My First Mothers Day - Memories in South Korea

DELLA VLOGS
21 May 202413:32

Summary

TLDRThe video script narrates a heartwarming story of a family celebrating Mother's Day in South Korea. The narrator expresses his love and admiration for his wife, Bella, and her mothering skills, especially after their daughter, Story, utters 'Mama' for the first time on this special day. Despite being away from home, the family makes the most of their time by attending church, receiving a surprise flower delivery, and exploring the city. They indulge in local and American cuisine, visit the Namsan Tower for a breathtaking view and a love lock, and experience traditional Korean culture by dressing in Hanbok and visiting a palace. The script highlights the kindness of the Korean people, the safety and cleanliness of Seoul, and the family's joy in creating unforgettable memories together. The video concludes with a traditional Korean barbecue, marking a delightful end to their visit.

Takeaways

  • 💐 The speaker planned a surprise for his wife Bella by arranging flowers in their room for her first Mother's Day while they were in South Korea.
  • 👶 Their daughter, Story, said 'Mama' for the first time on Mother's Day, making it a very special moment.
  • 🏨 The speaker organized the flower delivery through the hotel staff in South Korea.
  • 🛐 They planned to go to church in Korea to celebrate Mother's Day.
  • 💖 The speaker expressed his love and appreciation for Bella as a mother, calling her the best mom.
  • 🌸 Bella was surprised and emotional when she received the flowers, appreciating the thoughtful gesture.
  • 🌆 They visited the Namsan Tower and enjoyed the views of Seoul, Korea.
  • 🎢 They experienced difficulties with transportation but eventually made it to the cable car ride.
  • 👗 The family dressed in traditional Korean hanbok clothing and visited a palace, enjoying the cultural experience.
  • 🍽️ They tried various local and international foods, noting the hospitality and kindness of the people they met in Korea.

Q & A

  • What special occasion is being celebrated in the script?

    -The special occasion being celebrated is Mother's Day.

  • Where is the family currently located according to the script?

    -The family is currently located in South Korea.

  • What thoughtful gesture did the husband arrange for his wife on Mother's Day?

    -The husband arranged for flowers to be delivered and set up in their hotel room for his wife on Mother's Day.

  • What significant event happened involving their daughter, Story, on Mother's Day?

    -Story said 'Mama' for the first time on Mother's Day.

  • What activity did the family engage in to celebrate Mother's Day?

    -The family planned to go to church, visit the top of the Namsan Tower, and have a traditional Korean barbecue.

  • What cultural experience did the family participate in during their trip?

    -The family participated in wearing traditional Korean clothing and visiting a traditional village.

  • What was the husband's sentiment towards his wife being a mother?

    -The husband expressed that his wife is the best mother ever and that their daughter has the best mom on the planet.

  • How did the family feel about their first Mother's Day celebration in South Korea?

    -The family felt that it was a dream come true and a surreal experience, especially after many heartbreaking Mother's Days.

  • What did the family think about the safety of leaving belongings unattended in South Korea?

    -The family felt very comfortable and safe leaving their belongings unattended, as they had read that it is a safe practice in South Korea.

  • What was the family's experience with the local cuisine during their trip?

    -The family had an American meal at the top of the Namsan Tower due to busyness at the Korean barbecue places, and they also planned to have a traditional Korean barbecue on their last night.

Outlines

00:00

🎉 Celebrating First Mother's Day in South Korea

The speaker expresses excitement and thoughtfulness for celebrating their first Mother's Day with Bella, who is currently in South Korea. They arrange a surprise by requesting the hotel staff to deliver flowers to their room at 10:00 a.m. The family plans to attend church and then have the flowers set up in their room by 10:30 a.m. The speaker praises Bella as the best mother and also acknowledges her own mother, who brought Bella into the world. The video captures the emotional moment when Bella receives the flowers and the family's joy on this special day. They also meet a fan from the Philippines, adding to the joy of the day. The family then visits the Namsan Tower, where they enjoy the view and plan to get a love lock, symbolizing their love and commitment.

