California Rollin'

I cannot convey how many times I have been out with coworkers for lunch and I would get all excited because I think it might be some bulgogi, or tempura, or just something other than seaweed and sprouts. Much to my dismay its always something that I either have to swallow without chewing just to keep face, or something that I just flat out have to pass on like the seasame seed covered raw chicken I was presented with the other day (I couldnt even play that off). Just once I want to go out and eat a meal that I would seconds and thirds of. If portion control is your issue then Korea may be the place for you. I dont know how many people are rushing for seconds of vinegar covered potato squares. But today I was pleasantly suprised to find amongs the endless garbage adds taped to my door an add for California Roll Shop. I took it as an Omen it was and passed the flier to the cab driver, and 3,000 won later I was there. It was like a dream come true because they serve sushi the way I like it. I was so happy when I ordered a plate of California rolls it was filled with avacado sauce and imitation crab!! Unlike other sushi diners I do not enjoy the taste of raw fish on my palate. Just cant do it, so the more generic the better for me. I also found a place that serves fried chicken with a side of pizza!!! It dont get no better than that!! Stay tuned for more culinary expeditions.

Peace

Crown J????

The J must stand for joke is the first thing I thought of. I stumbled on a you tube clip of this "Clown J" as I was trying to gather materials to help my students better learn English. Then I got an epiphany!! This is exactly what I am doing here. Not only am I here to teach English to Korean kids, but I'm also here to teach them that black culture/hip hop culture isn't about diamond chains and big rims. I have nothing against Koreans embracing hip hop as a culture. But taking the worse elements of a culture and projecting those images to a culture that is already xenophobic is what I have a problem with. Then he has the audacity to sprinkle a few brothas in the video as to give it our "stamp" of approval!! I guess I really cant be mad at him for making this bullshit when that is what 80 percent of to days rap music is (Rap not Hip Hop). At least the Japanese have for the longest time embraced the whole culture of hip hop, and not just the material aspect of it.

How do you suppose I tell them that this shit is grade A USDA Garbage!!?? One thing I will say is that Koreans support Koreans. They don't know shit about US Football, but they all know Hines Ward. So for me to talk about this crap is like cuttin my own neck!! Its no different then when the US Government puts a black face on white supremacy, turns it into a politician, makes it run for president, and now every black person has some allegiance to it?? (I might get killed for this one!!)

Cash Money Millionaires (Christmas Eve Bonus Blog)

I know a lot of people are hurting financially, but I'm about to give up some free game that you wont have to pay for. Consider it a gift from me to all my readers. Whats I'm going to tell you is how to become millionaires just by transferring your money into these foreign currencies. Not only will I tell you what currency to change your American dollars to, I will give you an Idea of what being a millionaire in that country will be like.......Enough talking here it goes!!!

5 countries were you will be an instant millionaire for only 1,000 USD.

1)Vietnam= 17,016,500.00 VND.

Thats right you would be an instant millionaire 17 times over. That money will go a long way. For example you can buy 1)Well used motor scooter, and gas for a whole year. Or for the Chesters you can buy a little girl or boy of your choice(maybe two if you haggle right). Or for the more gluttonous ones you can have a catered 8 course meal three times a day for about 6 months. Not a bad deal, but I think we can make that thousand stretch farther.

2)Columbia=2,176,750.00 COP

Now this money wont go as far as Vietnam, but its still a good place to be rich in. Unfortunately this money is only good enough for maybe one or two botched boob jobs, and maybe you can get a bullet proof vest to help sneak your new goldiging wife across the border.

3)Indonesia=11,163,104.34 IDR

Haven't heard many rave reviews on this place, but chances are you will be one of the richest people there if you follow my plan for financial freedom.

4)Lebanon=1,502,000.00 LBP

Other than the occasional bombings with the Israelis I heard that its actually a beautiful place to live. Beirut might not be high on the go to list, but I will bet a dollar to a doughnut that the real estate market is ripe for foreign investors.

5) Mongolia=1,237,500.00 MNT

The best thing I have ever heard about Mongolia was the barbecue!! But don't let that be the reason. The sub zero temps are sure to make for a very stable real estate market? The wise man says (Sound Investment).

So there you have it!! Ignorance cannot be the excuse for stagnation.

Soju think you tough?

One thing that is unique to Korea as Apple pie is to America is Soju!!! The only thing that I can kinda relate it too is maybe Seagrams gin. Its extremely cheap, but nationally accepted. Its deceptively strong and will leave the unsuspecting alcoholic wounded!! Im sitting in my apartment on Christmas Eve contemplating my life and surroundings. One thing that creates the feelings of Christmas times are the houses dressed up in lights. Some of my colleagues were talking about going north so they can get a white Christmas!!!! Mo Fo them!!! I have only been in the snow one time in my life and have never had any desire of going back, but I've digressed. I live in a district that is very colorfully lit up. It has a lot of hotels and restaurants, so its always got neon lights brightening up the skies. I hear that its the part of town that the men take their mistresses out. There is always alot of men hanging out in packs after working hours. That is one of the downsides of being able to read the language. In San Fran its easy to find the places where you want to be. You know where all the dive bars are, night clubs, message parlors, and everything else. For instance I walked into a place that I thought was an Internet cafe, and people were in their sleeping on the floor (now I'm really confused), but I'm learning more everyday. Stay tuned!

C.H.A.N.G.E. (Come Help A Nigga Get Elected)

2009 is a stones throw away!! I cannot believe it really! It has been a very interesting year to say the least. A lot has changed but somethings will always remain the same i.e. (my love for the chicken and big booty) but I've digressed. This is also the first year that I will be experiencing Christmas on foreign soil. As an adult I never really celebrated Christmas. I do like the nostalgic feelings I get from this time of year. I cannot say that Koreans have embraced Christmas as a tradition, but they certainly have fully embraced the consumerism it perpetuates. Its this time of year my family used to get together and enjoy Christmas dinner. My uncle Dewayne and aunt Denita would be talking bad about each other, and my father would be telling old war stories about past ass whippings' from my grand parents (sigh!!). I guess change is the only thing consistent in life. This year I will be far away in all senses from those days, but I don't feel alone. I feel good about this change and very eager to ride this wave of Change !!!