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| 13th November 2009 Bigbrother | Take care! - From: Coming to South Korea... as an English teacher I was vaccinated against swine flu on Nov. 9th. and All of kids except for 4 kids in my school will be vaccinate against swine flu on Nov. 25th. Although the timing of vaccination is somewhat late, what a luck it is! the mortality rate with swine flu in SoKo getting higher and higher. I think it is very dangerous situation in the present time. I must report the everyday situation of swine flu contamination of my school to the upper administration office. I am a charger of swine flu monitoring of my school. so I must be vaccinated earlier than any other people in my school. I am healthy. So far, 5 kids was hit by swine flu in my school. they had a regular dose of Tamiflu. now, they luckily recovered. one kid can't go to school yet. He is on detention in his house for 7 days. I had read 68pages of "Report to the president on U.S. preparations for 2009-H1N1 Influenza" reported by Executive office of the President, President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. August 7, 2009. According to a plausible scenario of this report, 2009-H1N1 influenza cause between 30,000 and 90,000 deaths in the United States, concentrated among children and young adults, lead to as many as 1.8 million US hospital admissions during the epidemic. After reading report, I was shocked and scared. Like your country, Many people in my country may will be death to swine flu during this winter time. Take care yourself not hit by swine flu and I recommend you being vaccinated against swine flu in near health clinic if you possible. It is certain that swine flu is more lethal on children and young adults as scientists' expectation. This is Big Brother. |
| 5th November 2009 Mom | dreamin - From: Dreamin this made me smile ... <3 |
| 5th November 2009 Jamie | haha - From: Sippin on 'French black tea' >u< ...yeah, all that stuff DID happen! |
| 27th October 2009 Shutterbug1218 | :) - From: The happs... I don't actually know what that is >u< HAHA... But I 'm down to try anything. It is so frustrating to really like something and then have it unavailable!!! :) |
| 27th October 2009 Amanda | Watching shows - From: The happs... Have you tried torrents? That's how I've been able to watch a bunch of shows. I've been following this Welsh soap. Lol.. Every sunday they show the entire weeks episodes with english subs. I'm not good enough to watch it without. |
| 30th September 2009 Shutterbug1218 | uuuuuuuummm... - From: Got a Korean Driver's License Today^^ someone just told me this... uuuuum, but I forget... let me ask my coie... my coie says more than 1,600 won/liter... Haha. Doubt that helps you tho... Conversion chart, where are you?! ; ) |
| 30th September 2009 Jamie | Yay! - From: Got a Korean Driver's License Today^^ That is so exciting. How much is a gallon of gas in SoKo? |
| 29th September 2009 Shutterbug1218 | WESTON!!! - From: WELCOME FALL^^ Thanks for the tip-age... I will for sure get on that!!! Hope you are enjoying this amazing autumn!!! |
| 29th September 2009 weston | cool! - From: WELCOME FALL^^ Hey I like the little tour video! You should put up more! |
| 20th September 2009 Shutterbug1218 | : ) - From: Rebirth, Walking, and God... A big day. Thanks Weston : ) |
| 20th September 2009 Weston | Good - From: Rebirth, Walking, and God... A big day. That was a very good read. Something with depth and a true meaning. Happy all is well, your a yoga teacher now! -Weston |
| 19th September 2009 Shutterbug1218 | A niece!!! - From: Graduation Day^^ Congradulations!!! That is such a beautiful event in life!!!^^ |
| 19th September 2009 Lee Dae-Hyung | Congratulation! your graduation. - From: Graduation Day^^ My another niece was born in Bundang city, Gyeunggi-do 02:54 Sep. 17th 2009. My elder brother and my elder brother's wife gave God great thanks. My new niece is my elder brother's second daughter. My elder brother works for Met-life in Seoul. He is a charger of the computerization division of his company. When I received his good news on 02:54 Sep. 17th 2009, I fell in a deep sleep. when the sound of my cell phone broke my tranquility in deep dawn. I awoke and I think "is it a emergency call " but it was the notice sound of my new niece's birth. Today, I am going to Bundang to celebrate My elder brother's family. Congratulation! your graduation of the yoga leadership course. and Have a good weeekend. Your sotry is greater than any other stories in this travel blog. Big brother, Lee Dae-Hyung. |
