Daydream delusion, limousine eyelashFrom one of my favorite movies. If you know what that is, kudos to you! If you don't watch Before Sunrise and then its sequel--quite possibly the only sequel in the history of cinema that is better than the original-- Before Sunset. Makes you believe in everything about love, or at least, makes you want to believe in everything about love, destiny, soulmates, fate, the whole bit.
Oh baby with your pretty face
Drop a tear in my wineglass
Look at those big eyes
See what you mean to me
Sweet-cakes and milkshakes
I'm a delusion angel
I'm a fantasy parade
I want you to know what I think
Don't want you to guess anymore
You have no idea where I came from
We have no idea where we're going
Lodged in life
Like branches in a river
Flowing downstream
Caught in the current
I carry you
You'll carry me
That's how it could be
Don't you know me?
Don't you know me by now?
MIRTH:
Blogging the delicious, the inane, the delightful, and the laughs of a twenty-something.
Friday, October 29, 2010
daydream delusion
Saturday, October 23, 2010
wants
zara ash grey woollen studio cape
steve madden caryassa pumps in blush suede
bomber jacket
urban outfitters we who see tall fringe rodeo boots
Winfield x New Era Nice To Meet You hatFriday, October 22, 2010
dude, like that's so EPIK
alright now that the dust has settled a bit, I can manage to talk about the EPIK interview I had yesterday.
It was scheduled for 8:30pm (9:30 am Korean Standard Time), which was like a double-edged sword because it gave me a lot of time to prep, but then it also gave me a lot of time to worry. The whole day I was a jumble of nerves. I tried to do a lot of things to distract myself. But as the time got closer to the hour, I thought I might just collapse into a pile of nerves and tears, I was that nervous.
I was lucky in that my recruiters sent out a list of questions frequently asked during the interview, so I had some time to prepare my answers. About an hour before the interview, I locked myself in my room, spread out all my application information, thought about potential questions they would ask me, prepped some answers, drank some hot tea, ate a pumpkin brownie (soo yummy), charged my phone, and prayed like mad. All of that, plus I found time to freak out on twitter and run to the bathroom 5 mins before the interview...you know, just in case.
I was supposed to get the call @ 8:30pm. But when 8:35 rolled around and still no call, I began to panic, and by that I mean, even more so. I kept staring at my phone, willing it to ring, then I kept playing with it, checking its connection and whatnot. What if they are trying to call me right now and they can't get a signal? They had recommended that I use a landline for the interview and not a cellphone, but who has a landline these days anymore? What if I had written down the wrong phone number? What if..what if..what if. Needless to say, I was in agonyyy.
FINALLY, at 8:42, I get the phone call. I answered it almost immediately, not even giving myself the chance to lose my nerve.
My interviewer was this really nice, well spoken lady. Maybe it was her voice, kind of soft and gentle, or maybe it was the way she spoke, but she really put me at ease. She verified a lot of things on my application, asked me a ton of hypothetical questions--some of which I think I answered better than others. But I think it went well. She kept saying things like "oh, good answer" or "you've had teaching experience before so you have good answers" or something like that. I don't want to flatter myself though, because who knows, she could say that to everyone she interviews.
There were some parts I think I made her laugh haha. Or, maybe she laughed out of politeness because I was so awkward and sometimes would chuckle or crack jokes (omg whhyy). There was one point she asked me if I have eaten korean food (I don't think this was part of the list of questions she had in front of her, I think she was just curious haha). BUT it was the best question ever because helloooo, I eat korean food like every week. So we had a nice conversation about korean food for a few minutes. It was great!
Another kind of humorous thing happened when she asked me about my TEFL certification. My application said "in progress," which was true because when I submitted my application (maybe 2 weeks ago), at that time I was in progress of the course, or at least like, registering. I had to clarify that I just finished the course and passed my test and everything. And she asked, "how long ago did you begin the course?" and I was like "oh eff." I knew I couldn't have told her the truth (basically last week) because it's, again, supposed to be a 100 hour program. So I had to LIE and say that I did it in 3 weeks. Whether she was impressed or skeptical, I couldn't tell, because she said "oh, wow, you did 100 hours in 3 weeks?" I had to laugh nervously and say that it was because I wasn't studying or working at the moment so it gave me a lot of free time. That, she bought, thank goodness! I wonder what she would have said if I told her I completed it in 5 days. I'm still pretty proud of myself for that, actually.
100 hours/5 days, passing score. awesome :)
There was one thing that was slightly problematic, or maybe not, I have to figure it out still. It didn't have anything to do with the interview per se, but she didn't know I was applying to teach in Seoul--she was supposed to have my 2 applications and ask me questions explicitly about teaching in Seoul. But she was surprised when I brought it up & she asked me nothing about my second application. I don't know what this means yet. I don't know if she just didn't have it, if this means they'll have to re-interview me for Seoul, if this means I'll only get placed outside of Seoul... I have no idea. I've emailed my recruiters and hopefully they can clear it up for me.
Anyway, I'll find out if I passed the interview process within the next 2-3 business days. God willing, if I pass, I should be able to send off all my documents to Korea, hurray! BUT I really need to get back to CA. I need to get stuff signed off in both SD & LA--I was almost tempted to change my flight so I could get back this Sunday instead of on Thursday. But flights are more expensive now, plus the charge for rescheduling, plus I already booked seats to head to New York on tuesday. I suppose a few more days waiting couldn't hurt.
On another note, I woke up this morning super congested. I think I'm getting sick :(
It was scheduled for 8:30pm (9:30 am Korean Standard Time), which was like a double-edged sword because it gave me a lot of time to prep, but then it also gave me a lot of time to worry. The whole day I was a jumble of nerves. I tried to do a lot of things to distract myself. But as the time got closer to the hour, I thought I might just collapse into a pile of nerves and tears, I was that nervous.
I was lucky in that my recruiters sent out a list of questions frequently asked during the interview, so I had some time to prepare my answers. About an hour before the interview, I locked myself in my room, spread out all my application information, thought about potential questions they would ask me, prepped some answers, drank some hot tea, ate a pumpkin brownie (soo yummy), charged my phone, and prayed like mad. All of that, plus I found time to freak out on twitter and run to the bathroom 5 mins before the interview...you know, just in case.
