The Gyeongbokgung Palace....and other stuff ;)

Above: My friend Michelle and I at the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul




Hey Yall:
Glad you came back to read despite the fact that I suck at remembering to update my own blog..lol







Well, recently, I went to the Gyeongbokgung Palace with my Korean friend Michelle. She speaks English very well, as she used to live in Australia and Boston. The Palace was the home to the Joseon Dynasty founded in 1395. They ruled in Korea for 500 years. WHOA! That's a long time. While I was there, I read lots of information about the relationship between Japan and Korean...hmm...lets just say they had a tough past and according to my friend Michelle...Koreans and Japanese still have a little animosity (bu tnot as much as Japan and China). Ok..that's your history lesson. I thought the Palace was going to be shiny and gold (like "Palaces" in the movies). No shiny stuff....however, the Palace was VERY large and very colorful. It as elaborately designed. Absolutely beautiful architecture. I've attached some pictures to the blog.




















In other news....my work load is starting to pick up. Which is a good thing. I've been teaching Turbokick while one of my instructors has been out on leave. Participants have responded well to my class style. People like the class so much that the Armed Forces Network came to shoot a commercial to promote the class in Korea. I can't wait to see it. One I get a hold of it, I'll try to put a link up. I have been meeting with lots of people for training and fitness questions. One of our gyms just got a Power Plate (the only one in the entire country of Korea). It's a big deal apparently.

















(Picture with a few co-workers at one of the gyms)

All-in-all, life is great. Things are still going beautifully, and work is smoothing out. I miss all of you lovely people. I can't wait to see you all soon. It looks like I may be making my way to the States this summer for a Strength and Conditioning Conference. I'll keep you posted :)