St. Patrick's Day

A little group shot of course.


A portion of the huge crowd at the all-you-can-eat-and-drink Irish pub. I can't believe Andy could start a chant with so many people- now that's talent.


Katelan painting inappropriate things on Andy's face


Getting festive.. Gotta love Katelan and Kim's mask and paint.


Chase looking cheesy and Andy looking slightly uncomfortable...


St. Patrick’s Day did not disappoint! I have had amazing St. Patty’s Days for the past two years, Germany and Vegas last year, so I had some low expectations for this year. I didn't think it would live up to Germany or Vegas, but it was just as amazing. The only thing I was missing was Tanya!

On the actual day of St. Patrick’s Day it was a Wednesday and we worked all day, so we didn't get to celebrate much. Korean’s don't celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, so when all of the foreign teachers wore green, the Korean teachers looked at us funny. I tried to explain to my students why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but they didn't understand why. I thought it would be so much fun to do a St. Patty’s art and craft or have a green party, but our boss wouldn't let us. After work Andy, Tia, Katie, and I met up with the other Dongtan girls for dinner and drinks. There were a few other groups of foreigners celebrating St. Patty’s Day as well. I thought the bar new what St. Patrick’s Day was because so many foreigners go there, but the only decorations they had were a Guinness sign and a bunch of Halloween decorations. It was pretty funny, maybe they thought it was Halloween???

We celebrated St. Patty’s Day in Seoul. There was a huge parade and festival with cheerleaders, big balloons, free Guinness, and all sorts of other fun festival things. We met up with the other Dongtan girls, Katelan, Chase, Chris and their Pyongtaek family at a bar. There were a bunch of Irish, Canadians and Americans there all dressed up in green, hats, necklaces and face paint. It was such a great time. Later we went to an all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink for 50,000 won. It was packed full of people from all over the world! The copious amount of food was phenomenal and there were several live bands, some better than others. I was talking to a bunch of different people; especially British and Irish people and full enjoyed using my fake Irish accent all night. I like to think I am pretty believable, plus the red hair helps ;-) At one point, Andy got the whole crowd to jump up and down say “HEEEEYY-OOoooo” and hoping around in a circle with our arms around each other. He cracks me up! Its so funny how this little white boy has such a huge personality and is always the life of the party No matter where he goes! There is a video of him doing this on Facebook if you are interested in checking it out…

We ended the night short, probably because we started so early, but I was happy to not waste my day away sleeping and being productive today. Well that pretty much sums up my St. Patty’s day; next year is going to have a lot to live up to. Not much can top these past three years. It’s not wonder why St. Patrick’s Day is my favorite holiday (tied with Halloween). Back to school for another week of babysitting…