My microcosm

I've decided to limit my alcohol consumption which has led to derision from some of the bar flies. I say limit because I like a few drinks and I think I look like a tool if a goo to one of those doof-doof clubs and just stand there. When I go to the salsa bar this isn't even an issue as I'm usually too busy dancing. So you might have gathered that pretending something is forcing its way out of or into your posterior is not what I regard as dancing.

As in any group, there will always be a trendsetter/alpha male/diva. It makes me laugh when I am told who this person is in any given group simply because I don't usually care. Although, if I were to engage in social engineering then it is definitely handy to know who is most likely to influence the group.

Like I said, I'm usually aloof but I always like to listen to people's stories. And when I was told of said alpha male I was somewhat bemused. Everyone has their own agenda and to think that I wasn't on the bandwagon made me feel like I was missing out. But I also realised that I didn't come to Korea to meet foreigners. Inevitably this will happen anyway but surely there is a better way to experience Korean culture. Besides, and this links in with my excess alcohol imbibing, I prefer to spend my time with Koreans. They have shown me such kindness and loyalty in the time I have been here that I sometimes wonder why other foreigners don't try to make more Korean friends.

Far too often am I left to carry people home when the majority of the group has disappeared into the night and somehow ends up in a taxi heading home. Then I am told I need to loosen up (this is probably true but that is how I am). Perhaps I feel duty-bound to look after my friends when they are in need. Yes, I will never be called a fair weather friend.

I guess I will look in and see what is to be seen. Do not expect a dinner invitation any time soon either.