thanksgiving has already come to a close in Korea although it is just beginning in the States. I left work at 9:00pm and headed straight for a place called "Outback Steakhouse." "Outback Steakhouse" is a crazy Korean restaurant in Seoul that sells steaks and has a wacky Australian theme with Koala crossing signs on the wall and Australian lingo on the menu - only in Korea, huh?
I ordered a steak and bottle of wine from my waiter (he is "my waiter" - I have been to Outback many times and he is the only waiter that speaks fluent English) and enjoyed the Korean version of a Thanksgiving feast. I tried to explain that today is a big holiday in America, so to appease my holiday wishes he brought me a complimentary plate of Korean made pickles, which were terrible. I sat at a table alone listening to an old Jerry Garcia show ("walking alone in the mission, in the rain") as I enjoyed a delicious steak and bottle of wine. It wasn't the same as an American Thanksgiving feast, but it was quite enjoyable. I couldn't help but be a little homesick, but at the same time I was incredibly thankful for the life I am living: I live in a great city with a great job and great friends back home that are missing me greatly (right?...right?) I walked out of the restaurant with a smile on my face and a full belly realizing that as far away from Kansas City as I get, and even though I am not physically there, I am still there in spirit. When the lights come on, my smile should be present in each and every one of your thoughts, for the lights represent the soul of Kansas City and the Seoul of Kansas City lives inside me. I wish I was there to spend this time with all of you, but for now that is impossible. Wishing I was there and wishing this city had more Christmas lights...
Happy Turkey Day to all, and to all a good night...
Love from Seoul
I ordered a steak and bottle of wine from my waiter (he is "my waiter" - I have been to Outback many times and he is the only waiter that speaks fluent English) and enjoyed the Korean version of a Thanksgiving feast. I tried to explain that today is a big holiday in America, so to appease my holiday wishes he brought me a complimentary plate of Korean made pickles, which were terrible. I sat at a table alone listening to an old Jerry Garcia show ("walking alone in the mission, in the rain") as I enjoyed a delicious steak and bottle of wine. It wasn't the same as an American Thanksgiving feast, but it was quite enjoyable. I couldn't help but be a little homesick, but at the same time I was incredibly thankful for the life I am living: I live in a great city with a great job and great friends back home that are missing me greatly (right?...right?) I walked out of the restaurant with a smile on my face and a full belly realizing that as far away from Kansas City as I get, and even though I am not physically there, I am still there in spirit. When the lights come on, my smile should be present in each and every one of your thoughts, for the lights represent the soul of Kansas City and the Seoul of Kansas City lives inside me. I wish I was there to spend this time with all of you, but for now that is impossible. Wishing I was there and wishing this city had more Christmas lights...
Happy Turkey Day to all, and to all a good night...
Love from Seoul
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