While there is occasionally ice on the ground, the oranges have found there way into the supermarket. I feel that this is due to my name being confused with the fruit. Our personal fruit grocer, Park, remembers my name by saying “Lindsy Orengy”. This is often followed by him shoving citrus into our hands and shopping bags. Previously mandarins or tangerines.
On Monday, he gave us big juicy California Oranges. They were lovely. And so tasty. Did I mention cheap? I have been told that oranges are usually around a buck each. Being from California more than 25 cents seems weird, but sweet navels were hard to pass up. The kids at school have been eating tons of candy. Sometimes it really gets on my nerves. On Friday, I bought some for the whole school. It was awesome! Everyone was so excited! Even our director, Grace. (An outsider came in and ate a few of them and she got really upset.) I bought 32 for 20k won. They were a hit. At the end of the night I had six left.
I don’t know why everyone’s reaction was so unexpected. I mean, I love oranges. Doesn’t everyone else? I mean, why would I think differently? I think it was especially nice to share something with my students and staff that they liked and appreciated.
I think Wyll and I have it really good here. I think we eat better than most people. We eat fresh fruit and vegetables everyday. We make meals at home. Making food at home has become really important. Tonight for example, we had curried spicy beans and carrots with fries and garlic fish. Not totally sure what kind of fish, but it was trout-y and good. I like it here. Pantomiming ’could you please cut this fish in half‘ can be hard and silly looking, but I’m looking forward to Spring and the coming adventures.
This picture is from when we were in Seoul! <3
I love seeing you guys so happy, and hearing that you’re having a nice time! Cooking at home IS important! I feel the same way about fresh produce down here, especially during the summertime. Avocados, peaches, plums, grapes, cherries, and blueberries galore, and all for really cheap!
Miss and love you both!
Love you and miss you too!
Great to hear from you. I love the story about the oranges. So how much did they cost in the end? How much is 20k won? I also love seeing your faces. I miss you both.
It’s like 20 USD. I use the comma to tell me how much change I need!
, We miss you too!
Linsy Orengy! You should not have told me! That might be your name from here to eternity!!! I love it so much!! A true California girl. But you could also be a hit in Florida. I. LOVE. YOUR. POSTS.
Thanks Carla! It’s a nickname I’m getting comfortable with really quickly.
Glad you are enjoying them! I haven’t forgotten about the Kimchi recipe. I’m still trying to get Mr. Noh;s mom to give me a list. 