Love/Hate/Miss

So i've officially been a resident of Seoul for 1 month and here are some things I'm loving, some things I'm hating, and some things I miss very much.

Loving
-Free entertainment everywhere.  I can't walk down the block without being drawn in by something--a sign, an article of clothing, odd behavior..etc.
 -The students of Cat Class.  As annoying and frustrating as they can be, they are always excited to see me, it doesn't take much to make them laugh, they're adorable and for the most part they are easy to please.  In a lot of ways they are much easier to be around than adults.
-The random weather.  It seems like it would be frustrating or irritating to never be prepared for the weather, or to never know what to expect, but i'm kinda enjoying it.  It keeps things interesting. Also, a lot of Koreans act like they'll melt if water touches them, so it's pretty hysterical to see them freaking out trying to stay dry. Lastly, I have a slight obsession with thunder and lightening and we have that frequently here.
-My apartment.  It's small. I have to shower over my sink because there is no designated shower or tub in my bathroom.  My washer has directions in Korean so doing laundry is a crap shoot every time. For about a week I couldn't get it off the spin cycle.  I don't have an oven...only a little 2 burner range, but my bed is decently comfortable and despite all its short comings, it's really started to feel like home.
-Soju. No need to explain that.
-Getting mail!!!! 50-11 Banpo-dong, Seocho-Gu/Seoul, South Korea 137-040  ; )

Hating
-Being stared at like a zoo animal.  I can only imagine what it's like to be a blonde in this city.  On the subway people make no effort to hide their blatant stares and whispers.  It's a constant reminder that we're outsiders.
-Baby octopus, red bean paste, the smell of seaweed and kimchi.  There I said it. I hate kimchi. I hate it. And I'm probably going to get deported now. 
-The spitting.  Everyone is constantly spitting.  It's disgusting.  And i'm not talking like a little spat here and there. I'm talking like really aggressive throat clearing, followed by an equally aggressive projectile. The other day, as I walked down the stairs of my apartment, the ajuma in front of me just hawked one on the stairs.  This is inside mind you....communal space.  Thanks Granny.
-The driving.  I don't like the fact that there is no such thing as the right-of-way and I feel like i'm playing chicken with automobiles when i cross the street. 

Missing
-Family and friends. Obviously. 
-Seeing animals.  The only creatures running around are stray cats and little rat dogs in purses.  I saw a pregnant stray cat the other day and I thought seriously about following it, catching it, and keeping some kittens.
-Bread that doesn't taste like air.  For some reason a lot of Korean snacks have this really weird air quality...like puffy cheetos.
-Chocolate that hasn't been sitting on a shelf since 1987.  The last Snickers bar I bought had actually started to turn white. I ate it anyway.

Aside from all the things I love/hate/miss, I can't believe it's already been a month.  It really does feel like I just got here 5 minutes ago.  Time does fly when you're busy cleaning up pee/eating octopus/being called a prostitute/dodging cars/laughing at people's clothing/bungee jumping/being accused of pinching children/watching chicks hit themselves over the head with bottles/having an overall great time.  So hey Kim Jong Il...can you stay calm for the next 11 months or so? I'd be pretty pissed if you ruined this for me. Thanks, buddy.