Please Teach Me Canadian
It's a nice day out, ay? Many Canadians at my workplace say "ay" at the end of a statement to create a question ("Speaking Canadian is addictive, ay?"). It's pronounced "ay," as in day. Yet they spell it "Eh."
Huh. Who else thinks "Eh" looks like it should be pronounced "eh" as in meh, feh, heh? Anyone? ~lol~
Oh, it's fun to tease the Canadians, even though I'm going to sound just like all of them by the end of the year.
I've been listening to a lot of fun music lately. My favorites at the moment are from Brazil and France - Os Mutantes and MC Solaar.
song samples here and here
~sigh~ Yes. Not much Korean pop culture going on at the moment. I did watch the film "The Promise," which is Chinese but stars one of Korea's top film stars, Jang Dong-gun. It's playing in theaters here, but I had to download it to watch with English subtitles. Darn language barrier. It's not a fantastic film, but I enjoyed it. The visuals are stunning. The story is a bit suspect.
Also watched "Please Teach Me English," a really cute Korean film from 2003. I might go see Munich tonight. Or I might go wander in the markets and look for cheap clothing. Either will be fun.
Am having some much needed alone time this weekend. I'm not used to being around people so often - constant interaction every minute at work and most every minute of the weekend. It's probably good for me. ~grin~
Today, though, I have yet to open my mouth to speak. It's been kind of nice. I slept in very, extremely, embarrassingly late for no reason at all, mucked around on my computer, sang a bit, and then went for a walk along a great path by the Han River. The riverbank is lined with parks. There is a biking/running trail, soccer fields, grassy areas, basketball hoops, etc. It's a bit chilly outside today. Still, I saw several families flying kites, playing basketball, or playing catch. Two soccer games were going on, and several bikers and runners passed me along the path. I didn't bring my camera, but will post photos another time.
Will leave you tonight with this. It's my new favorite photo. Must learn to read Korean so I know what I'm supposed to enjoy. Happy day!
Huh. Who else thinks "Eh" looks like it should be pronounced "eh" as in meh, feh, heh? Anyone? ~lol~
Oh, it's fun to tease the Canadians, even though I'm going to sound just like all of them by the end of the year.
I've been listening to a lot of fun music lately. My favorites at the moment are from Brazil and France - Os Mutantes and MC Solaar.
song samples here and here
~sigh~ Yes. Not much Korean pop culture going on at the moment. I did watch the film "The Promise," which is Chinese but stars one of Korea's top film stars, Jang Dong-gun. It's playing in theaters here, but I had to download it to watch with English subtitles. Darn language barrier. It's not a fantastic film, but I enjoyed it. The visuals are stunning. The story is a bit suspect.
Also watched "Please Teach Me English," a really cute Korean film from 2003. I might go see Munich tonight. Or I might go wander in the markets and look for cheap clothing. Either will be fun.
Am having some much needed alone time this weekend. I'm not used to being around people so often - constant interaction every minute at work and most every minute of the weekend. It's probably good for me. ~grin~
Today, though, I have yet to open my mouth to speak. It's been kind of nice. I slept in very, extremely, embarrassingly late for no reason at all, mucked around on my computer, sang a bit, and then went for a walk along a great path by the Han River. The riverbank is lined with parks. There is a biking/running trail, soccer fields, grassy areas, basketball hoops, etc. It's a bit chilly outside today. Still, I saw several families flying kites, playing basketball, or playing catch. Two soccer games were going on, and several bikers and runners passed me along the path. I didn't bring my camera, but will post photos another time.
Will leave you tonight with this. It's my new favorite photo. Must learn to read Korean so I know what I'm supposed to enjoy. Happy day!
posted by smochs at 6:36 PM
4 Comments:
You never know you know, eh? (in canadian accent) Some of Rick's plays use the Japanese equivalent of "eh" which is "neh" - and when he actually acted in Tale of the Dancing Crane, he would add hundreds of extra "neh"s as his line memorization was sometimes suspect ;)
It's frigging freezing cold. Cold cold cold. Played taiko and enjoyed the festivities at Allen and Dawn's huge wedding.
I can see how nonstop socializing can take it's toll and good to be on your own and just soak up the day.
I'm now a huge fan of korean adoptee olympian toby dawson. he posted pics from his childhood on the nbc site in case anyone from korea (pusan) recognizes him. I'm still sad that Michelle Kwan isn't skating. I'm an olympic couch potatoe and a real sap.
Saw Transamerica - it was good. Still haven't seen the big hitters Syriana and Munich. On the list though.
Waiting till next weekend to see Cowboy which I know will be awesome.
Enjoy what's left of your weekend!! I actually had to work last week at work, and it's been tough on my slacker system.
Miss you,
Jen
I just got this album a little bit ago!! MC Solaar is very cool :)
Munich is neat. You must see it...
Yes, being around people all the time can be taxing. I am having an alone moment right now. Ahhhh...empty house...
jen ~ oh, that's hilarious! neh. neh. i like that. how was allen and dawn's wedding? weddings, fun! hope it warms up soon. brrr. :( toby dawson RULES!!!! man, i hope he finds his birth parents. was reading an article where he said lots of people have responded but none of them were actually his folks. i really want to see Transamerica, too! am glad you thought it was good. i hope felicity huffman wins the oscar, she's so damn underrated. yeeps, hope your work week is more normal this week! boo to work. yay to slack. ~lol~ miss you too, tons and tons. :{
nate ~ oh, hooray for the empty house moment, those are so lovely. MC Solaar rocks, i am addicted to his music. a friend also introduced me to Pizzacata Five and Mum. they're pretty fun. hope all is well with you! :)
The last IZAKAYA is Japanese!
meaning BAR... not a cool fasionalble kind, but where friends can meet and drink a lot!
Enjoy like dog? I wonder if it refers to the year of the dog!
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