The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver are in full swing and for the first time in my life, I’m keeping up with them. As much as I hate to admit it, however, I couldn’t tell you a single thing about any of my own country’s athletes. Sure, I’ve picked up on a name here and …
Month: February 2010
Not long ago, I was instructed to create some writing and communication lessons for our ESL classes. Wanting to spice things up a bit, I focused them on fun topics like tabloids and celebrities. My favorite, however, was the lesson on superstitions. Step on a crack and you’ll break your mother’s back. Break a mirror …
A few weeks ago, I was invited to attend my second Korean wedding. My co-worker, Angela, made a beautiful bride and she and her new husband are as cute as they can be. A Korean friend and I were chatting about how nice the wedding service was when she turned to me and stated that …
The sixth grade is a difficult time for any kid, but especially challenging when you’ve got pale skin. Not only are you stared at when learning about albinos in science class, but you usually end up being the butt of many jokes. I’ll never forget one boy, who shall remain nameless, started calling me “Casper, …
…where you’re walking naked down the street, and everyone just stares? In America, the whole being in front of a crowd in your underwear- or even naked- situation would definitely rank in the nightmare classification of dreams. In Korea, however, public nakedness is not only a reality, it’s a lifestyle. Jimjilbangs, or public bath houses, …