Cast of characters in today's interesting story....
Army wife ~ AW
American Soldier (husband of AW) ~ AS
American Soldier who is also Filipino ~ AF
Grandfatherly Korean man ~ GK
Me
Today started out crappy. My intention was to get the boys registered for school, get our ration cards, go to ACS (Army Community Center) for information on tomorrow's excursion, hit the library and then possibly go to the commissary. I was out of my infamous Diet Mountain Dew.
We got to the registrar's office. They gave me all the paperwork I needed to fill out for both Eric and Matthew but the Osan rep. hadn't arrived yet. So, the kids and I decided to head out and try to fill out the other obligations I had set. Eventually, I let Matt take Lauren back to the hotel room while Eric and I headed back to the registrar's office to meet the Osan rep. Now mind you, since we have no vehicle....we had to walk everywhere. Sure, we could have taken the bus, but this base is soooooo small that that was just obsurd.
As Eric and I headed back, dark clouds loomed. The hot, humid air turned ice cold. I told Eric we should head back because we had no umbrella. Of course, Eric wants to trudge on and face the consequences. After convincing Eric that he was out of his ever-living-mind, we turned back and went back to the hotel. The sprinkles started and by the time we got to the front entrance doors to the hotel....heaven gave way.
We had been couped up in the hotel room for the whole day. Rain, thunder, lightening, and more rain. The base supposedly closed down because of heavy flooding. Yeah, it was that bad. The rain was constant....fast and heavy for over 6 hours.
So, after being couped up, I had to get outside. Outside the front of the hotel is a little pavillion. I think I mentioned this before. A lot of us living in the hotel come outside there and talk/hangout/smoke/just get fresh air.
I was the first to go outside. After sitting there people watching, AW shows up. Her and I sat there talking about the happenings of adjusting, when a little GK walks by. "Annyeong-haseyo, " I say. "Annyeong-haseyo," he replies. And he smiles and goes into the hotel. AW and I go back to talking when the little GK comes out smiling with a hot coffee in one hand and in the other, the Stars and Stripes newspaper.
He says "hello" in the cutest Engrish ever to both of us. He asks if we are American and we nod and say "yes." He sits next to me, opens the newspaper, then says, "Today, you teach me English." I smiled and said, "okay." He read the top news to me, "Gates In Korea to Discuss Tour Lengths."
GK~ "I understand Gates. He top defense guy."
Me~ "Correct."
GK~ "Gates in Korea to discuss....Discuss mean talk?"
Me~ "Correct."
GK~ "...to discuss tour lengths. I don't get. Tour...mean take trip to look around?"
Me~ "Well, yeah, tour does mean that but in this instance it doesn't mean that."
GK~ "English hard." He laughs.
Me~ "Well, you are doing a pretty good job. Tour...in this sentence, it is talking about a military man's stay in another country."
GK~ "Hmm...still don't get. What is lengths?"
Me~ "Lengths is referring to time. Gates wants to changes the time a military man has to stay out of his country."
GK~ "English is hard. Still don't understand."
Me~ "My husband's tour in Korea is 2 years. We will live here 2 years. Gates wants to change that. We might stay longer or shorter."
GK~ "Ohhhhh!"
We go through the paper some more and we come upon the word "deployment."
GK~ "What is a deployment. Very big word."
Me~ "Deployment is actually kind of like the word tour."
GK~ "Why not they say tour instead?"
Me~ "Because English is hard." We both laughed.
We then talked about accents. I explained that in Korea they have accents as well. There is the Daegu accent, the Busan accent, the Seoul accent, and I'm sure there are others. Americans have accents. There is the southeren drawl, the northeast, midwest, and I just said the California accent (because from movies and TV, that is what they mainly see and hear.) He pointed out that the English they learn are from Koreans who were taught English. And most of that English is American. One word in particular that annoyed him (that brought up this whole discussion) was the word "water." He said Americans say "wadder" but he was taught "water" with an emphasis on the "T." I told him that he said the word correctly but as Americans our English was "lax." We speak the same English as the Brits but because the first thirteen colonies had been away from England so long...as time progressed our English changed as well to what it is today. He replied with an "oooooh." He taught me something though. I never realized that from a foreign perspective, I was pronouncing "water" as "wadder."
Around this time AS and AF show up. GK starts explaining (about what I already knew) that the old Koreans love Americans because of the Korean War. He explained that he was 6 when the war broke out. He became a refugee and he and his family were forced to move south towards Busan. At this time, he had us laughing because he explained it was at that time he came upon his first American. Because he was only six, his father seemed big to him. But when he came to see the first American, he thought we were giants from a land of giants. He knew then that these giants would win because North Koreans were small like his father. Kekeke.
He then asked us what part of the states we were from...
GK to AS~ "Where you from?"
AS~ "I'm from Virginia."
GK~ "West Virginia?"
AS~ "No, just Virginia."
GK~ "I visit W.Virginia. Mountains big. Scary. We might fall off mountain." *he gestured a lot with his hands.*
GK to AF~ "Where you from?"
AF~ "I'm from the Philipines."
GK~ "You not American?"
AF~ "I'm half. My mother is Filipino."
I don't remember what exactly happened here but he started talking about how Korea used to be an underdeveloped country. Comparing the country to Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, etc. I told him that Korea was far from being underdeveloped. That well, yes, there were ungodly amount of rice paddies everywhere....but the cities were far more advanced than some American cities and that Seoul was much bigger than New York. That the entertainment, electronic and fashion industry had bipassed us by far.
He then talked about the States being the "police of the world." I asked him how he felt about that. Was it appalling to the average Korean? That sort of thing. He explained that he had nothing against it. That if it wasn't for the Americans, he would not be here. If it wasn't for the Americans, there would still be a Saddam Hussein. And on and on and on......
He then explained that the new generations didn't take to kindly to the American occupation but he then went on that as long as there were "halboji's" (grandfathers) around, they would keep teaching the youngers about Americans.
Somehow, he then changed topic directions again....
GK~ "Where you from?"
Me~ "I'm from Texas."
GK~ "City?"
Me~ "Dallas." *Of course, I say this because it's the closest big city and like he would know where Grand Prairie was. Grand Prairie is in Dallas county.......Kekeke.*
GK~ "Everyone in Korea know Dallas."
Me~ "They do?"
GK~ "Forty-seven years ago......all over world know Dallas. When President Kennedy got shot." *He then again used gestures of a man holding a shotgun.*
Me~ "Ah, yes. There is a museum and memorial of the place where he got shot. I don't think Dallas wants to be remembered of that fact, though."
GK~ "Ah, but Dallas is famous."
Me~ "We'd rather you know Dallas because of the Dallas Cowboys."
GK~ "The Dallas who?"
Me~ "American football."
GK~ "......."
*Then the others laughed.*
After that, AW, AS left. GK had to leave as well. He turned to me and said....
"Today, you my English Teacher." He then waved and said, "Annyeong-kyeseyo." "Goodbye," I replied.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Kamsahamnida
"I am grateful."
We picked up Eric's cellphone yesterday. Same drill, different day.
Anyway, the lady at the counter (another beautiful Korean woman) gave Lauren a "display" cellphone since the rest of us got a new phone. The display phone is actually a real phone but doesn't turn on. To top it off, she gave Lauren one of those cellphone accessories you attach to the phone. Lauren chose one that has a light on the end. When you squeeze it, it lights up.
Most Americans don't have these but in Asia...it's like having several keychains attached to the phone. Notice, the attachment I have has a fake ruby set in a little pig. I chose this because...don't laugh...I was born the year of the pig.
After Eric got his phone (he got all those fun things too), we were about to leave. I bent down and whispered in Lauren's ear, "Tell the nice lady kamsahamnida." Lauren repeats, "Kamsah-ida." The lady at the counter....melted.
We picked up Eric's cellphone yesterday. Same drill, different day.
Anyway, the lady at the counter (another beautiful Korean woman) gave Lauren a "display" cellphone since the rest of us got a new phone. The display phone is actually a real phone but doesn't turn on. To top it off, she gave Lauren one of those cellphone accessories you attach to the phone. Lauren chose one that has a light on the end. When you squeeze it, it lights up.
Most Americans don't have these but in Asia...it's like having several keychains attached to the phone. Notice, the attachment I have has a fake ruby set in a little pig. I chose this because...don't laugh...I was born the year of the pig.
After Eric got his phone (he got all those fun things too), we were about to leave. I bent down and whispered in Lauren's ear, "Tell the nice lady kamsahamnida." Lauren repeats, "Kamsah-ida." The lady at the counter....melted.Nothing like having a cute four year-old girl say, "kamsahamnida."
*This pic is of my phone and the goodies given to me. Isn't the little cellphone purse cute?*
*This pic is of my phone and the goodies given to me. Isn't the little cellphone purse cute?*
The Good, The Bad, and The Weird
Yesterday, I met two women outside. One an army soldier just went active, former National Guard. The other, an army wife like me. All three of us sitting outside under a pavilion outside the front doors of the lodge. A little shaded area for some of us who feel couped up in our hotel rooms to come and get fresh air and just "people watch."
We introduced ourselves and just started talking about how we came to Korea and the troubles we had to deal with when we all came over. We came to the conclusion that the military really have no clue about Korea and the policies for civilians and the soldiers stationed here.