I was supposed to get the call @ 8:30pm. But when 8:35 rolled around and still no call, I began to panic, and by that I mean, even more so. I kept staring at my phone, willing it to ring, then I kept playing with it, checking its connection and whatnot. What if they are trying to call me right now and they can't get a signal? They had recommended that I use a landline for the interview and not a cellphone, but who has a landline these days anymore? What if I had written down the wrong phone number? What if..what if..what if. Needless to say, I was in agonyyy.
FINALLY, at 8:42, I get the phone call. I answered it almost immediately, not even giving myself the chance to lose my nerve.
My interviewer was this really nice, well spoken lady. Maybe it was her voice, kind of soft and gentle, or maybe it was the way she spoke, but she really put me at ease. She verified a lot of things on my application, asked me a ton of hypothetical questions--some of which I think I answered better than others. But I think it went well. She kept saying things like "oh, good answer" or "you've had teaching experience before so you have good answers" or something like that. I don't want to flatter myself though, because who knows, she could say that to everyone she interviews.
There were some parts I think I made her laugh haha. Or, maybe she laughed out of politeness because I was so awkward and sometimes would chuckle or crack jokes (omg whhyy). There was one point she asked me if I have eaten korean food (I don't think this was part of the list of questions she had in front of her, I think she was just curious haha). BUT it was the best question ever because helloooo, I eat korean food like every week. So we had a nice conversation about korean food for a few minutes. It was great!
Another kind of humorous thing happened when she asked me about my TEFL certification. My application said "in progress," which was true because when I submitted my application (maybe 2 weeks ago), at that time I was in progress of the course, or at least like, registering. I had to clarify that I just finished the course and passed my test and everything. And she asked, "how long ago did you begin the course?" and I was like "oh eff." I knew I couldn't have told her the truth (basically last week) because it's, again, supposed to be a 100 hour program. So I had to LIE and say that I did it in 3 weeks. Whether she was impressed or skeptical, I couldn't tell, because she said "oh, wow, you did 100 hours in 3 weeks?" I had to laugh nervously and say that it was because I wasn't studying or working at the moment so it gave me a lot of free time. That, she bought, thank goodness! I wonder what she would have said if I told her I completed it in 5 days. I'm still pretty proud of myself for that, actually.
100 hours/5 days, passing score. awesome :)
There was one thing that was slightly problematic, or maybe not, I have to figure it out still. It didn't have anything to do with the interview per se, but she didn't know I was applying to teach in Seoul--she was supposed to have my 2 applications and ask me questions explicitly about teaching in Seoul. But she was surprised when I brought it up & she asked me nothing about my second application. I don't know what this means yet. I don't know if she just didn't have it, if this means they'll have to re-interview me for Seoul, if this means I'll only get placed outside of Seoul... I have no idea. I've emailed my recruiters and hopefully they can clear it up for me.
Anyway, I'll find out if I passed the interview process within the next 2-3 business days. God willing, if I pass, I should be able to send off all my documents to Korea, hurray! BUT I really need to get back to CA. I need to get stuff signed off in both SD & LA--I was almost tempted to change my flight so I could get back this Sunday instead of on Thursday. But flights are more expensive now, plus the charge for rescheduling, plus I already booked seats to head to New York on tuesday. I suppose a few more days waiting couldn't hurt.
On another note, I woke up this morning super congested. I think I'm getting sick :(
Thursday, October 21, 2010
new layout!
I didn't know blogger had all this stuff for your background/layout. awesome. I had fun & I hope you all like the picture I chose. I know some girls will get a laugh out of it. haha
ALSO MY EPIK INTERVIEW IS TODAY OMGGGGGGGG. Please please please let it go well!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Parisian Getaway
The other day, I was bustling around center city, when I decided to treat myself to a fabulous bistro lunch at one of the cafes lining Rittenhouse Square. I had read that these little french cafes offered some of the best outdoor dining Philadelphia had to offer, so I decided that I owed it to myself to at least try it.
I selected Parc, mostly because it was the one I had heard the most about, and in very true French style, it had outdoor seating in the form of those little tables and chairs lining the sidewalks. Inside, it was all open, dark wood, mosaic floors, art deco lighting fixtures, complete with some french music playing in the background. It aspires to be as French as any French cafe, and to be honest, it doesn't fail in that aspect.
(jaunted)It was a fairly nice, crisp, autum day, I decided to sit outside so I could watch the happenings in the park. By the way, Rittenhouse Square, along with the Museum District, and the Schuykill River bank, is one of my favorite places in Philadelphia. A square park, right in the middle of Center City, with lots of trees, open space, and benches. It's a nice place to just spend a few hours. Just because.
Anyway, Parc.
Service: Really good. My server, Benjamin, was really knowledgeable about the whole menu, plus wine pairings. He was polite and well spoken, and his voice was just perfect for customer service. I'm not sure how to explain what I mean by this, but just trust me on it. The only thing I would say is that, at the beginning of the meal service at least, he was a bit too attentive. Like, I couldn't even read over the menu thoroughly before he came up asking for my water preference--tap or bottle?--before returning, I swear not even a minute later, to ask if I was ready to order.
Because of that, uh, not exactly pushiness--because I know that if I had asked for another minute or two, he would have given it to me--but pressure maybe? yeah, we'll say that because of the pressure I was feeling, I just went ahead and asked him for recommendations for both food and wine.
I ended up getting a warm shrimp salad and a glass of Sauvingon Blanc.
Before my food came out, a bread basket was presented. There was far too much bread for me to eat: a good half loaf of baguette, 2 slices of cranberry walnut bread, and 2 slices of something else I can't remember, but I know they were going to variety. I'm not a big bread basket eater, but I did partake of the cranberry walnut with some butter. Good, nothing new, but good.
Warm Shrimp Salad: absolutely lovely. Just thinking about this salad makes me sigh in contentment. It was 4 large shrimp poached in a lemon beurre blanc, served with mixed greens dressed in a lemon vinaigrette, with an avocado fan, rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes, and the biggest, most delicious shaving of parmesan cheese.
It was like heaven on a plate. It made me full, but not overly so, and happily so because I wasn't stuffing my face with the usual out-of-a-box delicacy. Why can't I eat things as simple, as fresh, as delicious as this one salad, everyday?
& the Sauvingnon Blanc was a nice complement to the salad. dry and crisp and smooth.
