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About two nights ago, Raswan and I ran out of programs to watch.  We decided to start watching "24" which everyone seems to rave about.  I’m always hesitant to add a new show to my list of current favorites, because if it’s good, I must devour every episode I can get my hands on.  This [...]

The sun is out, the birds are singing, and it’s a good day to cut grass…  by hand. Ajummas started at the top of the library, and worked their way down.  I can’t belive they cut the university’s grass by hand, with knives.  Old Korean women are a strong bunch.Posing with the cherry blossoms at [...]

Congratulations to my friend Renee for finishing her practicum and education degree yesterday in Edmonton, Canada. In her own words, "Now I am a 27 year old woman with 2 bachelor degrees and no place to call her home". Time sure flies…  This picture was taken four years ago during the 2002 World Cup in [...]

On the way to the gym, Mat and I saw some children playing while on a class field trip.  We walked over to take a look at them because they’re so small and cute. Look at the two kids behind the hedge.  They wanted to be in the picture, but were too scared to stand [...]

Last Saturday, Mat, Adnan, and I went to Deajeon and had a fun time.  We spent most of the morning at the zoo, or as Koreans would pronounce it, the "jew".  It’s always interesting when I spend long periods of time with Mat… he says some of the most random things.  On Saturday, they included: [...]

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom all over the country.  This was taken yesterday at Eunpa Lake, here in Kunsan.  Living in Korea, cherry blossoms epitomize Spring for me, while yellow Ginkgo leaves epitomize fall.

I wanted to post some pictures of my new toy – a 1GB Yepp MP3 player.  I picked it up at Technomart in Seoul yesterday, after my current MP3 player died on me 2 weeks ago.  I wanted a flash player solely for the gym and the occasional 3 hour trip to Seoul.  Therefore, a [...]

Yesterday was the first day of student presentations, which will last one week.  My freshman students have to give a 3 minute speaking presentation about themselves.  So far, I’ve had a student sing, and one demonstrate taekwondo.  The following week, are midterm tests, so we won’t be teaching that week either.  To celebrate the beginning [...]

My cousin in Laos sent this picture to me. Happy Lao New Year 2549! Lao New Year is derived from the lunar calendar.  The Lao, Thai, Khmers and Myanmarese, who believe in the lunar system, celebrate New Year during this time.  There is also a water festival that happens in Buddhist "Therevada" countries, like the [...]