Busy Life
I sometimes think how busy I am. Is there a need to be so busy and push yourself into hard work? I should admit Korean people like to be busy, be fast and effective. I think this characteristics have up and downs. When I travlled around some European countries, I felt so relaxed and felt like I was living in the time-free world. That is an unforgettable experiednce. It was surprising to see that I wasn't in a hurry at all, and enjoyed the time I had as I had always felt chased by something in Korea.
I was lookig for some pictures and I found those below. they were taken in Sunbichon which is a kind of traditional village. I just wanted to show you some traditional Korean houses.
I was really busy on the weekend. I went to my home and came back to Seoul on Sunday, then I had a class on monday. I'm still a bit tired. The weather in Korea is quite hot and wet these days, which makes me a bit down from time to time. Anyway, I was pleased to read all your comments. The following is some answers for you.
Mauricio- I’m glad you enjoyed the pictures I had posted. I am excited about the course I’m taking at the moment, but it needs quite an effort to follow the class.
Rabail- Yes, it is certainly enjoyable to go away with friends, but I remember when I was young, my parents took me to many places as well. I also enjoyed being with my family, too.
Alessonadro – What a curious guy you are! I think it is quite difficult to learn the languages originated from Latin for Koreans. It is totally different writing system from Korean. However, when we are at school, we learn English, which is compulsory, and especially at high school, we have to learn as least one other language apart from English. So, you could choose Germany, Spanish, France, Chinese, Japanese, or any other languages, but it’s totally up to you.
Bïa – I learned English at school, and also last year when I was in England, I had the opportunity to use it in everyday life. I certainly enjoy learning English, which I think is the most important part to improve your English. I use many materials. For example, I listen to English news, read the newspaper and novels, and try to use it by writing letters, e-mails to friends. Well, my hobbies are not very special. I like sports activity, too. Unfortunately, I haven’t got enough time to do it. I can play tennis and ski. Hopefully, I can go skiing this winter.
James- Well, I’m afraid I can’t answer that precisely, I really don’t know how those kind of things work in Korea as I am Korean, I don’t need to use them. However, I think you should be careful when you see “Free of charge” and something like this.
Benka – Why don’t you get a camera? I’m sure there must be wonderful places where you can take pictures. I liked taking pictures, especially, landscapes. Thanks for your compliment. I feel kind of flattered. Haha!!
Cris – There are lots of good foods in Korea. I think famous ones are Kimchi, Bulgogi, Bibimbab, Gimbab, and so on. We have three meals everyday, and we eat rice, soup, and some side dishes together by using a spoon and chopsticks. You can make different kinds of rice and soup. Mind you, if I had to prepare a Korean style meal to treat someone, it would be a daunting task for me.
Demin – I’m sure there are tons of places to visit in China as China is such a big country. One day, I will be there being astonished by the beautiful nature in China.
Andrew – I have been to Brighton. The beach is quite different from beaches in Korea, isn’t it?
The pebble beach is quite impressive, and there is one more thing you can’t see in Korea, which is a pier. I think it is nice to have such a thing as I feel like walking far above the sea, and sometimes people go fishing there. I remember the seagulls in Brighton as I also felt a bit scared of them. In Pusan, I didn’t see many seagulls, actually, I saw more pigeons than seagulls.
Henrique – Nice to meet you, too. I can imagine what the weather is like in Brazil. One time, one of my friends showed me a picture of Brazil. I thought It’s stunningly beautiful, though I don’t’ remember exactly where it was. I would like to visit there one day.
Jim In fact, I have been to Seoraksan National park. I know it’s beautiful. In Korea, there are lots of mountains all over the place and my hometown is also surrounded by mountains which is also one of the National parks. When I was walking up Seorak mountain, I was overwhelmed by the beauty of rocks and the sound of streams. Jeju Island, which I also have been to, is a wonderful place to visit. There used to be the Jeju dialect. I don’t think many people in Jeju use it these days because the development of media such as television, radio, and the internet have allowed the people in Jeju to communicate with the people in land. So, they are not isolated anymore. If they still used the dialect, I would never be able to understand them.
I made some corrections about the sentences you picked up as much as I can. Please tell me the answers. I always get confused about using articles. So, can I ask one more question? When you write the name of mountain, do you use “the” like the Soback mountain? Or just can I write “I climb up Soback mountain” ?
I will try to respond your comments
- I will try to respond to your comments
Thanks for welcoming!
- Thanks for welcome!
the world best camera
- The best world camera
If you have a chance of coming to Korea…
- If you have any chance of coming to Korea, - I think it sounds more natural.
I finished my final exam the last Sunday.
- I finished my final exam last Sunday. – I am not sure of this.
I was sick and tired of being at the collage residence after having done all the work for the semester. So did my friends.
- I was sick and tired of being at the collage residence after having done all the work for the semester. So were my friends.
we really didn’t know what we would find out
- I don’t know what’s wrong with this sentence, but I wasn’t sure if “find out” is appropriate in the context.
We did long lists of chatting
- we had long lists of chat – would it be right?
At last, we arrived in the Pusan Station at 4.30 in the morning.
- At last, we arrive at the Pusan Station at 4.30 in the morning.
Near the beach there is an island called Dongbeksum, where you can also take a walk through with feeling a nice sea breeze and it’s leading to Nurimaru APEC House.
-I don’t think I need “through”, here, and it leads to the Nurimaru APCE House.
