My health

I have a fever and headache. So I have some problem to speak a lot. I caught a cold. Besides I have a runny nose. During the classes, I snuffled all the time yesterday. What a terrible situation! Moreover the medicine of cold is too strong, it makes me sleepy. After I take medicine, I sleep 5 hours straightly. I think it because I slept without quilt past few days. Be careful not to catch a cold. Another terrible thing is a fur on my tongue. You know it is really bothering when you speak. I am afraid because I have an oral test on this final. It is on the next week. I wish my fur disappear before I have a test. You have to take your health care! I do not want you to have a difficult likes me. 

Shopping

My mother has been buying many produsts since a few years ago. Do you know the effect of jade? My mother believes that the jade is really good for our health. She bought jade pillows, jade dishes, and even jade underwear. Even thought we already have these things. I was embarrassed. She never used to buy these things at once, but she I do these days. I think it was impulse purchase. As she getting old, she seems tempted by health care product easily. I just wish she do not do that again. 

prep

I read a book called ’Prep.’ It is translated ‘a private school children’ in Korean. It is about a Lee fiora’s school life in an Ault private school. Most of the students are in high social class in that school. They are very rich, and their future seems gorgeous still. Lee can come here due to the scholarship. It shows us their lives and a way of thinking smoothly. Lee had a big trouble in many ways friendship, a record, love, and money. I got angry when I was reading about Cross (I can not sure the name’s spelling) who may have been Lee’s boy friend. Any way, I can not make a decision how worth it is, but It was interesting to me. It won a ‘this year’s book’ in 2005, and also has received praise from reviewers. The writer’s name is Curtis Sittenfeld. If you enjoy reading books, I would like to recommend this.

100th birthday

When babies are become a 100th birthday, they are celebrated in Korea. I think it has different meaning with other birthdays. For a long time ago, newborn babies are easily died before they live 100th day. At that time they were not taken care well. For example, to take medical treatment were really hard, and the parents were not having enough time and information for their babies. If a baby did not die until 100th birthday, people think he /she may be able to live. On my conjecture, the 100th day was a line to determine that a baby can live or not. That’s why our ancestors were celebrate a baby’s 100th birthday. This is the origin of 100th birthday ceremony. Although babies are not easily died nowadays, it is a good culture in my country.   

A vote

First of all, I want to let you know that I do not have any special supporting party, and it is just my opinion. I am going to vote the day after tomorrow. On this vote, it is predicted a political party will win almost every areas. It is started from a tragic accident. The party’s head was got hurt by a crazy man on her face. After that day, many citizens started to support the woman’s political party. Some voters said that they will vote the party’s candidate whoever he/she is. They even did not know the candidate of the party. It is really strange situation, and actually I was a little embarrassed. Do I have to vote for the party’s candidate because the party’s head was hurt? It is obvious that it was terrible accident without any reason. Besides it is happen to a woman’s face. I am really sympathetic to her. However, I can not find any relationship with the accident and vote. I don’t know anything about politics, but I think it is something wrong. I really hate my country’s politics culture and the people who vote for someone without any thinking. 

Atopy

These days many people are suffer from atopy. Atopy is a serious problem and different from other common disease. It is new kind of disease that was not exists the past, that means the cause of atopy is environmental pollution. Atopy has several terrible traits.  First, there is no concrete way of prevention. For example, some babies are born already have atopy. Scientist say it is connected with gene, but baby can have atopy even though the mother is not has atopy. Second, complete recovery is not easy, but it relapsed easily. By applying ointment to their skin, atopic dermatitis can become better than before, but there is no way get rid of it completely. They have to apply the ointment continuously. Lastly, many atopy patients easily lost their confident because of their skin. For instance, my friend who has atopic dermatitis never wearing a short closes because she did not wants to be seen her legs skin and arms skin. As you know, the skin is red, rough, and dry. They usual feel tickling, but they should not scratch it. Atopy will become a bigger problem than now. That is why the percentage of people who are suffering from atopy is constantly increased. I wish scientist can find an effective cure for atopy as soon as possibly. 

 

A story

My younger brother wants to raise an animal at home, but our family members did not want any animals. So, I start to explain to him why we do not like animals. “Sometimes animals are dangerous because they can attack people. For example, animals such as lions, tigers, snakes, and bears are dangerous if they escape. Moreover, animals like foxes lions, tigers, bears, and snakes may attack people!�? my brother said, “I know, but I just want a small pet which is not dangerous!�? I thought about how I can persuade him. I said “You are right, but animals are still dangerous although it is small because of viruses. Viruses like HIV and SARS spread easily. Animals can become a route of infection.�? He did not agree with me because he was not stupid. I knew my reasons are not made sense. Eventually, I allow him to raise a pet and he promise to take care his pet well including giving the pet bath and cleaning the pet’s excrements. He was really thanks to me. He said “When I become I earn money, I will give you an expensive present like a diamond�? As you know, people usually wear diamonds as shiny jewelry. I recommend a cat as his pet because dogs, cats, and cows bread quickly.

I respect Martin Luther king

Martin Luther king is a person who got a Nobel peace prize. 

