As I look back to last week and distinguish it from the rest, I can only think of one clear difference – the presence of a certain Nintendo Wii game: Mario Party. Since buying my Wii I haven’t really sought out many other games beside the sports pack that I bought with the system. I was sold on the simplicity of playing Wii tennis or Wii baseball. However, once Mario Party was released here in Korea, I was ready for something new.
Needless to say, my expectations were met with a resounding ‘YES SIR!’ Mario Party is fairly straightforward in its premise – and yet again – I was drawn to the ease of play. The game essentially plays as a board game where each player rolls a die to determine how many spaces moved forward. The end goal is to obtain a star – usually through the use of coins obtained along the way. Yet, there’s enough twists and turns throughout the journey to keep it interesting. Possibly the most fun aspect of Mario Party are the mini-games. After the completion of one turn, everyone is thrown into some sort of mini-battle. These games are surprisingly original and addicting.
Now that I’ve educated you – it’s time to reveal how this has shaped my week. Truthfully - not much. Nevertheless, I have spent several evenings investigating the quirks and quarks of this quaint game. I’ve also had a few people over to share in the multiplayer fun. If something is good – its better when it’s shared, correct? Well…maybe not in all cases…but you get the idea. Like I said, I needed something to blog about, right?
I did go out this past weekend with my Korean teachers which was fun…although a bit messy in the end. Regardless, I love them – and feel lucky to work with a good group of people. Typically, Korean teachers and foreign teachers don’t always mix well – so I feel grateful for friendships that are unique…and special. Speaking of school, adjusting to a new schedule has been a fairly rapid process – as it’s already feeling somewhat natural. To be fair, I am looking forward to taking a break from it all though.
I am excited to return to Canada for one week next week. I get to come home for Christmas! This truly is special – as I haven’t had a Christmas at home for a few years. Obviously, this is a big family and friends time…so the significance is not lost on me! For me, I’m hoping for a mental refreshing also – so that these next months year won’t wear on me too dramatically. I’ve been in Korea for a long time now – and I think I’m quite ready to return (emotionally and physically) to return to my native land. Don’t get me wrong – I love Korea – and always will – but I don’t think it can ever be my home.
Christmas is coming! Let’s celebrate!
-Paul
Needless to say, my expectations were met with a resounding ‘YES SIR!’ Mario Party is fairly straightforward in its premise – and yet again – I was drawn to the ease of play. The game essentially plays as a board game where each player rolls a die to determine how many spaces moved forward. The end goal is to obtain a star – usually through the use of coins obtained along the way. Yet, there’s enough twists and turns throughout the journey to keep it interesting. Possibly the most fun aspect of Mario Party are the mini-games. After the completion of one turn, everyone is thrown into some sort of mini-battle. These games are surprisingly original and addicting.
Now that I’ve educated you – it’s time to reveal how this has shaped my week. Truthfully - not much. Nevertheless, I have spent several evenings investigating the quirks and quarks of this quaint game. I’ve also had a few people over to share in the multiplayer fun. If something is good – its better when it’s shared, correct? Well…maybe not in all cases…but you get the idea. Like I said, I needed something to blog about, right?
I did go out this past weekend with my Korean teachers which was fun…although a bit messy in the end. Regardless, I love them – and feel lucky to work with a good group of people. Typically, Korean teachers and foreign teachers don’t always mix well – so I feel grateful for friendships that are unique…and special. Speaking of school, adjusting to a new schedule has been a fairly rapid process – as it’s already feeling somewhat natural. To be fair, I am looking forward to taking a break from it all though.
I am excited to return to Canada for one week next week. I get to come home for Christmas! This truly is special – as I haven’t had a Christmas at home for a few years. Obviously, this is a big family and friends time…so the significance is not lost on me! For me, I’m hoping for a mental refreshing also – so that these next months year won’t wear on me too dramatically. I’ve been in Korea for a long time now – and I think I’m quite ready to return (emotionally and physically) to return to my native land. Don’t get me wrong – I love Korea – and always will – but I don’t think it can ever be my home.
Christmas is coming! Let’s celebrate!
-Paul
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