i don’t think i can describe to you guys how hot it is here.  i’ve never felt this kind of heat.  this is africa hot!  i’ve never been to africa but i’m willing to bet this is something like it.  from the moment i wake up, i’m in sweat.  as soon as i wash up, …

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For as long as I can remember, my grandmother has always been tough on me.  She’s always yelling at me or hitting me over the head with something. (It’s usually with whatever is right within her reach, but now I think she just walks around the house with a shoehorn).  The reasons are: why are you always …

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This may be one of those things I’ll just never get.  Maybe after a few more months here I might, but for now it just boggles my mind.  It doesn’t matter if you are walking on the streets or in a hallway, hiking up or down a hill.  If someone is directly walking towards you …

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i took my first step towards “ajushi”-dom today.  i was sitting and relaxing in the “moh-gyohk-tahng” when a kid (musta been 6 or 7 years old) runs and jumps in the tub.  in an unusually sterner than normal voice, i said, “OH-HO! yoh-gih-suh deeh-myon ahn-dweh!”  the boy looked at me; dumbfounded he ran out of …

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i’m usually a damn good looking guy.  sharp dresser, stunning looks and 007 type charm (well the charm i still have).  but lately, i’m just not giving a damn.  i’m starting to dress in ways i would never dress had i still lived in the states.  nor do i think i look like any of …

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