05:02

🍔 Enjoying American Food and Traditional Korean Experience

The family enjoys an American meal of burgers, hot dogs, and fries at the top of a location, despite feeling slightly ashamed for not trying Korean barbecue due to its unavailability. They receive kindness from locals who give gifts to their child, Story. The family explores the city, trying on traditional Korean clothing and visiting a temple, which provides a cultural experience and a historical perspective. They also indulge in their favorite dessert, tanghulu, and visit a cafe known for pastries, showcasing the city's reputation for cafes. The day ends with a traditional Korean barbecue experience, where they learn to cook their own meal, reflecting on the unique culinary culture of South Korea.

10:04

🏡 Exploring South Korea's Heritage and Culinary Delights

The family visits the traditional Buckchon Hanok Village, where they witness old houses and the local way of life, respecting the visiting hours and quietness required in the area. They also discuss the safety and trust in South Korea, as they feel comfortable leaving their belongings unattended. After a long day of walking and exploring, they take the subway back to their hotel for a rest before heading out for their last night in Seoul. They conclude their trip with a traditional Korean barbecue dinner, where they successfully order and enjoy the food, reflecting on the overall positive experience in South Korea and looking forward to their next destination.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Mother's Day

Mother's Day is a holiday honoring mothers and motherhood, celebrated on various days in many parts of the world. In the video, it is a significant event as the speaker plans a thoughtful surprise for his wife, Bella, to celebrate their first Mother's Day together while being in South Korea. The celebration includes ordering flowers, attending church, and spending quality time together, emphasizing the importance of family and maternal love.

💡South Korea

South Korea is an East Asian country known for its rich culture, advanced technology, and beautiful landscapes. The video's narrative takes place in South Korea, where the family is experiencing the country's customs, such as wearing traditional clothing, visiting historical sites, and enjoying local cuisine. The setting provides a backdrop for the family's adventures and cultural experiences, which are central to the video's theme of exploration and togetherness.

💡Cultural Experience

A cultural experience refers to engaging with and learning about the customs, traditions, and social behaviors of a particular culture. In the video, the family partakes in various cultural experiences, such as dressing in traditional Korean attire, visiting a temple, and attempting to order food in the local language. These experiences are key to the video's narrative, showcasing the family's immersion in Korean culture and their appreciation for it.

💡Tradition

Tradition refers to beliefs, customs, and practices that are passed down through generations. The video highlights several Korean traditions, including wearing hanbok (traditional clothing), visiting historical sites like palaces and villages, and partaking in the love lock ritual. These traditions are woven into the family's experience, providing a deeper understanding and connection to Korean culture.

💡Travel

Travel is the act of moving from one place to another, often for the purpose of leisure, adventure, or cultural exploration. The video documents the family's travel experiences in South Korea, including navigating the city, trying local food, and visiting tourist attractions. Travel is a central theme in the video, as it facilitates the family's bonding and their exposure to new experiences and cultures.

💡Family Bonding

Family bonding refers to the process of strengthening emotional connections within a family through shared experiences and activities. The video emphasizes family bonding through the various activities the family engages in, such as celebrating Mother's Day, exploring the city, and trying on traditional clothing. These moments highlight the importance of togetherness and mutual support in the family's journey.

💡Safety

Safety is the state of being secure and free from danger or threat. In the context of the video, the speaker mentions the safety of South Korea, where they feel comfortable leaving their belongings unattended without fear of theft. This sense of safety contributes to the family's positive travel experience and allows them to enjoy their visit without unnecessary worry.

💡Language Barrier

A language barrier refers to the difficulty in communication when there is a lack of proficiency in a common language between parties. The video illustrates the language barrier when the speaker attempts to order food and drinks in Korean, despite not being fluent in the language. The family's efforts to navigate this barrier showcase their adaptability and the universality of human connection despite linguistic differences.

💡Hanbok

Hanbok is the traditional clothing of Korea, characterized by vibrant colors and simple lines. In the video, the family dresses in hanbok, which is a significant part of their cultural experience. Wearing hanbok allows them to participate in and appreciate the traditional aspects of Korean culture, enhancing their travel experience and understanding of Korean heritage.

💡Gratitude

Gratitude is the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Throughout the video, the speaker expresses gratitude for the experiences they are having in South Korea, the opportunity to celebrate Mother's Day in a new way, and the chance to create memories with their family. Gratitude is a recurring sentiment that underscores the family's appreciation for their journey and the kindness they receive from others.

