Well it's Friday the 13th, and I had a great day - knock on wood. I finally got my "lost" gate checked bag today - big shout out to Tammy. And everything was in it!! So I thought I would fire up the computer and write a blog.
A couple of my co-workers took me to a grocery store today. We looked at some of the meat products, especially domestic vs imported (pork only), as well as branded products. Grocery stores do things a lot different here - it is almost like being in Costco during the feeding frenzy - but they are cooking and feeding all day. Imported pork was the hot menu item for the export federation, so people were buying it right and left. June through August are big pork consumption months (or the summer time) and then the cooler months are big beef consumption months; so keeping pork bellies in stock during this time can be tricky. While I was there I did some grocery shopping. I got some marinated beef and veggies, and some pork belly strips. I also got some fruit and veggies, bread, rice, milk, pb&j, cereal and it came to about 70 bucks. The rice was over $20 for 2 kg (which is about 5 pounds of rice - which is a LOT of rice to eat), and a small jar of PB was over $5! But anyways at least I won't have to eat out all the time, and I can Americanize it.
My project is going good, I was able to find a lot of good info. today. I am looking at branded products and ready-to-eat meals. The home meal replacement sector is becoming huge here (it already is in the states), so I am trying to see what would work here. It should be pretty interesting.
Tomorrow I am going on a group trip, via my hotel to Costco - I know, exciting stuff - try not to be too jealous. I am going to go check things out and see what other goodies I can find. Plus, I probably will get some Korean beer to go with my Korean rice and other goods.
Rained again last night, and no rallies to really report since the big one on the 10th. Well the truckers union is rallying - but nothing compared to what was happening previously. So good news. Hopefully something useful will come of the Korean officials being in DC now. News reports are saying now Koreans are upset because the Ambassador of Ag has been making "insensitive" comments and they are offended by it.
Have a steak and drink a Pr. Pepper for me. Thanks.
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Do they sell eggs regularly at the grocery store? I would be interested in the price of the eggs and milk. Glad to hear the bag arrived, better keep better track of it next time!! Went to Ft. Collins yesterday and Steph got her dress. Pretty cute, different style than yours, I will send you an email link. It is new enough that they didn't have it out yet when we went. Well you have fun on your field trip/shopping experience. Talk to you later.
Hey you! Seems Friday 13th was a lucky day for you!
Its excellent news that you have your bag back! That trip to Costco must have been fun.
Anyhoo! Speak to you soon!
Hey Girlie~
Just checkin in to let you know that absolutely NOTHING has changed in Canyon, Texas since you left! :)
Ranch House was so packed on Friday-have no idea what was goin' on but the French toast was as delicious as always!So glad to hear your bag finally arrived-I am hoping that most people have been friendly to you--it sounds like you are really learning so much about the culture-write more soon~
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