AES - FUCK YOU
Why do Koreans insist that all foreigners are drug users?
Why do Koreans insist that all foreigners are child molesters?
Why do Koreans insist that all foreigners carry AIDS/HIV?
Why do Koreans insist that all foreigner men are here to violate Korean womanhood?
Fuck the AES (anti-English spectrum).
It would be incredibly easy to duplicate that piece of propaganda bullshit using a Korean’s brain.
At times cock-suckers like this make me hate Korea so much. America is just as bad, if not worse. You can never escape racism. As long as there is hate, there will always be racism. Shit.
-JD
Glee makes me laugh, cry, smile and cringe. It’s a cheesy show, but I am so addicted to it. I’m pissed that it’s going to be more four months until the next episode. I highly recommend you get your hands on it. It will change your life.
Miller Time Madness with a side of Bullshit
Poongam Tuesdays kick ass. Something originally started by myself and an Aussie. It involved us getting drunk on a Tuesday. That trend died when he left. With the addition of Andrew at my work, we have revived it, and blown it up.
So a bunch of us meet up at Miller Time (a western style bar serving Miller Genuine Draft out of the tap) in the bigger Poongam and socialize. Last night was just fun. After a long day of working, nothing feels better than a few pints.
One turned to two, two turned to five. Five turned in to four boiler-makers (whiskey in beer). That all turned in to me puking outside.
Cut to 8:30am this morning. I’m in agony. My brain is throbbing. I regret drinking. I hurry in to the shower and gag when I brush my teeth. Despite taking a shower, I feel dirty. I put on my clothes… notice half-way to work that my jeans and shoes have vomit on them. Great.
I go through the day with a massive hangover. Had shitty lunch at school. Was informed my buddy couldn’t get his E2 visa here. So, I’m just shit outta luck. I’m tired. I want to go to bed. I’ve got dumplings in the steamer, and I’ve got to take a nap before going to the station tonight.
Tonight I will be rambling about some of the silly laws we have in America, as well as the United Kingdom.
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-JD
Patti's Mussels a la Mariniere
Ingredients
- 50 fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Place mussels in a large bowl with cold water to cover. Let them soak for about 20 minutes to remove any dirt or sand.
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-low heat. Add garlic, and saute for one minute, but do not brown. Add the chopped green onion and tomatoes, and cook until almost tender. Pour in the white wine, and stir in the parsley and butter. Bring to a boil, and allow to boil until the liquid has reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the mussels to the pot, cover and allow to cook until the shells are opened, about 10 minutes. Transfer the mussels and sauce to a large serving bowl, discarding any unopened shells. Bon appetit!
Credit goes to http://www.allrecipies.com
I will be making this recipe this weekend. A bag of mussels in Korea costs nearly $1 for a big bunch. I can’t wait to try keeping this. I love mussels.
If you were an avocado, I would skin you, pit you, and throw you on a club sandwich.
brooksmatic:
Katt Williams Weed Remix by DJ Steve Porter
This gave me quite the laugh I needed right before bed. Goodnight.
-JD
Blog 'Till I Die
It’s 11:00PM. I’m tired. I’m bored. I’m alone.
One of the things about living in Korea is dealing with boredom and loneliness. The boredom is balanced out with countless movies to watch or favorite TV programs. I’ve seen many shows I would’ve normally never watched! I’m glad for that. I’ve also recently been getting back in to cooking, which is something I’d like to further pursue.
Loneliness is the killer. Most of my friends work until late or live close to downtown. My co-workers are all in serious relationships, married or engaged. I live alone in a two-room apartment wondering where it all went wrong.
Growing up I never had the sleepovers and boy’s nights away from the parents. I can recall a time when my friends and I were out past 10PM and my mother drove around looking for us. Having a Korean mother added a lot of stress to my life. There was always the constant pressure to be perfect; whether it be with grades or attendance. If it was academic related, I had to be good at it. I think in turn the pressures created someone far from perfection. I show visible signs of wear, although I’m only 23. I strive only for mediocrity in a country where it’s acceptable to be mediocre. I don’t feel like a failure, I just feel average.
I find comfort in the friends I have made here. Whether we are gunnin’ for pins at the bowling alley or inverting shot glasses of tequila, I find comfort in my friends. I could say that I’ve lived the life of a bachelor, but that would be dishonest. I live mostly in silence, and crave for the moment where I can be in a social situation. At work, I find myself isolated from my co-workers and the kids. After work, I’m bored until a night where people come out. In my own way, I developed “Poongam Tuesdays” as a way to get people out on a Tuesday night to converse and chat. It just gets so routine and boring in this town.
Boredom is better than sitting in a bar in Itaewon. If I lived in Seoul, full of Western-style bars, I would be 30 pounds heavier and carrying a lighter wallet. I try and get by. Hobbies aren’t really interesting me; I haven’t picked up my guitar in a while… and I’m embarrassed to say I can only remember how to play a few tunes. I’ve lost drive, motivation and care. I hope to regain these soon.
In about a weeks time I will be on a plane heading for Singapore. I’m excited to go on vacation and feel like I really need one. If you’ve made it this far down, thanks. I know this post is a long one.
-JD
[Note to self]
whoisjing:
I need to explore Korea more, other than going to a bar and drinking. Bleh.
My list so far:
- Chinatown/Jayu Park (near the Paradise Hotel)
- Jeju Island
- Dongdaemun Market
- Shooting Range (thanks for the idea, Myra (@myradventures)!)
- Nansam Seoul Tower
- The National Museum of Korea
- DMZ
- Temple Stay
- 20 National Parks
- Museums
- Performing Arts
- DVD Bang
- Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival (1-22-2010 ~ 1-31-2010) ; Gangwon-do
Anyone else have suggestions?
I would recommend not goingt o Namsam Tower. It is an over-priced tourist trap. Instead I recommend you going to the heart of downtown Seoul and heading up Jongro Tower. It is the large building missing the mid-section. On the top of the building is a bar/restaurant called Top Cloud. A drink at the bar will cost you anywhere between 10,000W to 20,000W. For the full experience on Namsam tower it’ll cost you near 20,000W, while being mauled by crowds. At Top Cloud, you will have stunning views of Seoul, while accompanied by a live Jazz band and a stiff drink.
Also check out the War Museum near Itaewon in Seoul.
-JD
Jinju
So, this weekend was our third boy’s weekend. Boy’s weekend is essentially a small group of guys who travel all around Korea to explore what it has to offer. We usually do a little bowling as well as check out the local bar scene and nightlife. Since September we have traveled to Namhae and Jeonju. Both trip were exciting and fun, in their own ways. Our third trip brought us to Jinju. Jinju is a town of 300,000, famous for its eel and castle.
The view from the eel restaurant we had dinner.
Our incredibly over-priced spicy grilled eel.
Jinju River at night.
Post drinking 60,000W worth of beer and bowling.
“Sugar Watermelon Bar.” Why is there a massive penis hanging from the ceiling?
After winning 40,000W from a beer chug-off!
The Drunken Pig - Bar full of approximately 35 girls and 3 guys. Great!
One of the gates of the Jinju Castle.
Jinju River
Path to a cliff where some woman committed suicide.
Overall, Jinju was alright. It was only two hours away which wasn’t a bad bus trip. January is my month! I’m excited to pick the next town for us to go to.
-JD
