Paintball April 25

info coming soon to events page. went today to scout. looks fun!

Flash Mob In Daegu

Here is a fun video of a flash mob in downtown Daegu. The foreigners in that city know how to have a party! Promoting a new magazine about Daegu as well. Check it out.



Teach in Korea

Short Skirts, Bribery, Crazy Canadians and Good Burgers

Episode 2 of the show is up!


Beta Version Episode 2 March 20 2009 from Jason Cresswell on Vimeo.

Update from Melissa in Gangneung

Here is the latest installment from our guest blogger and ASK Now rep Melissa Steach currently in Gangneung.  Enjoy!

I went skydiving for the first time last year. It was a Friday morning in California and like most every day it was a great day to be outdoors. For years I'd listened as others talked about jumping and said, oh hell no -- not me. But this morning was different. I had the day off, it was lovely and what the hell else had I to do but... jump. I made no phone calls to boast my plans. Instead I turned off my cell phone and drove. As the plane climbed to the required height so did my confidence. Sensing that all I had was the big German whose lap I was now strapped to and the slim but real possibility that this jump could be my first and our last, I relaxed. It was then that I understood how when facing great fear a person can shit their pants: When your mind accepts the plain fact that in this moment you have absolutely no control, the body lets go as well. Kneeling down beside the gaping door of the tiny shuttle I looked at the miniature land below, said a prayer and fell into air. As instructed, my body bent backwards spooning the German and like flying squirrels we screamed, squealed and laughed for what felt like a lifetime of free fall. With my tug, our chute opened silently. Our speed slowed without aggravation. I gasped. My god it's beautiful were the only words I uttered the entire way down. Spring has broken from Winter's ground. My daily hikes have replaced my morning yoga. It seems that people aren't the only life forces I'm interested in meeting these days. On Monday I met a lovely tree named Magnolia. Tuesday I spied a bunch of shy violets. By Wednesday I'd run into some flirty yellow buds and on Thursday I made the acquaintance of a Maltese named Boris. He in turn introduced me to his caretaker Sally, a young woman from California. We hit it off immediately and made plans for me to join she and her friends for some home-cooked Indian cuisine and knitting. Upon learning that I grew up in Alabama -- Sally pronounced that I will meet her expat friend from Montgomery and so it unfolds... By Saturday I was off to Seoul. The city was aflutter. Like bees to honey the boys buzzed and the girls dripped. My five months of feeling sexually invisible instantly combusted. Women of every ethnicity strutted down the streets of Itaewon and I joined in the parade. Dinner was followed by dancing with friends and the young morning found us all at a Reggae club. Though a sudden rain had set in, no dimmed spirits were witnessed. We winded and grinded and all out stirred it up. Evidence of our joy marked by a cycle of condensation and sweat on the club windows. The owner / bartender was an unusually tall, but typically friendly Korean. The Filipino waitresses were a cocktail of bubbly personality, shiny eyes, hair and teeth. The establishment wife was an undeniably delightful drunk. The Africans were obviously so, yet distinctly Korean, switching languages as easily as they swayed to Bob. After no more than a few hours sleep at the jjimjilbang, I awoke tired but relaxed. I was eager to discover what Sunday's jump would show me. My second free fall was tandem with a friend I'd made when last in Seoul. He treated me to his favorite restaurant and introduced me to one of the city's walking river paths. Sitting along the bank, I listened as my new friend shared with me, I watched children playing in the spray that drifted from the fountain. I could feel the setting sun blow warm against my skin, it's breath setting in motion the relaxing of my muscles like an expertly crafted line of dominoes. Reminded of the fifteen minutes I'd spent in awe and silence when it seemed I could touch the earth's curve -- My god it's beautiful were the only words I uttered the entire way down. Melissa Steach www.asknow.ca/melissa

They're looking for my ride...

...but I'm on da bus!

South Korea to Host 2022 World Cup?

It's way too early to tell what the results will be, but South Korea is bidding on the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosting.  I will say that the 2002 tournament was one of the funnest times I've had in this country. Renting a car and traveling around with my good friend Dave and his dad Mario was a highlight.  We went to several games and toured around the whole country for the month. 

So, if Korea wins the bid for 2022, it could be a 20 year anniversary for us!  Anyone up for a roadie?

Jason

www.asknow.ca

Win an Ipod by Naming our Show

Hello!

We are starting a weekly show where we will review what's happening in the news in Korea as well as upcoming events etc...It will be pretty raw and perhaps even offensive at times. We have modeled it after the DiggNation format. Anyhow...we are holding a contest for a name. The winner will get a free Ipod. Please have a look and email your suggestion to noname at asknow.ca

This is our "Beta Version" of the show, so look for an improvement in quality and content as we move along. Enjoy!

