Dilemma

“I have a new favorite British word!” I told my roommate last night.
“Oh no.”
“I’ve been thinking about how we have this huuuuuge communication problem, and how it affects our relationship in and out of the office.”
“What are you talking about?”
“So I figured that if we took some time to learn about our different languages and cultures, [...]

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KPop and Talks on the Train

This is the trailer for the first Korean movie I ever saw. (Or was it Shiworae?) Its commercials looked sappy, but I found the theme song addictive. 

A Millionaire’s First Love 
I know a lot of you are shuddering. But goddammit, it made me cry.
But I do have some good films waiting in my apartment. [...]

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October Will Be Expensive

What does October have in store for me?
Let’s check my Hyun Bin calendar!
 
3rd: Day off. Time to watch those pirated DVDs gathering dust on my bookshelf.
On Wednesday, I have to go back to work, but the holiday extends through–
5th-8th: Yoga in the mountains! Four days in Gyeongju, at my favorite temple. Which also happens to be [...]

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Rear-Ended

I have just finished yogilates class and have one foot out the door when my instructor, “Seung-Eun,”  asks if I like tea.
“I studied in London for two years, and now I enjoy this tea,” she says, handing me a bag of Earl Grey.
Earl Grey is actually my favorite kind, but I don’t want to look [...]

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Tethered

 Is it possible to have feelings for someone you barely understand?
Last week I told The Instructor I would not leave my job after all.
“Sabunim,” I said, as his younger students made kissing noises behind his back. “Me, Pia, no go Ca-li-porn-nia.
Pointing at the ground: “Here–yogi–yes.”
I hooked my thumbs together, made flapping motions with my hands, [...]

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Kick Penis!

A girlfriend of mine left me her copy of "Making Out in Korean," and it quickly replaced the dictionary in my handbag. This slender little guide contains useful phrases for parties, dining, fighting and screwing.Thanks to this book, I found my new favorite word: Chokka! It literally means "Kick penis" and I can use it [...]

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