Journal # 16

For keeping up my language practice during the spring break, we have to close to English. First of all, the most important thing is "Speaking in English". It is difficult to me. I live with Korean family in here. It has a lot of merits but also a defect. One defect is that we are talking each other in Korean. Of course they are really good at English. However, talking with Korean in English is little bit awkward because I can speak English well. Therefore, my first strategy is overcoming it. I'll try to talk with them in English and listen to their talk.

Journal # 15

I'm going to hollywood and rodeo tommorrow with my friend who is my housemate. I alreay read about there. So I expect to go there. And wednesday we'll go to Santa Monia.

Finally, I'm going to Sandiago from friday to sunday. A friend of mine whose name is Jiyeon has been for 3 months in Sandiego. We met 7 years ago. After highschool, she choose a major which was a physical education. However she became confused that she didn't like her major. So after junior, she came Sandiego for transferring another school in America. Nowdays she is little bit lonely because there is no family in Sandiego. Few days ago, I called her. I was really surprised because of her voice. She had been cried. Therefore I'm going to Sandiego to meet her and encourage her. And I've never been to Sandiego. So I'll have a trip with her. We'll have a good time in there. During spring break, I hope to get a lot of experiences.

Journal # 14

It is true Korean culture makes me different from other country people. Each culture pursues different things which include a society environment, an education in school or home, and traditional values etc. So we are different because we have lived in different cultures. Average personalities of Korean are polite, little bit impatient, enthusiastic, collective, conservative, etc. Of course, you can’t see those things. I have no idea how I display my cultural identity. However, as time goes by, when you and I know eacy other, you can feel those tings. And sometimes I bring some traditional things and introduce them.
I proud of my country, so I'll try to learn more about my country.

Journal # 13

Time is too fast. I’ve been here since 3 weeks ago. When I arrived LA airport, I was little bit nervous. However I’m already adapted to the new environment. California is very different from Korea, especially a car. Korea is a small country and transportation systems are very good in Seoul. I can go anywhere by bus or subway. But I can’t go anywhere without a car in here. Everywhere is too far. I already have a drive license in Korea, so I brought an international drive license. But I heard CA doesn’t accept it. I think I’d better to get a drive license as soon as possible.

Journal # 12

One of my favorite movie is "Hedwig". I really like musicals. However, musicals are expensive to me because I am a student doesn't have much money. I can't watch musicals frequently. So I like a movie instead of a musical.
"Hedwig" made by John Cameron Mitchell who was a director and a main actor in the movie.
The movie's ost is the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. I really want to share those songs with all of my friends.
This movies story is about man who is a transgender. But he has 1 inch. He is confused about his identity. He told about himself as the fance of Berlin. His voice is terrific in the movie. The voice is sorrowful, even if songs are cheerful. I think those songs have deep massages.
I watched this movie more than 5 times. Whenever I watched this movie, I was always impressed. I want to recommend this movie to you.