Monthly Archives: June 2009
Fascinating article about targeting foreigners in Korea…
From my brief scanning of the article titled “How the Ugly American Ate the Ugly Duckling“, I thought I’d bookmark this for future reference because it has some interesting stats and observations of how foreigners are treated in South Korea. … Continue reading
Filed under Expat, Just interesting..., Korea life, Opinions, Random finds, Random thoughts, Rants
I’m the hulk? Really?
Well, that’s what this website says: thesuperheroquiz.com Don’t get it, but who am I to question such an accurate and official website like this? I answered as honestly as I could. It wasn’t easy… Your results: You are Hulk Hulk … Continue reading
Filed under Entertainment, Humorous, Interesting..., Opinions
If you think you can’t do something, watch this…
Just in case you want to know how to find it, just search for “My Redeemer Lives – Team Hoyt.” It’s a tad religious, but just take the message to heart instead regardless of your standpoint on religion…
Filed under Impressive, Inspirational, Interesting...
Another dose of sexy korean girls dressing up quite UN-modestly
OK, I’m definitely not one for “jumping on the bandwagon.” I posted back in July of 2008 about Girl’s Generation (aka So Nyeo Shi Dae or in Hangul, 소녀시대). It was nothing special, but for some reason the song was … Continue reading
Filed under Random thoughts
King of Pop dead? Charlie’s Angel’s Queen of the blond hair do dead too?
UPDATE: Looks like multiple sources are now saying the King of Pop is dead. CNN reports “Pop icon Michael Jackson has died in Los Angeles, according to multiple reports” and the New York Times says “Michael Jackson, 50, Is Dead.” … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Celebrities, History, Interesting reads, Interesting..., News, Obituaries, Random finds, Weird
Happy B-day Jareb…
…you should consider letting us take care of you once!
Filed under Friends and Family, People
“Live from Busan, South Korea, it’s…”
Some of you already know, but I’ve accepted a job as the Evening Host of Busan’s English Radio station eFM. The station is at 90.5 on the FM dial and the website is http://befm.co.kr (where you can also listen … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Blogs - Korea Expats, Celebrities, Communications, Expat, History, Interesting..., Journal Entry, Korea life, Kyopo life, News
Not the best week thus far…
The other morning, I fell down the stairs in my apartment for the first time. It wasn’t a pleasant fall either… I slid down the last three or so stairs landing face down on the floor. I looked up thinking … Continue reading
Filed under Busan stuff, Business practices, Byung-hyu, Korea life, Random thoughts, Stupid, Unfortunate
One of the best Groom & Bride speeches I’ve heard
…o.k. it’s the only Bride & Groom speech I’ve heard (I believe) like this, but I recommend everyone who’s as entertaining as my friends Derek and Bonnie to have one at their wedding. These guys rock!
Filed under Entertainment, Humorous, Love, People, Video
More motorcycle issues (possibly resolved?)
This is honestly just for my own record keeping, but after visiting a local bike shop near Pusan National University, the shop owner told me that the regulator was the problem. He even said he’ll bet on it and will … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, History, Journal Entry, Korea life, Kyopo life, Mechanical, Stupid, Transportation
I love this movie…
I shared “A Moment to Remember” with a past coworker recently. I remembered how much it made me tear up. This morning, I woke up a bit early and it’s hard to get things done before 10a here in Korea. … Continue reading
Filed under Cinema, Entertainment, Interesting..., Learning Korean, Video
