Monthly Archives: December 2005

Top 10: Things God Won’t Ask

Posted on December 30, 2005 by x85130c4

I got this chain letter from my foster father.  Usually I delete chain mails, but I thought I’d share this particular one with Korea….   1.  God won’t ask what kind of car you drove; He’ll ask how many people … Continue reading →

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How Stuff Works: Ch’emyon

Posted on December 26, 2005 by x85130c4

At first glance, one would think that ch’emyon (체면) is an abbreviation for chicken cheese ramyon, my favorite Korean food.  On the contrary, it represents a deeply-rooted psychological trait of Koreans which can explain most of what they do.  Let’s … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas, and a Happy Postseason!

Posted on December 25, 2005 by x85130c4

Well I’m certainly having a great Christmas.  Anyone else?  Quote Alexander carries Seattle to No. 1 seed – NFL – MSNBC.com SEATTLE – Tony Dungy got three hours of comfort. Seattle got home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. Seahawks’ NFL rushing … Continue reading →

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Winter Scenery

Posted on December 22, 2005 by x85130c4

I have recently driven down Expressway 15 through Chungcheong-do and Jeolla-do, and there is much snow to be seen.  The scenery is suitable for a postcard, although photos fail to do it justice; you must see it in person.  It … Continue reading →

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What Not to Do for Sergeants’ Time

Posted on December 17, 2005 by x85130c4

I’ll bet you’re wondering why this is in the "why I hate field grades" category.  YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea — On a Thursday in September, PFC Jimmy L. Palmer and SPC Scott L. Huffman left the Post Exchange store here with … Continue reading →

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Well, at least somebody’s gettin’ rich….

Posted on December 15, 2005 by x85130c4

So what do poor little rich defense contractors’ daughters do for fun?  They apparently get rich, or die tryin’!  Quote Go shorty! It’s your bat mitzvah – Celebrity Insights – MSNBC.comBut seriously, folks. 50 Cent may have a streetwise reputation to … Continue reading →

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Korean Wave About to Recede in the US

Posted on December 15, 2005 by x85130c4

All the juicy girls who flocked to the US through Canada are probably going to be returning home soon, courtesy of the US Congress. Quote Anti-prostitution effort targets pimps and johns – washingtonpost.com Highlights – MSNBC.comWASHINGTON – The john peeked … Continue reading →

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Bard’s Tale: Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act

Posted on December 15, 2005 by x85130c4

Although the artist is a racist, this song keeps growing on me more and more each day…I’d like to dedicate it to Skippy-San. Kanye West, Gold Digger (2005)    [Jamie Foxx]She take my money when I’m in needYea she’s a … Continue reading →

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Crash

Posted on December 12, 2005 by x85130c4

I got rear-ended by a Korean yesterday.  Luckily, little Sunny wasn’t on board.  This is the second time I’ve been rear-ended here in Korea.  I suppose there’s an annual quota for Koreans to rear-end someone at a red light.   … Continue reading →

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Young Pros Driving Old Hoes to Outback Shakehouse

Posted on December 9, 2005 by x85130c4

To the casual observer, this may appear at first glance to be somewhat comical.  Quote Australian prostitutes working into their 70s – Asia-Pacific – MSNBC.comCANBERRA, Australia – Prostitutes as old as 70 continue to work in rural Australia, pushed out … Continue reading →

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