| 16th September 2009 Shutterbug1218 | - From: Teaching week 2... Haha. Except then I would have a dependent... I am too all over the place to have anything life sustaining at home; except the stuff growing on my dishes when I don't wash them for a week... haha j/k... sort of... |
| 16th September 2009 Shutterbug1218 | : ) - From: It's a hump day... It really was. This is the kind of magic we will get to revel in^^ |
| 16th September 2009 Jamie | - From: It's a hump day... Wow. The bodt painting festival looks AWESOME! |
| 15th September 2009 Amanda | - From: Teaching week 2... you should get yourself a fish or something.. just a little pet.. for company. ;-) |
| 9th September 2009 Laura Boffa | - From: A little bit more detail... And an end to quarantine. Uhh, not to change the subject from Swine Flu, but... YEAH, GO TO INDIA WITH TAN! That will be so sweet if you can swing it. And I don't know that this will necessarily make you feel better, but Sunny, Paul's co-teacher in 멸치똥, thinks your Korean speaking is adorable and that there is no way that any Korean man wouldn't fall in love with you talking like that. :P Also, I actually had a dream last night about eating ice cream in Korea... |
| 7th September 2009 Shutterbug1218 | Anonymous... - From: A little bit more detail... And an end to quarantine. I've heard from one of my students today, that to date, only 3 people have died in South Korea from the flu. That is something amazing. Also, the same student was telling me about a scientist in South Korea who is working on the vaccine. The scientist gave a lecture showing how he made the vaccine so that other people can use the same model. My student said that he read in an online periodical that the scientistr injected himself with the vaccine he created even before it was tested on non-human animals as a precaution for the line of work he is in... This is second hand info, so I cannot say how accurate it is, but it is interesting none-the-less. Thank you for your opinion too. I'm glad the government is taking precautions and I hope these measures continue to prove affective. |
| 7th September 2009 anonymous | my opinion about Swine Flu - From: A little bit more detail... And an end to quarantine. I agree to your opinions. I can feel that you have a sense of balance in your opinions. I think that it is not your prejudice but your own view about Korean people's reactions to Swine Flu. I think your opinions is more logical than "a Korean's opinion". but It is true that many korean people have shock and fear about pandemic of Swine Flu in Korea. due to the shortage of vaccine of Swine Flu in South Korea and the inability of Korean government to do fight with invisible virus, Swine Flu, we, Korean are more scared than any other countries in the world. |
| 6th September 2009 Shutterbug1218 | I can see your point^^ - From: A little bit more detail... And an end to quarantine. A Korean, I appreciate your comment. There is validity in being concerned, totally, but paranoia is never a healthy choice. I can't speak for any other country in the world and I can only speak from the small bubble in South Korea that I live in, but this is what I have witnessed. I wouldn't call my assessment 'cultural prejudice.' I have nothing against Korean culture and I don't believe it is Korean culture that is imbibing the obsession with the flu. Just watch the new, any news around the world and it is being discussed. Many countries are taking precautions. I just can only speak for what I have witnessed, which is of course, subjective because it is from my perspective, as all writing is from someones personal experience. When I referenced 'Pharma Companies and the media' that was an international reference. This is a global pandemic. I guess I should have been more specific, siting "multinational pharma companies and global media," my apologies. I looked up the mortality rates as of Aug 30th: Region Cumulative total as of 30 Aug 2009 WHO Regional Office for Africa (AFRO) cases 3872 deaths 11 WHO Regional Office for the Americas (AMRO) cases 116046 deaths 2234 WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) cases 5031 deaths 21 WHO Regional