"but me i'm not a gamble you can count on me to split
the love i sell you in the evening, by the morning won't exist."
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
become somebody
do you ever get the feeling that maybe you weren't meant to do great things? maybe you weren't meant to be extraordinary. maybe you were just meant to be.
trying to constantly be "somebody" is exhausting.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
blood type "b"
did anyone else notice that you can now add your blood type on your facebook profile? i have a feeling that only korean people went ahead and added this option.
korean people have this crazy belief that your personality is dependent on your blood type. i actually had no idea what my blood type was until i got here. apparently it's a big deal. people freaked out every time i said "i have no idea." true story. i think most of us in the states really don't know/don't care what our blood type is. to decide what kind of person someone is based on their blood type? now, that's just madness! that was then. this is now. after living here for over a year, i'm slowly starting to buy in to this whole "blood type personality" thing. apparently, according to my korean friends, i am so very much your typical blood type "b". i don't know if i should take that as a compliment or an insult. lol oh well. it is what it is.
oh yea, this isn't korean, but i also found this site that even breaks down the different types of food you should eat/avoid, the type of exercises that are best for your blood type, and what makes you "unique." apparently i should avoid chicken (eating it, that is. i can still hang with them if i please).
anyway, without further ado ...
i found these descriptions off some website. take a look for yourself. how do you compare?
Speaking broadly, it is said that people with Type A Blood are calm, composed, levelheaded, and very serious. They have a firm character, and are reliable, trustworthy, and hardheaded. They are shy, introverted perfectionists. They are considerate to others and don’t easily lie. They are loyal to friends and coworkers. They can be secretive, though, and don’t often share their feelings. They try to suppress their own emotions, and because they have continual practice in doing this, they appear strong, when, in actuality, they have a fragile, nervous side, as well. They tend to be hard on people who are not of the same type, and consequently, tend to be surrounded with people of the same temperament. They also don’t hold their liquor well. Type A’s are the most artistic of the groups. They can be shy, cautious, conscientious, reliable, trustworthy, and sensitive. They can also be overcautious, picky, arrogant, and reckless when drunk.
People with Type B Blood are curious everything. That may be good, but they also tend to have too many interests and hobbies. They tend to get excited about something suddenly only to drop it again just as quickly. They seem to manage to know which of their many interests or loved ones are truly the most important. B Types tend to excel in things rather than just be average, but they tend to be so involved in their own world that they neglect other things. They have independent spirits with strong personalities. 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. They also don’t really want to have much personal contact with others. While they don’t care what others think of them. They are extremely passionate about the things they hold dear. Type B’s are the individualists of the blood group categories and find their own way in life. Type B personalities can be curious, bright, cheerful, enthusiastic, independent, sensitive, and unpredictable. They can also be superficial, unreliable, selfish, unpredictable, indiscreet, lazy, and impatient.
Type-AB people are an unpredictable, distant lot, but tend to use their heads over their hearts. They are good with money. Type AB’s are the split personalities of the blood groups. 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. They can be both outgoing and shy, confident and timid. While responsible, too much responsibility will cause a problem. They are trustworthy and like to help others. Type AB personalities can be sensitive, considerate, careful, and efficient. They can also be strict, moody, easily offended, critical, and standoffish.
Type-O people are outgoing, expressive, and passionate. They are highly motivated, natural leaders. Blessed with a strong physical presence, they aren’t afraid to gamble because they are so convinced they’ll win. 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 being peaceful and carefree. They are also thought to be big-hearted and benevolent, and they tend to spend money on others generously.They are natural athletes. They tend to be obsessive in their quest for success, and this can make them boring to others. Type O’s are outgoing, and very social. They are initiators, although they don’t always finish what they start. They appear to be levelheaded and trustworthy, but they often slip and make big blunders inadvertently. That is also the what makes O Types lovable. Creative and popular, they love to be the center of attention and appear very self confident. Type 0 personalities can be carefree, generous, independent, flexible, idealistic, goal-oriented, athletic, competitive, and adaptable. They can also be clumsy, flighty, jealous, greedy, unreliable, obsessive lover, vain loudmouths.
A is most compatible with A and AB
korean people have this crazy belief that your personality is dependent on your blood type. i actually had no idea what my blood type was until i got here. apparently it's a big deal. people freaked out every time i said "i have no idea." true story. i think most of us in the states really don't know/don't care what our blood type is. to decide what kind of person someone is based on their blood type? now, that's just madness! that was then. this is now. after living here for over a year, i'm slowly starting to buy in to this whole "blood type personality" thing. apparently, according to my korean friends, i am so very much your typical blood type "b". i don't know if i should take that as a compliment or an insult. lol oh well. it is what it is.
oh yea, this isn't korean, but i also found this site that even breaks down the different types of food you should eat/avoid, the type of exercises that are best for your blood type, and what makes you "unique." apparently i should avoid chicken (eating it, that is. i can still hang with them if i please).
anyway, without further ado ...
i found these descriptions off some website. take a look for yourself. how do you compare?