He hates the racism. For example, he devoted his life to change white people’s racial discrimination. And he hates the violence. For instance, he fought discrimination without any force. He started nonviolent resistance movement. Finally, he was wise and very good at speaking. For example, almost everyone knows his speech called ‘I have a dream’. Some of students even study this speech as a text. 

Even though Martin Luther king was assassinated, his achievement and his name will be remembered forever.

 

Confusion

These days, seniors are taking a picture for the graduation album. I am a junior so I will take the picture next year. Because I was absent from school for the one year, some of my friends take a picture this month. While seeing my senior friends, I suddenly realized the graduation is not so far to me. So I became anxious a little. They have been preparing for their job and future since they were junior. I think I am late for prepare something. I did not do anything not only TOEIC or TOEFL but also make a decision what will I do after I gradate university. Because of these things, I feel some pressure. I know this anxious is common thing to the seniors and juniors, and the best way to solve this problem is start to prepare something. But I can not sure exactly what to do. I feel so complicated. 

Helen Keller

Helen Keller is one of the greatest women in the world. I will explain three reasons of her greatness. She was a hopeful person. For example, she has a lot of troubles, but she never just depressed. She felt kind of frustrated, but she overcomes it owing to her teacher’s help. She did not complaint about her bad luck and tries to keep a positive attitude for her life. She has a strong will. For instance, she never gives up learning. She was blind, deaf, and dumb. Because of these handicapped, to communicate with others was not easy for her. Surely, reading and writing something was not easy, too. But she constantly tries with her strong will and eventually does all these things well. Lastly, she was really generous. For example, she wants to help the handicapped people. After she finished her study, she was not satisfied with her own success. She devoted herself to help handicapped people. I think everyone who has a difficult or obstacle can learn something about her life.

Do you know her?

It was the first time to see her. She has waved brown hair and the hair was banded behind her head. She was wearing glasses which has black frame. Now, I will describe her clothes. Some part of white t-shirt was painted with purple. She was wearing light blue jeans and the color of footwear was white and brown. Her earrings were shining white and black beads. Her black bag was printed in red heart-shaped. I think my explanation is lack to find out her. So, I will add more information. She seems has smiles always and she has a banana peel at that time. 

My church (Place)

In Lord’s days, I have going to my church. The Church is very small. When I enter the church, I have to go up a couple of stairs made by tough grey concrete. The end of the stairs, I can see the clean mirror hanging on the wall. Because church is a holly place, people make an effort to clean here. When I step to a chapel, I can meet a small wooden door. It has a simple pattern which is shaped “4 square”. There are 7 windows in a chapel. Windows are brilliant because of the sunshine, But 2 windows are covered by ivory curtain. What I can see is that chapel is very holy. In my church, There are no chairs but cushions. We sit on the cushions that are squared shape and brown. The wall is white and there is the Cross hanging on the wall of chapel. It is made by wood but it looks like very great. It is about 1meters long. There is a small choir and black pianos in front of the wooden pulpit. 

Do the Washing

Do you wash your clothes on your own? It is not usually my turn. My mother turns on a washing machine 3~5 times in a week. I will let you know the procedure. First, you have to check the things what you want to wash. Second, classify the thing. White clothes and other things should be separated. Third, put the clothes into the washing machine. Then you put the proper amount of water and detergents in it. Maybe you can find the instructions about the amount of detergents and water. Next, turn on the washing machine. Press the operation button. The washing machine will make your clothes clear. It will take around 40 minutes. Finally, draw the clothes out of the machine, and hang out the clothes on a clothesline. You can wear the clearn clothes again. 

Recipe of Pasta

I have never made this myself, but I saw the procedure many times when I worked at the restaurant as a side job. Let’s start. First, wash the all sea food, parsleys and pasta. Second, cut off the onion, red pepper and parsleys. Third, spread olive oil on the pan and parch chopped garlic on the pan. Few minutes later, you have to add red peppers, onions, shellfishes, sea mussels, and shrimps in order. Next, add some white wine and parch more. And, add parsleys, some salts and peppers. Then you mix up a can of tomato sauce with parched every thing, and heat up the sauce. Next, boil the pasta. You can parch it if you want. Finally, put boiled pasty into a dish, and Spread tomato sauce included shrimps, shellfishes and mussels on the dish. That’s all! You can enjoy delicious sea food pasta what you made yourself! 

You need some parsley, some pepper, 4~6 shrimp, a red pepper, some chopped garlic, a small bottle of olive oil, 3~7 sea mussel and shellfish, a cup of white wine, a can of tomato sauce, and proper amount of pasta. 

Cherry blossoms Festival

Spring has come already. These days, the weather is fantastic. It is my favorite season. Whenever it is sunny and breezing cool, I want to go to the picnic to the park. In the Yeouido park, the cherry blossoms festival is opening now. Maybe it will be so crowded, but I want to go there. But the midterm has already come, too. I have five exams in this midterm. My mind is visiting Yeouido park, but my body is staying at home. Midterm makes me sad. Anyway it is obvious that the weather is too beautiful to stay inside.

Trade on Rice

Have you ever thought about this? The WTO demanded that Korea should import rice from all over the world. Some of the Korean protest about this, and the other Korean accept it. 