Jason
www.asknow.ca


Beta Version Korea Talk Show from Jason Cresswell on Vimeo.

Cute Korean Video

Here's a cute video I came across while checking out Vimeo, a replacement for Youtube that might allow us to post longer videos...yes, we have some stuff brewing. Anyhow...enjoy this one.


Korea from Stina Johansson on Vimeo.

Teach in Korea with us!

Soju Video

Nice work by this crew to do this video. Soju boy..drank dat!



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Exploring Krispy Kreme

KK in Korea www.asknow.ca

MY HOOD

dogs

Our Teachers T-shirts Rock!

Hey,

 

I just got an email from our good friend Luke Martin, creator of ROKetship (http://www.roketship.com/) and one of our clients that we are proud of for getting so involved in things here in Korea.

 

He let me know that he's working with Babo Shirts (www.baboshirts.com) on some T-shirt designs.  Check out the design at this link:

 

http://www.baboshirts.com/shirts/rocketship.html

 

While I was there, I also noticed that another one of our clients, Grant Gigliotti, has teamed up with them as well and is offering some of his designs, like this one:

 

http://www.baboshirts.com/shirts/won.html

 

Grant actually sent me one of those very shirts as a thank you gift after arriving in Korea.  I wear it frequently! 

 

Don't forget to visit the ROKetship site to enjoy some very funny stuff.  I just visited and I love the one on the front page...anyone who buys cereal in this country has to check it out.  FYI, Luke is the one who designed our E2 visa t-shirt that we gave away a few parties back. Funny stuff! And for anyone who was at the Halloween Party last year, Grant was the leader of the 300.  Relax now ladies! 

 

So, support your fellow teachers Grant and Luke, check out the t's and be fashionable!

 

Have a good weekend!

 

Jason

www.asknow.ca

Vagina Monologues Interest Meeting

Hey, one of our teachers is working on organizing an event for the prevention of violence against women. Please check out this Facebook group as they are looking for volunteers/actors/anyone who can help Click here for more.

Jason

www.asknow.ca

Invite to ASK Now-ETO March 21st Party and MudFest 2009

Hello,

 

This is an invitation to our party on March 21st to be held in Itaewon at Rocky Mountain Tavern.

 

We will be giving away free tickets to this year's MudFest trip (the best event of the year for teachers in Korea).  We'll also be giving away an Ipod as a "Welcome to Korea" prize.

 

So, here are the details:

 

What: Party for all of our new arrivals and all of the veterans

Where: Rocky Mountain Tavern in Itaewon, Seoul (map sent on sign-up)

When: Saturday, March 21st starting at 7pm.

Who: You and any friends or co-workers you would like to bring along.

How: Go to http://www.asknow.ca/events.aspx and sign up.  You have to be on the guestlist in order to win any prizes.  

 

I know there are a lot of people who arrived in February and March, so it will be great to get everyone together. Also, it seems like it's been a while since we've seen the rest of our teachers.  We saw some of you during Stacey's visit and on the ski trip, but this is one event where we can pack the place and really get a big party going. 

 

If you live far outside of Seoul, no problem. This is the best excuse to make a trip into Seoul.  If yo want to travel together with someone or even arrange to stay together, just use the ASK Now Facebook group to coordinate: Access South Korea Now (search that on Facebook).

 

So...please be sure to sign up for yourselves and any guests.  Anyone signed up will be in the draw for the prize, but you have to be present to win.

 

Next item...we are already planning  our trip to MudFest 2009. It's going to be in July, so why are we starting now?  Because it sells out quick, every year gets bigger and bigger, and we want to make sure our people have the best places on the beach.  

 

MudFest is THE event of the year according to anyone who's been.  It's definitely on the list of "must-do" in Korea.  We are offering an Early-Bird Special for the month of March so that people can get the best deal and we can start booking rooms as soon as possible before anyone else takes up the good places.  Please visit our MudFest page to learn more, check out some pics and videos, and see how to sign up for that.  

 

Oh, if you happen to sign up for the trip and then win one of the trips at the March 21st party, we'll refund you, no worries.  Here's the link for that:

 

http://www.asknow.ca/mudfest

 

We also have a Facebook group for that. Just look for "Mudfest 2009"

 

Well, that's all for now.  Looking forward to seeing everyone on March 21st. 

 

Jason and the ASK Now ETO Team

www.asknow.ca