Jiae
Comments
Hi again! Thanks for answering me. I think being so busy is a sign of the contemporary world. But sometimes we go too far. I believe in dynamic equilibrium. We may have our moments of hard work, but we should always have time to unwind and regain balance. After all, homeostasis is a part of life (just testing my Biology :)). Nice pictures! I like to see different traditions and the roof architecture is very beautiful. It seems to me from the photographs this is a good place to stare at the night sky and hear the sounds of nature. Oh, and I learned new vocabulary from you! Looking forward to your next entry. Henrique
Hi Jiae. As you've told me that I'm such a curious guy, let's go to another question? Well, as you might know I'm from Brazil, which's a huge country. What I really would like to know is if the consequence of your tripings abroad could be attributed to the small size of Korean? I'm asking this to you just because I've never been abroad and I use to blame this situation to the huge size of my country. It must be a cool "adventure" to know diferent cultures. Another question is that: I'd like to know who's the feeling of South Korean people in relation of North Korean? Is there any rivalry between you guys or do you feel that the volition of people is a unification as folk? I'm so sorry if my last question is too political but it is hard to imagine countries too near each other and too far at the same time. A political gap, better saying. If you don't want to answer my last question I will understand. It's because I really love to understand more and more about distant cultures from my country. I am liking too much of your posts. Continue in this right way.
Hi Jiae, what are the jars, which appear in one of the pictures, used? Are they ceramic? Hyoshil, I noticed your regards, thank you!
Hi Jiae, let me introduce myself. I'm from Spain, my knowledge of your country is virtually zero. I like to read your excelent posts. It is like to travel without moving from home. Looking the pictures of the houses I'm wondering what could be inside the jars that appear. Do you know? See you, Toni.
Hello, Jiae! I discovered that somewhere in my flat there exists a long forgotten camera. I’ve dusted it and started taking pictures of orchards ‘cause they are bursting with fresh fruit this summer. These stones on which Korean houses are built remind me of stone houses on the Adriatic coast. They were built with stone slabs. It seems that anywhere in the world people make use of the available materials which must be similar ‘cause we all live in the same place, our Earth, so, no matter how different we are, there is always something which connects in so many ways, however it may seem impossible.
Hi Jiae! Nice to meet you.I'm really enjoy your post. In the last one, you wrote about how busy you are...and I know what you mean...I have a degree in Biology and a master degreee in Microbiology and Virology, but I've also worked in Molecular Biology (for three years). I remember my boss telling me how good Koreans was at Dna study,and he used to tell me that if I hadn't my study finished quickly, he was sure that a collegue from Korea would have finished before me! As you, often I wonder why the need to be so busy...in this way we lost the best of our life...We should slow doun and taste the real sense of life...By the way, what field(branch) of medicine do you prefear? How does your health care system work?I mean its free or you have to had a private insurance? Now it's time to say you "ciao"(by).I look forward your next post. Thanks for let me now about your beautiful place.Valeria
Hi Jiae, Thanks for the photos! Sadly we can hardly see our traditional houses (hanok) these days but I fortunately spent a few years living in neighbourhood half full of hanok houses in Gahoe-dong. Everyday I enjoyed seeing the sea of Korean tile roofs with beautiful eaves.
Hi,Jiae!How beautiful your pictures!You know, i haven't write comments before,but nowadays i want it. Ten days ago i became the father,i'm 26. It's elation time fore me. In Russia is't habit to have newborn before 30. Have you ever been in Russia? And How are you planning your future life, what is marriage and children for you?
Hi Jiae, The pictures are absolutely fascinating. The first picture is my most favourite photograph and the second one is my second favourite. They are absolutely amazing. Just out of curiosity, what are the brown things in the first picture? Let me guess, I think they designed for storing water. Am I right? It will be interesting to find out. I should come and live in Korea as I like to work hard. To me, I think every minute is precious and it should be utilized effectively. I regret it when a day or even an hour passes without doing something useful. Sometimes I get the expression from people that I work too hard. But I enjoy working as long as I know how to do it. It is not that I need to work hard but it is of my own free will. I can tell from your bloggs that you are very close to your family. I admire people who have close family relationships. By the way, thanks for commenting on my message. Take care
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Hi, Jiae! I'm very interested in your blog because it is so sweet. From it, I feel that you are a gentle and lovely girl. Do you know what? In my country, Korea is very famous for romantic dramas and movies, cute actors and beautiful actresses, nice landscapes, traditional manners and customs, and so on. I always dream a dream that I will come to your place to enjoy tobokki (Ddeok-Bo-Ggi, I don't know how to write it in the right way), Kimpak, kimchi,Ja-Jang-Myeon and other famous food I heard long time ago. Ah, have you ever worn Hanbok? How do you feel about your traditional dress? In my opinion, it's very beautiful and unique like my country's traditional dress "ao dai". I hope that I will have a chance to wear Hanbok in the future. Furthermore, I love your pictures so much. All of yours brought me feeling of peace and pleasant. Hope to find out more about you. Love you.
Hi Jiae.I am really pleased to see what you writed.I think your English is very well.Your pictures is so perfect.I am really admire you. I am chinese,from chinese mainland.We are neighbor.I want to know everything of south Korea. Thank you for your articles for us.Because your articles tell a really Korea to us.We love Korea. We want to know really Korea.
Hello Jiae!I am a new member here!I am glad to know you!It is really enjoyable to read your writing! I will keep on reading what you will write! Take care!
hi i'm a new member help please :)))
HI Jiae!!, I'm 23 years old too. Firstly, I`m sorry for my english, I'm new here. I think Korea is an interesting country, I've never tasted korean food, but it looks like delicious, moreover i love korean soap operas such as:"all about eve, winter sonata , Goong,etc ".I know Korea only for photos; and will be fabulous you show more pictures. Congratulations for your post...and any comments will be good received.Greetings!
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