Hi, my name is Kathryn and I'm a shopololic!
OK, so I admitted it. That's the 1st step right?
Then it's all about seeking help.
Well I think I truely learnt my lesson yesterday while shopping in Pohang with Natasha.
The story....
I've wanted a DOG for a very long time, and was thinking of getting one while I was in Korea. But the more I've been here the more I'm torn. My apartment is the perfect size for just me. No one or nothing else. I would love to go running with the little beauty and cuddle and all that, but I know it's a big commitment. Adding to that the thought of taking her back to England and putting her through months of isolation and prodding and poking. Also, I'm not thinking of settling on one spot for too long, so the poor thing would either be left at home with my parents (who would love a dog, but they want more space) or have to come around with me to different countries and all that jazz. So I'd almost given up on an animal, apart from maybe a fish.
Natasha and I were in HomePlus in Pohang doing some home shopping when we popped over to see the animals (because you can't have a home store without animals right!?) We were looking, and Natasha planted a seed of longing for an animal - it was going to be a beta fish, but they didn't have any. The tortoise was too expensive and I don't have enough space in my apartment. The turtles were sooo cute, but they'd need a lot of investment. The odds were against me. I was going to give up.
And then we saw them.
The cutest little critters I've seen in a while.
White. Black. Yellow.
It was colourful. Beautiful.
They were so small and cute.
"Go on." Natasha said.
So, an even longer blog post story short, I decided to get one.
ONE!
"But they look so cute cuddling, and one'll get lonely!" Came the cute little Canadian voice that seemed so right.
So at 4,000 won each I got two, and all the bits that go with them. Happily we were on our way home.
We thought up names on the way home, and watched them snuggle in their new home.
Cute as can be.
HA!
Cute and cuddly that was until they settled.
And then, you ask....
And then they attacked each other (ok, more one attacked the other one repeatedly) until we separated them!
So this morning I had to travel all the way back to Pohang to get the naughty one a cage. So that I don't have a dead hamster and a bully. Because how could I live with that?
So, meet the newest member of my little Korean Family:
Luigi Macaroni Montgomery (or L.M.Montgomery or just Monty!)
Isn't he cute? OK, I'll try and get a better picture for you all soon :) And when the other one arrives I'll show you him too.
So, as you can see impulsive shopping doesn't always pay. But all in all I am very happy with my two little boys. They'll keep me company with their cute squeaks and fun in the ball!
BUT, and it is a BIG BUT (don't laugh :P) I will think thrice before impulsively purchasing next time.
My mother will be proud :)
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