RePost

I want to place here a post I once wrote in another blog I used to keep.  I am reposting it because the lesson I learned keeps bugging me.  Keeps asking to be resaid.  Retaught to others.  So I will follow that small prompt.

So you know how people say that "Life sucks, then you die" or "Life is unfair, get used to it" or "Life deals both good and bad."  I know they are common enough phrases, I just used one in my last post.

I wonder, is just phrases an insult to God?

God is Life.  Without Him we would all not exist.  Without Him is death.  He is fair, so absence of Him is unfair.  He is Love, so absence of Him would be hate.  He is Good, so the absence of Him is Bad.  He is Life, so the absence of Him is Death.  The opposite of Jesus is represented by His adversary, the Devil.

To say life is horrible or unfair is to say the same of Jesus, which is what the Devil wishes us to think no matter how subtle it occurs.  It is in our everyday language.  Maybe we should think about this - then act.

CoTeach - Cute Story

So today I went to a coteaching class to do a quick presentation.  I did another cute story about me when I was younger.  Finished.  Asked them some questions.

Then I told them I was sure their teacher had important stuff to do today and said goodbye.  They protested "don't leave!  don't leave!  you can't leave us!"

Korean Poem Translated (I think?)

Feel me watching what TIME

- At the age of 25 years old, lying on the street, Joaquin AlfonsoDili, to commemorate gutereseureul

 

 

Autumn Ginkgo deep longing two yellow

Car right on the neck pm

That reminds me of winter rain falls

Rising as the value of the dollar

Smooth stained fingers touching needle

Paper printed pictures of the texture and crisp,

Whether a bookshelf unwittingly passes TIME

 

Suddenly the face of gamujapjaphan

Kakibok police stripes run through Southern

Young people has been kicked

Sandals and two on the left hand, his hand on a rock.

Look back while fleeing toward youth

American-made M16A1 rifle fire breathes

Youth and lay down the asphalt on the road

 

Two pair of shoes, two stones in silence

The dead keep their owners

His red heart on the road to the river as it flows

Clock stopped, stood watching the needle

He slings a shot with a rock Goliath

Boy defeated David was not

 

David's sling this time, ballots

When you want to exercise that power

To fly in unison in a circle painted stones

Soldiers armed with rifles and armored vehicles beyond the walls

I would be able to power baebureun knocked Goliath.

 

Democracy, hail, Long live the Freedom!

U.S. dollar hail, gold Hooray!

Yellow and falling in the street shouting that Ginkgo

Chanbiman going into winter is falling.

Candy - Cute Story(s)

So today is Halloween in the US.  Some celebrate it here.  The kids wanted to use it as an excuse to play.  I don't think so.

I had just finished teaching a class and was headed back to my office when two students stopped me.  One of the girls offered me a piece of candy.  It was so sweet of her.  I didn't think till later that it was her way of saying, "This is a US holiday.  I respect that and want to make you happy."

I have such sweet students.  They are good kids, even if they like to be a handful at times.

Night of Firsts

Last night a fellow English Teacher (let's call him Mr. M) took me on his motorcycle to downtown Daegu to go see a movie.

I've never ridden a motorcycle before.  I pointed out I am most likely a bit heavier than he is used to balancing.  He gave me some pointers that a passenger on a motorcycle should know.  When going into a turn, you have to lean into it.  If you don't then bad things can happen like crashing.  Most people can be scared to follow through with this, so I should look over his should the whole time.  If turning right, look over his right shoulder.  If turning left, look over his left shoulder.

Put on a helmet and gloves, hoped on, and we took off.  His bike is built a bit different than most.  You ride up higher and have to lean over the bike.  So I am sitting up high.  There is an area in front of him that I can brace my hands on to keep from going side to side.  Also perfect to brace against when he is slowing down or stopping.

I mentioned before that in Korea, the drivers on the road don't necessisarily drive like they do in America.  This is especially true of motorcycles.  The weave through traffic, drive between cars, and drive on the edge of the road.  I did my best to notice which mirror he was checking to get clues if he was about to cut through left or right.  That way I could lean in the appropriate direction.  If he was going between tight areas... I stayed straight and tried to keep calm.  It was fun though.