 The protestant says if the import is allowed, most of the Koran farmers will lose their job. That is why there are so many foreign farmers who can provide low priced rice in the overseas. Surely consumers prefer cheap goods. It can cause the ruin of farmers, and it is not only the ruin of farmers but also destruction of agriculture. Rice is Korean’s main food, so it becomes more serious. 

 Then, do we have to ban the trade on the rice? I can not agree with this. I know it is a really important and sensitive problem. So, please remember it is just my opinion. We can not delay the trade on rice forever. I think it is a kind of isolation although the rice import included many complicate problems and discords. If we do not open the door ourselves, it will be done by foreign countries. Why do not we prepare and make our rice wonderful? Make it special. Let the Korean farmers increase their competitiveness. Consumers prefer cheap goods, but they consider quality, too. Producing good quality rice is the best way to solve this problem for Korean farmers.

The changing of Rice

Rice is a traditional food in Korea. Our ancestors have been eating rice as a main food, and the rice has been the most important food to keep their lives. They sow and reap it in the paddy field. How about these days? The ways of eating rice are changing now. 

 Our ancestors ate rice with barleys, red-beans or millets and so on, but we prefer eating it with black rice or hulled rice. Hulled rice was not often eaten in the past, but now we know it is better for our health than polished rice. The ancestors made rice punch. Although we still like that, we make another drink made by rice that called ‘morning sunlight’. The Morning Sunlight is one of the famous drinks in Korea. The biggest change is on the rice cakes. The rice cakes have existed for a long time. These days, the shape, design and color were changed remarkably. There was only circled or squared rice cake. Now you can see many cute and various shape or designed rice cakes. Some of them look like a western style cake, stars, dolls or even paints. You will be amazed at the graceful color. It is too beautiful to eat off. I wonder how rice will be changed in the recipe. 

To go to the Dentist

Perhaps.. Nobody wants to go to the dentist. I hate to go to the dentist, too. I hate especially the smell and the noise of the cure equipment. But I had to go there yesterday. There was a pain in my left molar. To speak honestly, I have felt the pain since last 2 month. But I did not want to go to the dentist. So I put off the treatment over and over again. Anyway, I went there eventually. I undergo the treatment. The cure takes about 20 minutes. Even thought the dentist anesthetized my tooth, I could feel the pain.

 I want to tell you. If you have a pain in your tooth, go to the dentist as soon as possible. Because I put off the treatment, I have to go there again. Putting off the treatment makes my tooth worse. I had to receive more serious cure. Please go to the dentist as soon as possible.

The Last Empress

 

 I saw a musical called the last empress. It was great time. I saw it with my family. We didn’t enjoy together for a long time. After we had a dinner together at the restaurant, we enter the Seoul Arts Center. I think that to see a musical is a good chance to meet good songs and beautiful dances. Even though I cannot see a musical often, I really enjoy seeing a musical. 

 The last empress’ songs and voice was great. And the expressions of history were easy to understand the historical situations. The musical describes the procedure smoothly. As you know, The empress was murdered at the end of the story by Japanese soldiers. It is hard to believe that is a real story. I think it is a big tragedy. 

 I was moved the final song called ‘rise, people of Chosun’ which was sung by a ghost of the empress. This is one of the famous song in this musical. I recommend you listening this song and seeing this musical. I had a happy time to enjoy this musical with my family. I wish you enjoy this wonderful Korean musical.

Computer games

How long do you spend time playing computer games? These days many people enjoy playing computer games. Some of them spend a lot of time playing computer games. I have a friend who likes playing computer games and spend so much time playing games. Because of the habit he did not do his homework well. He will continue playing the game, unless someone stop him from playing the game. He could not control himself. And because of the game, his sight is weakening. I think computer games also make people lose their sense of the reality. I am talking about addiction of computer games. I do not care the time of playing the games. Computer games can bring you benefits only if you can control the time of playing. Like these, playing computer games can cause many problems. We have to have an attention to these problems.

Actual training

 I major in psychology. In this semester, I take a course that required real training.So I start to work at the Bucheon community mental health center as a helper. In that center, patients who have mental disorders are cared. Last week I went there for the first time. It was the time of cooking class. There are many programs like play therapy, art therapy and the society fitness training. Cooking class is also one of the programs. I observed the patients and help the teacher. It was an instructive  experience. And it was exciting. Surely the procedure of cooking was not easy. They could not behave well. I’ll go there during this semester once a week. I introduce the procedure to you sometimes ,if I experience special cases in there. I think it will interesting. 

Brokeback mountain

 

I saw a movie called Brokeback mountain yesterday. I don’t know whether you saw this movie . It is a queer love story.(it means homosexual) Two man love each other deeply.Actually, I could’t enjoy well because this kind movie was not familiar to me. My friend who saw it with me even said it was too boring and terrible. But it was awarded a lot of prizes .Best picture, Best directer,Best film and best support actor and so on. And,it has good songs and sceneries.Especially , the sceneries of the brokeback mountain was terrific. If you want to see this movie ,check the running time. It is a little long. In conclusion, it was not so bad to me.