The soldier was told to not bring ANYTHING with her. She has a family (a husband~former soldier, and three young girls.) So they came with nothing but pretty much the clothes on their backs and what they could pack. She was told that they couldn't ship a vehicle. And that the military would provide furnishings for her and her family once they got a place off post. Well, the military can provide furnishing...if they are available. If not, it comes out of their own pocket to find those not provided. Obviously, the military will ship a vehicle as I can testify that my big, bad truck is sitting somewhere in Seoul or is somewhere near Seoul as this moment.
The army wife on the other hand brought EVERYTHING. All their furnishings. There is some discrepancy as I told her we were told we could pretty much bring only half of what we owned. I then told her if her household goods went over the weight limit that they would have to pay out-of-pocket the difference of what was allowable. So she is now stressed. Don't blame her. The problem lies in her husband's orders and what was written in them. We've came to realize at once, that depending on what post you came from, everyone had different mandated orders. There was no set rule.
Let me clarify something on my end. We immediately saw differences in what we were told as soon as we came to Seattle. At Ft. Hood, we were told we could bring only one pet. But then we were told that we couldn't fly our pets on a military sponsored plane. In Seattle, no lie, many people brought cages with various sized animals. Most were small dogs. THAT is where we switched from a domestic flight to a military flight. I'm telling you, I was seriously pissed.
The USAG Humphreys website said that they only allowed one small pet (a cat) only on post. Okay, some of those people were not going to Humphreys. Some got off in Japan. Some got off with us in Osan but were going to different posts other than Humphreys. Here at the hotel, I've seen people walking their DOGS! As I said, the website said only one small cat.
As you can tell, the communication from each post or base was varying in their knowledge of what was indeed true.
Here's another bit of knowledge that both women informed me about from people they knew who already live off post. Brace yourselves...especially for those who think they have a sky-high electric bill. Many of those friends who used the airconditioning units in the off post housing had bills roughly from $700-1000 for one month. And those same people only used their airconditioning units for no more than a week. Let's just say my jaw fell off my face. Korea isn't really hot but the humidity is worse than a hot day in the Amazon. Okay, some exaggeration there but it IS intense. We were told to run the airconditioner until the house got cool then turn if off...not to let it run. Thanking God Korea is not near the equator.
Here's something I forgot to mention. I've never seen it in the US but it might happen. So correct me if I'm wrong. While riding the bus back from Yongsan Army Base in Seoul to USAG Humphreys, I noticed men wearing reflective jackets and holding up light sticks to warn drivers that there were road workers ahead. Nothing out of the ordinary, I'm sure you are thinking. After close inspection, they were MANNEQUINS! That was the smartest idea. Why haven't I seen that in the US? We see commercials or read in the news of road workers getting struck by vehicles. But actually having a mannequin do the most dangerous job was ingenious. I have seen police cars parked strategically with mannequins to give the illusion that they are watching you. LOL! But to have a mannequin stand out in the road warning drivers to slow down for road contruction was weird but seriously a good idea. I'm sure you've noticed the little things amaze me. Kekeke.
We introduced ourselves and just started talking about how we came to Korea and the troubles we had to deal with when we all came over. We came to the conclusion that the military really have no clue about Korea and the policies for civilians and the soldiers stationed here.
The soldier was told to not bring ANYTHING with her. She has a family (a husband~former soldier, and three young girls.) So they came with nothing but pretty much the clothes on their backs and what they could pack. She was told that they couldn't ship a vehicle. And that the military would provide furnishings for her and her family once they got a place off post. Well, the military can provide furnishing...if they are available. If not, it comes out of their own pocket to find those not provided. Obviously, the military will ship a vehicle as I can testify that my big, bad truck is sitting somewhere in Seoul or is somewhere near Seoul as this moment.
The army wife on the other hand brought EVERYTHING. All their furnishings. There is some discrepancy as I told her we were told we could pretty much bring only half of what we owned. I then told her if her household goods went over the weight limit that they would have to pay out-of-pocket the difference of what was allowable. So she is now stressed. Don't blame her. The problem lies in her husband's orders and what was written in them. We've came to realize at once, that depending on what post you came from, everyone had different mandated orders. There was no set rule.
Let me clarify something on my end. We immediately saw differences in what we were told as soon as we came to Seattle. At Ft. Hood, we were told we could bring only one pet. But then we were told that we couldn't fly our pets on a military sponsored plane. In Seattle, no lie, many people brought cages with various sized animals. Most were small dogs. THAT is where we switched from a domestic flight to a military flight. I'm telling you, I was seriously pissed.
The USAG Humphreys website said that they only allowed one small pet (a cat) only on post. Okay, some of those people were not going to Humphreys. Some got off in Japan. Some got off with us in Osan but were going to different posts other than Humphreys. Here at the hotel, I've seen people walking their DOGS! As I said, the website said only one small cat.
As you can tell, the communication from each post or base was varying in their knowledge of what was indeed true.
Here's another bit of knowledge that both women informed me about from people they knew who already live off post. Brace yourselves...especially for those who think they have a sky-high electric bill. Many of those friends who used the airconditioning units in the off post housing had bills roughly from $700-1000 for one month. And those same people only used their airconditioning units for no more than a week. Let's just say my jaw fell off my face. Korea isn't really hot but the humidity is worse than a hot day in the Amazon. Okay, some exaggeration there but it IS intense. We were told to run the airconditioner until the house got cool then turn if off...not to let it run. Thanking God Korea is not near the equator.
Here's something I forgot to mention. I've never seen it in the US but it might happen. So correct me if I'm wrong. While riding the bus back from Yongsan Army Base in Seoul to USAG Humphreys, I noticed men wearing reflective jackets and holding up light sticks to warn drivers that there were road workers ahead. Nothing out of the ordinary, I'm sure you are thinking. After close inspection, they were MANNEQUINS! That was the smartest idea. Why haven't I seen that in the US? We see commercials or read in the news of road workers getting struck by vehicles. But actually having a mannequin do the most dangerous job was ingenious. I have seen police cars parked strategically with mannequins to give the illusion that they are watching you. LOL! But to have a mannequin stand out in the road warning drivers to slow down for road contruction was weird but seriously a good idea. I'm sure you've noticed the little things amaze me. Kekeke.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
USAG Humphreys
Okay, so....thought of writing about the oh-so-wonderful things about living on or near USAG Humphreys (renamed from just Camp Humphreys).
1. If we get the house we have chosen without horror, the boys will be able to walk on post to the waterpark. Yeah, we're that close.
2. I can walk on post, catch the bus, and relatively go anywhere on post for free.
3. The gym is the best gym I have ever seen. Temeko took us by there and my eyes glittered from envy. Then informed it's free to all military and their dependents. This thing (gym) is 3 levels!!!! The second level is where heaven came down upon me and angels sang. Treadmills, ellipticals, and the best weight equipment imaginable. Oh, yes, Sheree will be a visitor very, very soon.
4. The theater.....is FREE. Theater meaning.....movie theater. All the movies are new or recent. I'll will be there this week to see Eclipse and Letters to Juliet. I swear if the popcorn is free.....somebody hold me back!
5. There is a full sized Starbucks....'nuff said.
6. The hotel we are staying at....or as it's called the "Lodge,"....has free laundry and our rooms are furnished like an apartment. 'Nuff said. Oh, and free internet....or this blogging thing wouldn't be possible. Kekeke.
7. "Yo quiero Taco Bell!," "You can have it your way at BK."
*There were a few things Eric liked but those things were neither here nor there for me.*
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There are only a few things that are annoying here at the USAG Humphreys.......
1. The commissary is as a small as an ant hill.
2. The PX is just as small.
3. They only have two schools....elementary and middle. We were informed they are clearing a barracks (this particular one looks like a hotel) and making it into a school. High school? Don't know.
4. Only one gas station.
1. If we get the house we have chosen without horror, the boys will be able to walk on post to the waterpark. Yeah, we're that close.
2. I can walk on post, catch the bus, and relatively go anywhere on post for free.
3. The gym is the best gym I have ever seen. Temeko took us by there and my eyes glittered from envy. Then informed it's free to all military and their dependents. This thing (gym) is 3 levels!!!! The second level is where heaven came down upon me and angels sang. Treadmills, ellipticals, and the best weight equipment imaginable. Oh, yes, Sheree will be a visitor very, very soon.
4. The theater.....is FREE. Theater meaning.....movie theater. All the movies are new or recent. I'll will be there this week to see Eclipse and Letters to Juliet. I swear if the popcorn is free.....somebody hold me back!
5. There is a full sized Starbucks....'nuff said.
6. The hotel we are staying at....or as it's called the "Lodge,"....has free laundry and our rooms are furnished like an apartment. 'Nuff said. Oh, and free internet....or this blogging thing wouldn't be possible. Kekeke.
7. "Yo quiero Taco Bell!," "You can have it your way at BK."
*There were a few things Eric liked but those things were neither here nor there for me.*
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There are only a few things that are annoying here at the USAG Humphreys.......
1. The commissary is as a small as an ant hill.
2. The PX is just as small.
3. They only have two schools....elementary and middle. We were informed they are clearing a barracks (this particular one looks like a hotel) and making it into a school. High school? Don't know.
