Tribute
I've recently lost a personal hero of mine. His death was not a shock as he's had a long, very productive life. However, with his passing I feel an emptiness deep inside my soul (or should I say stomach) that may never be filled.
Many of
Momofuku Andu's loyal followers turned their backs on him after university, deciding that they could now justify spending more than 27 cents on a meal. But not I! It's a rare day that I don't scarf down at least 1 container of shin ramyeon. In fact, I'm eating some right now.
I believe The New York Times have put it best:
“Ramen noodles are a dish of effortless purity. Like the egg, or tea, they attain a state of grace through a marriage with nothing but hot water.”
Here you go...30 things about myself that you never asked for. Man, this blog stuff...it's like a window to my soul.
1. In two words, explain what ended your last relationship?
he's crazy
2. When was the last time you shaved?
armpits and *
ahem* other areas, this morning. Legs, yesterday I think, maybe the day before.
3. What were you doing this morning at 8 a.m.?
i was on the subway.
4. What were you doing 15 minutes ago?
drinking coffee
5. Are you any good at math?
I used to suck, but that was only due to a complete lack of effort on my part. Now, I'm pretty good at the stuff that interests me, and I just ignore the rest.
6. What did you do on your prom night?
Ummm...I went to the prom. With Terry Wallace (senior prom), and Scot Main (junior prom). I remember the party after the senior prom, but I can't remember what I did after junior prom. I do recall that I didn't get laid either night, though I think that was probably mostly my doing.
7. Do you have any famous ancestors?
nope. not that i'm aware of.
8. Have you ever taken out a loan to pay for school?
sure.
9. Do you know the words to the song on your myspace profile?
i ain't got no myspace profile.
10. Last thing received in the mail?
it's been so long i can't remember. thanks for nothing, family and friends. if any of you ever move to a foreign country don't even bother giving me your address!
11. How many different beverages have you drank today?
in no particular order: water, coke zero, awful work coffee, u ja cha (YUMMY, but prob spelled wrong), orange juice. Later tonight i will have to edit this and add maekju and other assorted adult beverages.
12. Do you ever leave messages on people's answering machines?
yes. it can get depressing when they don't call back. also sometimes when they do. actually, i really wish korea would get up to speed with the voice mail thing. you know, for those times when RL doesn't answer my "i'm drunk on the subway...again" calls.
13. Who did you lose your concert virginity to?
i'm so embarrassed to admit this, but it was garth brooks. at the bloomsburg fair, of all places. i went with amy buchanon. i had free tickets, so fuck off.
14. Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach?
i sometimes draw things in the sand, but not my own name. i'm not that narcissistic. or am i???
15. What's the most painful dental procedure you've had?
can't really recall, though i did take a line drive to the mouth while playing softball once.
16. What is out your back door?
no back door where i live.
17. Any plans for Friday night?
yup. and no, you can't come.
18. Do you like what the ocean does to your hair?
sure. what is it that the ocean does to my hair?? makes it wet? dirty? WHO CARES?!?!?
19. Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different kinds of popcorn?
yeah. but i didn't eat it.
20. Have you ever been to a planetarium?
yeah. laser floyd. more than once.
21. Do you re-use towels after you shower?
hell yes.
22. Some things you are excited about?
march. andy. stephanie. march. the new james bond film. prisonbreak. friday night. saturday night. march. quantum physics. ee cummings. coffee. me. waking up tomorrow.
23. What is your favorite flavor of JELLO?
the kind they make with vodka.
24. Are any of your great-grandparents still alive?
no, not since i was tiny. i have very faint memories of one but that's it.
25. Describe your key chain:
it was a gift from chris cassidy. it holds my keys.
26. Where do you keep your change?
there's some in my coat pocket, some in my bookbag, and several large containers full in my room.
27. When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people?
today, in my classroom. nobody listened though, so maybe it doesn't count.
28. What kind of winter coat do you have?
i have a couple, and i have a bunch of fleeces and hoodies that can substitute as coats.
29. What was the weather like on your high school graduation day?
hot i think. i don't remember much, though i do recall Jeremy Hoffman's last sprint around the track.
30. Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed?
closed. sleeping or not, the door to my room is always closed.
I had a crazy week, so this past weekend was spent doing alot of relaxing. Friday night I had an appt., and after that Jamey came over for a few drinks and to watch Borat. I made us the best hot chocolate EVER! Seriously. EVER!
Saturday I met up with Mino in Ichon (after a very crazy taxi ride) to check out the Louvre exhibit at The National Museum. I was a bit disappointed. In the exhibit, I mean, not Mino. :) It was pretty small, and really poorly lit. You'd have to be really into that style to appreciate the paintings. Of course, having both been to the real Louvre maybe our expectations were a little high.
After the exhibit Mino wanted to do some shopping so we headed over to Myeong-Dong, where he politely shook his head at everything I picked out for him and then bought a shirt that looks just like all the other shirts he already owns. He finally took my advice on a great jacket, so if you happen to see him in a navy blue jacket with tan trim be sure to tell him how hot he looks!! Finally he was done shopping so we had some yummy coconut shrimp and pizza.
Next we wandered through City Hall on our way to Kyobo book store so he could get his nerdy self a copy of The Economist. We checked out the holiday decorations, the skating rink, and the big robot statue (???) and seriously, I have never been so cold in my life!! But, coldness and crappy museum exhibit aside, it was a really lovely day and a great way to spend a Saturday.
I finally ditched him around 8 or so (just kidding, buddy!!) and headed over to The Artreon Theater in Sinchon to see the new James Bond film with Taru. Have you guys seen it??? Do you love it?? I thought the first chase scene was unbelievably awesome!! And the new Bond? I loooove him!!!!!!!
Sunday I slept late, then went to Santorini's for lunch with RL and Heidi. I don't like greek food, so I ate the olives and feta off a greek salad and gave the tomatoes away. Then it was a quick trip to a PC bang with Heidi (I LOVE YOU AND MY PRESENT SOOOO MUCH!!!) and then I sat my ass at Starbucks and read for hours until going over to Taru's to watch a few episodes of The Sopranos.
Pretty tame weekend for me, eh?? Don't worry...I just got off the phone with Shelly, and this coming weekend is going to be a fantastic time!!
Saturday I met up with Mino in Ichon (after a very crazy taxi ride) to check out the Louvre exhibit at The National Museum. I was a bit disappointed. In the exhibit, I mean, not Mino. :) It was pretty small, and really poorly lit. You'd have to be really into that style to appreciate the paintings. Of course, having both been to the real Louvre maybe our expectations were a little high. 
