인연설

- 한용운

함께 영원히 있을 수 없음을 슬퍼 말고
잠시라도 함께 있을 수 있음을 기뻐하고

더 좋아해 주지 않음을 노여워 말고
이만큼 좋아해 주는 것에 만족하고

나만 애태운다 원망치 말고
애처롭기까지 한 사랑을 할 수 있음을 감사하고

주기만 하는 사랑이라 지치지말고
더 많이 줄 수 없음을 아파하고

남과 함께 즐거워한다고 질투하지 말고
그의 기쁨이라 여겨 함께 기뻐할 줄 알고

이룰 수 없는 사랑이라 일찍 포기하지 말고
깨끗한 사랑으로 오래 간직할 수 있는
나는 당신을 그렇게 사랑하렵니다.

First Night of Partying in Korea

The cafe I work as a staff member (www.culcom.co.kr) had a big party last night. Supposed to be a singles mixer, but I don't think it really mattered. Anyway, I met a bunch of pretty cool people, but some lunatic/sketchy ones as well. It was good to get out and mingle with people (and dance a little) though. It really reminded me of those nights back in Ithaca, starting out with lots of beer, learning 40-50 names, a few games, then just hanging out, moving onto more serious, real-life topics.

Even though I knew of it a little bit, it struck me hard last night how desperate or immature some of the Korean girls could be. Just because someone's a decent-looking English-speaking foreigner, these girls flock to them and try to get their numbers with their broken English. There's a huge difference between socializing/(classy) flirting and ridiculous, self-degrading forwardness. I couldn't help but feel sorry for them. Also how lame and sketchy some of the old guys could be! They think they can win over a girl or at least get their attention by bragging about their career, connections, money, etc. It is the lamest and most ineffective way ... ugh.

Regardless of those people, I had a really good time with 민수, 수아언니, Brian, Rizwan, and a couple of other people I met last night. I hope to eventually get some sort of a group together to hang out, go watch a movie, etc. on a regular basis.

Cornell within SNU

I've been exploring the campus of Seoul (National) University a little bit during my lunch breaks, and there is so much resemblence of Cornell here. I really do think that one of the truestees for this school is a Cornell alum.

This is their main library. May I say ... OLIN?!

Some of their college names - identical to Cornell's CALS and CHE!

Birthday Flowers!

Thank you :) <3

Family Time! (Birthday 2)

Grandpa and grandma :)

Had a late lunch with my mom's side family. I always come home feeling very relaxed and warm after family gatherings with them. My grandparents are both in their 80s now. I really hope they stay around for a long time. By the way, we made a unanimous decision on Matt's Korean nickname. lol.