I don’t know if I have ever mentioned this before, but Maya could literally survive as a street urchin here in Seoul. Whenever we go out sightseeing or even to the store somebody gives her something. Some days she lucks out and gets cookies and other days she’s not so lucky and some old grandma or grandpa gives her red ginseng candy.
With this is mind, let me tell you how Maya made us some money the other night. We were on the subway nearing Sadang on the light blue line when a slightly drunk ajosshi came aboard. He saw Maya and commenced (just like everyone here does) waving and smiling and trying to make her smile and say something in Korean. Maya started to be coy which made the ajosshi try even harder. I was a little bit embarrassed since everyone was watching us. All of a sudden the man hands Maya a 5,000 KRW (roughly equal to 5 USD) and tries to get her to call him 할아버지 (grandfather). We were so surprised and didn’t know what to do and we had to get off the subway to transfer. Maya was quite happy with her prize.
I don’t believe this girl.
Hangul and Seoul 
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September 11, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Jillian
That is way too cute!
September 16, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Carrie
She is so cute–she will definitely break hearts in the future!
September 20, 2008 at 4:10 am
Mom
Maya, try asking Grandpa for $10!
September 24, 2008 at 7:39 pm
David
She sounds like my niece in Egypt!
October 10, 2008 at 2:15 am
Lindsay
That is halarious! That little trick could come in handy-hehe. How are things going for y’all? How goes the pregnancy? Are you having mixed feelings about coming back in December or more excited? You should post some pics of Maya on here so we can see how she’s grown!
October 11, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Matt
Hey Dan and Marquita,
How are you guys!? I am so happy that I stumbled across your blog. I didn’t know you were in Korea, Dan! It looks like you are enjoying yourselves and your family looks great. I can’t believe how big Maya is. Congratulations on being pregnant again! We will need to catch up over email or you can check out our blog at mchbutler.blogspot.com. School is going well and little Hailey has really grown. Talk to you soon! My email address is my full name at msn.com (if you remember it). See you and great blog!
Matt, Corrine, and Hailey
October 12, 2008 at 2:52 am
Shaille
That is too funny! So how are you guys doing? I was just thinking about you Marquita and wondering how the pregnancy is going and everything. I hope things are going well and we are excited to see you guys in December!
October 19, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Anonymous
That is too funny! You better keep that girl around to make you some money, hehe!
By the way, Marquita, I remember you singing part that song “She Works Hard for the Money” to me back during our QuicKutz days. Funny what we remember!
October 19, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Anonymous
That is too funny! You better keep that little girl around to make you some good dough, hehe!
By the way, Marquita, that song “She Works Hard for the Money” reminds me of you. I remember you singing part of that song one time back when we worked at QuicKutz. Funny what we remember sometimes.
October 19, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Micaela
Ok, sorry…the above comments were posted by me. I forgot to include my name, and so I thought the first comment didn’t post. But then I forgot to include my name AGAIN the second time. I must have been having another blond moment.
October 19, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Micaela
Ok, sorry…the above comments were posted by me. I forgot to include my name, and so I thought the first comment didn’t post. But then I forgot to include my name AGAIN the second time. I must have been having another blond moment.