As August lazily drifted into September, October and then November…the trees have been painting a majestic picture. I thought I’d share a few pictures from out our window, and from the streets of our neighborhood. Enjoy! Autumn Fires by Robert Louis Stevenson In the other gardens And all up the vale, From the autumn bonfires [...]
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Fall In Cheonan
Posted in Adventures in Korea, From "M", Korea Facts, Pictures on November 6, 2010 | 2 Comments »
The Meaning of Chuseok: Part 2
Posted in Adventures in Korea, From "M", Korea Facts on September 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I came across this one late, but I think it is my favorite. You’ll see why. (did little-to-no editing which is rare for a journal entry.) In Interview form: Ji Young: Mom, I have a question. What is the history of Chuseok. Mom: Oh, the history of chuseok? Chuseok is the Korean Thanksgiving Day which [...]
The meaning of Chuseok…
Posted in Adventures in Korea, From "M", Korea Facts, News on September 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Having just celebrated our first Chuseok (or Korean thanksgiving), I wanted to tell you all about the meaning of it and what the customs of the locals are. I assign journal topics 2 times a week to one of my older classes at the Hakwan, and the Friday before the break, I told them to [...]
Swear Words
Posted in Books, Church, From "M", Korea Facts, Thoughts on September 15, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I was finishing up my class this evening when one of my students, Alicia (that’s her chosen English name) suddenly gasped. She said, “Teacher, those boys out in the hall are saying very, very bad words!!” I haven’t learned to swear in Korean, though, after today I probably should learn the key words in order [...]
Korea Facts: #6
Posted in Adventures in Korea, Korea Facts, Videos on August 28, 2010 | 2 Comments »
If by some series of events, you find yourself in Korea, remember this: Never write a persons name in red. Elizabeth and I were given this tip when we first arrived here, and following up with others, the best explanation I have come across (and, if you know different, correct me if I am mistaken!) [...]
Adventures in Korea: Bathroom Adventures
Posted in Adventures in Korea, Korea Facts on August 27, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Korea is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. The country is roughly the size of Indiana with a population of more than 48 million. They make up for lack of land by building vertically. So many buildings are tall…very tall… And it is in these tall buildings that they get every [...]
Explanation
Posted in Korea Facts, News, Pictures on July 29, 2010 | 1 Comment »
It’s 7:30 am, I have 8 hours of sleep and 2 cups of coffee in me now… So I will try to clarify what my last post meant. Elizabeth and I have just jumped into what is known as “Intensives.” We typically work afternoons and evenings, but for 3 weeks, we have added mornings to [...]
Mc-What???
Posted in Korea Facts, Pictures on July 26, 2010 | 3 Comments »
For all of you out there who believe America has the corner on the market of “fast food.” I humbly present to you… …Mcdelivery…..Call, order, and eat in 10 minutes…on your own sofa. Geeze….this is dangerous. -M
Monastery
Posted in Korea Facts, Pictures on July 7, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Nestled in the hills just outside of town there is a peaceful Buddhist monastery. One weekend Elizabeth and I were wanting to get away from the noise of the city, and so taking the 12 bus, connecting to the 24 bus, we escaped the madness to a more peaceful place… -M
Korea vs. Nigeria
Posted in Korea Facts, News, Pictures, Videos on June 24, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Elizabeth and I took in a cultural experience. Don’t be fooled. This wasn’t easy. We were exhausted…but as you will read below, it was most definitely exciting and worth the missed sleep. Korea had it’s 3rd and final game of group play against Nigeria, and everything was riding on this game. If they won or [...]