Ah, and then there was dessert. Confession: I didn't have dessert at lunch, but came back later, that very day, to have dessert with my roommate since it was her birthday. I had been eyeing the dessert menu at lunch, but didn't have a reason to justify the sweet so I passed. But since I was with my roommate, at it was her birthday, it gave me the excuse needed to indulge :)
I decided to go with the Pain d'epice. It was this little spice cake served with maple-brown sugar ice cream and candied pecans. It was a nice little dessert that wasn't too sweet. It was particularly nice that night because it feels very much like it's a fall/winter kind of dessert. It's warm and nutty in the way that only things in autumn can be warm and nutty.
And, as if that wasn't enough, I actually had a Cafe Vietnamese to go along with it, served hot. I normally don't give into the temptation of vietnamese coffee, and almost never order it, but I guess that night I really was feeling indulgent. Or maybe it was because it was chilly? Ah, excuses. Anyway, this is a dessert in itself: a good layer of condensed milk, another layer of hot coffee, a layer of foam/steamed milk. Comes with a spoon to stir. And, surprisingly, it came with a little lemon glazed cookie. There's nothing wrong about Vietnamese coffee. Nothing.
Sorry that there wasn't any personal pictures--at lunch my table was half in the shade, half in the sun, and it made for a poor picture on my craptastic camera on my phone.
Parc Restaurant, Bistro & Cafe
227 S. 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
http://www.parc-restaurant.com
Monday, October 18, 2010
Du Juan
Although I'm not a huge magazine reader, I do enjoy them when I have the time/inclination/patience to read through one. I'm partial to fashion magazines more than "women's magazines" and I've always thought the editorial spreads in the international issues were, for the most part, better than their American counterparts. British Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Korean Elle, for instance, far better than the American issues. Except for maybe, W magazine, which I've always found to have interesting editorial spreads no matter what issue, this seems to hold true.
And sometimes, while just flipping through a magazine, or, since I'm too cheap/poor to actually buy the issues themselves, when I scan them online (so cost efficient!), often there's just a shot that makes me pause. Like this one:
(Obscura, Oct. 2010)
I've been seeing model Du Juan popping up in all sorts of editorials that I've liked recently, but this one I thought was exceptionally pretty, so I thought I'd share.
And sometimes, while just flipping through a magazine, or, since I'm too cheap/poor to actually buy the issues themselves, when I scan them online (so cost efficient!), often there's just a shot that makes me pause. Like this one:
(Obscura, Oct. 2010)I've been seeing model Du Juan popping up in all sorts of editorials that I've liked recently, but this one I thought was exceptionally pretty, so I thought I'd share.
Warning: Ranting Ahead
I want to punch my landlord in the face sometimes. Okay maybe not sometimes, all of the time.
I don't consider myself a very difficult person. You let me know what I can or can not do, what the expectations of me are, and most likely, I'll abide by them, even though, and especially when, I think its shit.
But I just need things to be clear. I need to know where I stand at all times.
My landlord is the most scatter-brained, uneloquent, most confusing person ever. He never ever tells me everything I need to know upfront, so when issues arise and I bring them up to him, he questions me like I'm an idiot because HE thinks he already explained things to me. Riiight.
And when things break down, don't work, or something happens in which my roommate and I are dissatisfied, I am usually the one to contact him. And I guess that's led him to believe that I'm "difficult"--as he explained to my roommate, as if I wasn't going to hear about it. He said to her that finding someone to sublet my room shouldn't be a problem because she's so easy to live with, but that if it were opposite (she moving out and him finding someone to live with me), he'd have a hard time because I'm "difficult."
I don't even know where to start.
True, I may have yelled at him/raised my voice at him once, but trust me he deserved it. Basically, he's made my life complete hell for the last 4 months, because he can't be direct. It's so frustrating, and I might have yelled at him because I was fed up (plus other things, like I was talking on the phone with our internet provider and was trying to listen to what they were telling me, and he's in my other ear trying to tell me what to do..ugh!).
Don't even get me started on this subletting process. I don't even want to deal with it anymore because it's stressing me out because, again, I don't know what he wants me to do. I did what he said, and then he's like no no its wrong because you didn't do this this and this, well then buddy, why didn't you TELL ME THAT IN THE FIRST PLACE. Let me preserve my energy, my time, my sanity!
I just want to get away already. San Diego, come save me.
I don't consider myself a very difficult person. You let me know what I can or can not do, what the expectations of me are, and most likely, I'll abide by them, even though, and especially when, I think its shit.
But I just need things to be clear. I need to know where I stand at all times.
My landlord is the most scatter-brained, uneloquent, most confusing person ever. He never ever tells me everything I need to know upfront, so when issues arise and I bring them up to him, he questions me like I'm an idiot because HE thinks he already explained things to me. Riiight.
And when things break down, don't work, or something happens in which my roommate and I are dissatisfied, I am usually the one to contact him. And I guess that's led him to believe that I'm "difficult"--as he explained to my roommate, as if I wasn't going to hear about it. He said to her that finding someone to sublet my room shouldn't be a problem because she's so easy to live with, but that if it were opposite (she moving out and him finding someone to live with me), he'd have a hard time because I'm "difficult."
I don't even know where to start.
True, I may have yelled at him/raised my voice at him once, but trust me he deserved it. Basically, he's made my life complete hell for the last 4 months, because he can't be direct. It's so frustrating, and I might have yelled at him because I was fed up (plus other things, like I was talking on the phone with our internet provider and was trying to listen to what they were telling me, and he's in my other ear trying to tell me what to do..ugh!).
Don't even get me started on this subletting process. I don't even want to deal with it anymore because it's stressing me out because, again, I don't know what he wants me to do. I did what he said, and then he's like no no its wrong because you didn't do this this and this, well then buddy, why didn't you TELL ME THAT IN THE FIRST PLACE. Let me preserve my energy, my time, my sanity!
I just want to get away already. San Diego, come save me.
Friday, October 15, 2010
the Far East Movement
I mentioned this before, but I'm so in love with Far East Movement's new album, "Free Wired." If more american music was like this, I might actually listen to it more than kpop. So if your music tastes run into to hip hop/ electro pop, then definitely pick this up.
These guys are signed to Lady Gaga's record company, CherryTree, but more importantly, they're doing big thing for the asian american community in the music industry in the US. When do we get to see other asian americans in mainstream music/film/tv? Far East Movement is breaking ground with charting on billboard and itunes and are gaining the attention of audiences. So please support. If only for the music, because its some of the best stuff I've heard in a long time.
