UNSUNGHERO RETURNS

오래전부터 벼르고 있던 일중에 하나가 xanga를 닫는 것이었는데 오늘 아침 knowledge bank 블로그를 열면서 마저 해치워 버리는게 낳다는 생각이 들었다. xanga는 몇년전 용운이와 좀더 쉽게 연락을 하려는 마음에서 열었지만, 이것저것 마음에 들지 않는게 많아서 줄곳 없애버릴 생각을 하고 있었는데 말이다. St. Louis에선 블로그에 관심이 있는 만큼 투자할 시간적 여유가 있질 않아서 소홀히 관리를 했는데 블로거는 어떻게 될지 모르겠다. 얼음집을 열을수 있으면 좋겠지만 절차가 쉽질 않으니 이것도 나쁘진 않겠지. 오랬동안 일기를 썼었지만 바쁘다는 핑계로 쉽게 게을러 질수 있는게 daily journal이 아닌가 쉽다. 나주에 돌아 보며 '아! 이날엔 이런 일이 있었었지' 라며 돌이켜 볼수 있을 포스팅을 해boa야겠다.

People & Love: Obervation

Isn't it scary how cruel we can be toward others?

It is interesting to see how confidence changes people (including myself) in both good and (often) bad ways...
someone told me long time ago that Lord let us be in the trials & hardships, so we can be humbled...

Tune-Up

"I" need a tune-up right now!

BLESSING

AIM Special:

Kainan7 (1:19:38 AM): anyways, hey leave your next june open for me (2007)
Kainan7 (1:19:44 AM): early june
iamjoshkim (1:19:55 AM): what's going on in june 2007?
iamjoshkim (1:20:01 AM): you getting married
iamjoshkim (1:20:05 AM): or something?
Kainan7 (1:20:12 AM): yes yes yes
iamjoshkim (1:20:16 AM): huh??
iamjoshkim (1:20:18 AM): yes what/
iamjoshkim (1:20:20 AM): ?
iamjoshkim (1:20:25 AM): yes, getting married??
Kainan7 (1:20:29 AM): the big M
iamjoshkim (1:20:30 AM): ??
iamjoshkim (1:20:34 AM): oh my....
iamjoshkim (1:20:36 AM): goodnes....
Kainan7 (1:20:39 AM): ha ha
iamjoshkim (1:20:41 AM): seriously?
iamjoshkim (1:20:54 AM): you know April fools day is way over now.

I am very blessed for having the friend like Josh. Every corner of my life...Lord placed people to guide, mold, and shape me, so I can be the better person.
Josh tops the list (even with his petrifying ssullung gag).
Once, someone said, "all you need is 3 good friends to gain the whole world."
Have I gotten a third of the world already?

Washington University Kendobu

Last Monday was the last practice of the semester for us, the Washington University Kendo Bu.
Thanks to Alex and Jim who worked so hard to put things together.

Although I had an exam to study, I still went to the practice. I didn't want to miss the last practice of the semester. I'm glad that I didn't skip a single practice this semester.

Ever since Hayashi hanshi's visit few Saturdays ago, I tried to become a different kenshi...
I want to develop unshakable kensen, a flawless men strike, and strong zanshin.

I wish there are more practices... wish I can go back to San Diego and learn more from Yamamoto sensei...

Everytime I put my men on, I think about what Yamamoto sensei told me during my last practice at UCSD "do a beautiful kendo". Beautiful kendo.....

Million Dollar Baby

Winner are
simply willing to do
what losers
won't

1 down 3 more to go!

Event: Run for Research

So busy for past 3 weeks. Back to back exams and assignments...

On April 22, there was the Run for Research - a 5K run at Tower Grove Park. Over 200 people(?) including kids and elderly participants showed up!
Thanks to Bob & Marcie who coordinated the events.

I volunteered as the finishline crew.

Amanda, Kelly, Jen, Melissa, Charlene (not shown), and Me

Men's 1st place was Patrick (of course!) from our class
Women's 1st place was Tam Hart of PT06!
Good job both of you! That was an awesome race.

I really enjoyed being at the finishline....encouraging people and guiding them to the right direction.
Perhaps that's why I am here...

People & Love: 4.5t 트럭 안의 부부

From Chosun.com - A Korean News Media

화물트럭 몰던 남편이 덜컥 병에 걸렸다. 아내가 운전을 배워
서울~부산을 일주일에 3번씩 함께 왕복한다. 신장병을 앓는 남편은
시속 100㎞ 트럭 속에서 하루 4번 투석을 하곤 곯아떨어진다.
...
“시끄럽지요? 하지만 저 소리가 나한테는 생명의 소리예요.” 가끔 코고는 소리가 들리지 않으면 손을 뒤쪽으로 뻗어 남편의 손을 만져 본다. 곤하게 잠든 남편, 고맙고 또 고맙다.
...
서울로 올라가는 경부고속도로 상행선. 아침이 밝다. “피곤해도 자동차 타고 여행 다니는 심정으로 일하지 뭐! 일 때문에 고생한다고 생각하면 더 힘들어지는 거 아냐?” 남편과 아내가 손을 꼭 쥐었다.

Thanks Mr.주완중, what a lovely story. It touched my heart today...

BOOKS

Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their work:
If one falls down,
his friend can help him up.
But pity the man who falls
and has no one to help him up!
Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

Day 01 - Start Over

24/7

I will give you a heart to know me,
that I am the LORD.
You will be my son,
and I will be you God,
for you will return to me
with all your heart.

with all my heart...

2:10pm