💡Culinary Experience

A culinary experience involves the enjoyment and exploration of different foods and dining practices. The video includes the family's culinary experiences, such as trying American food in a foreign country and their attempt at ordering in Korean. These experiences highlight the diversity of food culture and the family's openness to new tastes, even in the context of their familiar preferences.

Highlights

Celebrating the first Mother's Day in South Korea.

Ordering flowers for the wife's first Mother's Day.

Planning a thoughtful surprise with hotel staff assistance.

Attending church in Korea for Mother's Day.

Arranging a special room setup with flowers at 10:30 a.m.

Expressing love and appreciation for Bella as a mother.

Story, the daughter, saying 'Mama' for the first time on Mother's Day.

Meeting a fan from the Philippines who watches their videos.

Visiting the top of Namsan Tower and taking a cable car.

Experiencing the view and fresh air at the top of Namsan Tower.

Enjoying American food at a Korean location.

Exploring traditional clothing and getting dressed in Hanbok.

Visiting a temple and learning about Korean history.

Trying Korean cafes and enjoying local pastries.

Exploring Buckchon Hanok Village and its traditional houses.

Experiencing the safety and trust in South Korea by leaving belongings unattended.

Enjoying the last night in Seoul with traditional Korean barbecue.

Mastering the art of ordering in Korean.

Reflecting on the enjoyable time spent in Korea and preparing for the next destination.

Transcripts

00:00

I swear to you she said Mama for the

00:03

first time on Mother's

00:05

[Music]

00:21

Day tomorrow is Mother's Day we're

00:24

currently in South Korea right now so

00:25

I've been stressing a little bit I want

00:27

to do something thoughtful for Bella

00:28

it's hard being out of the country so

00:30

I've really been thinking of what I can

00:32

do so I went down to the front desk

00:34

tomorrow is Mother's Day in the United

00:36

States we celebrate Mother's Day is

00:38

there any way that I can have you guys

00:40

um put flowers in our room for my wife

00:43

do they do like flower delivery it's our

00:44

first Mother's Day so I ordered flowers

00:47

tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. we're going to

00:49

church here in Korea which I'm really

00:51

excited to go do and I told them at

00:53

10:30 to come in our room set up the

00:54

flowers we'll see how it goes I just

00:56

want to say Bella you're the best mother

00:58

ever to this little girl and you story

01:01

you have the best mom on the planet I

01:04

hope you can one day look back at this

01:06

video and know how awesome of a mom you

01:09

have I also cannot forget the amazing

01:11

lady who brought story into this world

01:14

she's an angel to Bella and I here on

01:16

this Earth Bella I love you story loves

01:19

you hope you have a wonderful Mother's

01:20

Day thank you for being such a wonderful

01:22

mom to

01:24

story

01:28

whoa what the

01:33

what on Earth read the note how did you

01:35

do that what do you mean

01:39

wow a I'm going to cry that's so

01:45

nice how did you do that I didn't go to

01:48

the gym yesterday I went down and

01:49

ordered

01:51

these I don't know what else to do here

01:53

in Korea oh my gosh down these are like

01:56

the most amazing flowers I've ever

01:57

gotten that is beautiful

02:02

today is Mother's Day and we're in Soul

02:05

Korea it's my very first Mother's Day

02:07

today did you think you'd spend your

02:09

first Mother's Day in Soul Korea I did

02:10

not think I would be here for my first

02:12

Mother's Day but it has been a dream

02:15

happy Mother's Day mama I can't believe

02:17

that I'm celebrating Mother's Day this

02:18

year after so many heartbreaking

02:21

Mother's Days it feels very very surreal

02:24

story and I think you're the best mom

02:26

that's ever walked this Earth ever will

02:30

be I love you I love you we have a fun

02:32

day planned and so we're just going to

02:33

get right into it story gave me the best

02:35

Mother's Day present this morning and

02:37

she actually I swear to you she said

02:40

Mama for the first time on Mother's

02:44

[Music]

