Blushing Bewilderment

I must say that taking trips around Korea in exploration reveal all sorts of myriad incredible things.

They can range from a mysterious toilet casually sitting at the side of the road like discarded art...

...to gargantuan penises erected at the sea-shore of a park dedicated to them.

South Korea never ceases to amaze and bewilder.

Happy exploring. LOL

(a random toilet discarded street-side in Mokpo)

(the penises at Haesindang Park in Samcheok)

Time-Lapse

So...

Many of you may have been wondering just what happened between 2013 and now that had catapulted into the dark void of nothingness on my blog for 6 long years.

The short answer is...a lot.

It's so much for one blog that I have decided to separate the happenstances into individual entries to catch you up to speed.

It'll be more interesting that way (plus I have a ton of photos to share so why not?!)

So when you see the Time Lapse heading, it is indicative that I'm doing a memory core dump on "the missing years".

I hope you enjoy......

The Return of the King

It's been years...far too many since I wrote and gave you all something to care about.

I promise I am going to change this.

If you can forgive me, then I thank you.

If not, then I will just have to woo you again dear reader..but I forgot how therapeutic writing is for me and for the reader amidst the shuffle of life.

There is so much to catch you up on...

And I promise I will...little by little...as a way to thank you for joining me through this journey called life.

Stay tuned...

Piece of Advice

Jealousy...angry, raging jealousy...is the absolute WORST way to accidentally discover that you are very much in love with a person.

Take it from me.

-WC-

Internal Convo (PJE 07/29/2013 - Second Entry)

"Wendell? If you fancy yourself a king, then you must be prepared to do the duties of a king".

"Huh? Like what?"

"You must be a servant to your people, for the selfish are not kings...but the selfless."

"Go on..."

"You must make the tough decisions that others won't (and be okay enough to sleep at night with those decisions)."

"Uhhhh...okay?"

"You must be a constant example and take the inevitable criticism well."

"Wait. Why?"

"Because, you also have to accept the fact that your life would no longer belong to you..."

.......(speechless).....

"To whom much is given, much is expected.

Up for it?"

My three Robot Laws (PJE 07/27/2013 - Second Entry)

My three robot laws

Adapted from iRobot...

1. Don't embarrass me.

2. Don't abandon (and thereby betray) me.

3. Don't be inconsiderate of me.

Forgiveness of these is possible, but requires insurmountable effort and isn't guaranteed.

Note this.

PJE 07/28/2013 (Fourth Entry)

Once upon a time, not that long ago, there was a great thrill in visiting the airport. I remember when we'd get to Piarco early and watch as Aunty Janet, Aunty Michelle, Aunty Dianne or Aunty Silla's flights came in with excitement...knowing that the aircraft had borne someone special to us. It was an exciting event and we'd meet family at the arrival gate with exuberant exhilaration (after waving at them like mad people as they disembarked the plane).

Similarly, going somewhere (abroad) brought with it great anxiety and excitement when the plane taxied and prepared to fly bu firing up its engines.

As I have grown older, much has changed. There is no more waving gallery. No more crying uncontrollably and inconsolably when loved ones leave. No following them all the way to the gate to hug them over and over and show them that you will love and miss them. Travel is routine now. Life goes on. And we are all busy adults.

However...

Deep inside, I miss the simple excitement of the airport. I miss the feelings of joy as the plane bore me my special gift (family) or took me to new and exciting adventures.

This trip to the Philippines has reawaken great appreciation for all things home and "the good old days"...


And I still get excited when the engines rev-up before take-off.

:-)