I leave you with my favorite song off the Free Wired album (avail. for purchase on itunes):
Far East Movement: Rocketeer
These guys are signed to Lady Gaga's record company, CherryTree, but more importantly, they're doing big thing for the asian american community in the music industry in the US. When do we get to see other asian americans in mainstream music/film/tv? Far East Movement is breaking ground with charting on billboard and itunes and are gaining the attention of audiences. So please support. If only for the music, because its some of the best stuff I've heard in a long time.
I leave you with my favorite song off the Free Wired album (avail. for purchase on itunes):
Far East Movement: Rocketeer
The Pennsylvania Dutch
are fantastic people. They feed me deliciously here in Philly.
The nearby farmers' markets are always packed in with their produce and foodstuffs--its local, almost always organic, and so so tasty. There's just something about food from local farmers that can't compare with the stuff you buy in a typical grocery store. And you can absolutely tell the care that they put into the food they grow, and make---their baked goods are amazing.
Flakey, and warm, slightly sweet and better than any apple pie.
A simple Ruben sandwich with mashed potatoes, seems rather ordinary, but lemme tell you about the goodness that happens when simple food is done really really well. The bread was toasted and buttery, the corned beef as top notch, the sauerkraut and dressing were delish. I had an iced tea that was omg soo sweet, but fit in with the theme of the establishment.
At the Dutch Eating Place, they serve good comfort food. Real butter, grits, scrapple (which I wanted to try except Pork, so no go), hot sandwiches, eggs, pancakes, shepherds pie, the works. You sit dinner style on these stools and countertops & the people who work there are so incredibly nice.
If you're ever in Philadelphia its definitely worth the visit, and Reading Terminal Market is a treat as well.
Dutch Eating Place
at the Reading Terminal Market
1200 Arch
Philadelphia, PA 19102
The nearby farmers' markets are always packed in with their produce and foodstuffs--its local, almost always organic, and so so tasty. There's just something about food from local farmers that can't compare with the stuff you buy in a typical grocery store. And you can absolutely tell the care that they put into the food they grow, and make---their baked goods are amazing.
Take this for example. It's a hot apple dumpling that I practically inhaled it was so good:
Flakey, and warm, slightly sweet and better than any apple pie.and this, hands down was the BEST meal I've ever hand in Philadelphia:
Both courtesy of the Dutch Eating Place located in the Reading Terminal Market.
A simple Ruben sandwich with mashed potatoes, seems rather ordinary, but lemme tell you about the goodness that happens when simple food is done really really well. The bread was toasted and buttery, the corned beef as top notch, the sauerkraut and dressing were delish. I had an iced tea that was omg soo sweet, but fit in with the theme of the establishment.
At the Dutch Eating Place, they serve good comfort food. Real butter, grits, scrapple (which I wanted to try except Pork, so no go), hot sandwiches, eggs, pancakes, shepherds pie, the works. You sit dinner style on these stools and countertops & the people who work there are so incredibly nice.
If you're ever in Philadelphia its definitely worth the visit, and Reading Terminal Market is a treat as well.
Dutch Eating Place
at the Reading Terminal Market
1200 Arch
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Exam Taking Strategies & More Korea things
sorry, this post isn't going to be about Korean dramas (and I know you all are SO disappointed by that), but will still be on more Korea-ish things.
So I took my TESL exam. I finished it this morning after a full day's grueling work. It was supposed to take 6-8 hours, but omgg it took me forever! It wasn't that it was difficult, it was just tedious. And yeah, I suppose I should have studied more--the course was designed to be completed, at the minimum, in 2 weeks and comprise roughly 90-100 hours. I did it in 5 days and roughly 20 hours. What can I say, I'm a profession student--I cut corners and read through the BS to get to what's essential, that is, what's going to be on the test. As a student, you can definitely begin to see patterns in the material--stuff that gets repeated often, things that can be easily tested, things that are tricky--and that always helps to distinguish the relevant stuff from everything else. So it did take me super long to complete, and when I finished it this morning I was so relieved that I just sent it in without checking it over. I hope I answered all of the questions.
I'm not going to lie, as much as I didn't really take the course seriously, I am nervous for my results. I feel like I did okay. I need to get 75% to pass. I can miss roughly 46 points. They were so gracious because they marked the value of each question and so I could tell which sections were weighed more heavily, and what questions I could blow off-- fantastic testing thing #2. If a question is only worth 2 points, just answer the thing and move on. There's meatier beasts to fry. Having the value of each question also allowed me to add up the points of the questions I wasn't sure about. There were about 4 questions that I just completely BSed, and a few more that I just guessed. Looking at all the questions I was shakey on, even if I got no points on them (but I'm assuming they give partial credit), I calculated that I should still be able to get a passing score--testing thing #3. I find that calculating a rough score helps put my mind at ease. But that's just me.
So... we'll see. I should get my results within 10 days.
You know what else should happen within 10 days?
My EPIK/SMOE phone interview. That's right, someone from the Land of the Morning Calm is supposed to hold a phone interview with me in 3-10 days. SO nervous. The interview is supposed to be roughly an hour. I don't even talk to my parents on the phone for that long. This was the part of the application process that I was the most nervous about. Fortunately, the recruiters that I'm working with sent out a list of questions that former applicants have comprised. I'm so so glad I got the sample questions because there are actually a lot on there that I know I would be stumbling over if I got asked on the spot. For example:
What's your 3-5 year plan? Hm. Well, that's tricky. I was supposed to go to grad school, but seeing as that's not going to happen...what IS my 3-5 year plan? I can't very well say, live in Korea, so I must think of something.
What will you do in Korea in your free time? Stalk Korean pop artists. Again, can't say that. So must devise something clever.
Elaborate on your TESL experience. What did you learn from it? uh . . .
So you see, I'm going to take a day and bury myself in my imagination, building the sandcastle of my life in Korea. Should be fun.
Lastly, one thing that is not Korea related. Bought Far East Movement's new album "Free Wired" and its dopeee. Highly recommend! :)
So I took my TESL exam. I finished it this morning after a full day's grueling work. It was supposed to take 6-8 hours, but omgg it took me forever! It wasn't that it was difficult, it was just tedious. And yeah, I suppose I should have studied more--the course was designed to be completed, at the minimum, in 2 weeks and comprise roughly 90-100 hours. I did it in 5 days and roughly 20 hours. What can I say, I'm a profession student--I cut corners and read through the BS to get to what's essential, that is, what's going to be on the test. As a student, you can definitely begin to see patterns in the material--stuff that gets repeated often, things that can be easily tested, things that are tricky--and that always helps to distinguish the relevant stuff from everything else. So it did take me super long to complete, and when I finished it this morning I was so relieved that I just sent it in without checking it over. I hope I answered all of the questions.