4. Only one gas station.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Living in a Korean home
I'll have pics up soon enough...but I think we got a home. The same one from yesterday. The "ahjumma" owner....not to be confused with the "ahjumma" realty lady....was a bit harsh, but then I expected that. At first, she put up a fuss that we have children. Why would a couple want this HUGE home? The "ahjumma" owner was quite adamant that she didn't want children. With lots of charade like movements and speedy Korean that even had me befuzzled, she managed to make her point. With an interpreter on the phone, the cellphone (trust me, that cellphone was quite used well today) was passed from the owner, the realtor, the interpreter, Temeko, me and Bobby. We all got a part of that phone. After a good while, I think our interpreter (the "ahjumma" realtor lady from yesterday), put in a good word for us. Eventually, the "ahjumma" owner gave in and we worked it out. We will pay 1,600,000 ($1400.00 roughly)won for the 4 bedroom house/apartment.
The home is quite bigger than the Harker Heights home, 'bout the same size as the Killeen home minus the 2 car garage (Mr. Biggie Truck will have to tide the elements in Korea). We don't have a yard but we do have this wrap around deck that goes from the living room and circles completely to the back of the kitchen. We would live on the second floor (not third, as mentioned yesterday). The house is FULLY FURNISHED! With better furniture than us. Even decorated....kekeke....with beautiful Korean art. HEAVEN, I tell you!
Now we will have to decided what we want to do with our furniture that we are bringing. The couches might fit if we separate them. Put a couch in the master, a love seat in one of the boys rooms, and the chair in another room. I guess we'll deal with that when we get there. We might have to sell some stuff. LOL!
Okay, I'm getting ahead of myself. We haven't put down a deposit yet. The military has to do a safety inspection first. Then we have to get approval from command. Bunch of military BS that is slowing down the process. Aaaagh!
On a good note, the "ahjumma" realtor lady who we actually came to find out wasn't a realtor lady. LOL! Nope, she worked in the same building as the realtor "ahjussi" (name given to a man of marriagable age...like ahjumma, usually 30 or older.) She is actually a money exchanger. Meaning, she takes our wonderful dollars and turns them magically into won. LOL! And just happens to speak understandable English. Anyway, this woman is like a diamond in the rough. So sweet! I will definitely go to her to exchange my money. LOL! Today, we are getting some of the typhoon that has hit the Asian coast. Rain won't end. Anyway, she was always there with an umbrella. While we were safe, she took the brunt of the rain. Very polite.
The "ahjussi" realtor, even though he didn't speak a lick of English (okay, the basics), was a kind man. Before we left, decided when to come back (Monday or Tuesday) because of military BS, he just handed out my favorite candy out of the blue. How did he win me over? Easy enough. Just give Sheree a Snickers bar and YOU WIN! LOL! Seriously (chin jiha), the few people we have met are making my stay here so much more heavenly!
The home is quite bigger than the Harker Heights home, 'bout the same size as the Killeen home minus the 2 car garage (Mr. Biggie Truck will have to tide the elements in Korea). We don't have a yard but we do have this wrap around deck that goes from the living room and circles completely to the back of the kitchen. We would live on the second floor (not third, as mentioned yesterday). The house is FULLY FURNISHED! With better furniture than us. Even decorated....kekeke....with beautiful Korean art. HEAVEN, I tell you!
Now we will have to decided what we want to do with our furniture that we are bringing. The couches might fit if we separate them. Put a couch in the master, a love seat in one of the boys rooms, and the chair in another room. I guess we'll deal with that when we get there. We might have to sell some stuff. LOL!
Okay, I'm getting ahead of myself. We haven't put down a deposit yet. The military has to do a safety inspection first. Then we have to get approval from command. Bunch of military BS that is slowing down the process. Aaaagh!
On a good note, the "ahjumma" realtor lady who we actually came to find out wasn't a realtor lady. LOL! Nope, she worked in the same building as the realtor "ahjussi" (name given to a man of marriagable age...like ahjumma, usually 30 or older.) She is actually a money exchanger. Meaning, she takes our wonderful dollars and turns them magically into won. LOL! And just happens to speak understandable English. Anyway, this woman is like a diamond in the rough. So sweet! I will definitely go to her to exchange my money. LOL! Today, we are getting some of the typhoon that has hit the Asian coast. Rain won't end. Anyway, she was always there with an umbrella. While we were safe, she took the brunt of the rain. Very polite.
The "ahjussi" realtor, even though he didn't speak a lick of English (okay, the basics), was a kind man. Before we left, decided when to come back (Monday or Tuesday) because of military BS, he just handed out my favorite candy out of the blue. How did he win me over? Easy enough. Just give Sheree a Snickers bar and YOU WIN! LOL! Seriously (chin jiha), the few people we have met are making my stay here so much more heavenly!
Friday, July 16, 2010
I'm Baaaaack!
It's been so long I've forgotten how to blog. LOL!
Well here I go.........
Today, another nonstop drama. We are barely in our hotel. Most of our day is bumming a ride from Temeko (our Korean sponsor, Bobby's co-worker who happened to work with him at Ft. Hood.) She has taken us everywhere. She even has taken care of our reservations here at the hotel. She today took us off post, helped with our cellphone purchases, and was with us when we went house hunting. We owe her tons for her help.
Today's main adventure was house hunting. Oh, those Koreans can be wiley. Many of you know, there is no such thing as "set price." Everything can be haggled. Well, today....we haggled for a completely furnished 4-bedroom house/apartment, wireless internet/cable TV, American size washer/dryers, and WATER!
Yeah, water. Supposedly, you don't drink Korean tap water. Don't drink the water in Mexico. Don't drink the water in Korea. Did some research and the water IS drinkable in Korea. South Koreans have been so horrified of North Korean psychology that they have believed and still (some) believe that North Korea has contaminated there water. Even though the World Health Organization has cleared Korean water for consumption, many still to this day won't drink it. Okay, I'm an American and don't really care much for American tap water but that is because that crap that comes out of our faucets taste like...well, crap. I'd rather drink bottled water anyway.
So, water haggling was a little weird to say the least for a house. LOL! Whatever. I'll drink out of a bottle no matter what, even if it was good or...bad.
Well, as my story goes on. The "ahjumma" (Korean term for older women usually over the age of 30, married w/children...or not) realtor lady with much confusion took us over to the house to check it out. Okay, the lady is smaller than me (5'2"ish...to my 5'7") walked waaaaay faster than me. I literally had to walk/jog to keep up with her. Yes, we walked from the office to the house. So all 6 of us (this included Temeko) struggled to keep up with the little woman. Her strides weren't only fast...but long.
We get to the house with much sweat. Workout...maybe. Could have been humidity...maybe. Combination of both...most definitely. The house/apartment was on the 3rd floor. I think. Can't remember...my brain was fried from the intense walk we had. We couldn't get in because the house owner was away. We decided to go outside and wait. It was cooler outside as the sky got darker....rain was on its way. Again.
As we waited, the clouds broke and the sprinkles got bigger. Then out of the blue, a window across the small street (the streets are no wider than the typical alleyway in the States...no joke) opened and this loud angry voice came out. All in Korean. She was yelling at the "ahjumma". All I caught out of the yelling was...rain (bi) and child/baby (aegi). I came to the conclusion the "eonni" (older sister/title of respect given to older women by women), as the "ahjumma" called her, was a little beyond pissed that the "ahjumma" made us wait in the rain and that Lauren was getting wet. The "ahjumma" ran to the "eonni" and came back with an umbrella to give to Lauren. Then the "eonni" came outside spewing Korean (probably reprimanding the "ahjumma") with another umbrella which she gave to me. Amazingly, she was an adorable old lady who I instantly fell in love with. You just had to be there. She talked to us in Korean and for some reason we understood what she tried to say. Luckily, I did seem to get some words. I think Temeko, Bobby, and the boys were amazed more so now with my translation skills than ever before. Kekeke!
As the rain came down, we decided to head back to the realty office. As we walked back, Lauren complained that she was tired. Well, yeah....we were walking behind the fastest Korean I've ever seen. I asked Lauren if she wanted a "piggy back ride". I didn't even get a chance to squat down..."ahjumma" was already down and Lauren climbed on her back. At that moment, I realized that most of the Americans I have spoken to weren't joking, that elder Koreans were exceptionally kind to us...the Americans. The "ahjumma" didn't complain. She sweet talked with Lauren. Lauren giggled and laughed with her. At the same time, Temeko, myself and Bobby...walked behind with our jaws dragging on the ground.
Tomorrow, we meet up with the "ahjumma" again to conclude our visit to the house. We hope its the "one" we want. It's right outside the gate. Bobby could walk to work and catch the bus inside the base. Matthew most definitely would not have any problems with getting to school. Heck, he might even could walk with his dad. Eric is our only concern...having to go to school to Osan and all.
Also, tomorrow...we pick up our cellphones. Eric will have to wait just a wee bit longer. We discovered his military ID is missing his SSN. That was really weird. He might have to get a new ID. Anyway, we have to take his SSN card to get his cellphone. I know. I know. "What?!!!" is what you are thinking. Since we are military, it's a requirement for the Korean community to have our "lives" printed on paper. They know we can up and leave and they get screwed in the process because they can't do anything about it.
I just wonder how crazy tomorrow will be.......
Well here I go.........
Today, another nonstop drama. We are barely in our hotel. Most of our day is bumming a ride from Temeko (our Korean sponsor, Bobby's co-worker who happened to work with him at Ft. Hood.) She has taken us everywhere. She even has taken care of our reservations here at the hotel. She today took us off post, helped with our cellphone purchases, and was with us when we went house hunting. We owe her tons for her help.
