- A look at some of the political problems that come with having some 20,000ish troops stationed in Seoul. As it stands, the United States probably has more command over the South Korean Military than South Korea does. Will troop withdrawal ever occur? Doesn’t seem like it. Here’s a scenario: North [...]
Entries from February 2008
February 27, 2008
Your Daily Shot of Soju: I bet Barack Owns a Really Nice Cell Phone
“You Daily Shot of Soju” is my daily format for sharing random cultural thoughts, pictures and basically anything I want to in an easy to digest and read format. Expect to be updated Monday-Thursday, and probably once on the weekend.
All Hail Big Brother:
Does anybody remember this video I posted, back before the Daily Shot [...]
February 26, 2008
Your Daily Shot of Soju: I think I remember what I’m doing
“You Daily Shot of Soju” is my daily format for sharing random cultural thoughts, pictures and basically anything I want to in an easy to digest and read format. Expect to be updated Monday-Thursday, and probably once on the weekend.
Shrimpy Snacks make me a better teacher:
Well, I’ve spent the past week hibernating and eating [...]
February 18, 2008
This Coming Week
I’ve decided to take this week off from blogging. I am working on a number of other projects right now and writing here would take too much time to get these projects done correctly.
I should be back this weekend. Or if there’s something incredibly pressing for me to post, I’ll make sure to get it [...]
February 16, 2008
Weekly Blog Roundup
- South Korea’s no. 1 National Treasure is torched. Pretty sad day for all those involved. Here are some pictures of the landmark before the blaze.
- To the surprise of no one, it was a drunken old man who torched the landmark. The crazy thing is, this guy has been convicted of [...]
February 13, 2008
Your Daily Shot of Soju: Fighting the Stupid Foreigner
“You Daily Shot of Soju” is my daily format for sharing random cultural thoughts, pictures and basically anything I want to in an easy to digest and read format. Expect to be updated Monday-Thursday, and probably once on the weekend.
Korean English Education has the Power to Piss Off Everybody:
Drunken arguments make me feel more [...]
February 12, 2008
Your Daily Shot of Soju: Understanding Korean Culture Through Refrigerator Art
“You Daily Shot of Soju” is my daily format for sharing random cultural thoughts, pictures and basically anything I want to in an easy to digest and read format. Expect to be updated Monday-Thursday, and probably once on the weekend.
A Study in Korean, 5th Grade Art:
The task was simple. Make a book that said [...]
February 11, 2008
Your Daily Shot of Soju: Maria is, like, really really hot
“You Daily Shot of Soju” is my daily format for sharing random cultural thoughts, pictures and basically anything I want to in an easy to digest and read format. Expect to be updated Monday-Thursday, and probably once on the weekend.
Maria:
Maria is the theme song for the Korean comedy “200 Pound Beauty.” In it [...]
February 8, 2008
The Rum Diaries
Why does this quote from Hunter have so much significance to me now, when I had hardly glanced over it before?
You know what that means? You’re hooked. First a job, then a car – pretty soon you’ll get married and settle in for good. You’ll get like old Robert – always going [...]
February 8, 2008
Weekly Blog Roundup
Ever wanted to know what it was like to be in a North Korean karaoke bar? Well, here you go.
I’m not sure if this is an example of “genius and insanity occupying a space so thin a paper couldn’t fit through,” or if this is simply “bending towards the will of convention.” Either [...]