I'm not going to lie, as much as I didn't really take the course seriously, I am nervous for my results. I feel like I did okay. I need to get 75% to pass. I can miss roughly 46 points. They were so gracious because they marked the value of each question and so I could tell which sections were weighed more heavily, and what questions I could blow off-- fantastic testing thing #2. If a question is only worth 2 points, just answer the thing and move on. There's meatier beasts to fry. Having the value of each question also allowed me to add up the points of the questions I wasn't sure about. There were about 4 questions that I just completely BSed, and a few more that I just guessed. Looking at all the questions I was shakey on, even if I got no points on them (but I'm assuming they give partial credit), I calculated that I should still be able to get a passing score--testing thing #3. I find that calculating a rough score helps put my mind at ease. But that's just me.
So... we'll see. I should get my results within 10 days.
You know what else should happen within 10 days?
My EPIK/SMOE phone interview. That's right, someone from the Land of the Morning Calm is supposed to hold a phone interview with me in 3-10 days. SO nervous. The interview is supposed to be roughly an hour. I don't even talk to my parents on the phone for that long. This was the part of the application process that I was the most nervous about. Fortunately, the recruiters that I'm working with sent out a list of questions that former applicants have comprised. I'm so so glad I got the sample questions because there are actually a lot on there that I know I would be stumbling over if I got asked on the spot. For example:
What's your 3-5 year plan? Hm. Well, that's tricky. I was supposed to go to grad school, but seeing as that's not going to happen...what IS my 3-5 year plan? I can't very well say, live in Korea, so I must think of something.
What will you do in Korea in your free time? Stalk Korean pop artists. Again, can't say that. So must devise something clever.
Elaborate on your TESL experience. What did you learn from it? uh . . .
So you see, I'm going to take a day and bury myself in my imagination, building the sandcastle of my life in Korea. Should be fun.
Lastly, one thing that is not Korea related. Bought Far East Movement's new album "Free Wired" and its dopeee. Highly recommend! :)
Monday, October 11, 2010
Korean Variety Shows
These are pure crack. Or what I think crack would be like haha.
Korean Variety Shows- I'm not sure that we quite have an equivalent in American culture. They're not quite reality shows, not quite scripted dramas, not quite like talk shows, but something in the middle. These are pure entertainment gems. Sometimes they take the form of game shows/competition shows, sometimes they take the form of a talent/interview show, but I find the more interesting ones sometimes the show has a premise--let's clarify (with english subtitles, for enjoyment!):
1) Star King - talent competition/interview
^Yes, that's Charice Pempenco, Pride of the Philippines and most recent cast member on "Glee," circa 2007. Before she got discovered by Ellen and Oprah, she was on this Korean show. Clips of Charice performing on Star King were put up on the internet, and caught on like wild-fire, producing a flight to the US to meet with Ellen & Oprah, and the rest is history. Three years later, she returned to the show to sing again. She pwns another kpop idol (seriously the girl ended up crying) in singing Whitney Houston's "One Moment in Time" @ 14:00 but her singing that song ALWAYS gives me goosebumps:
2) Family Outing - premised show
Hands down my favorite variety show to watch. Season 1 that is, there was a season 2 that sucked so bad (change of cast members) that it was canceled so fast no one likes to even think that there was a season 2. But man, I miss this show.
The premise is this: each week, the "family" (regular cast members) go to different parts of Korea (usually not big cities) and take over a halmoni's (grandmother) home for a weekend. the Halmoni is sent off for a nice weekend vacation. The family members then take care of the house, and do the chores for the halmoni. The great part about the show is that it showcases traditional Korea--they go to "provincial" areas to do tasks that everyday people in that part of Korea do for work. That is, they go dig up mud flats to find octopus, they go out on boats to kelp/seaweed farms to "harvest," they hang and dry squid out on lines by the ocean, the snorkel for fresh albalone, or they help train dogs that are native to Korea. You really get to see a different side of Korea--from the traditional homes they visit, to traditional garments the halmoni usually wears (hanbok), to a sort of rural lifestyle that still thrives in areas outside of Seoul and Busan.
Hilarity ensues with every episode as the normal "family" welcomes new members (guests--usually idols) and together they do everything from catch their meals, perform chores, and hold games.
^TOP from Big Bang is the visiting member. Another member from Big Bang (Daesung) is a regular on the show.
^two teams: one is making breakfast but failing & the other is going to harvest 5 colored rice and make rice cakes for the grandmothers.
3. We Got Married - premised show
I really shouldn't like this show as much as I do, but like I said, it's like crack. The premise of this show is for two idols (see the idol fascination Korea has?) to have a fake marriage. That's right, I wasn't kidding when i said I shouldn't like this show as much as I do. The couple get together to record them doing activities/dates and they even get an apartment to live in. It's like all the benefits of having a boyfriend but with none of the drama (hence it's appeal to me haha).
But the real reason why I like to watch it is because it's a fantastic social experiment. The people who join the show know that their "marriage" is fake--that ultimately everything between them is just for show--and yet, people can't completely distance themselves from developing some sort of intimacy with someone they've been exposed to for a period of time, especially if you have to call them wife/husband. Plus, my favorite couple on the show (theres 3) are so darn cute/fun to watch.
^ah, I didn't used to like him, but Nichkhun is so cute.
4. 2NE1 tv- reality show
Seriously cant do a kpop blog with the boys or the girls. While I had heard 2ne1's song before, watching their reality show is what made me like the girls and thus began my addiction to kpop.
^the girls leave Korea to come to LA to record songs for their upcoming English Album--with Black Eyed Peas member/producer Will.I.Am. The song they recorded in this ep sounds so siick. I'm so excited for this, its not even funny. Also, they eat in-n-out, shop on rodeo drive, and kick it with designer Jeremy Scott. So envious.
next post: Korean Dramas! :)
Korean Variety Shows- I'm not sure that we quite have an equivalent in American culture. They're not quite reality shows, not quite scripted dramas, not quite like talk shows, but something in the middle. These are pure entertainment gems. Sometimes they take the form of game shows/competition shows, sometimes they take the form of a talent/interview show, but I find the more interesting ones sometimes the show has a premise--let's clarify (with english subtitles, for enjoyment!):
1) Star King - talent competition/interview
^Yes, that's Charice Pempenco, Pride of the Philippines and most recent cast member on "Glee," circa 2007. Before she got discovered by Ellen and Oprah, she was on this Korean show. Clips of Charice performing on Star King were put up on the internet, and caught on like wild-fire, producing a flight to the US to meet with Ellen & Oprah, and the rest is history. Three years later, she returned to the show to sing again. She pwns another kpop idol (seriously the girl ended up crying) in singing Whitney Houston's "One Moment in Time" @ 14:00 but her singing that song ALWAYS gives me goosebumps:
2) Family Outing - premised show
Hands down my favorite variety show to watch. Season 1 that is, there was a season 2 that sucked so bad (change of cast members) that it was canceled so fast no one likes to even think that there was a season 2. But man, I miss this show.