02:50

Day thank you so much nice to meet you s

02:54

bye where are you from from the

02:56

Philippines wow that's so cool nice to

02:59

meet you you nice to meet you

03:01

bye we just met someone who watches our

03:04

videos from the

03:05

Philippines wayth so that's you thanks

03:08

for talking to us it always makes my day

03:10

when people say hi it makes me so happy

03:13

right now we are headed to the top of

03:14

the nams Sam Tower I think that's what

03:16

it's called correct me if I'm wrong I

03:18

guess what you do is you take a cable

03:19

car up to the top our Uber driver was

03:22

not the best driver he dropped us off in

03:23

the wrong spot so we're walking right

03:25

now we're getting a little workout in

03:27

all right let me push the

03:28

stroller she's

03:30

I was waiting in this little waiting

03:31

area with story and but I was videoing

03:34

and story literally said Mama that was

03:36

the best moment of my

03:42

life they pack that car oh my gosh D

03:45

slammed in there that was a beautiful

03:48

view coming up you can see the whole

03:50

city out there smells good up here it's

03:51

like fresh it does smell really good up

03:53

here this is so cool we're going to get

03:55

a Little Love Lock and right my first

03:57

Mother's Day on here

03:59

it all started with a wink and

04:04

unassuming little thing that has led us

04:08

here

04:12

today she was not one for the bar we

04:17

only Liv me miles apart more like a

04:21

second chance

04:27

away we had both love

04:30

and lost and we'd both been on first day

04:37

first mother say but this one was

04:41

different and now I

04:53

[Music]

04:54

say I'm absolutely Blown Away with how

04:57

big this city is I got to figure out how

04:59

many people live in Soul Korea because

05:01

there just so many buildings it's wild I

05:03

feel slightly ashamed that we just

05:05

ordered a full American meal up here in

05:07

Korea but it was really our only option

05:09

so we just had burgers and hot dogs and

05:11

fries I feel bad about that I really

05:13

wanted to eat Korean barbecue but it was

05:15

too busy up here there was no openings

05:18

for reservation so we had to do what we

05:20

had to do I got a burger and fries just

05:22

good old American

05:24

Pride it's getting cold

05:35

because you're

05:36

pretty okay okay okay okay

05:40

cute oh wow are you sure thank you so

05:44

much WoW say bye thank

05:47

you that is so nice everyone's so nice

05:51

thank God for these

05:53

socks let me see your new socks sorry

05:56

let me see your new

05:58

sock literally everyone just keeps

06:00

coming up to story and giving her gifts

06:01

cuz they love her and it's just so nice

06:04

like it's the nicest thing everyone's

06:06

too nice for you're my

06:10

fire

06:13

words let's never change I'm really glad

06:16

we went to the top of that because I

06:17

think it put into perspective how big

06:20

this city really is it just looked like

06:22

it just went for forever plus the views

06:24

were amazing and it smelled really good

06:25

up there the air was just so fresh it

06:27

looked like there were some cool shops

06:28

over there so we'll see what we can find

06:29

we just found our favorite dessert Tang

06:31

Hulu it's our favorite I'm so excited

06:34

right

06:37

now thank you okay you got to take

06:42

all he said are you going to eat all

06:45

those and I said yes we're American

06:59

[Music]

07:08

[Music]

07:23

[Music]

07:27

i w my story yay so what we're doing

07:30

right now is we're getting the

07:31

traditional hand off clothing and we're

07:33

going to walk to the temple this is

07:34

something that a lot of people do here

07:35

so we get to pick out like our skirt and

07:37

they even have one that's story size

07:39

basically you just start by picking your

07:41

skirt and I picked a pink skirt with

07:44

some yellow flowers on it and then they

07:47

basically get you dressed in the

07:48

traditional clothing it's so cool to be

07:49

able to know what they wear for the

07:51

traditional clothing and I'm excited for

07:53

story to have this experience

07:56

too oh should I go all black black and

07:59

gold

08:00

kind of Swaggy

08:03

P there she is you put your arm

08:06

[Music]

