Like neurons firing around the brain, rays of sun penetrating stubborn summer clouds, or the loading pixels of this screen, my memories from the past 12 months are constantly flashing in and out of focus. The good, the bad, and the uniquely Korea come to mind among them. I’ve taken a creative hiatus from this …
The last time we were together was one to remember. You were always a friendly presence and someone who commanded respect despite not being human. There was so much depth in your eyes, whose color popped even more against your bristly white fur as you began to climb in years. Being so far away hurt …
The vacation saga continues after a riveting final winter camp class. Riveting here can be synonymous with haphazardly planned or freeform. As I briefly alluded to, my camp theme was music; I mean how much more general could I get? But the small class size and tolerance of my soon-to-be-3rd-year students allowed me to explore …
Can you believe 2018 is already one month old? I write here from the refuge of my Cheongju flat, protected from the hungry winter winds that largely have kept me inside the last few days, save for a “beer day” I had around the 충대 area of Cheongju. It’s safe to say that the …
Hello hello. The end of school has arrived in a flurry, akin to the occasional snows that sneak into Cheongju and dissipate on the same day before sunset. I finally feel like I understand how the school works, the scheduling, how students feel depending on exams, holidays, school events, and the weather. If you boiled …