Office for Europe (EURO) cases Over 46000 deaths At least 104 WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia (SEARO) cases 19362 deaths 188 WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific (WPRO) cases 63895 deaths 279 Total case Over 254206 deaths At least 2837 *Given that countries are no longer required to test and report individual cases, the number of cases reported actually understates the real number of cases. (http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/) I'll admit these numbers, as written above by the website, are not 100% acurate, but I do believe they shed light on the reality of the situation... I have been trying to research the seasonal flu and the pandemic flu, but am not finding the answers that I am looking for. There are a lot of projected mortality rates and discussions on the impact of the economy and social institutions. There are references to past outbreaks, which I believe to be a great jumping off point, so as not to repeat the happenings of the past. I am not seeing current data about death rates outside of the organization that you directed me to. These estimates are also very broad. I guess I will just have to sit and wait for more research to be collected. Also, I believe precaution is good. It is necessary. There is a difference between precaution and obsession. That was my only point. Also, I have immensely enjoyed the gift of time bestowed upon me by this current situation and if by not going to school, in some round about way, I have stopped the spread of H1N1, then awesome^^ because I still did everything I would have done otherwise and am now more relaxed and excited about the coming year. |
| 5th September 2009 A Korean | Better be paranoid than sorry - From: A little bit more detail... And an end to quarantine. I don't mean to be condescending or anything, but you should NOT regard H1N1 in the same light as "just another virus." A disconcerting number of expat teachers seems to think just like you do... I can guess why, but you shouldn't let your cultural prejudices cloud your judgment. Not this time. who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_flu |
| 4th September 2009 Amanda | - From: A week in quarantine Why couldn't you go to school? Because you travelled? |
| 4th September 2009 Bigbrother | welcome back to SoKo! - From: A week in quarantine Welcome back to South Korea. Don't you feel time-difference? these days, swine influenza, new type influenza A(H1N1), is swallowing south korea little by little. to hinder spreading of SI, in my school, All pupils are taken a temperature of body heat by teachers. if the temperature of body heat is 37.8 degree centigrade over, the pupil is banned from a school-building. the pupil is informed to health center and must go to hospital. I am very anxious to spreading of SI in south Korea. Until now, luckily, there in no patient pupil contaminated by SI in my school. Beeee Be careful! and take care of yourself! |
| 4th September 2009 Bigbrother | what a sweet home and family! - From: US of A... 3 weeks of bliss I really enjoyed short story and good photos of your family in Folsom. you have sweet home. especially, the photo of hugging with your niece is very impressive. your niece really pretty and cute. your niece of Folsom, CA, USA is like as old as my five- year-old niece of GyeungJu, Gyeungbuk, SoKo. |
| 4th September 2009 Jamie | - From: A week in quarantine Haha. A week in quarantine! I knew it! I think I'm coming in at 7:40, too ;) |
| 20th July 2009 Laura Boffa | - From: New Angle... Good call on the MC Sniper. If I can ever rap that one, then I actually should go on that one TV show... |
| 18th July 2009 Amanda | - From: Because you never know what you're gonna get... Yep.. seen galoshes here.... at walmart. Dunno what size you are... ginormous huh? Or (again dunno the size difference) might be able to pick you up a pair when I'm in the UK next month. They have them there all over. :-D |
| 18th July 2009 Jamie | - From: Pacing myself... or at least trying ;) Sweet potato latte? MMMMmmm! What dates will you be in town? Lists make my world go round. I love you! |
| 11th June 2009 Mom | can't wait!!! ..... - From: The world feels too small around me... only 2 more long yet short months till we get to be together *SMILE* ... gotta love it :) and you <3 |
