We have our own personal police guard in the front of our hogwon building. In fact, most office buildings in Seomyeon have at least one officer posted outside. And in the underground shopping and Lotte there are at least four officers around every corner. It’s so friggin’ cold that I don’t envy those poor guys standing outside. On a related note, on my way to the bank, I watched as a young girl in a VW Beetle slam into a guy on a scooter. These accidents happen all the time because all drivers here are crazy. But this was funny because despite all the police officers on every corner, not one came over. Most likely they aren’t allowed to leave their post but it was kinda ironic. I didn’t see any of them even flinch.
I had a difficult time getting out of bed this morning. No doubt that in part it is due to the sudden swing in temperatures. I don’t want to leave my apartment. I can only imagine what it’s going to be like in January when I have to be at Whilsire to teach at 9:30 am for winter intensive schedule. I don’t remember it being this cold last year. Maybe because I didn’t have to leave the building to teach. That’s one thing I will miss about Oedae this winter.