Today's main adventure was house hunting. Oh, those Koreans can be wiley. Many of you know, there is no such thing as "set price." Everything can be haggled. Well, today....we haggled for a completely furnished 4-bedroom house/apartment, wireless internet/cable TV, American size washer/dryers, and WATER!
Yeah, water. Supposedly, you don't drink Korean tap water. Don't drink the water in Mexico. Don't drink the water in Korea. Did some research and the water IS drinkable in Korea. South Koreans have been so horrified of North Korean psychology that they have believed and still (some) believe that North Korea has contaminated there water. Even though the World Health Organization has cleared Korean water for consumption, many still to this day won't drink it. Okay, I'm an American and don't really care much for American tap water but that is because that crap that comes out of our faucets taste like...well, crap. I'd rather drink bottled water anyway.
So, water haggling was a little weird to say the least for a house. LOL! Whatever. I'll drink out of a bottle no matter what, even if it was good or...bad.
Well, as my story goes on. The "ahjumma" (Korean term for older women usually over the age of 30, married w/children...or not) realtor lady with much confusion took us over to the house to check it out. Okay, the lady is smaller than me (5'2"ish...to my 5'7") walked waaaaay faster than me. I literally had to walk/jog to keep up with her. Yes, we walked from the office to the house. So all 6 of us (this included Temeko) struggled to keep up with the little woman. Her strides weren't only fast...but long.
We get to the house with much sweat. Workout...maybe. Could have been humidity...maybe. Combination of both...most definitely. The house/apartment was on the 3rd floor. I think. Can't remember...my brain was fried from the intense walk we had. We couldn't get in because the house owner was away. We decided to go outside and wait. It was cooler outside as the sky got darker....rain was on its way. Again.
As we waited, the clouds broke and the sprinkles got bigger. Then out of the blue, a window across the small street (the streets are no wider than the typical alleyway in the States...no joke) opened and this loud angry voice came out. All in Korean. She was yelling at the "ahjumma". All I caught out of the yelling was...rain (bi) and child/baby (aegi). I came to the conclusion the "eonni" (older sister/title of respect given to older women by women), as the "ahjumma" called her, was a little beyond pissed that the "ahjumma" made us wait in the rain and that Lauren was getting wet. The "ahjumma" ran to the "eonni" and came back with an umbrella to give to Lauren. Then the "eonni" came outside spewing Korean (probably reprimanding the "ahjumma") with another umbrella which she gave to me. Amazingly, she was an adorable old lady who I instantly fell in love with. You just had to be there. She talked to us in Korean and for some reason we understood what she tried to say. Luckily, I did seem to get some words. I think Temeko, Bobby, and the boys were amazed more so now with my translation skills than ever before. Kekeke!
As the rain came down, we decided to head back to the realty office. As we walked back, Lauren complained that she was tired. Well, yeah....we were walking behind the fastest Korean I've ever seen. I asked Lauren if she wanted a "piggy back ride". I didn't even get a chance to squat down..."ahjumma" was already down and Lauren climbed on her back. At that moment, I realized that most of the Americans I have spoken to weren't joking, that elder Koreans were exceptionally kind to us...the Americans. The "ahjumma" didn't complain. She sweet talked with Lauren. Lauren giggled and laughed with her. At the same time, Temeko, myself and Bobby...walked behind with our jaws dragging on the ground.
Tomorrow, we meet up with the "ahjumma" again to conclude our visit to the house. We hope its the "one" we want. It's right outside the gate. Bobby could walk to work and catch the bus inside the base. Matthew most definitely would not have any problems with getting to school. Heck, he might even could walk with his dad. Eric is our only concern...having to go to school to Osan and all.
Also, tomorrow...we pick up our cellphones. Eric will have to wait just a wee bit longer. We discovered his military ID is missing his SSN. That was really weird. He might have to get a new ID. Anyway, we have to take his SSN card to get his cellphone. I know. I know. "What?!!!" is what you are thinking. Since we are military, it's a requirement for the Korean community to have our "lives" printed on paper. They know we can up and leave and they get screwed in the process because they can't do anything about it.
I just wonder how crazy tomorrow will be.......
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Super Junior OFFICIALLY releases "IT'S YOU!"
Like I can't already get "Sorry, Sorry" out of my head....now this song! Aggghhh! It's not like that is a bad thing. LOL!
This song, to me, has more of a grown up feel. I would think it's about time since the oldest, by the Korean year, is 27!! It's time for the girly, girly "bubblegum" pop to go! The diversity this year has been incredible and I'm so happy that I'm now able to watch them grow into adult musicians. Plus, it doesn't make me feel so guilty being a "nuna" by a decade! LOL!
.......is it me but doesn't it sound like their saying "quote, unquote" when they say "neorago".
EUNHYUK) Neorago (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
EUNHYUK) Neorago (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
DONGHAE) Nan neoppoonirago (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
DONGHAE) Neorago (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
EUNHYUK) Neorago (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
EUNHYUK) Neorago (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
DONGHAE) Nan neoppoonirago (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
DONGHAE) Neorago (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
D♥NGHAE) Dareun saram piryo eobseo naneun geunyang neorago (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
D♥NGHAE) Dashi hanbeon mooreo bwado naneun geunyang neorago (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
KYU♥HYUN) Imi neoneun dareun saranghaeggejjiman (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
KYU♥HYUN) Nohchil sooga eobseo dashi dorikil soo eobseo Oh~ (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
YESUNG) Nae noonbichi ddeugeoweodeon soongane (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
YESUNG) Gaseum gipeun moseul bakdeon soongane (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
LEETEUK) Miryeon eobshi baro neoreul seontaekhaesseo (KYUHYUN/ Neorago) Geurae nan neorago
YESUNG) Oh nan~
SIWON) Geu nooga nooga mweorado naneun sanggwan eobdago
SIWON) Geu nooga nooga yokhaedo neoman barabondago
RYEOWOOK) Na dashi taeyeonandedo ojik neoppoonirago (jakkoo jakkoo~) Shigani heulleodo
RYEOWOOK) Oh nan~
KANG♥IN) Neol saranghanda marhaedo cheonbeon manbeon marhaedo
KANG♥IN) Nae gaseum sok da booltago mareun ipsool dwedorok
KYUHYUN) Na dashi taeyeonandedo ojik neoppoonirago (jakkoo jakkoo~) Shigani heulleodo
KYUHYUN) Oh nan~
EUNHYUK) Oh oh only for you Oh oh only for you
EUNHYUK) Oh oh only for you Oh oh only for you
LEETEUK) Oh oh only for you Oh oh only for you
LEETEUK) Oh oh only for you (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
KANGIN) Amoo maldo piryo eobseo nan geunyang neorago (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
Neomoo neujeoddago haedo nan geunyang neorago (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
SUNGMIN) Jalmotdwen sarangin geol algo ijjiman (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
LEETEUK) Pogihal soo eobseo jeoldae nohchil sooneun eobseo Oh oh~ (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
EUNHYUK) Chadachan nae ipsooreun deo booreune (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
SHINDONG) Ddeugeowoopge neoreul chaja wechine (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
RYEOWOOK) Boolleobwado daedapeobneun neoijiman (KYUHYUN/ Neorago) Neol gidarindago
RYEOWOOK) Oh nan~
HANGENG) Geu nooga nooga mweorado naneun sanggwan eobdago
KYUHYUN) Geu nooga nooga yokhaedo neoman barabondago
YESUNG) Na dashi taeyeonandedo ojik neoppoonirago (jakkoo jakkoo~) Shigani heulleodo
RYEOWOOK) Oh nan~
SUNGMIN) Neol saranghanda marhaedo cheonbeon manbeon marhaedo
SUNGMIN) Nae gaseum sok da booltago mareun ipsool dwedorok
KYUHYUN) Na dashi taeyeonandedo ojik neoppoonirago (jakkoo jakkoo~) Shigani heulleodo
RYEOWOOK) Oh nan~
EUNHYUK) Oh oh only for you Oh oh only for you
HEECHUL) Nan neorago neorago naneun
DONGHAE) Wae moreuni? Wae moreuni?