08:08

in oh wow story we're

08:13

matching what do you think you have a

08:15

bear story found a teddy bear yeah you

08:18

look so beautiful my girl I do this

08:22

hat this one

08:25

one that's the king

08:29

that's I think this is the Korean king

08:31

king's hat so I think I'm going to go

08:32

with this

08:34

one how's the fit it's fire story you

08:39

have a pretty in your hair too look how

08:40

pretty we're getting our hair done this

08:42

is so cool what are we doing right now

08:44

this is so

08:46

cool this is awesome the problem with

08:48

this hat is I already have such a long

08:50

head it just makes my head look like 2

08:51

feet even longer you look good you look

08:53

but I like it story is really the main

08:55

attraction here every single person that

08:58

walks by here just can't get get enough

08:59

of

09:01

it

09:04

[Music]

09:06

everybody older where the flowers

09:09

the trees where the Leakes flow to the

09:12

rivers and the Rivers throw a freeze

09:16

ra this Palace is so beautiful it's so

09:18

cool wearing the traditional wear in

09:20

front of this Palace and learning a

09:21

little bit more about the history plus T

09:24

looks really cute in this outfit you

09:26

look really cute she's a

09:30

I think the craziest thing for me still

09:31

is that we are in South Korea like this

09:34

is just the coolest thing ever and just

09:36

such a dream like I'm forever grateful

09:38

that we have the opportunity to be here

09:40

as a family like wow we're just standing

09:42

here as a family in South Korea I'm just

09:44

so

09:46

[Music]

09:50

grateful what is

09:53

that oh yeah we just stopped at a cafe

09:56

apparently the like soul is known for

09:58

cafes so we're going to try a bunch of

10:00

the pastries and then we're going to get

10:01

some lunch is that

10:03

yummy she loves it here so far there's

10:06

only one thing that I found that I don't

10:07

like about South Korea and it is the

10:10

size of their water glasses this is aot

10:13

this is this is a shot glass it's a

10:16

sip I got to refill it like 15 times to

10:20

keep

10:22

[Music]

10:36

four sips of

10:41

water the biggest perk of Korea that

10:44

I've learned so far is you could

10:45

literally leave anything at any time and

10:47

no one will steal it we just left our

10:48

stroller fully stocked out here and I

10:51

felt very comfortable about doing it

10:52

because I've read that like basically

10:54

it's very safe to leave things no one

10:55

steals here so it's still here another

10:58

Pro tip for we're traveling we do not

11:00

travel with a stroller but if we need a

11:03

stroller in a location we will rent one

11:05

so we rented this one and it was like $4

11:08

a day we're walking up right now to Buck

11:10

Chon village and we're going to an area

11:12

where there still is the traditional

11:15

houses and it's pretty cool because on

11:17

the map it says that when you enter into

11:19

this area you got to be quiet because

11:21

people still live there and they

11:23

actually have visiting hours for people

11:25

to come in and visit and luckily we're

11:26

here during those visiting hours so

11:28

we're going to go check it out right now

11:29

we're going uphill and I'm pushing a

11:31

stroller I'm carrying a

11:38

baby this is epic so this is the street

11:41

that people still live on they're like

11:43

old old

11:45

houses and it looks so cool I feel like

11:48

this is the kind of like street that you

11:50

see in movies but it's here in real life

11:52

which is so cool to see story what do

11:54

you

11:57

think we've definitely walked the most

11:59

today out of all the other days I'm

12:01

pretty sure and uh we're exhausted

12:03

story's taking a really good nap though

12:04

which is nice we're getting on the

12:05

subway right here we're headed back to

12:07

the hotel we're going to just chill for

12:09

a little bit and then head out cuz it's

12:10

our last night here in Soul we go so

12:14

it's our last night here in Korea we

12:15

have to finish it off with the

12:16

traditional Korean barbecue last time we

12:18

came to do barbecue the guy cooked for

12:20

us we didn't know what we were doing

12:22

tonight check down we

12:26

made hone look how we made

12:30

you're doing a great job it's so good

12:33

why don't they have this at home okay

12:35

it's kind of funny I figured out how to

12:36

order even though everything is in

12:38

Korean I just got this coke I'm going to

12:40

order us another water and they come in

12:42

20 seconds watch I just kind of guessed

12:47

and then watch it's going to come in 20

12:49

seconds watch watch

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[Music]

12:54

watch just wait

13:01

6 5 4 3

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2 thank

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you thank

13:16

you and then you have water bye Korea

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bye

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Korea we had so much fun in Korea you

13:24

ready to go to the next spot let's go

13:27

to on something that I thought was gone

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