Rainbow Archway Project: Completion
Whoo-hoo! The Rainbow Archway has been completed. Gosh, whenever I have a hand in finishing a fairly sizable and/or complicated undertaking such as this, the exhilaration of completion lasts for … Continue reading
Rainbow Archway Project: Progress
After all holes were dug, bracing-stakes made, and posts cut to specific lengths, it was time to commence correctly bracing all posts in order to be later cemented into the … Continue reading
Ceramication
It seemed like the weather cleared just for us. The celestial sky was as serene as could be amid the stroll to fulfilling the plan for my Small Group Bible … Continue reading
Embracing Nostalgia
I’ve always had a thing for nostalgia. The fervor of splendid memories come to the forefront in times of anguish, loneliness, and despair. To deny them completely would be almost … Continue reading
Rainbow Archway Project: The Beginnings
Hot summer weather lasted all the way into October and quickly transformed into a very chilly autumn. Everyone I know had at least one day with sinus problems, or in … Continue reading
Two Years
Two years in Korea have come and gone like a breeze. It seems like yesterday that I was eagerly writing my first blog at San Francisco airport in anticipation of … Continue reading
Feeling Kumamoto
After running around Nagasaki and Shimabara, it was time to rest up and relax for several days in Kumamoto. Upon my arrival I quickly sensed the pure tranquility amid my … Continue reading
I Will Work For Korean Food
It’s that time of year – the vineyards are lush with succulent grapes awaiting to be picked and soon to be eaten or carefully crafted into tasty grape juice or … Continue reading
Typhoon Bolaven
Thanks to my ipod, I was able to capture a few images during Typhoon Bolaven’s strike on Gimpo, South Korea during a scheduled jog through town the same day. All … Continue reading
Showdown in Shimabara
Better duck around a corner or avert your eyes, because the samurai are not to be trifled with as they can merely wish to test the sharpness of their sword … Continue reading
18th Place
Getting 18th place (11th in Gyeonggi-do) out of over 150 school projects surely isn’t bad in my book. Although the project didn’t make the national calendar, Seoul Milk will be … Continue reading
Experiencing Nagasaki
After having worked feverously the entire day until 10:30pm finishing up the milk carton art project and not getting to bed until 1 or 2am, I woke up the following … Continue reading
Re-Contracted & A Korean Tale
Most of you probably already know, but I just found out about 10 days ago that I’ve been “officially” re-contracted at my elementary school for a third year. I’m delighted … Continue reading
Project Completion
The final project day was unfortunately not as easy as pie. It started off by hearing that I must move the project from the gym to another location as soon … Continue reading
The Project: One Day Remaining
Seoul Milk Carton Project – 90% complete Time remaining: 1 day It has been a very fun, yet time-consuming project. I’m greatly looking forward to it’s final completion. I’ve just … Continue reading
Progress
My co-teacher furtively took this photo and I was later surprised to find it in my email. Upon viewing it for the first time, I loudly chuckled in surprise. “Ha … Continue reading
In the Cafe
In the Cafe by Paul Monroe Graham * * * Secret whispers are heard by innocent ears, and where intimate affection has nothing to fear. * * * Scents of … Continue reading
National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea
Located next to Seoul Land, Seoul Grand Park, and the Seoul Zoo, the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Gwacheon can seem somewhat distant and out of the way in … Continue reading
The Outsider
I woke up Monday morning to a depressing, yet mysterious haze lurking in the sky over Gimpo. I normally wouldn’t have time to thoroughly examine such an occurrence , but … Continue reading
The Korean Baseball Experience
After attending 8 or 9 Korean baseball games since my arrival to Korea about 20 months ago, I see it fit to finally give a somewhat thorough introduction to Korean … Continue reading
Waking Up in Hongdae
If you don’t know it already, I have a great adoration for baseball. I love watching, playing, and analyzing it. Unfortunately, I was a bit late in being able to … Continue reading
The Project
Art serenely provides a burst of energy for my aching heart that helps to quickly vanish any sort of anxiety, depression, or worry. I fully embrace it. It allows me … Continue reading