HEECHUL) Nan neorago neorago nan~
SIWON) Geu nooga nooga mweorado naneun sanggwan eobdago (YE♥SUNG/ Nan sanggwan eobdago)
SIWON) Geu nooga nooga yokhaedo neoman barabondago (YESUNG/ Neol barabwa Hey~)
RYEOWOOK) Na dashi taeyeonandedo ojik neoppoonirago (jakkoo jakkoo~) Shigani heulleodo (YESUNG/ Heulleodo Ah~ oh yeah~)
RYEOWOOK) Oh nan~
DONGHAE) Neol saranghanda marhaedo cheonbeon manbeon marhaedo
DONGHAE) Nae gaseum sok da booltago mareun ipsool dwedorok (YESUNG/ Ipsool dwedorok Oh baby~)
KYUHYUN) Na dashi taeyeonandedo ojik neoppoonirago (jakkoo jakkoo~)
YESUNG+KYUHYUN) Shigani heulleodo
RYEOWOOK) Oh nan~
DONGHAE) Neorago (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
DONGHAE) Neorago (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
DONGHAE) Nan neoppoonirago (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
DONGHAE) Neorago (KYUHYUN/ Neorago)
Credits to La’MISS:fairy at SJ-WORLD.NET
Translations
It’s you
It’s you
It’s you
It’s only you
It’s you
It’s you
I don’t need anyone else, it’s only you
When you ask again, it’s only you
Even if you already have another love
I can’t forget you, I can’t turn back around
Oh ~
The moment my eyes began to burn
The moment my heart was captured by you
I have no regret, I chose you
That’s right, it’s you
Chorus :
Oh whatever anyone anyone says, it doesn’t matter to me
Oh whoever whoever curses me, I’ll only look at you
Even when I’m born again, it’s still only you
(Still Still) Even as time goes by
Oh when you tell me you love me
When you tell me thousands and millions of times
Even when my heart sets on fire, my dry lips wear out
Even when I’m born again, it’s still only you
(Still Still) Even as time goes by
Oh oh only for you Oh oh only for you
Oh oh only for you Oh oh only for you
Oh oh only for you Oh oh only for you
Oh oh only for you
It’s you
I don’t need any words. it’s just you
“ It’s too late “ , but for me it’s just you
I know our love is wrong
I can’t give up, I can’t let you go
Ah Ah
My lips, cold as can be, are even more blue
I cry out to find to find your warmth
I call, even though I call for you
And there’s no reply, I’ll wait for you
Chorus :
Oh whatever anyone anyone says, it doesn’t matter to me
Oh whoever whoever curses me, I’ll only look at you
Even when I’m born again, it’s still only you
(Still Still) Even as time goes by
Oh when you tell me you love me
When you tell me thousands and millions of times
Even when my heart sets on fire, my dry lips wear out
Even when I’m born again, it’s still only you
(Still Still) Even as time goes by
Oh oh only for you Oh oh only for you
Oh oh only for you Oh oh only for you
Oh oh only for you Oh oh only for you
Oh oh only for you
For me, it’s you, it’s you
Why don’t you know, why don’t you know?
For me, it’s you, it’s you
Oh whatever anyone anyone says, it doesn’t matter to me
Oh whoever whoever curses me, I’ll only look at you
Even when I’m born again, it’s still only you
(Still Still) Even as time goes by
Oh when you tell me you love me
When you tell me thousands and millions of times
Even when my heart sets on fire, my dry lips wear out
Even when I’m born again, it’s still only you
(Still Still) Even as time goes by
It’s you
Credit : kimchi hana@soompi.com
Friday, February 06, 2009
Ai Nante by NewS' Tegoshi Yuya
Don't mind the Italian Subs....the English ones have all of a sudden disappeared. Errrgh!!!
Watch [Pacific Tour] Tegoshi Yuya - Ai nante View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
Dore dake aruite kitan darou?
Furimuitara namida no ato
Kizu tsuke kizu tsuki tadoritsuita basho
Ima koko ni kimi ga iru
How long will I keep going, I wonder
After I turned my weeping face
Being hurt and hurting in return
I reached that place after many struggles
And now you’re here
Ai nante kimi dake sa
Itsu demo motome sugite
Ai nante kimi nashi ja
Imi nai yo ikirarenai
What’s love?It's only you
Always demanding too much
What’s love?Without you there is no meaning
Without you I can’t live
Hontou ni kokoro de ai sete iru no?
Ima demo fuan da yo
Hitorikiri yume no naka tadoritsuita basho
Furueteru kimi ga iru yo
Do you really love me with your heart?
Even now I’m insecure
All alone I reached that place within my dreams
And you were there shivering
Nakanaide hanasanai yo
Subete wo nage sutetemo
Mirai nante kimi nashi ja
Mienai yo iranai yo
Don’t cry, I will never let you go
Even if I would throw away everything
What’s the future?
Without you there is no meaning to it
I don’t need that
Asa no hizashi ni kimi no negao to
Tereta egao de ureshiku nareru kara
Sonna hibi wo kanjitai yo eien ni
In the morning sunlight
Seeing your sleeping face and your shy smile
Gives me hapiness
That’s the love I believe in
For eternity
Ai nante kimi dake sa
Itsu demo motome sugite
Ai nante kimi nashi ja
Imi nai yo ikirarenai
What’s love?It's only you
Always demanding too much
What’s love? Without you there is no meaning
Without you I can’t live
Ai shitemo ai shikirenai
Mirai nante kimi nashi ja
Mienai yo iranaï yo
Although I love you, love is impossible
What is the future?
Without you I can’t imagine it
Without you I don’t need it.
I don't know why, but this song just brings me to tears. I've never really been a big fan of NewS but for some reason this song has definitely turned my head their way. Such a beautiful song from Tegoshi Yuya. He's probably the only singer in the band that is worth their while. He's got a future.....DEFINITELY!
Also two verses were cut out in this video since two of the members who sing this song with him weren't there....so their parts weren't sung. Just an FYI.
Watch [Pacific Tour] Tegoshi Yuya - Ai nante View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
Dore dake aruite kitan darou?
Furimuitara namida no ato
Kizu tsuke kizu tsuki tadoritsuita basho
Ima koko ni kimi ga iru
How long will I keep going, I wonder
After I turned my weeping face
Being hurt and hurting in return
I reached that place after many struggles
And now you’re here
Ai nante kimi dake sa
Itsu demo motome sugite
Ai nante kimi nashi ja
Imi nai yo ikirarenai
What’s love?It's only you
Always demanding too much
What’s love?Without you there is no meaning
Without you I can’t live
Hontou ni kokoro de ai sete iru no?
Ima demo fuan da yo
Hitorikiri yume no naka tadoritsuita basho
Furueteru kimi ga iru yo
Do you really love me with your heart?
Even now I’m insecure
All alone I reached that place within my dreams
And you were there shivering
Nakanaide hanasanai yo
Subete wo nage sutetemo
Mirai nante kimi nashi ja
Mienai yo iranai yo
Don’t cry, I will never let you go
Even if I would throw away everything
What’s the future?
Without you there is no meaning to it
I don’t need that
Asa no hizashi ni kimi no negao to
Tereta egao de ureshiku nareru kara
Sonna hibi wo kanjitai yo eien ni
In the morning sunlight
Seeing your sleeping face and your shy smile
Gives me hapiness
That’s the love I believe in
For eternity
Ai nante kimi dake sa
Itsu demo motome sugite
Ai nante kimi nashi ja
Imi nai yo ikirarenai
What’s love?It's only you
Always demanding too much
What’s love? Without you there is no meaning
Without you I can’t live
Ai shitemo ai shikirenai
Mirai nante kimi nashi ja
Mienai yo iranaï yo
Although I love you, love is impossible
What is the future?
Without you I can’t imagine it
Without you I don’t need it.
I don't know why, but this song just brings me to tears. I've never really been a big fan of NewS but for some reason this song has definitely turned my head their way. Such a beautiful song from Tegoshi Yuya. He's probably the only singer in the band that is worth their while. He's got a future.....DEFINITELY!
Also two verses were cut out in this video since two of the members who sing this song with him weren't there....so their parts weren't sung. Just an FYI.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
An American Mutt, I Am!
I haven't posted here in so long. I know....don't beat me....please!
I have so many things to talk about.
First, my cat Smokey, who I have had since he was 6 weeks old, was put to rest on Friday, September 12th. I haven't posted about him because it was really hard to not think of him and not ball my eyes out. I'm more at peace now. I brought him home with me in September of 1992. Yeah, he was 16 years old. He was old but a fighter to the end. I had to put him down because he was losing weight quickly (and he was already underweight as it was) and his skin started to turn yellow underneath his grey fur. Ugh! He was my "old man", my "Smokey man", "Sir Smoke-a-lot", the "Smoke meister". He loved fresh microwaved popcorn (the buttery kind), raisins and prunes (weird, I know), and he loved to jump on my chest and knead my hair. The latter is the hardest. It's weird not having him by my side.
Second, I'm having difficulty with snide remarks about the American people from those from overseas. I'm not here to start a war. I'm here to clarify things.
I've read hundreds of things about we Americans are snobs and think we are the best. Well, that being said, I don't think we are snobs. Being the best? Aren't we? We are the best of every nation. What I mean is.....is that we are country compiled of "mutts". We aren't a pure bred race of people. We are the best of every person who has decided to come across the " great ponds" and have spread their seeds. For every "pure bred" race, their children, grandchildren, and their children will reproduce with another "mutt" from our country and creat a stronger person. We are the best from every nation. Their aren't any Japanese, Chinese, German, Africans, etc...that live here. They are Japanese-American, Chinese-American, German-American, etc. We are a blessed country to have these people of different nations that decide to crossover and spread their ancestry to us. Aren't we becoming a better country because of this?
I'm a person with no certain race. I do know I have Canadian blood, German blood, English blood, and Native American blood.
When I read or hear about how we Americans "know it all" and said with sarcasm. It hurts. It really, really hurts. We are characterized by our government. We the people, chose our President...yes. But if it doesn't work out....we out him in four years. But as a people, we shouldn't be judged because of one man or one government. Proud to be an American..yes! I'm proud to be a white girl with "muddled" blood.
This girl wants to be friends with all who are willling to except me as I am. American.
Most Americans on average are segregated to this country. Meaning? I have never left the mainland. Have never crossed the borders. We might be a rich country but not all of us are rich. Many of us are just lucky to go to a different state, if we can. So naive we might be to other cultures. But thanks to the internet...that is being remedied.
