Mosaic One

I’m really getting into Flickr again. I’m supposed to be phone teaching, but all I can do is mess around on it.
After I get back to Cali, I should have a lot more time on my hands. So expect more photos around the holiday season!
Until then, check out my trading card.

P.S. I’m taking advantage of [...]

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Damn you, washer. Damn you to hell!

The washer tore the beading off my favorite shirt.
I should have expected this, since it was only 5,000 won (around five American dollars), and this happened to another cute shirt a few months ago. But oh oh oh. So sad.
The fake stones on the front reminded me of the stones my parents would buy us [...]

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My Sister Can Beat Up Your Sister

Congratulations are in order for my baby sister, Marbs, who is one of three singles players on her high school tennis team with an undefeated record. 19-0, and this is only her second year playing the sport! (Like, seriously. She only picked up a racket last year.)
Her photo was in the paper today, and I’d link [...]

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Bow To The Emperor!

A belated thanks to Kevin, aka EmperorCharon, for buying me a Flickr Pro account for my birthday! This is definitely one of my favorite presents by far.
You can check out Kevin’s own Flickr account here. His online comic is also a must-see.
Now I can upload all my Japan pictures without worrying about a limit!
Again, Kevin, thank you [...]

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Flowers, Soaps and Birthdays

You don’t have to go all the way to Seoul or hike in the mountains to get giddy with your camera.
While I was taking a walk one hot Saturday morning, I came upon a sign for a Buddhist temple. Although I’m keen on learning more about this religion, I had never visited any shrines or [...]

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Birds In Busan

A few more pictures on Flickr.
Unsurprisingly, I’ve reached my limit and can’t upload more photos until August. (Mommy?)
Also, I’m sick again. Must have been all that walking through the rain in Busan. Or five hours of sleep a night. Who knows. It’s hell trying to give lectures with phlegm sliding down my throat.
Got a shot [...]

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The Pink Belt

I tampered with the image to make it fit the page. I like it better in its original size.
I know it’s been a while since I’ve actually written-written anything, but I have been working on more chapters (think “Full Moon”). I expect they’ll be on the blog by late August.
They’re based on my previous travels [...]

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Great Feasts

I’ve spent enough time taking photos of what I eat.
So I figured I might as well give them a set of their own on Flickr.
Eating in Korea is an experience all in itself. (Although it sometimes requires an open mind, some daring and one eye closed.) What you’re looking at is just one of the [...]

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Pink Meat

While dining with Zach at a new Thai restaurant in Itaewon Saturday night, all I could think about was how much I wanted to take pictures of my green curry.
Unfortunately, Buddha's Belly is far too posh for such behavior. I already stood out in my Wonder Woman t-shirt and flip-flops.
I released my trigger finger the [...]

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The Swiss Sleep. Koreans Dance.

After their monthly tests, I let the kids draw whatever they wanted.

Look at soccer superstar Park Ji-Sung (7) go. Who knew he was so flexible? I think they're performing Korea's popular Vertex Dance. Coach Advocaat looks pissed here, but according to this, he's also a convert. (Click on the video link–I promise it will make your [...]

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