April 24, 2010 – Seoul, Korea

What I really love about four season countries is that when Winter passes by, the superb coldness of weather that there is no way for you to get out of your house other than wearing layers of clothes, Spring will welcome you with a brand new season to experience.

I spent hours daydreaming about myself running around a field of flowers, lying down and rolling over the flowers while I read a good chapter from my Bible. It would surely leave an unbounded happiness in my heart.

The reason why Spring is the best season is because it is between Winter and Summer. It is a supreme equilibrium between two extremes.

April 20, 2010 – Daejeon, Korea

The first thing I became amaze about Korea is the mini tv they’ve got in every vehicle, either private or public ones. The mini tv will show you the street map and instruct you the shortest route. Also, once you get into the vehicle, a voice greeting from a Korean lady will welcome and inform you the date and time. This voice will warn you if you are running more than what is required.

Geesh, that is far great technology from my country’s.

Also, each vehicle owner must leave their personal number displayed on the front mirror. You can park anywhere and in any way but once someone needs to get out where your car is in the way, they will call you up, otherwise, they will report your vehicle.

April 24, 2010 – Deoksugung Palace, Seoul, Korea

I observed that the design of ancient buddhist temples fall into some category of art —- the detailed patterns, tubes underneath every rooftop, and its strong primary colors. I may say that their art influenced the way the people wear their traditional dress, in Korea, the Hanbok.

Deoksugung Palace is a walled compound of different palaces that was inhabited by royalties before it was destroyed into almost one-third by Japanese occupation. Today, there are several constructions but it did not hinder visitors as there is the heart-thrilling “Changing of Guards” scheduled four times a day. =)

April 23, 2010 – Seoul, Korea

Spring must be the most visited season in any four-season countries as dozens of different kinds of flowers blossom in this time of year.

In Korea, several festivals are being held every year and cherry blossom always has a big spot in these festivals. It was the same season last year when I started to look forward for the cherry blossoms. The smoky pinkish aura of cherry blossom always make me appreciate beauty in its most natural form. It leaves me in awe, always.

I even put it in my prayer list for 2010. Haha. An answered prayer indeed. =)