| 11th June 2009 weston | soon - From: The world feels too small around me... It'll be here soon! |
| 2nd June 2009 Meander | Regarding Roh - From: New Angle... http://foreignerjoy.blogspot.com/2009/05/kens-response.html http://askakorean.blogspot.com/2009/05/retrospective-former-president-roh-moo.html Hope this helps put things in perspective. |
| 23rd May 2009 mom | BABY :( - From: O man, What a day or past few days... OMG baby ... i'm so sorry ... it's been a rather tough few days hasn't it ... wish i could have been there to hold your hand too ... feel better and don't forget to take those meds ... i love you <3 |
| 15th May 2009 Amanda | - From: Teacher's Day and Sports Day all rolled into one! Looks like great fun and the campus looks beautiful... love the little stream thing. And you've taught them well.. that teacher with the peace sign at the end of the video. ;-) |
| 14th May 2009 Bigbrother | Today is teachers' day in SoKo. Thanks for you! - From: Partner Yoga... Dear, Meagan As you know, Today, May 15th is a day for teachers in South Korea. I have a great thanks to you. You are my English teacher in Travelblog. I have gained many good compositions from your articles in your blog. and I understood the thinking way of Americans especially you. you respect and understand Korean culture, Korean people and Korean language. Definitely, I can say to you like this, "You are really a Good Teacher". Take good care of yourself until you can complete your contract in South Korea and return to your hometown where your mother waiting for you. I think, Your life in south Korea is very beautiful and meaningful. In the future, when Someone else may follow Your trek in South Korea. Your life in south Korea will be a guiding star for that Someone else. This is Big Brother, Lee Dae-Hyung |
| 13th May 2009 Shutterbug1218 | The Zen Counciling Seminar - From: Partner Yoga... I heard about it through my studio. We organized a group of 8 people and all went together... Now that I know you are interested, if I hear about anything I'll post it on here. Daum Cafe is a good way to stay connected. I haven't figured out all of the ins and outs, but there are interest groups you can become a part of and events are posted on there. The only catch is that it is all in Korean^^ |
| 12th May 2009 jonny | yoga - From: Partner Yoga... the partner yoga videos are amazing, great job. btw how did you find out about the zen counseling seminar? does that center have retreats often? |
| 5th May 2009 Laurel | - From: Sooo... Don't let this obstacle deter you from your Korean studies. Sometimes we have to sink into a fog before we can break through to a more lucid place.... Persevere. :-) |
| 29th April 2009 Bigbrother | Good Songs! and cheer up! - From: Sooo... I searched for "let my love open the door (to your heart)" in Youtube.com site. I knew that this song is sung by the singer, Pete Townshend. He is a great singer, I think. this song made my mind alive. I watched and heard both "let my love open the door(Dan in real life soundtrack version)" and "let my love open the door(House/Cameron version)" in Youtube. and the song, "Alive" sung by Sa ding ding(Chinese singer) is very impressive. this music is looked like mixing the Tibetan, Indian and Chinese culture. It is very fantastic and dreamy. but frankly speaking, lyrics of this song in Youtube.com are not clear. I can't understand lyrics. lastly, the song, "One blood", reggae sound, sung by Junior Reid is very meaningful song. I hope we can be friend without racism and colors of skin. thanks to you, I knew these three good songs. thanks! I want you to watch and hear this song, "Why can't we be friends-Bridge to Terabithia" in Youtube.com site. Good luck to you. Although my English is very poor, I will struggle on with English. to my view, Your Korean writing is very good, I belive you will keep on learning Korean. |
| 28th April 2009 Amanda | Breathe - From: Sooo... In.... out.... in.... out. *repeat as necessary* You'll do it. You're prob further in a language than I am. I seem to be at a similar point in my welsh. Although I have no one to listen to. I'm trying to find a different book... just as a chance in pace. Got a film that is partially in welsh, but I seem to have hit a wall as well. Hopefully we can both break through the wall and move on in our studies. {{{{{HUGS}}}}} |