The premise is this: each week, the "family" (regular cast members) go to different parts of Korea (usually not big cities) and take over a halmoni's (grandmother) home for a weekend. the Halmoni is sent off for a nice weekend vacation. The family members then take care of the house, and do the chores for the halmoni. The great part about the show is that it showcases traditional Korea--they go to "provincial" areas to do tasks that everyday people in that part of Korea do for work. That is, they go dig up mud flats to find octopus, they go out on boats to kelp/seaweed farms to "harvest," they hang and dry squid out on lines by the ocean, the snorkel for fresh albalone, or they help train dogs that are native to Korea. You really get to see a different side of Korea--from the traditional homes they visit, to traditional garments the halmoni usually wears (hanbok), to a sort of rural lifestyle that still thrives in areas outside of Seoul and Busan.
Hilarity ensues with every episode as the normal "family" welcomes new members (guests--usually idols) and together they do everything from catch their meals, perform chores, and hold games.
^TOP from Big Bang is the visiting member. Another member from Big Bang (Daesung) is a regular on the show.
^two teams: one is making breakfast but failing & the other is going to harvest 5 colored rice and make rice cakes for the grandmothers.
3. We Got Married - premised show
I really shouldn't like this show as much as I do, but like I said, it's like crack. The premise of this show is for two idols (see the idol fascination Korea has?) to have a fake marriage. That's right, I wasn't kidding when i said I shouldn't like this show as much as I do. The couple get together to record them doing activities/dates and they even get an apartment to live in. It's like all the benefits of having a boyfriend but with none of the drama (hence it's appeal to me haha).
But the real reason why I like to watch it is because it's a fantastic social experiment. The people who join the show know that their "marriage" is fake--that ultimately everything between them is just for show--and yet, people can't completely distance themselves from developing some sort of intimacy with someone they've been exposed to for a period of time, especially if you have to call them wife/husband. Plus, my favorite couple on the show (theres 3) are so darn cute/fun to watch.
^ah, I didn't used to like him, but Nichkhun is so cute.
4. 2NE1 tv- reality show
Seriously cant do a kpop blog with the boys or the girls. While I had heard 2ne1's song before, watching their reality show is what made me like the girls and thus began my addiction to kpop.
^the girls leave Korea to come to LA to record songs for their upcoming English Album--with Black Eyed Peas member/producer Will.I.Am. The song they recorded in this ep sounds so siick. I'm so excited for this, its not even funny. Also, they eat in-n-out, shop on rodeo drive, and kick it with designer Jeremy Scott. So envious.
next post: Korean Dramas! :)
Saturday, October 9, 2010
In other Kpop News
What I'm currently listening to:
2) SunMin, Rainbow Bridge.
^Discovered this song today and thought it was lovely.
3. Se7en, Going Crazy.
^Like the MV, love the song. Like that it features his real life girlfriend. They're so pretty together it borders disgusting, but in a completely not disgusting, totally jealous kind of way. se7en's one of the best live singers in kpop--his falsetto is crazy good.
4. 2NE1 covers Beyonce's Broken-Hearted Girl
^ you knew I couldn't do a kpop post with either 2ne1 or Big Bang. Loved their version, even if there were rough parts, hey, its not easy singing Beyonce. They also are one of the groups who have the best English pronunciation--even Minzy who doesn't know that much English, and Dara who has a Filipino accent. Loved Bom's voice. I really wish they would let her sing more in these kinds of songs, because her voice shines best in them.
1) Ga-in, Irreversible.
^this is so typical kdrama its not even funny. I mean, it COULD be a drama, since it's an 11 minute "music video." But its got mystery, scorned love, a death, melancholy, the weird english, the works. Its basically everything about Korea pop culture rolled into an 11 minute music video. But I've always thought Ga-in's voice was interesting, and I love the tango thing going on. Skip to around 3:00 for the actual song.
^this is so typical kdrama its not even funny. I mean, it COULD be a drama, since it's an 11 minute "music video." But its got mystery, scorned love, a death, melancholy, the weird english, the works. Its basically everything about Korea pop culture rolled into an 11 minute music video. But I've always thought Ga-in's voice was interesting, and I love the tango thing going on. Skip to around 3:00 for the actual song.
^Discovered this song today and thought it was lovely.
3. Se7en, Going Crazy.
^Like the MV, love the song. Like that it features his real life girlfriend. They're so pretty together it borders disgusting, but in a completely not disgusting, totally jealous kind of way. se7en's one of the best live singers in kpop--his falsetto is crazy good.
4. 2NE1 covers Beyonce's Broken-Hearted Girl
^ you knew I couldn't do a kpop post with either 2ne1 or Big Bang. Loved their version, even if there were rough parts, hey, its not easy singing Beyonce. They also are one of the groups who have the best English pronunciation--even Minzy who doesn't know that much English, and Dara who has a Filipino accent. Loved Bom's voice. I really wish they would let her sing more in these kinds of songs, because her voice shines best in them.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
EPIK/TESL/SMOE and other Korea things
For those of you who have been wondering:
SMOE- Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education is an offshoot of EPIK. They deal specifically with teachers in Seoul, South Korea's capital. You have to be more qualified to teach in Seoul, and it's more competitive, but I figure it couldn't hurt to try.
TESL- to be TESL certified, or Teacher of English as a Second Language just means that I'd be certified to teach english to students who live in a country where english isn't a main language.
Sometimes I can't wrap my head around the fact that I'm actually applying to teach in Korea, and that in a few short months there is a huge possibility that I'd be standing in front of a classroom in South Korea--maybe in Seoul of all places!--filled with Korean students, teaching English. It really is mind blowing. But I'm terribly excited about the prospect that it could actually happen. Whenever I complete another step, move just a bit further towards that goal, I'm filled with what can only be described as pure joy and excitement. In those moments, I can hardly contain my happiness, and I end up dancing around in my room (naturally, to kpop), unconcerned that I may be disturbing the neighbors downstairs.
