Monday, August 31, 2009

안녕 서울


bye bye USA.... hello South Korea

Greetings from one of the world's fastest developing cities. Seoul, where one of our Urban Issues professors described his job as somewhat of a patriotic duty saying "we simply cannot lose this market." Old and new claim to co-exist here, in a mess of high rises, markets and urban green development. I guess with a rugged landscape and so many people the only place to go, is up. I like it here. The city is vast and fast paced with a transit system perhaps bigger than any other in the world. But in this swooping development movement Korean's and I guess city planners never lose touch with their core, the mandoo (dumpling) stands, the kitschy convenient stores, and Soju/beer shacks are all integrated into these tower complexes.



Its been more than a week but Ill say its a week because those couple of days after spending 18 hours on planes was quite disorienting. I still don't know what happened. But since then I have had an amazing time. Its quite fun and suspenseful not knowing what areas will look like or what things will taste like. You gotta be bold and try everything, because it's quite gratifying when you find something you like. Stay tuned for more detailed findings.


Before class.... After class



Welcome dinner from our studio Professor Kim and his wife

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

SUMMER YO!!!



Folks I know you are anxiously excited to here about how things are going in KOREA!! But I cant go without acknowledging how fun summer was. I was quite busy, thank god for my Uncle Stephen for employing/putting up with me. I am very grateful for the experience.

I also went to a bunch of the best concerts ever and had an awesome summer finale with my family down in GA for my cousin Al's wedding. Here's some highlights.


Maggie + Al




Stabone Kat and Mikey. And I didn't have time yet to photoshop what looks like my toupe


Mombo


The touted "Guido Torpedo of Lido"










Drip Castles at Lido West. Pretty much why the world goes round for me.

Monday, August 10, 2009

CCB goes West

I hate to keep apologizing for my lack of contribution to this blog, but luckily I was a bit busy this summer. However there is going to be quite a change coming soon. For now I'm enjoying my last days here in New York and getting ready to head to Georgia for my cousins wedding which will be the finale for my summer.

Incase you haven't heard the news yet Chocolate Covered Bacon will be going abroad again! This time doing a 180 and going West, way West... to Seoul South Korea! I leave in about a week and am getting really excited. It is a completely different culture and urban experience than Helsinki. More to come!

Cheers,
-jm