Korean Thanksgiving

The biggest holiday in Korea is Chuseok, otherwise known as Korean Thanksgiving.  I literally emptied out my savings account to give gifts to all my relatives. It was a nice break.  I had a whoooole week off to explore Korea and spend time with my relatives.  I wish I could've gone somewhere, but it was soo cold. 

This is a picture of my aunt and uncle teaching me how to make "songpyung," the traditional rice cake for Chuseok.  My first songpyung look like huuuuge eggrolls =) I got much better by the middle of the process.

My "obba" cousin and his wife and adorable baby!!

The feast that my aunt had prepared...very yummy!


















My uncles and cousins chillin'!!

cute puppy taking a nap from all the Chuseok activities

My cousin took me to Outback...good food.  Oddly enough, I NEVER go to Outback back in Chicago...yet, I went to the one in Korea. I love how you don't have to tip.  They gave us each another bread roll as well as tea at the end, included of course with the meal.

I got some extra money for Chuseok....so, guess what I did???!!!

I went out with my coworkers, yummy food and great drinks!! We had pineapple, grape, and strawberry soju.  My new favorite cocktail is pineapple soju!

My first experience at a "noraebang." It was pretty fancy! It had a drum set, piano, dancing lights, stage...it was great!