Simon's Time in Korea

Although Simon should probably be the one posting up these pictures, these memories are mine just as much as they are his.

These are Simon's first friends that he saw in Korea.

Finally, being able to try Mr. Wow. Best hotdog in the world.

WC reunion.

Favorite sleeping position.

Cambodia Team at 돌돌이.

Best 갈매기 in the world with 계란찜 to go around.

My beloved Snugs.

현백 빙수.

Lots and lots of ball.

Gabriel aka Rocky. My favorite cousin.

First time subwaying with entire family.

감자탕 볶음밥.

My favorite 냉면. Check out my stack of bowls. =D

Everyone's favorite 삼겹.

Funny Koreans.

Doing what I do best.

Simon's two favorite 형s. Our unstoppable basketball team.

Best 오겹 in the world.

Amazing water show at 호수공원.

Does that look similar or does that look similar?

Simon's first time eating 회.

Freaking hiking.

Look how wet he is.

Interestingly enough, our only family picture.

Nasty 아구찜.

Times Square. Best mall in the world.

Valence Burger with family.

Dracula Burger. First time eating a garlic burger. Very satisfying.

BoA paid us a visit, but she couldn't get through to us.

Summer Retreat fun. Nate, our awesome gamemaster and hamburger man.

Small and intimate.

Charis and her mother.

Special guest appearance: Jae Kim.

The only reason why I came to retreat.

Here are some of Nate's awesome pictures

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The EMPCL pastors.

Of course, my dad wanted us to go hiking for his birthday.

I think this was the first time I ever saw my parents holding hands.

Dad's birthday.

The right way.

One more time just father and son.

The last supper.

Although it was difficult to make time for friends, I had a grand time with my family. After not being together for so long, we had our occasional hiccups too. I remember during our third week, I literally got so upset and annoyed by each family member one day after another but only one person at a time. The summer heat didn't help. Mosquitoes were awesome. Nevertheless, 97% of our time was wonderful. It was kinda ironic how it got so cold today on the day Simon left.

I felt so sad and empty when I came home after work and the house was empty. What a summer.

Thought of the Day: Penicillin

Song of the Day: 브로콜리 너마저-보편적인 노래

We'll be right back

I have one more day with my brother. His presence here has led to my absence in many relationships here in Korea and abroad. No time to email or blog. Little time to grab that occasional bite or even lovefest. But rest assured, I will return all phone calls, emails, and messages...even from "sexy girls." In the meantime, chew on this food for thought.

Straight up DONUT CHEESEBURGERS.

Thought of the Day: Dollars

Song of the Day: Los Lonely Boys-Heaven

Sudoku

My brother always does Sudoku in the bathroom, and his goal is to finish the puzzle before he finishes his business. I finally learned how to play this amazing game yesterday. I even learned that my brother is finally better than me at something. And I especially learned that my dad is and will always be better than both of us...by a lot.
Check out this new pizza burger. Only 2,520 calories. Only $13!

The other day, Simon reminded me that Richard had a younger sister named Jade. Then we started talking about the characters from Mortal Kombat. Then I found out that they're coming out with a new movie!

Reptile looks so cute.


It's really nice to be on vacation.

Thought of the Day: Times Square
Song of the Day: Deli Spice-Bette Davis Eyes

Dago,

Happy Birthday. Come back to Korea.

Love,

Fergman

Thought of the Day: Everest
Song of the Day: Beyonce-Single Ladies

Can I pay you back?

I feel like my family and I have been in debt our whole lives. Whether it be loans, car payments, or some cash that we've borrowed from a friend, we always owe someone/thing dough. The worst times are when we incur more debt right after we've come close to paying one off. No matter how much I make every month as a superstar English tutor (ha!), I have yet to see any savings in my 통장 even after being here for four years. It usually doesn't bother me too much, but I have my moments of despair and frustration. It's the debt that drives me to work like a dog in hopes that one day it will all be paid off.

What fascinates me is that my financial debt is often a greater reality than my spiritual debt. I am more consumed with "blessed are the rich in bank account" than "blessed are the poor in spirit." As a result, there are times where I envy those who don't have any or much debt. Many did not earn the luxury of a financially worry-less life. Remember that scene from "Shopgirl" when Steve Martin pays for all of Claire Dane's school loans and she is ecstatic? Why can't I be more ecstatic that Christ not only took upon himself all of my debt but also gave to me his infinite inheritance?

But I am reminded that our earthly debts are shadows of the REAL debt that we have before God. And that is why it is comforting to know that mine have been atoned for and that my God is ecstatic over me even when I am not ecstatic over Him. He's gotten my back. He's spotted me. He's paid for me. I may have to labor many hours like the rest of Korea trying to pay things off, but I know that I don't have to pay Him back cause He's made me into a baller!

Please don't raise subway prices!

Thought of the Day: Yepp
Song of the Day: Donawhale-Echo

Oh Glee

I finished Modern Family pretty quickly. I am now on to Glee. Watching American stuff makes me miss home. The homesickness grows by the episode.

Thought of the Day: 대치
Song of the Day: Star Spangled Banner

WTF

I finally finished that last unbearable season of Lost and started the first fun season of Modern Family.

WHY THE FACE. Haha. It's enjoyable.

What is not enjoyable is this blasted weather. I've never longed for rain this much in my life. Not 장마 rain. Not 소나기 rain. Just regular refreshing rain that'll take that humidity away. WHY THE FACE!

Thought of the Day: 낙규
Song of the Day: Bruno Mars-Just The Way You Are