| | For when a person releases a quick breath of air signifying they are a bit exasperated or surprised? In Japanese I think its "ふっ". I could be wrong though. Either way that's how I felt when I realized it's been a while since I posted anything. Not too long, but enough has happened in the between time. Lets work backwards.
First off, Onew and a first cousin of mine, Karen Fountain now, got married this past weekend in central Florida. The Villages and Tampa, respectively. The wedding in Tampa was really nice, plus it was great to see cousins and family I haven't seen in a while. It was at my Granddad's church. At his ripe old age he can still crack jokes like nobody's business.
Although I didn't get to see Onew's ceremony, I'm sure it was beautiful. I don't know Howard very well, but it really looks like things will work out well for them. In the latter part of the reception the Bride and Groom and a few others donned traditional Korean wear and had the traditional Korean ceremony in front of everyone. At the end, the groom carried the bride all the way around the room, too much significance!! I wish I had recorded that part, but I think it's a great thing to do and very symbolic. Here are a few shots for those who haven't seen any.
The Bouquet being thrown
Paul and Josh acting foolish
The future Mr. and Mrs. J
Mrs. Ruth Youn, Hyewon, and Grace
and a Black and White just for Josh
In other affairs I'm still on the job hunt. I took the JLPT last December, and I should have the results back by March at the latest. I don't tHiNk I passed, and it's not me being pessemistic or anything, but on a language test, you kinda know when you got a multiple choice answer wrong or right lol. That being said, I've got near two decades of experience dealing with guessing right when I don't know the answer, so who knows. But would you really want to pass the lifeguard test if you have trouble swimming?
I'm grateful though, for the time I've gotten to spend with my family and what I've learned about this whole business thing. It could really be boiled down to getting your foot in the door, and who you know. The economy s*c*s now but it's more than that. I've had numerous things fall through that just shouldn't have. As time presses on, and it will keep pressing on, I have felt more and more that this is a season in my life to work out the internal stuff. It took me a while to even acknowledge that. Stories like Elijah, Ahab, and the drought help keep hope alive though. Don't let your faith falter, and be prepared for what's coming; not much more you can do than that. I've got an interview tomorrow though, looking forward to it!
I've seen a few movies as of late, and I want to recommend a couple. The first is 'A State of Mind'. The cover says mind-blowing, and it really is. Over a period of about 8 months three British journalists live/film two schoolgirls, aged 13 and 11, and their families. They are both star gymnasts who have been selected to perform in North Korea's 'Mass Games', which recognize and reinforce the country's values. Trust me, you cannnot watch the performances everything else without being moved one way or the other. I was shocked, astounded, endeared, and captivated; often at the same time! I love it because I think it captures an essence of people's everyday life, which, cmon, where else are you gonna get that for North Korea??, and what many may believe.
The second is 'Bella'. Not dissimilar to how 'Juno' takes a subject like abortion and makes light of it(not in a negative way), Bella uses an atypical way to get its point across. I wouldn't want to ruin it for you so all I'll say is that it involves Latino culture, family, food(nice!), all stir-fried in with that New York flava. A good movie to watch with aNyBoDy, and whatever your views on abortion are, I think you'll walk away with a warm, fuzzy feeling inside.
Thats all for now folks. Talk to ya later.
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