Haneda to Shibuya — Cool describes my impression of Haneda Airport upon my first visit. Their helpful staff offered and provided excellent service. Smiling and giggling, they helped me get my train ticket and find the lockers. I did not need the extra maps and tourist information pamphlets though. My flight arrived around 2pm and my connecting flight…
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Unexpected Expectations
“We’re beings toward death, we’re … two-legged, linguistically-conscious creatures born between urine and feces whose body will one day be the culinary delight of terrestrial worms.” -Dr. Cornel West I just read that someone lost a friend who had died unexpectedly which prompted me to write the following post. Dying is inevitable. I expect it…
AJ’s First Visit to Korea
A quick recap: For starters, AJ and I had breakfast in Gangnam at Butterfingers Pancakes. Delicious. Next, we had coffee, wine, and a pastry at Marley Coffee. Again our taste buds were satisfied. Our night ended with us people watching at a cafe near Hongik University. Cafe Coffine Gurunaru From the couple sitting in the…
The Doctor’s First Visit to Korea
A quick recap: For starters, AJ aka The Doctor, and I had breakfast in Gangnam at Butterfingers Pancakes. Delicious. Next, we had coffee, wine, and a pastry at Marley Coffee. Again our taste buds were satisfied. Our night ended with us people watching at a cafe near Hongik University. Cafe Coffine Gurunaru From the couple…
Soulful Adventure in Seoul
AJ’s flight to Guam had a 3 day layover in Korea. Our plan was to meet on Friday afternoon in Yongsan. Thereafter we made our way to Gangnam and Itaewon. We met Ally and hung out at the A-Loft lounge for a while. Thursday Party was our last destination. Today we returned to Marley Coffee. What…
Iksan, Seoul, Gwangju
Saturday’s adventure began in the early morning when my colleague, Herbert, and I left WonKwang university bound for Seoul. Upon our arrival to Seoul’s Gonkuk university we parted ways and I rode the subway to Gangnam station. Alone, I had breakfast at Butterfingers and coffee at Marley’s. Later, I ate Indian cuisine for lunch in…
Marley Coffee, Gangnam
Gangnam Style! I am in that part of Korea made popular by Psy’s 2012 infectious song and dance. This morning I stopped for breakfast pancakes, eggs, and a sausage at Butter Fingers Pancakes. Thereafter, I made my way here. This is Marley Coffee. It’s noticeably decorated with images of Mr. Marley himself. Surprisingly, it…
Winter Camp 3
I was sick. I was also on pins and needles after that encounter with the supervisor. A couple of days later I asked my coteacher outside to talk. I impressed upon her that I did not like how she handle the situation. I also impressed upon her the fact that she is my coteacher. I…
New Year in Japan, 2014
I made my way to Japan on Monday. I have one week before winter classes begin therefore it is incumbent upon me to enjoy this time before I have to work again. Fukuoka was my destination so I am making the most of this jaunt. I have been to Fukuoka twice before and each time…
A Tale of Two Cities
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. That is how I would describe the most recent semester I completed. Nevertheless, I have high hopes for next semester. In the meantime, I will be on vacation for one week during which I will be in Fukuoka where I am as I…
How about Them Apples?
The Chuseok holiday ended on Monday, but the fun didn’t stop. Last week I met a friend and spent time with her on my day off. We sang Karaoke, and she showed me around downtown. We hung out all night downtown. Finally, she and I went to a restaurant where we ate curdled blood soup….
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