So, just where am I in the application process? Well, all my paperwork as been submitted for the initial application (we must submit twice). I should be expecting a call from Korea any moment now for a phone interview. I'm a bit nervous about this, to be honest. I don't know what they'll ask me. Usually, in situations like this, I have some idea of what to expect from the interview, or at least, I have an idea of what the interviewer wants to hear. But I'm really clueless this time. The interview is supposed to last something like 45 minutes. That's a lot of BSing time. I don't know if I'm up to the challenge.
Additionally, I decided to go ahead at get tesl certified. I started the program today, and it's been interesting to say the least. I've completed 4 units thus far, and there's been some really helpful tips, some things I disagree with, and other things which were pointless--for me, that is. I'm sure they are plenty helpful to others. It's really interesting to see english grammar explained in english. I only really know english grammar through latin, so it's nice to see english explained in english terms, if that makes sense. A concept may be the same and work the same in english and in latin, but its nice to know what english calls the concept, instead of how latin explains it. Because the last thing I want to do is teach english through a latin filter to korean students. So I'm trying to side step that whole problem by going through this tesl program. I want to see if I can get one more unit in tonight. Maybe not the best thing (they only want you to do 2 units/day) but what can I say, I'm excited.
A good friend once told me that when I get excited about something, I tend to throw myself into it. I guess that's what I'm doing now.
For the moment, my korean learning has abated somewhat. Learning hangul can be such a bore because I just want to SAY things! It'll probably continue to be put on the back burners while I get my tesl lessons in, which I know isn't the best thing for learning a new language, but hey, if I keep watching korean dramas and television shows, at least I'm auditory learning, right?
Sometimes I can't wrap my head around the fact that I'm actually applying to teach in Korea, and that in a few short months there is a huge possibility that I'd be standing in front of a classroom in South Korea--maybe in Seoul of all places!--filled with Korean students, teaching English. It really is mind blowing. But I'm terribly excited about the prospect that it could actually happen. Whenever I complete another step, move just a bit further towards that goal, I'm filled with what can only be described as pure joy and excitement. In those moments, I can hardly contain my happiness, and I end up dancing around in my room (naturally, to kpop), unconcerned that I may be disturbing the neighbors downstairs.
So, just where am I in the application process? Well, all my paperwork as been submitted for the initial application (we must submit twice). I should be expecting a call from Korea any moment now for a phone interview. I'm a bit nervous about this, to be honest. I don't know what they'll ask me. Usually, in situations like this, I have some idea of what to expect from the interview, or at least, I have an idea of what the interviewer wants to hear. But I'm really clueless this time. The interview is supposed to last something like 45 minutes. That's a lot of BSing time. I don't know if I'm up to the challenge.
Additionally, I decided to go ahead at get tesl certified. I started the program today, and it's been interesting to say the least. I've completed 4 units thus far, and there's been some really helpful tips, some things I disagree with, and other things which were pointless--for me, that is. I'm sure they are plenty helpful to others. It's really interesting to see english grammar explained in english. I only really know english grammar through latin, so it's nice to see english explained in english terms, if that makes sense. A concept may be the same and work the same in english and in latin, but its nice to know what english calls the concept, instead of how latin explains it. Because the last thing I want to do is teach english through a latin filter to korean students. So I'm trying to side step that whole problem by going through this tesl program. I want to see if I can get one more unit in tonight. Maybe not the best thing (they only want you to do 2 units/day) but what can I say, I'm excited.
A good friend once told me that when I get excited about something, I tend to throw myself into it. I guess that's what I'm doing now.
For the moment, my korean learning has abated somewhat. Learning hangul can be such a bore because I just want to SAY things! It'll probably continue to be put on the back burners while I get my tesl lessons in, which I know isn't the best thing for learning a new language, but hey, if I keep watching korean dramas and television shows, at least I'm auditory learning, right?
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
another goodbye
My departure from the city of brotherly love has commenced.
The pieces are slowly falling in place. My roommate has been informed. Although she seems fine with it, I know that this is a situation that she didn't ever want to find herself in, and for that, I feel sorry.
My landlord has been informed. He's listing the apartment and is, at the moment, trying to find someone to sublet from me. Interestingly, he mentioned to my roommate (when I wasn't at home) that it should be relatively easy to find someone to move in with her. However, it would have been difficult to find someone should the situation have been reversed. That is, it would be hard to find someone to live with me, since apparently, I'm a difficult tenant. I'm sorry if I'm losing sleep over the fact that there's rodents running a muck in the place where I sleep and eat, not to mention the fact that the dish washer no longer works, the window in the bathroom is broken, and could we please start using our radiators since it's getting cold? Just because I'm vocal about certain things doesn't mean I'm difficult. What a load of bull. I could turn this into another feminist rant, but I don't want to be angry at the moment so I'll let it slide.
I'm on the brink of buying my plane ticket home. I just need to be sure someone can get me at the airport. October 29 sounds like a lovely day to return to the (sunny) shores of san diego, does it not? My mouth is currently watering at the thought of a california burrito.
Oh, speaking of california burritos-- I didn't know that they were a San Diego thing. I thought california burritos would be Calfornia-wide, but they aren't! I've found this out by talking to several different people from different parts of California. And when I came out here, I caved and visited an establishment called "mexi-cali"--yeah, I loled too-- and they had a "San Diego" Burrito, which was, in reality, what San Diegans call a CA burrito. Interesting, right? Like my roommate, who is from northern california and went to school at UCLA, she's never had a CA burrito. She's only heard of them from people in San Diego. I was shocked at this. Really, couldn't get my head around it.
But where was I?
Oh right, returning to san diego. top 5 things I'm anticipating:
1) good burritos
2) warmer weather
3) MASON love
4) good Boba
5) Pacific Ocean
and I guess all my family/friends out there haha.
top 5 things I'll miss about philadelphia:
1) public transportation
2) chinatown. 80 cents for a egg bun? yumm.
3) experiencing east coast weather
4) cheaper sales tax
5) old buildings in the city
top 5 things I wont miss about philadelphia:
1) the crazy ass mofos that scream all day everyday in the streets
2) not being able to walk around at night by myself
3) the stench of the city
4) the poor selection of produce/seafood
5) the steam vents
I've already started packing. I've got one box all ready to be shipped off. And I'll slowly get things together as the weeks go by. I need to make a list of all the stuff I want to do in philly/east coast before I leave. Another trip to NYC may be needed.