So as to my Mid-Life Anime Crisis, has led me to love the Asian culture. I've never been there but so want to before I die. I want to eat Japanese ramen and drink Sake, Korean kim chi and bimbap with Soju.
So for someone to hate Americans, you have to have been here. You have to meet our people of "mutts". Embrace our culture before you decide you hate us. We welcome those with open arms who truly want to learn about us. We want to tell you why we think we are the best. You don't have to believe it or accept it.
But to be an American you don't have to be. Nations now are becoming thinned blood. Pure breeds almost don't exist anymore. Only cultures really remain. If cultures could be taught in schoools, would separation of nations become non-existant? Could the two Koreas finally merge?
I know my topic is all over the place. I have so many thoughts that are merging and separating as I type this.
Having the best of every nation that runs through our blood, I would say that yes...Americans are the best because thanks to you (our friends, neighbors, allies, enemies, cultures), we wouldn't be the "mutts" we are today
I have so many things to talk about.
First, my cat Smokey, who I have had since he was 6 weeks old, was put to rest on Friday, September 12th. I haven't posted about him because it was really hard to not think of him and not ball my eyes out. I'm more at peace now. I brought him home with me in September of 1992. Yeah, he was 16 years old. He was old but a fighter to the end. I had to put him down because he was losing weight quickly (and he was already underweight as it was) and his skin started to turn yellow underneath his grey fur. Ugh! He was my "old man", my "Smokey man", "Sir Smoke-a-lot", the "Smoke meister". He loved fresh microwaved popcorn (the buttery kind), raisins and prunes (weird, I know), and he loved to jump on my chest and knead my hair. The latter is the hardest. It's weird not having him by my side.
Second, I'm having difficulty with snide remarks about the American people from those from overseas. I'm not here to start a war. I'm here to clarify things.
I've read hundreds of things about we Americans are snobs and think we are the best. Well, that being said, I don't think we are snobs. Being the best? Aren't we? We are the best of every nation. What I mean is.....is that we are country compiled of "mutts". We aren't a pure bred race of people. We are the best of every person who has decided to come across the " great ponds" and have spread their seeds. For every "pure bred" race, their children, grandchildren, and their children will reproduce with another "mutt" from our country and creat a stronger person. We are the best from every nation. Their aren't any Japanese, Chinese, German, Africans, etc...that live here. They are Japanese-American, Chinese-American, German-American, etc. We are a blessed country to have these people of different nations that decide to crossover and spread their ancestry to us. Aren't we becoming a better country because of this?
I'm a person with no certain race. I do know I have Canadian blood, German blood, English blood, and Native American blood.
When I read or hear about how we Americans "know it all" and said with sarcasm. It hurts. It really, really hurts. We are characterized by our government. We the people, chose our President...yes. But if it doesn't work out....we out him in four years. But as a people, we shouldn't be judged because of one man or one government. Proud to be an American..yes! I'm proud to be a white girl with "muddled" blood.
This girl wants to be friends with all who are willling to except me as I am. American.
Most Americans on average are segregated to this country. Meaning? I have never left the mainland. Have never crossed the borders. We might be a rich country but not all of us are rich. Many of us are just lucky to go to a different state, if we can. So naive we might be to other cultures. But thanks to the internet...that is being remedied.
So as to my Mid-Life Anime Crisis, has led me to love the Asian culture. I've never been there but so want to before I die. I want to eat Japanese ramen and drink Sake, Korean kim chi and bimbap with Soju.
So for someone to hate Americans, you have to have been here. You have to meet our people of "mutts". Embrace our culture before you decide you hate us. We welcome those with open arms who truly want to learn about us. We want to tell you why we think we are the best. You don't have to believe it or accept it.
But to be an American you don't have to be. Nations now are becoming thinned blood. Pure breeds almost don't exist anymore. Only cultures really remain. If cultures could be taught in schoools, would separation of nations become non-existant? Could the two Koreas finally merge?
I know my topic is all over the place. I have so many thoughts that are merging and separating as I type this.
Having the best of every nation that runs through our blood, I would say that yes...Americans are the best because thanks to you (our friends, neighbors, allies, enemies, cultures), we wouldn't be the "mutts" we are today
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Made a Friend at a Red Light
Two days ago, on my way to the trusty ol' WallyWorld, I'm driving along in my big, bad Dodge. Living in a small town, that has loads of people (loads of military families), the traffic is insane. The stop lights are timed in some places, so you pretty much are at the mercy of the city.
Anyway, I'm driving along, windows rolled down and I'm blaring Shinhwa (totally cool Korean R&B group) out my stereo. I eventually make it to one of those blasted timed red lights. So, I sit there tapping my fingers along with the beat of the song on my steering wheel.
Next thing ya know, a car stops right along beside me and the passenger of the car starts yelling and waving at me. I turn down my stereo and look out my window thinking she was telling me that I have a flat tire or something.
Nope.
She starts yelling excitedly at me.
"Was that Shinhwa?"
"You know who Shinhwa are?"
.....and more stuff like that.
I tell her I know a lot of Korean, Japanese, and even Chinese/Taiwan groups and bands. Shinhwa are my favorite band out of S. Korea.
She got all happy and was telling me whe was totally shocked to see a white girl jammin' to a band that is exclusive to Korea. I laughed.
Out of that whole time at the red light, we ended exchanging email addresses. I turned up the volume of my Shinhwa CD and we both happily sang along to A Perfect Man.
Then the light turned green.
Anyway, I'm driving along, windows rolled down and I'm blaring Shinhwa (totally cool Korean R&B group) out my stereo. I eventually make it to one of those blasted timed red lights. So, I sit there tapping my fingers along with the beat of the song on my steering wheel.
Next thing ya know, a car stops right along beside me and the passenger of the car starts yelling and waving at me. I turn down my stereo and look out my window thinking she was telling me that I have a flat tire or something.
Nope.
She starts yelling excitedly at me.
"Was that Shinhwa?"
"You know who Shinhwa are?"
.....and more stuff like that.
I tell her I know a lot of Korean, Japanese, and even Chinese/Taiwan groups and bands. Shinhwa are my favorite band out of S. Korea.
She got all happy and was telling me whe was totally shocked to see a white girl jammin' to a band that is exclusive to Korea. I laughed.
Out of that whole time at the red light, we ended exchanging email addresses. I turned up the volume of my Shinhwa CD and we both happily sang along to A Perfect Man.
Then the light turned green.
Rain is BACK...Beijing Closing Ceremonies!
*I know this is days late but I've been trying to catch up on Cartoon KAT-TUN so please forgive me. I also have many more movies to blog also. Hopefully, I'll get to those tomorrow...*
Okay, on to my guy! I was so upset with NBC coverage of the final concert. They give Leona Lewis and Jimmy Page, an awesome overview performance. Yeah, Leona belted out that song awesomely. But come on! Rain is more famous in China than Leona Lewis!!!!!!!!!!
So I spent 2.5 hours of my time (neglected KAT-TUN) to wait for Rain's performance. Only a 30 second glimpse pretty much. I was soooooo pissed it wasn't even funny. A few fellow bloggers and forum friends also shared the same view as I. Eeeeergh! Oh and to top it off, NBC announced him as a Chinese performer. I 'bout choked on my Diet Mountain Dew! NBC you're such dumb asses, it ain't funny.
But!!!!! What we did see was a handsome, elegant Rain. The long hair was chopped off and the old Rain was back at it. That beautifully sculpted body and magnanimous voice.....*sigh*
Rain is Back!!!!
January 2009 won't get here fast enough to see his next cinematic performance as a Ninja Assassin! Wheeeeeeeeeeee!
Okay, on to my guy! I was so upset with NBC coverage of the final concert. They give Leona Lewis and Jimmy Page, an awesome overview performance. Yeah, Leona belted out that song awesomely. But come on! Rain is more famous in China than Leona Lewis!!!!!!!!!!
So I spent 2.5 hours of my time (neglected KAT-TUN) to wait for Rain's performance. Only a 30 second glimpse pretty much. I was soooooo pissed it wasn't even funny. A few fellow bloggers and forum friends also shared the same view as I. Eeeeergh! Oh and to top it off, NBC announced him as a Chinese performer. I 'bout choked on my Diet Mountain Dew! NBC you're such dumb asses, it ain't funny.
But!!!!! What we did see was a handsome, elegant Rain. The long hair was chopped off and the old Rain was back at it. That beautifully sculpted body and magnanimous voice.....*sigh*
Rain is Back!!!!
January 2009 won't get here fast enough to see his next cinematic performance as a Ninja Assassin! Wheeeeeeeeeeee!
Monday, June 23, 2008
Gackt.....The HOTTEST Japanese Rockstar..........
..........I'M IN LOVE!
THE SONG....REDEMPTION!
THE MUSIC VIDEO
THE LIVE VERSION!
THE SONG....REDEMPTION!
THE MUSIC VIDEO
THE LIVE VERSION!
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Jonas Brothers in Dallas, TX?
I need to clarify something. This really pisses me off sometimes. Grand Prairie is not, will not, can not be in Dallas because it is it's own city. Grand Prairie IS IN Dallas County and that is it. Grand Prairie is equally in the middle of Dallas and Ft. Worth. The NOKIA theater IS IN Grand Prarie! Duh!!!!!
So when I read that a band played IN Dallas.....NOT! It's Grand Prairie....my hometown! Get it straight people!