Type A: The Farmer
Speaking broadly, it is said that people with Type A Blood are calm, composed, levelheaded, and very serious. They have a firm character, and are reliable, trustworthy, and hardheaded. They are shy, introverted perfectionists. They are considerate to others and don’t easily lie. They are loyal to friends and coworkers. They can be secretive, though, and don’t often share their feelings. They try to suppress their own emotions, and because they have continual practice in doing this, they appear strong, when, in actuality, they have a fragile, nervous side, as well. They tend to be hard on people who are not of the same type, and consequently, tend to be surrounded with people of the same temperament. They also don’t hold their liquor well. Type A’s are the most artistic of the groups. They can be shy, cautious, conscientious, reliable, trustworthy, and sensitive. They can also be overcautious, picky, arrogant, and reckless when drunk.
Type B: The Hunter
People with Type B Blood are curious everything. That may be good, but they also tend to have too many interests and hobbies. They tend to get excited about something suddenly only to drop it again just as quickly. They seem to manage to know which of their many interests or loved ones are truly the most important. B Types tend to excel in things rather than just be average, but they tend to be so involved in their own world that they neglect other things. They have independent spirits with strong personalities. 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. They also don’t really want to have much personal contact with others. While they don’t care what others think of them. They are extremely passionate about the things they hold dear. Type B’s are the individualists of the blood group categories and find their own way in life. Type B personalities can be curious, bright, cheerful, enthusiastic, independent, sensitive, and unpredictable. They can also be superficial, unreliable, selfish, unpredictable, indiscreet, lazy, and impatient.
Type AB: The Humanist
Type-AB people are an unpredictable, distant lot, but tend to use their heads over their hearts. They are good with money. Type AB’s are the split personalities of the blood groups. 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. They can be both outgoing and shy, confident and timid. While responsible, too much responsibility will cause a problem. They are trustworthy and like to help others. Type AB personalities can be sensitive, considerate, careful, and efficient. They can also be strict, moody, easily offended, critical, and standoffish.
Type O: The Warrior
Type-O people are outgoing, expressive, and passionate. They are highly motivated, natural leaders. Blessed with a strong physical presence, they aren’t afraid to gamble because they are so convinced they’ll win. 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 being peaceful and carefree. They are also thought to be big-hearted and benevolent, and they tend to spend money on others generously.They are natural athletes. They tend to be obsessive in their quest for success, and this can make them boring to others. Type O’s are outgoing, and very social. They are initiators, although they don’t always finish what they start. They appear to be levelheaded and trustworthy, but they often slip and make big blunders inadvertently. That is also the what makes O Types lovable. Creative and popular, they love to be the center of attention and appear very self confident. Type 0 personalities can be carefree, generous, independent, flexible, idealistic, goal-oriented, athletic, competitive, and adaptable. They can also be clumsy, flighty, jealous, greedy, unreliable, obsessive lover, vain loudmouths.
Romatic Compatability by Blood Groups:
A is most compatible with A and AB
B is most compatible with B and AB
AB is most compatible with AB, B, A and O
O is most compatible with O, and AB
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
moving on up, to the northside
can you believe it?! it's already been a year since i've been able to call a little piece of seoul my own. sadly, i couldn't renew the lease on that piece and had to venture out and claim another. the place i used to live was located south of the river and the new place is located north of the river. let me tell you, that relocation made a huge difference! basically, i moved from a nice downtown, fast-paced neighborhood to a nice suburban, quiet neighborhood. seriously, i used to not be able to sleep due to all the noise coming up from the streets when i lived in cheongdam. now, in ichon, all i hear at night are the sounds of cicadas a-chirpin' and raindrops a-droppin'. it's great! peace and quiet at last!
well, without further ado ...
well, without further ado ...
the living room
the kitchen
the bathroom
the bedroom
the walk-in closet!!!!
and just one more for good measure ...
i think sani's definitely enjoying the new place
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
gary shteyngart, super sad true love story
"i KNOW you are capable of love, that you cannot hide forever from the truth of being a full emotional human being with a need to connect, with a need to be with someone who can understand you and where you come from, respect you, and take care of you. And that's what i want to do, Eunice, to take care of you, forever and ever."
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