The pieces are slowly falling in place. My roommate has been informed. Although she seems fine with it, I know that this is a situation that she didn't ever want to find herself in, and for that, I feel sorry.
My landlord has been informed. He's listing the apartment and is, at the moment, trying to find someone to sublet from me. Interestingly, he mentioned to my roommate (when I wasn't at home) that it should be relatively easy to find someone to move in with her. However, it would have been difficult to find someone should the situation have been reversed. That is, it would be hard to find someone to live with me, since apparently, I'm a difficult tenant. I'm sorry if I'm losing sleep over the fact that there's rodents running a muck in the place where I sleep and eat, not to mention the fact that the dish washer no longer works, the window in the bathroom is broken, and could we please start using our radiators since it's getting cold? Just because I'm vocal about certain things doesn't mean I'm difficult. What a load of bull. I could turn this into another feminist rant, but I don't want to be angry at the moment so I'll let it slide.
I'm on the brink of buying my plane ticket home. I just need to be sure someone can get me at the airport. October 29 sounds like a lovely day to return to the (sunny) shores of san diego, does it not? My mouth is currently watering at the thought of a california burrito.
Oh, speaking of california burritos-- I didn't know that they were a San Diego thing. I thought california burritos would be Calfornia-wide, but they aren't! I've found this out by talking to several different people from different parts of California. And when I came out here, I caved and visited an establishment called "mexi-cali"--yeah, I loled too-- and they had a "San Diego" Burrito, which was, in reality, what San Diegans call a CA burrito. Interesting, right? Like my roommate, who is from northern california and went to school at UCLA, she's never had a CA burrito. She's only heard of them from people in San Diego. I was shocked at this. Really, couldn't get my head around it.
But where was I?
Oh right, returning to san diego. top 5 things I'm anticipating:
1) good burritos
2) warmer weather
3) MASON love
4) good Boba
5) Pacific Ocean
and I guess all my family/friends out there haha.
top 5 things I'll miss about philadelphia:
1) public transportation
2) chinatown. 80 cents for a egg bun? yumm.
3) experiencing east coast weather
4) cheaper sales tax
5) old buildings in the city
top 5 things I wont miss about philadelphia:
1) the crazy ass mofos that scream all day everyday in the streets
2) not being able to walk around at night by myself
3) the stench of the city
4) the poor selection of produce/seafood
5) the steam vents
I've already started packing. I've got one box all ready to be shipped off. And I'll slowly get things together as the weeks go by. I need to make a list of all the stuff I want to do in philly/east coast before I leave. Another trip to NYC may be needed.
Monday, October 4, 2010
SEOULmates
I don't have a ton of time to blog right now, but I just wanted to share some exciting news! I turned in my preliminary application to EPIK (English Program in Korea) and lo and behold, I found out that I'm eligible to teach in SEOUL (S. Korea's capital, and my number 1 pick of places I'd want to teach)! I'm terribly excited, because I thought I couldn't teach in Seoul, that it was literally a chance in a thousand that I'd get selected (since its the capital, they have higher expectations of the teachers there than in other parts of Korea, and I thought you could only do it if you majored in English or were an English teacher already). But it turns out my masters degree is more useful than I initially thought! Right now, I'm creating a lesson plan for English. I've lesson planned for history before but never English. And growing up with this stupid language, I'm a bit intimidated with the fact that I have to try and explain its stupidity to students. Thus, after much deliberation, I've finally decided to do a tesl program. Yeah its $200 out the window, but I feel like it'll do wonders for me. At least, I'm hoping it does haha.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Sleepless in Philadelphia
I don't sleep well these nights.
If you keep up on my twitter, you'd know that a certain unwanted guest, whom I have named S.O.B. (short for sonnavahb*tch) that is causing me anxiety at night. I'm paranoid about every little noise I hear-- for a while I was afraid of the rustling of leaves on the sidewalk, and yes, even my own shadow. I'm being tormented. I can't sleep at night because my mind is full of paranoid thoughts, acutely listening for any bit of noise that will send me screaming from my room.
So, much like tonight, I don't get to sleep until 3 or 4 in the morning. One night I didn't sleep until 5:30am. This means I don't wake up until well into the day, and we all know how much I abhor that. Waking up at noon just makes me want to hurt things. I hate wasting days.
You'd think that things would be better now that I literally have traps set up EVERYWHERE in the apartment. But no, not so much, because now its a new kind of paranoia. See, instead of the snap traps, I got the glue kind. I know, not very humane, but ultimately easier clean up. But the thing that makes me nervous is that I'd wake up in the middle of the night (or middle of the day?) and hear it. Or that I'd turn the corner of my apartment as see the unnatural sight of a mouse glued to death.
So I charge my ipod every day so I can play it while I sleep every night.
I'm incredibly annoyed that my life has become like this. It's day 3 and no such luck catching S.O.B. As cruel as this may sound, S.O.B. really needs to go. My sanity and my body can't take much more of this.
If you keep up on my twitter, you'd know that a certain unwanted guest, whom I have named S.O.B. (short for sonnavahb*tch) that is causing me anxiety at night. I'm paranoid about every little noise I hear-- for a while I was afraid of the rustling of leaves on the sidewalk, and yes, even my own shadow. I'm being tormented. I can't sleep at night because my mind is full of paranoid thoughts, acutely listening for any bit of noise that will send me screaming from my room.
So, much like tonight, I don't get to sleep until 3 or 4 in the morning. One night I didn't sleep until 5:30am. This means I don't wake up until well into the day, and we all know how much I abhor that. Waking up at noon just makes me want to hurt things. I hate wasting days.
You'd think that things would be better now that I literally have traps set up EVERYWHERE in the apartment. But no, not so much, because now its a new kind of paranoia. See, instead of the snap traps, I got the glue kind. I know, not very humane, but ultimately easier clean up. But the thing that makes me nervous is that I'd wake up in the middle of the night (or middle of the day?) and hear it. Or that I'd turn the corner of my apartment as see the unnatural sight of a mouse glued to death.
So I charge my ipod every day so I can play it while I sleep every night.
I'm incredibly annoyed that my life has become like this. It's day 3 and no such luck catching S.O.B. As cruel as this may sound, S.O.B. really needs to go. My sanity and my body can't take much more of this.
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