As I mentioned in my previous post about packing for Korea, in theory, I shouldn’t need much. My DVDs, my computer, and my clothes.
In theory.
As I’m pushing the limit for my weight restrictions (both my bags are at 49/50 pounds, oh yeah!), I juggled things around to make room for one thing I take for granted.
There is a small jar of Miracle Whip in my suitcase.
“But Rebecca!” you may ask, “Why on earth would you pack food to Korea?”
Why? WHY? BECAUSE HAVE YOU SEEN AN ASIAN IMPORT STORE? Those things are limited, and damn expensive. And do you know how many of the ones in Japan carried Miracle Whip? NONE, THAT’S RIGHT.” I could get my ketchup and kraft dinner (Mac and cheese, for you Yanks) and pasta and all those wonderful things. The peanut butter was crappy and overpriced, but it was there, and there was sometimes Nutella! But not my favourite sandwich spread.
Last year, for Christmas, I bought a jar for myself, as a treat, from an online import shop. And really, it made life better for those few months it lasted. Korea can feel free to impress me with their imports, and if they have Miracle Whip, I’ll be super psyched. But, if not, I am prepared.
(Other foods that have been packed for Korean consumption are juice crystals and Tazo Passion Tea. Once again, just not worth the risk! It’s light enough.)
I finally made it! XDD Dear lord I’m a Yank because I was like wtf is kraft dinner XDD I am quite curious about these juice crystals you speak of!
In the meantime, I’m seriously behind on my homework otherwise I would be reading and commenting on this like crazy! So when I catch up, or when I need a break from things like Operation management and ugh, Marketing, I will return! *whoosh*
Perhaps you’ll be in Korea by the time I get back to this/you read this, so hopefully you have a good flight and things go smoothly for you!
XD How come nobody ever seems to know what I mean by juice crystals?! XD;; You know, like kool-aid, tang, all the powdered juices that are just add water… I like to drink water and stuff, but sometimes you just need a break with a shot of sugar!
Yeah, I’m in Korea now. it’s about noon, it feels like midnight, and I’m ready to crash. Alas, classes start in about half an hour. Then work really starts!
(And just because I am jetlagged and don’t recognize the email address, where did you find this site? LJ? Fbook? The Observer?)
HAHAHAAHA THE YANKS. LOLOLOL
Surprisingly, i knew what you meant what you said about kraft dinner, since the first thing when i think of kraft is macaroni and cheese.
And yes, im a real yankee, New york all the way xD but thats why i found it even more funny! xDD
And i also knew what you were talking about when you said juice crystals. Im not sure if its because im addicted to powder iced tea mix, or just because its obvious. But either way, i knew what you were talking about xD
-Izzy (The really weird yankee i guess xDD)