People who ride a lot generally have a pair of leathers... pants, jacket, etc.  It protects you a lot more in the event of crashing.  Let's see, high speeds with nothing between you and all around you.  I really wish I had leather pants and a leather jacket.

It was scary at first.  Still is actually.  But I got some technique to how to ride along and that helps immensely. So of the ways you ride a jetski or a horse apply.  Most I had to figure out as we went along.

It was quite a workout.  Going fast and then slowing down.  My arms supported all my upper body weight (of which there is much, I'm not light) whenever we weren't stopped or excellerating.  I can really feel it this morning but don't mind.  I'm rather proud that I did something instead of sitting all evening.

We went to downtown Daegu.  Got to the place where the theater was.  The lobby of it is up on the 5 floor.  We got tickets to Real Steel and then knowing we had a lot of time to spare until it started, we went and got crepes.  Crepes here are better than in the states.  They have ice cream inside!

Then we went walking around looking at stuff.  They celebrated Halloween tonight because who can party on Monday.  So there were many decorations and costumes.  We ended up at a bar.  No one was there.  He taught me how to play darts.  He doesn't drink so we didn't get anything.  Also, unless you want me falling asleep on the way back, I shouldn't.

From there we went back and watched the movie.  It was a 4D 2 D movie.  The 4D means it had physical effects... the seats tilted in ALL directions, the backs and seats of our seats had things in them that punched or rattled.  Blasts of air and such.  Lights all over the ceiling and walls to help with effects.  Pretty cool, though I am not sure how much I like my chair moving on me.  2D means no glasses to make it 3D.

The movie was pretty cool.  People learning to go after dreams in a smart fashion as well as who is really important... their family.  Loved the music.  The main character was none other than Hugh Jackman... sigh :)

Then we went to another bar.  This time it was late enough that people were there.  He taught me to play pool.  It was fun.  While he set it up, I went to get drinks.  He asked for a cider.  Since he doesn't drink, I knew it was safe to order one too.  It was basically a sprite.  We each won at least one game :)  It was getting crowded though and he was getting up early in the morning so we left.

Drove back.  It was easier on the bike the second time.  Also now it was late enough that traffic wasn't so bad.  So we made it back in better time.  Like 10 minutes faster at least.

Overall it was a night of firsts.  First bike ride.  First bar.  First darts game.  First pool.  First 4D movie.  Kinda nice to get out.

English Sabbath School

Today was a lot of fun at English Sabbath School.  At the beginning they sang a song we learned a dance to last time.  And I got called up front to join the leaders.  Then I had the lesson, which was a lot of fun.  We enjoyed going over a story that I had learned some in-depth layers on back home.  Then there was a game where one word at a time was scrambled and moved on the screen really fast.  The kids were given a category and had to figure out the English word.  One of the categories was teacher and I know my name when I see it.  The answer was indeed Mindy... with a huge red heart behind it :)  Last time I had been given a plant by a student for Love Delivery.  So I had to give it away this week.  The other person who had gotten a plant was not here today, so I gave hers away as well.  As I was heading back to my seat, I was told I was having closing prayer.  So I returned up front.  I spent a lot of time up front today, but I didn't mind.  It was a lot of fun and the students showed me how happy they are that I am here.  It made my day and I know it will make the next week easily when things get stressful to just remember the joy I felt at worshiping with them.

Game Night

There are times when you realize you have to change up the schedule and do something fun.

Last week I came to that realization.  So I began planning.  We needed a game night and treats.

So we set it up among us English teachers to get together tonight.  Finding out that between us we had or could get the needed ingredients for nonbake cookies and pinwheels, I eagerly offered to make them.

That is the reason the other day for my lone venture to E Mart.  I needed salsa and cream cheese for the pin wheels.

Last night I met over at one of their apartments and cooked.  Tonight we got together, had those plus haystacks, and enjoy rummikube.

An hour and a half later, we were happy, full, and ready for bed.  Yes, it is just after 7pm but we are all tired. It is the end of the week :)