So when I read that a band played IN Dallas.....NOT! It's Grand Prairie....my hometown! Get it straight people!
Thursday, May 15, 2008
The Japanese + Blood Types
What does your blood type mean?
A common superstition in Japan is that blood type is an indicator of a person's personality; similar to the Western belief in the Signs of the Zodiac (the Zodiac custom is also popular in Japan).
This custom is said to have started when some doctors in Japan made a medical report stating that people with Type A Blood were generally mild-tempered and intellectual, while people with Type B Blood were just the opposite. Today in Japan, blood type is popularly used as a personality-type indicator. Even though it hasn't been proven to have any scientific basis, many Japanese people believe in these distinctions to one degree or another.
Furukawa Takeji (1891-1940) proposed the theory on the relation between blood types and temperament. During the late Taisho -- early Showa period (1920s).
There are three facts that were found especially interesting and informative.
(1) Furukawa majored in experimental education at university, and upon his employment at a women's high school, he worked in its administration office. He came to believe there that temperamental differences of applicants were responsible for the failure of predicting school performance from results of entrance examination.
(2) He thought that human temperament was so simple that a theory needed to consider only two temperament types.
(3) He was from a family of many doctors, and was familiar with blood type, which was the newest physiological discovery of the day.
Type A
Speaking broadly, it is said that people with Type A Blood are calm, composed, and very level-headed and serious. They have a firm character, and are reliable and trustworthy (and hardheaded). They think things over and make plans deliberately, and they plug away at things steadily and assiduously. They try to make themselves more like their own ideal of what they should be. A Types may look aloof or distant to others. They try to suppress their own emotions, and because they have continual practice in doing this, this makes them appear strong. But, actually, they have a fragile, nervous side, as well. They tend to be hard on people who are not of the same type, and so they consequently tend to be surrounded with people of the same temperament.
Type B
People with Type B Blood are curious about and interested in everything. That's may be good, but they also tend to have too many interests and hobbies, and they tend to get all excited about something suddenly and then later drop it again just as quickly. But they do manage to know which of their many interests or loved ones are the ones that are really important, the ones they should hold on to. B Types tend to excel in things rather than just be average. But they tend to be so involved in their own world or become so carried away with something that they neglect other things. They have the image of being bright and cheerful, full of energy and enthusiasm, but some people think that they are really quite different on the inside. And it can also be said about them that they don't really want to have much real contact with others.
Type O
Type O Blood people are said to set the mood for a group and to take on the role of creating harmony among its members. Their image is one of taking it easy, of being peaceful and carefree. They are also thought to be big-hearted and benevolent, and they tend to spend money on others generously. O Types are generally "loved by all." But, they also, surprisingly, have a stubborn and strong-willed side, as well, and tend to secretly have their own opinions on things. On the other hand, they have the flexible, adaptable side of readily accepting new things. They are easily influenced by other people or by what they see on TV. They seem to appear level-headed and trustworthy, but they often slip and make big blunders inadvertently. But that is also the point that makes O Types lovable.
Type AB
People with Type AB Blood are said to have a delicate sensitivity. They are considerate of other people's feelings and deal with them with care and caution. On the other hand, though, they are strict with themselves and those close to them. They, therefore, seem to have two personalities: one for those "outside," and another for people on the "inside." They often become sentimental, and they tend to think too deeply about things. AB Types have a lot of friends, but they need time to be alone and think things through, as well.
Blood Type A is the most common Japanese blood type. In America, Blood Type O is by far the most prevalent. In Japan, schools carry out thorough physical exams, and so the majority of Japanese people find out their own blood types from the results of these exams. Many Japanese are amazed to learn that a large number of Americans don't know their own blood types. "What's your blood type?" is a question heard much more frequently in Japan than, say, "What's your zodiac sign?" is heard in America. It is sometimes even used in casual self-introductions in informal situations.
Hence this is why you will see in many Anime and Manga listings and information and talked about blood types. This shows how blood type is considered an important enough characteristic in Japan.
I had to put this in because I couldn't figure out why every Asian actor I reviewed or looked up had their blood type posted. At the time, I was like "who gives a flying ****". Evidently the Asain culture do. So I've been doing a little research and comparing it to the Western culture of the zodiac. I'm a Leo. And I'm a total Leo through and through...even the physical traits are soooooo ME.
Well, if you take my blood type (O+) and add my Lioness traits and put them together...well, you get a perpetual bitch. LOL! I'm sure once Bobby reads this he'll be in total agreement. LOL!
But then if you add the Chinese zodiac sign of the Boar (yeah, I was born the year of the pig...stop laughing!), it evens me out and makes me an alright normal person. *whew* I was getting scared there a bit.
A common superstition in Japan is that blood type is an indicator of a person's personality; similar to the Western belief in the Signs of the Zodiac (the Zodiac custom is also popular in Japan).
This custom is said to have started when some doctors in Japan made a medical report stating that people with Type A Blood were generally mild-tempered and intellectual, while people with Type B Blood were just the opposite. Today in Japan, blood type is popularly used as a personality-type indicator. Even though it hasn't been proven to have any scientific basis, many Japanese people believe in these distinctions to one degree or another.
Furukawa Takeji (1891-1940) proposed the theory on the relation between blood types and temperament. During the late Taisho -- early Showa period (1920s).
There are three facts that were found especially interesting and informative.
(1) Furukawa majored in experimental education at university, and upon his employment at a women's high school, he worked in its administration office. He came to believe there that temperamental differences of applicants were responsible for the failure of predicting school performance from results of entrance examination.
(2) He thought that human temperament was so simple that a theory needed to consider only two temperament types.
(3) He was from a family of many doctors, and was familiar with blood type, which was the newest physiological discovery of the day.
Type A
Speaking broadly, it is said that people with Type A Blood are calm, composed, and very level-headed and serious. They have a firm character, and are reliable and trustworthy (and hardheaded). They think things over and make plans deliberately, and they plug away at things steadily and assiduously. They try to make themselves more like their own ideal of what they should be. A Types may look aloof or distant to others. They try to suppress their own emotions, and because they have continual practice in doing this, this makes them appear strong. But, actually, they have a fragile, nervous side, as well. They tend to be hard on people who are not of the same type, and so they consequently tend to be surrounded with people of the same temperament.
Type B
People with Type B Blood are curious about and interested in everything. That's may be good, but they also tend to have too many interests and hobbies, and they tend to get all excited about something suddenly and then later drop it again just as quickly. But they do manage to know which of their many interests or loved ones are the ones that are really important, the ones they should hold on to. B Types tend to excel in things rather than just be average. But they tend to be so involved in their own world or become so carried away with something that they neglect other things. They have the image of being bright and cheerful, full of energy and enthusiasm, but some people think that they are really quite different on the inside. And it can also be said about them that they don't really want to have much real contact with others.
Type O
Type O Blood people are said to set the mood for a group and to take on the role of creating harmony among its members. Their image is one of taking it easy, of being peaceful and carefree. They are also thought to be big-hearted and benevolent, and they tend to spend money on others generously. O Types are generally "loved by all." But, they also, surprisingly, have a stubborn and strong-willed side, as well, and tend to secretly have their own opinions on things. On the other hand, they have the flexible, adaptable side of readily accepting new things. They are easily influenced by other people or by what they see on TV. They seem to appear level-headed and trustworthy, but they often slip and make big blunders inadvertently. But that is also the point that makes O Types lovable.
Type AB
People with Type AB Blood are said to have a delicate sensitivity. They are considerate of other people's feelings and deal with them with care and caution. On the other hand, though, they are strict with themselves and those close to them. They, therefore, seem to have two personalities: one for those "outside," and another for people on the "inside." They often become sentimental, and they tend to think too deeply about things. AB Types have a lot of friends, but they need time to be alone and think things through, as well.
Blood Type A is the most common Japanese blood type. In America, Blood Type O is by far the most prevalent. In Japan, schools carry out thorough physical exams, and so the majority of Japanese people find out their own blood types from the results of these exams. Many Japanese are amazed to learn that a large number of Americans don't know their own blood types. "What's your blood type?" is a question heard much more frequently in Japan than, say, "What's your zodiac sign?" is heard in America. It is sometimes even used in casual self-introductions in informal situations.
Hence this is why you will see in many Anime and Manga listings and information and talked about blood types. This shows how blood type is considered an important enough characteristic in Japan.
I had to put this in because I couldn't figure out why every Asian actor I reviewed or looked up had their blood type posted. At the time, I was like "who gives a flying ****". Evidently the Asain culture do. So I've been doing a little research and comparing it to the Western culture of the zodiac. I'm a Leo. And I'm a total Leo through and through...even the physical traits are soooooo ME.
Well, if you take my blood type (O+) and add my Lioness traits and put them together...well, you get a perpetual bitch. LOL! I'm sure once Bobby reads this he'll be in total agreement. LOL!
But then if you add the Chinese zodiac sign of the Boar (yeah, I was born the year of the pig...stop laughing!), it evens me out and makes me an alright normal person. *whew* I was getting scared there a bit.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Democrat, Republican or Texan
I'm so glad to be a Texan!! ROFLMAO!
Are you a Democrat, Republican or Texan? Here is a little test that will help you decide The answer can be found by posing the following question:
You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small children. Suddenly, an Islamic Terrorist with a huge knife comes around the corner, locks eyes with you, screams obscenities, praises Allah, raises the knife, and charges at you. You are carrying a Glock cal. 40, and you are an expert shot. You have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family. What do you do?
