Survive & Thrive in Korea
I love anime. It’s one of those things from my childhood that I never outgrew and will probably love forever. I don’t think there should be an age limit on enjoying animation. The Japanese understand that, not so much in America where reading comic books or watching cartoons automatically relegates you to either prepubescent teen […]
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No, that F doesn’t stand for first floor. You see, in Korea, the number 13 is nothing special because all the superstition is reserved for the number 4. This is because the word for the number 4 also sounds like the word for death. Thankfully, the superstition isn’t so hysterical where the number 4 is […]
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After work one night several of us jumped in a cab and headed for the nearby Costco. I’ve been here six months and I hadn’t yet made the trip, so I was excited. The thought of getting my hands on Eggo Waffles was enough to make me shake with anticipation. Of course we assumed the […]
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Well this is the last post about Cambodia. Can you believe it? I can’t it seems like I’ve been posting about it forever. It will be like saying goodbye to a favorite pet. Sheila’s expression sums up all the bad parts of the trip including the accident, stolen cameras, and malaria vaccination overdoses.The youngster reminds […]
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I know today it’s a mortal sin to watch TV considering its labeled as a brain draining virus capable of sapping the strong moral fiber of today’s youth. And here I thought two party politics did all that. Anyway, I am a certified TV addict, well, excuse me while I clarify that by saying I […]
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When I usually travel I seldom if at all watch tv. Why sit in front of the magic box when there are sights you’ve never seen before outside? However, since I’ve been living in Korea and my apartment came furnished with a TV I find myself turning it on and perusing the Korean airwaves. Whats […]
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