| 27th April 2009 Bigbrother | I want you don't have a anger to city government - From: Getting back into the weekly grind... Late afternoon, yesterday, I passed by your biking road under construction on my way to "Sangdae hot spring" in Gyeungsan. after watching your disappeared biking road without any previous notice, I could understood your disappointment of your biking road to your school. I think that this road is very important to you, but to city officials didn't important as much as you. In Gyesunsan city, soon or later, a sports festival for all Gyeungsangbuk-do people will be held. so this city government officials are renewing many sidewalks in Gyeungsan. It is very sorry that this process is may not for Gyeungsan citizens but for visitors. It is definitely not resonable, but these happenings are very often occurred under administrational orders in Korea. I hope that your biking road will be recover and renew as soon as possible. now, your biking road is disappeared. as my view, it is very dangerous to bike with rushing cars on your road to your school. I recommend you to get on bus or carpool with your korean teachers until your biking road completed. please, I hope you will do as my advice. Take care yourself. please, Always, "BE CAREFUL" on your biking. some korean drivers think their car is more important than pedestrians' and bike riders' safety. |
| 22nd April 2009 SHARON | cultural differences - From: Cultural Differences... Konglish and "Jeong" In the good ol' USA we used to be like that, we called it respect, manners and compassion! Long lost arts!!! |
| 22nd April 2009 jonny | books! - From: I am such a cookie monster right now. Bah. i have lots of down time thinking about all the books sitting on my mom's bookshelf that i would bring back if i had the chance... |
| 22nd April 2009 Amanda | - From: Whyyyyyyyyyy?!?! awwww... *hugs* |
| 14th April 2009 Amanda | - From: Trying something... sorta new... Fully understand about the language issue. I'm working on learning welsh. I find I am getting more comprehension, but speaking is VERY hard (no one to speak it with). I've only been working on it a couple of months. Now I'm working on trying to find some audio (radio) or dvds to watch.. just to hear it more. Good luck and practice, practice practice. |
| 8th April 2009 Amanda | - From: Midweek... Really?! Woah. Just play "Everyone's a Little Bit Racist" really loud out your window. ;-) The EPIK think sounds really cool... Hope you get it. |
| 6th April 2009 Jamie | who we are - From: Feeling the past and the future... I read this and really connected to what you are saying on so many levels... |
| 30th March 2009 Bigbrother | It is nearly acrobatic! - From: Spring...^^ My cherry blossom is not yet here, Mt. Palgong. It is very great that your principal made a room for your yaga class in your school. Your cherry blossom are very beautiful like you. I went to Buddhism temple to do a zen, to feel and to smell of this spring. the yoga pose in this post is nearly acrobatic! It's awesome! |
| 29th March 2009 carlye | - From: Spring...^^ yaaay bangs! you're so now! where are the pix of YOU doing crazy yoga poses?! loves!! |
| 24th March 2009 Bigbrother | Cheer Up! - From: Feeling the past and the future... Without any stuffs, Every Saturday, I did play tennis double match at my hometown tennis court with my hometown friends(6 persons). last Saturday, I invited a tennis club team in Dae-gu which I am join. we matched with them(4 persons) for friendship at my hometown tennis court. It is certainly that they are superior to my team. we wanted them to help how can enhance our tennis skills. I could imagine your strode in the middle of your first cherry blossom in Yeungnam's university. Cherry blossoms in the evening! very impressive! It looked that you are a movie star in American movie, "Last Samurai". you did drink Makoli(rice crude wine). I also like drinking this with my father or my friends after working. As you like this wine. I admit you are quite a Korean. Megan! Today Morning. soon or later, Korean national baseball team will fight with JPN team to gain the top of the World Baseball Classic hosted in America. I will bet on my team's victory. 8 to 7, Kennedy score. to my regret, your national team couldn't defeat JPN team in the semi-final. I wish my national team would match with your national team in the final round. Today is good day! I feel you are in home-sick. CHEER UP! |