Democrat's Answer: Well, that's not enough information to answer the question !!!
Does the man look poor! Or oppressed?
Have I ever done anything to him that would inspire him to attack?
Could we run away?
what does my wife think?
What about the kids?
What does the law say about this situation?
Why am I carrying a loaded gun anyway, and what kind of message does this send to society and to my children?
Does he definitely want to kill me, or would he be content just to wound me?
Should I call 9-1-1?
Why is this street so deserted?
We need to raise taxes, have paint and weed day and make this happier, healthier street that would discourage such behavior.
Republican's Answer: BANG!
Texans Answer: BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! Click ... (The Sounds of Reloading ...) BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! Click ...
Daughter: "Nice grouping, Daddy !!! Were those the Winchester Silver Tips or Hollow Points?
Son: Why did that dumb SOB bring a knife to a gun fight?
Wife: You Ain't Taking That To The Taxidermist!!!!
Are you a Democrat, Republican or Texan? Here is a little test that will help you decide The answer can be found by posing the following question:
You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small children. Suddenly, an Islamic Terrorist with a huge knife comes around the corner, locks eyes with you, screams obscenities, praises Allah, raises the knife, and charges at you. You are carrying a Glock cal. 40, and you are an expert shot. You have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family. What do you do?
Democrat's Answer: Well, that's not enough information to answer the question !!!
Does the man look poor! Or oppressed?
Have I ever done anything to him that would inspire him to attack?
Could we run away?
what does my wife think?
What about the kids?
What does the law say about this situation?
Why am I carrying a loaded gun anyway, and what kind of message does this send to society and to my children?
Does he definitely want to kill me, or would he be content just to wound me?
Should I call 9-1-1?
Why is this street so deserted?
We need to raise taxes, have paint and weed day and make this happier, healthier street that would discourage such behavior.
Republican's Answer: BANG!
Texans Answer: BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! Click ... (The Sounds of Reloading ...) BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! BANG !!! Click ...
Daughter: "Nice grouping, Daddy !!! Were those the Winchester Silver Tips or Hollow Points?
Son: Why did that dumb SOB bring a knife to a gun fight?
Wife: You Ain't Taking That To The Taxidermist!!!!
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
(Bi)Rain and Stephen Colbert Dance-Off
May 5, 2008 Episode
OMG!OMG!OMG! I LOVE RAIN!
I'll be watching you this weekend Rain!
OMG!OMG!OMG! I LOVE RAIN!
I'll be watching you this weekend Rain!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Why learning Korean is gonna be a bitch?
Okay, Bobby lent me his Korean/Engish dictionaries. Oh that is all fine and dandy. Watching Korean movies and dramas are helpful. But saying their speech patterns on my own are freakin' tongue twisters from hell. My tongue can't seem to follow. Case in point:
Telephone:
English-hello,
Korean-yobesayo,
Japanese-moshi moshi.
Not too bad. I can deal. Now how about:
Greeting:
English-hello, hi
Korean-annyonghasipnigga, annyonghaseyo
Japanese-konnichiwa.
Goodbye (Informal):
English-bye, see ya
Korean-annyonghi kasipsio
Japanese-ja ne
Domesticated feline:
English-cat
Korean-koyangi
Japanese-neko
Domesticated canine:
English-dog
Korean-kae
Japanese-inu
The Japanese language written in the romanized form (the way it's pronounced) is actually relative to the latin pronunciation. The vowels are all pronounced A-ah, E-eh, I-ee, O-oh, U-oo to the most extent. All languages have exceptions to the rule. I'm sure the vowels can be pronounced or excluded in some instances. So to me Japanese would be a far easier language to master. Korean.....OMG.....the consenants and vowels do NOT sound how they are spelled in English. For instance...."s" or "sh" make the ss sound, as in the word "same", "ae" makes the aa sound, as in the word "cat", "yo" with a majiggy above the o makes the "yur" sound as in "yearn". Just shoot me in the head with that last bit of information. There are no "f's", "v's", or "z's" in Korean sounds. Aaagh! Maybe I need a better dictionary. LOL!
Well, there is your tutorial for the day. I'm sure there will be more to come. Right now my tongue hurts from biting it so much from all the Korean tongue twisters.
Annyonghi kasipsio for now!
Telephone:
English-hello,
Korean-yobesayo,
Japanese-moshi moshi.
Not too bad. I can deal. Now how about:
Greeting:
English-hello, hi
Korean-annyonghasipnigga, annyonghaseyo
Japanese-konnichiwa.
Goodbye (Informal):
English-bye, see ya
Korean-annyonghi kasipsio
Japanese-ja ne
Domesticated feline:
English-cat
Korean-koyangi
Japanese-neko
Domesticated canine:
English-dog
Korean-kae
Japanese-inu
The Japanese language written in the romanized form (the way it's pronounced) is actually relative to the latin pronunciation. The vowels are all pronounced A-ah, E-eh, I-ee, O-oh, U-oo to the most extent. All languages have exceptions to the rule. I'm sure the vowels can be pronounced or excluded in some instances. So to me Japanese would be a far easier language to master. Korean.....OMG.....the consenants and vowels do NOT sound how they are spelled in English. For instance...."s" or "sh" make the ss sound, as in the word "same", "ae" makes the aa sound, as in the word "cat", "yo" with a majiggy above the o makes the "yur" sound as in "yearn". Just shoot me in the head with that last bit of information. There are no "f's", "v's", or "z's" in Korean sounds. Aaagh! Maybe I need a better dictionary. LOL!
Well, there is your tutorial for the day. I'm sure there will be more to come. Right now my tongue hurts from biting it so much from all the Korean tongue twisters.
Annyonghi kasipsio for now!
Monday, April 14, 2008
To be a Texan
Things I Have Learned From Living in Texas......
Possums sleep in the middle of the road with their feet in the air.
There are 5,000 types of snakes on earth and 4,998 live in Texas.
There are 10,000 types of spiders. All 10,000 live in Texas plus a couple no one's seen before.
If it grows, it sticks; if it crawls, it bites.
Onced and Twiced are words.
It is not a shopping cart; it is a Buggy.
Houses have "Winders" and "Windas", never has a window been seen.
South of I-20, People actually grow and eat okra.
"Fixinto" is one word.
There is no such thing as "lunch." There is only dinner and then there is supper.
(sweet) Iced tea is appropriate for all meals... and you start drinking it when you're two.
Backards and forards means "I know everything about you."
"DJeet? is actually a phrase meaning "Did you eat?"
You don't have to wear a watch because it doesn't matter what time it is. You work until you're done or it's too dark to see.
You don't PUSH buttons, you MASH them.
You measure distance in hours and minutes, not miles.
You've had to switch from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day.
"Fixing" is a verb. Example: "I'm fixing to go to the store.
All the festivals across the state are named after a fruit, vegetable, grain, insect or animal.
You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both unlocked.
You know what a "DAWG" is.
Yall is a word.
You carry jumper cables in your car. . .for your OWN car.
There are only four spices: salt, pepper, Tabasco and ketchup.
The local papers cover national and international news on one page, but require 6 pages for local gossip and
sports.
The first day of deer season is a holiday.
100 degrees Fahrenheit "a little warm."
We have four seasons: Almost Summer, Summer, still Summer and Christmas.
Going to Wal-mart is a favorite pasttime known as "goin' Wal-martin" or off to "Wally World."
A cool snap (below 70 degrees) is good pinto-bean weather.
Fried catfish is the other white meat.
We don't need no stinking driver's ed . . .if our mama says we can drive, we can drive.
Possums sleep in the middle of the road with their feet in the air.
There are 5,000 types of snakes on earth and 4,998 live in Texas.
There are 10,000 types of spiders. All 10,000 live in Texas plus a couple no one's seen before.
If it grows, it sticks; if it crawls, it bites.
Onced and Twiced are words.
It is not a shopping cart; it is a Buggy.
Houses have "Winders" and "Windas", never has a window been seen.
South of I-20, People actually grow and eat okra.
"Fixinto" is one word.
There is no such thing as "lunch." There is only dinner and then there is supper.
(sweet) Iced tea is appropriate for all meals... and you start drinking it when you're two.
Backards and forards means "I know everything about you."
"DJeet? is actually a phrase meaning "Did you eat?"
You don't have to wear a watch because it doesn't matter what time it is. You work until you're done or it's too dark to see.
You don't PUSH buttons, you MASH them.
You measure distance in hours and minutes, not miles.
You've had to switch from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day.
"Fixing" is a verb. Example: "I'm fixing to go to the store.
All the festivals across the state are named after a fruit, vegetable, grain, insect or animal.
You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both unlocked.
You know what a "DAWG" is.
Yall is a word.
You carry jumper cables in your car. . .for your OWN car.
There are only four spices: salt, pepper, Tabasco and ketchup.
The local papers cover national and international news on one page, but require 6 pages for local gossip and
sports.
The first day of deer season is a holiday.
100 degrees Fahrenheit "a little warm."
We have four seasons: Almost Summer, Summer, still Summer and Christmas.
Going to Wal-mart is a favorite pasttime known as "goin' Wal-martin" or off to "Wally World."
A cool snap (below 70 degrees) is good pinto-bean weather.
Fried catfish is the other white meat.
We don't need no stinking driver's ed . . .if our mama says we can drive, we can drive.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
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