February happenings

Here are some current Korean adventures and things of that nature. Head this way -->

I've been researching the GSL (Global Starcraft League). I"m hoping to catch at least one live game before I leave in August. I've got time, but its never to early to start learning.














I now consider myself a fairly fluent reader of written Hangul, but my vocabulary is laughable (I am still undecided at how much I want to apply myself). Comon' 쉐인 ㅠㅠ

I joined the HWC (Hogye weightlifting crew), also preparing for a friend of mine to win a bench press competition. Update in the future*

I now have a guitar in Korea. I'm not sure what took me so long.

I recently found a new genre of music that I like to chill out with. Dub Step.

I went to a trick art museum. Here's an awesome scene I chose to take delight in:















My principal retired. Complete with clarinet, flute, and piano performance from the children. A teacher choir send off, and an awesome buffet.

I have 3 new co teachers this coming school year. Update in the future*

How about a blog full of notes; ok, "here you are"!

Good reading

So I stumbled upon a new blog today via a shout out from another friend. I read a lot, and I am now presently hooked. http://youarenotsosmart.com/ is the link if you're interested.In one of the articles I found this quote interesting (I have to think how to spell the word quote every time.)

"For as long as there been humans we have searched for our place in the cosmos. Where are we? Who are we? We find that we live on an insignificant planet of a hum-drum star lost in a galaxy tucked away in some forgotten corner of a universe in which there are far more galaxies than people. This perspective is a courageous continuation of our penchant for constructing and testing mental models of the skies; the Sun as a red-hot stone, the stars as a celestial flame, the Galaxy as the backbone of night."

I actually asked this the other night,and more and more I hear people who just don't care about the "where are we, who are we" part. Our generation ever more concerned about living in the moment for yourself/and others, and hopefully making it better for yourself/others in the future. Very tangible goals, very respectable ideas. I too, hope to make the most of every moment. I too hope to make this world a better place. I think back to the boyscout moto I grew up to "Leave it better than how you found it" in reference to camping, or using anything as a scout. I myself however can acknowledge and agree with these things, but I can't escape the most basic of questions "who are we, where are we?" you could extend further and say "why are we here?". If you've read earlier posts you will know that I have found that reason. I shall never force anyone, or what have you, if you disagree. I suppose I don't know why it is discredited in the more present fashion. Why does one assume that someone having a reason for a very basic question of life is somewhat unconcerned with anything else or the present? I also too just like to know why people believe what they believe, and why they choose not to believe what they believe. I like to have good conversation about this. I don't like to argue myself right, nor do I like to listen to someone argue there-self right. I like to listen, so if you ever want to chase the rabbit down the hole, feel free with me, and don't fear a judgmental monster, a non thinking swine, or the comma abuser (I don't know how not to use them).

Props tho those who have had wonderful conversations with me, and props to this website that provides foundation for so many logical insights.

peace out

Lunch Gorger

Today I realized that I eat more at lunch than any other meal.


I thought to myself, "why do I eat so much more at lunch?" I'm going to break down my meal times for you kind readers.

So I thought about my first meal of the day. We know this in English as the humble breakfast. What does my breakfast time consist of? Let's recap the past 6 months. Oh ... that's right, Sleep a little longer, lose more time for necessities, and what follows? Breakfast is quick. What's fast? cereal check, nutri-grain bar check, banana check. Well I suppose its a good thing I eat breakfast everyday. Perhaps I've only gotten one part of the word down in breakFAST. I think I should develop more time for the first part.

Lunch - This is generally provided by my cafeteria. I get around 50 minutes, and its at the same time everyday. It comes out of my school paycheck, and its usually pretty dece. As I write this, I entertain a thought about how this is very routine, and scheduled and timely.


Dinner - Never at the same time, I eat when I'm hungry, and I'm once again responsible for my own meal. I now entertain the thought of "I don't do a good job planning my own meals, nor when I eat said meals".

I suppose I should re-evaluate the way I go about this mess of a food schedule. For now just a random blurb.

cheers

February

Hey Friends, friends of friends, friends of friends of friends.

Hey I went another month without posting. I'm glad you noticed. What did January include? Let me break it down for you.

Dec 28th - Jan 1st (New Years) ---> I visited the mysterious land known as Tokyo, Japan. It was pretty neat, pretty expensive, and made for a great way to celebrate the new year. It reminded me of Seoul. It had a few more bright lights, and a few more people. The biggest difference b/t Japan and Korea was the way people dressed/looked. Korea is very homogeneous. Japan, has a lot of diversity within their people. Korea is way more comfortable to live in tho!(I might be biased).

Jan 7th-16th --> I embarked upon my 2 day journey to the great ole' USA. I got to see my brother wed, and join my family and friends for the shortest vacation of my life. I can't explain how short this trip felt. I left Friday at 4am Wherein I returned back to Korea arriving in Ulsan Sunday 10am.I think I traveled almost as many days as I vaca'd.

Jan 24th - 28th ---> Winter Camp. I taught all week for 6 hours a day. I planned the entire week's topics and activities. The most successful was my Mystery Day (think scavenger hunt). I taught English prepositions, and then wrote out 20 clues using said prepositions (Inside, beneath, under, above, across, etc). I placed clues around the school, and it went quite well with both 3rd and 4th grade. It took a lot of prep, but was definitely worth it.

Feb 2nd - 4th ----> Seoul. I took a short vaca to Seoul on Wednesday to bring in the Lunar New Year. I think it's based on the Chinese tradition. Regardless we got holiday, so that was awesome. I visited the esteemed Lotte World, which was pretty hilarious (Think Korean Disney World).

Feb 7th ---> I am now full fledged back in the school schedule and teaching past tense. I think a rather appropriate subject for this current post.

Well now we're a bit more up to date!
Be easy,
-Shane

p.s.I hate the way February is spelled.