Smaug

I had put off watching the second Hobbit movie due to lack of finances and interest, but I finally mustered enough will to reserve a ticket and make time before it disappeared from theaters. Although I was limited to a front row seat at a matinee hour, I was able to get a generous discount and appreciate a lowly anticipated movie with an AWESOME dragon.

That is one mean dragon. It's almost disappointing to know that he'll die in the next movie, which I had no idea about. I was sitting through the movie wondering how in the world Peter Jackson was going to wrap up this whole story in the next 30...20...10 minutes! And so when the movie ended with those awesome lines, "I am fire. I am...DEATH," I was half-disappointed that I'd have to watch another Hobbit movie but also satisfied with how this sequel ended. But yeah, I am totally a fan of Smaug now.

Thought of the Day: Jansport

"I wanna be a billionaire..."

Last night, I had a dream that I was in a Simpsons episode that parodied Korean culture in America. I somehow ended up living in that episode and went to an ATM to deposit a paycheck that was just over $200 so that I can buy some lottery tickets for this current Mega Millions jackpot. My paycheck ended up jamming the machine, and I had to leave the machine with many frustrated people who were in line behind me. I went to Hana Bank to tell them about my problem, but their wonderful solution was to wait. The end.

There is a Korean superstition about seeing a dragon, pig, dung, or gold (and I think even money) in a dream that could mean good luck. With the current jackpot nearing a billion, I wonder if I should get a lottery ticket.

Thought of the Day: Christmas Eve
Song of the Day: Bruno Mars-Billionaire

Stuck on States

I'm trying to think of three simple American history lessons that I can teach during my Winter Camp, but it's proving more difficult than expected. At one point, I thought of having the kids learn all 50 states of the U.S., but I'm still figuring out how I would do that. I wish I had the talent to somehow remember and perform the states through a song like Yakko's 'Nations of the World.'

I'll probably need a Plan B.

Thought of the Day: American History
Song of the Day: Study Music Project-Sweet Saturn

That's my team!

Thought of the Day: Creative Juices
Song of the Day: Huey Lewis-The Power of Love

Golden State

I never had a heart for the Warriors until last year's playoffs. Typical bandwagon, I know. But you gotta admit that they are one exciting team to watch. Did you guys see yesterday's amazing comeback?

It's pretty warm for December, and I like it.

Thought of the Day: EBS
Song of the Day: Jay Sean-Down