Although I do eat ramen (Korean instant ramen) nearly every night during the week for dinner, I don't know if it quite captures the spirit of this upcoming movie.
The star is a white girl Brittany Murphy who plays a girl in Japan who followed her boyfriend there only to be dumped.
She ends up finding new life in becoming a Ramen chef, only of course to find out it takes more than just hot water and instant ramen noodles.
As an expat in an Asian country I will look forward to seeing this someday because I too at times feel a sense of trying to find how I fit in here.
I hope it isn't a flop.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Dealing with racism 101
Found this video through the net and thought it coincides with the recent shake up about Complaining Expats. Its got that slam poetry kind of twist to it, but if you make it through then you will see that it has a qualitative point.
If you have ever been there in that moment of debating about whether what somebody said was racist, then you may find this persons technique useful.
If you have ever been there in that moment of debating about whether what somebody said was racist, then you may find this persons technique useful.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
The National Art Museum
As you may or may not know I majored in Art History in college. The courses I focused on were mostly Asian Art History, one of which was a whole course on Korean Art History. So needless to say I am now somewhat of a nut for Art history, and that is why it was my goal to come here and visit an art museum. So during my vacation I managed to get out to the National Art Museum in Yongsan-gu.
I was very happy to visit the museum and BK took me there. The day was hot and humid out so going inside a museum was a good idea.
I made this little video to show my visit to the museum.
I was really surprised at the size of this place, because I really didn't expect it to be so big. Also its surroundings were around this lush green preserve, so it certainly was a spectacle. I think though that they use a good portion of the building for research.
Anyways, we didn't see everything because there was a lot to see and for some reason my joints were killing me.
But it certainly was refreshing to see Korean and other Asian artworks in their homeland. Although I would comment that the curators of the museum have issues with lighting effects. I know that most objects require dim light so to preserve the material. Yet, in general most of the works were so poorly lit it was hard to see them properly. I feel that at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, the lighting went better over there.
Ah well...I hope to get out to an modern art museum next time!
I was very happy to visit the museum and BK took me there. The day was hot and humid out so going inside a museum was a good idea.
I made this little video to show my visit to the museum.
I was really surprised at the size of this place, because I really didn't expect it to be so big. Also its surroundings were around this lush green preserve, so it certainly was a spectacle. I think though that they use a good portion of the building for research.
Anyways, we didn't see everything because there was a lot to see and for some reason my joints were killing me.
But it certainly was refreshing to see Korean and other Asian artworks in their homeland. Although I would comment that the curators of the museum have issues with lighting effects. I know that most objects require dim light so to preserve the material. Yet, in general most of the works were so poorly lit it was hard to see them properly. I feel that at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, the lighting went better over there.
Ah well...I hope to get out to an modern art museum next time!
Friday, August 8, 2008
Holy Moly!
I am watching the opening ceremony for the Beijing Olympics and all I have to say is don't mess with China!
When you get a nation of millions of citizens to believe the Olympics is the moment to put your nation on the map, they will really put in every ounce of effort to make this come true.
Just amazing the amount of work they put into this.
Despite all the politics around this event, the event itself seems so far to be an amazing effort upon the Chinese side. I know China is not a perfect nation that has the best diplomacy but as a nation with very deep nationalistic culture and traditions they have not shed it and still hold it within modern society.
Living in Asia you can feel the modern next to the old tradition Asian sensibility. It is something hard to describe but that you can feel is present. I hope to express this better someday...
anyways...
When you get a nation of millions of citizens to believe the Olympics is the moment to put your nation on the map, they will really put in every ounce of effort to make this come true.
Just amazing the amount of work they put into this.
Despite all the politics around this event, the event itself seems so far to be an amazing effort upon the Chinese side. I know China is not a perfect nation that has the best diplomacy but as a nation with very deep nationalistic culture and traditions they have not shed it and still hold it within modern society.
Living in Asia you can feel the modern next to the old tradition Asian sensibility. It is something hard to describe but that you can feel is present. I hope to express this better someday...
anyways...
Monday, August 4, 2008
Back to work
Well vacation zipped by, but it was well worth it. I managed to see some sites, spend good quality time with BK and also do some contemplation on life. I now feel more confident in my placement here and my job. I believe I have made a connection to the hard work I am subjected to and the amount of money in my wallet. So the reward is noticeable. I think all my exciting and adventurous moments here in Seoul, South Korea are granted to me by that I have this job here.
So I hope as I truck through everyday at work I remember my blessings and that it isn't so hard.
:)
So I hope as I truck through everyday at work I remember my blessings and that it isn't so hard.
:)
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Shinichi Osawa
As I was laying in bed trying not to notice my post flu stomach aches I caught sight of this video on my TV. Even if you aren't a fan of electronic music I think you might enjoy this music video because it uses traditional ink painting from Japan in a modern sense. It was quite enjoyable to watch the little frogs do the guitar work!
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