This Summer has been a wild ride.  I really feel like I have had the opportunity to put a lot of energy into my interests like SCUBA diving, Marine Biology, Beaches, and making and maintaining connections with friends.

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Last weekend we went to the Jisan Valley Rock Fest.  The main headliners were The Petshop Boys, Muse, and Kula Shaka.  It was hot as ( Read more... )

I went to the KOTESOL Seoul Chapter'schapter conference with Nancy. a couple of weeks ago.  Going to these conferences always invigorates me as a teach.  My Co-workers and I are looking into going to two more in May.  Its a shame that the School will not foot the bill for us go.  I argue that is significant of a total disregard for our teaching ( Read more... )

As this blog seems to the be the Tibet/China Channel I thought I would post this email that I wrote to EPIK Annette.  It gives a overview with what is new here.  EPIK Annette is alive and well in Thailand on a backpacking trip that leaves me drooling with jealously.

I am glad that you are having a blast.  I think Anil and I will be following suit ( Read more... )

First: Watch this video from CNN.

Second: Watch this video from the state controled Chinese news (in english)

Finally: What this video from the inside of a Seoul hotel.

I am livid. 10,000 Chinese (mostly students) showed up to greet the olympic torch in Seoul during its secretive and high security journy through South Korea. During the relay ( Read more... )

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Here is  video that I made about my new years eve and my new resolutions.  As always comment and rate.

So I went to a Korean spa yesterday.  It is part of the health club that I joined, down the block.  The equiptment is ok and is never too busy.  The spa is great with two scolding hot baths, cold water bath, and two stream rooms that can only be described as hot and hotter.

Aparently you start with a shower and scrub the crap out of your body so ( Read more... )