summer 09 Aruba
Goin back to the ocean :)
This is my picture of Aruba in 2009
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Showing posts with label 2009. Show all posts
I took to running my first year in Korea. I was motivated by a multitude of reasons, the obvious one...
A Brand New Life is a 2009 French-South Korean film directed by Ounie Lecomte.
The film is set in Seoul in 1975, and is about a girl who is left in an all-girls’ Catholic orphanage by her father, and her struggle to adjust to her new lot in life. The film is loosely based on Lecomte’s own life experience.
South Korea is taking over!:
I’ve driven on I-95 between Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. quite frequently through the years, and during my drive yesterday, I noticed what seemed like tons of Hyundai’s and Kia’s on the road. Mostly new models, too.
After some quick research, I wasn’t imagining things - the two automakers have over 10% of the U.S. market share for the first time ever. Increased demand has pushed sales up 21% from a year ago, and over 100,000 new vehicles were sold last month.
What’s behind their recent success? Surely not the Kia rat-themed commercials, right? It’s probably due to a number of factors including …
- Competitive pricing
- Dynamic designs
- Good warranty
- Increased reliability
- Cars made in the USA!
Lots working in their favor. The more amazing fact about their market share, in my opinion? Hyundai is less than 1,000 cars behind once-mighty Toyota. The ascent of Hyundai/Kia and decline of Toyota has been amazing to watch.
cat cafe advertisement in myeongdong, seoul, south korea
lol
Seoul #15 prescan by Thomas Birke on Flickr.
My Korean bucket list:
With four weekends left, I outline briefly the few things I have left to do in the ROK.
I think I’ve got the bungee jumping scheduled for this Sunday, the rest is up in the air.
I took to running my first year in Korea. I was motivated by a multitude of reasons, the obvious one being exercise. Over the past few seasons, I’ve come to love something I previously hated. The exercise is nice, but it’s not what gets me in my shoes and on the streets everyday. I’ve grown to love running in this country because it’s a completely different way to experience, see, smell and hear this place. I like to run in the early mornings or after dark to see the Korean neighborhoods in my city by a different light. I prefer to run in areas not designated for running. There are a number of parks nearby with running tracks, but I opt to run along the creeks and through the back alleys. When time permits, I try to get lost. This adds adventure and a sense of exploration to my daily routine. I’ve discovered and seen so much on these runs. Here are just a few pictures I snapped in the early morning hour of today’s run:
James Joyce bust in St.Stephen’s Green.
Ashford Castle in Ireland
Dublin, 50 years apart.:Photos of Dublin from 50 years ago compared with photos from today. Some gorgeous shots of old Dublin, love how the Elverys store hasn’t moved an inch.
St. Margaret Beach, Ireland. 7th July, 2009. By Astrid Friis
Country Cottage (by ColleenM)
Lyrics, the arrangement, the atmosphere….just beautiful.
Submissions for Volume 1 are now closed. In the next few days, we’ll be announcing a pre-order campaign for Volume 1, which is due out at the end of July.
For Volume 1, we have writers from as far as Ireland and India and Iowa represented. Some are new and never-before-published, and some are veterans. And we also have a special interview and new writing from Chicago novelist and playwright, Joe Meno. Good news all around.
James Joyce bust in St.Stephen’s Green.
Old School Stylings: Kate Middleton in Blue Brocade Coat at Nicholas van Cutsem's Wedding
The coat-over-frock really is Kate's favoured wedding look and one that makes sense. Not only can she preserve the mystery of the dress underneath, but she can also get two looks in one--more conservative for church and a flirty dress for dancing later.
Kate was also seen wearing what looks like the Asprey button necklace, a citrine cocktail ring and a patterned blue leather frame clutch.
Old School Stylings: Kate Middleton in Blue Brocade Coat at Nicholas van Cutsem's Wedding
The coat-over-frock really is Kate's favoured wedding look and one that makes sense. Not only can she preserve the mystery of the dress underneath, but she can also get two looks in one--more conservative for church and a flirty dress for dancing later.
Kate was also seen wearing what looks like the Asprey button necklace, a citrine cocktail ring and a patterned blue leather frame clutch.
Scarves-2009 Fall-Winter Fashion Scarves
The fall/winter seasons are coming and it is time for fashion scarves. As a beautiful accessory, scarves provide both warm-keeping and fashion functions. That is why women love scarves so much.
In the current market, there are not only traditional long shape scarves, but also thicker super long style andalso elegant shawl style scarves. Each scarf has its own style and fashion feature. The most important part is that scarves add more lively and amusing to your winter fashion. You have no more scare for the boring winter days any more with the fashion scarves.
The long size scarves are always a favorite for European. They are happy to wear a warm scarf around their necks layer upon layer. Besides warmth, it can also bring you a childish interest. This kind of scarf looks beautiful if go with a sweater. However, fur coats or sweaters with complex patterns are not good choices for those scarves. If that, you look cumbersomely dressed.
The elegant shawl style scarves exhibit women femininity and elegance. Those scarves can be easily transformed with many patterns. You can either simply wear around your neck or just casually cross in the front. Both ways make you unique. Also, a unique pin could add more charming for you. Among the clothing you could pick, skirt dresses are absolutely perfect choices.
The slender long scarves are one of the most traditional style and also the easiest matching model. You can just randomly wrap around your neck and see how great you can be. From the matched dress, both light and deep colors work fabulously. There are tons of ways to wear slender long scarves. For example, a necktie knot is a great choice for scarf tying. It is the same as necktie tying. If you don't know how to do that, ask your husband or your male friends.