2007/04/30

Sailor 'Jane'~~ kkk

wow ~~
Our memories of childhood=)
Where has all the time gone???





2007/04/27

Cyworld vs. Naver blog

Most people do cyworld recent few years.
They find fun with it. In my opinion, the trend of people has been changed. As Korean, we traditionally tried to hide our private things and personal emotions. However, by doing cyworld, we should put those things on visible surface.
Though there is no intention to do like that, some categories such as 'diary', 'picture', 'visitor' cause people to do. The system of '일촌' has not only strength but also weakness. People need to distinct people around them. I mean they should select he/she who they think is close enough to them. May be this kind of stuff makes unknown prejudices. People also wanted to show off their popularity by the number of visitors. I think this system is very very epoch making event to make people invest much time, money and effort. However this also causes people to play the hypocrite.

On the other hand, Naver blog is better partially. Bloggers don't need to know each other in
personal. They just share information about their common interests. Age, gender, social status and so on are no problem. However there is also one weakness about naver blog. It is that there are soooooooooo many blogs in the Internet.
It means not only Korean surfers but also worldwide people who use the Internet. Cyworld is better if we just consider at the point of connectivity.

A backward glance

My first mid-term exam is over...
It was hard time for me to prepare, because there were lots of works and duties that I had to do. So during the exam, I couldn't sleep well though I didn't study. My younger sister was in mid-term season, too. She studied, studied and studied. I was ashamed... really.

However the exams are all over and I am having fun right now.
Hanging out with friends, go to the movies and reading books

that I really wanted to. Happy with just a little bitterness. kkk
Maybe I am going to plan for the rest of semester.

[PROCRASTINATION IS THIEF OF THE TIME!]

2007/04/13

Tell us about your dream.

What do you hope to do 10 years later?

Hmm...this is a kind of tough but important question to answer. Everytime I try to think of it, I fell into a dilemma. Pursuit of stability will be good? or Am I going to feel sorry if I chase which drawes my interest?

Actually I am taking "국어와 문학" course this semester. Improving writing skills is the main goal.For about 2~3 weeks, I have been practicing many exercises which can be basis for my resume.
By that kind of works I could think over my personality, family background, aptitude for English Education etc...

As I am not that young like other classmates, sometimes I feel hasty and require prompt conclusions such as TOEIC. However, I know this sort of question is unavoidable. Through rest of my life and I should make a reply by myself. No one will make a "RIGHT"choice instead of me. Even parents can only give advices. Fortunately, MBTI test and philosophical speculation gave an answer that what I am hoping to do 10 years later.

I want to be engaged in consultation fields. I mean a counsellor. More details are not chosen yet. A definite answer I can say is that I want to display my ability in mind -reading. Analyzing the structure of human spirit and indicationg a suitable product will be really fruitfull.

2007/04/11

Drawing a Blueprint

I am 22 years old now so 10 years later I became 32.
At first, I think this is an unbelievable number that I will get.

I wanted to be a doctor, a fashion model, cellist, dancer, patissier when young. However many things have been changed. Now my dream is being an English teacher, a counsellor (kind of therapist),

a curator or a public officer. Especially I am interested in the field of psycho metrics. I am not sure that I am going to study abroad to be a specialist or just work it to satisfy my curiosity...

<2017> after ten years later (32)
Become an English teacher/ Counsellor/ Curator/ Public officer
- Keep learning English. (As languages are changeable in fact.)
- Study Laws, Sociology, Political science
- Run a blog or homepage about the human mind.

Exercise to figure out many mind problems.
- Visit exhibitions and read many books about the art.

<2012> after five years later (27)
Become a graduate student in Korea (English education) or go overseas to study psycho metrics and art-management
- Pay special attention to the qualifications of the school that

I want to enter.
- Put every effort to meet the requirements.

<2007~2010> while an undergraduate
Try to find out what I really want to do for my entire life.
- Go to library often not just for reading but visiting language laboratory.
- Read the articles continuously and develop critical power.
- Participate an exchange student system.
- Travel many countries. (Europe, Egypt, India, Turkey, Hong kong)
- Exercise regularly to have a nice figure.

박지성 영국서 영어 어떻게 배웠나?

"혼자 외운다", "재미있게 공부한다" …1주일에 2, 3일 과외도... 세계신문 07-04/09)
잉글랜드 프로축구 프리미어리그(EPL)에서 뛰고 있는 박지성(26)에겐 어떤 특별한 영어 공부법이 있을까?
박지성은 지난 2005년 7월 맨체스터 유나이티드(이하 맨유)에 입단한 뒤에도 1주일에 2∼3일 과외교사와 만나 하루 2시간 가량 공부하면서 영어를 손놓지 않고 있다. 2002년 12월 네덜란드의 PSV 에인트호벤에 진출한 뒤 꾸준히 영어 공부를 해온 박지성이지만 팀을 옮길 때마다 상당 기간 언어문제로 골치를 썩여왔다고 토로할 정도로 언어의 장벽은 넘어서기 힘들었다. 특히 맨유에 입단했을 때는 자존심이 세 먼저 말을 걸지 않으면 대화조차 힘든 동료와 하나가 되려고 무던히도 애를 썼다고 한다. 이제 박지성은 퍼거슨 감독인 동료와 원활히 의사소통을 하면서 경기력이 높아졌다는 평가를 받고 있다. 그럼 박지성은 어떤 방법으로 영어를 공부했을까. 지난달 22일 우루과이와의 국가대표팀 평가전을 위해 한국을 찾았던 박지성은 대답은 “혼자 외운다”였다. 또 재미있게 하라고 조언한다. 박지성은 “영어를 하는데 성격도 많이 좌우한다”며 “나는 많은 사람들과 많은 얘기를 하는 사람이 아니기 때문에 스스로 혼자 외우는 일이 영어를 배우는 데 있어 잘하는 방법 중에 하나”라고 소개했다. 수줍음이 많아 쉬는 날은 집에서 혼자 책을 읽으면 시간을 보낸다는 박지성다운 공부법인 셈이다. 그는 “옥스퍼드대학교에서 만든 영어교재와 함께 영어 교사가 준비해준 여러 자료로 공부한다”고 덧붙였다. 박지성은 영어를 재미있게 공부하라고 조언한다. “모르는 언어를 통해 모르는 한국 사람이 아닌 외국 사람과 대화할 수 있다는 것 자체만으로 충분히 재미있다”며 “간단한 말을 통역해 부모님께 도움을 줄 수 있고, 다른 나라 사람들이 하는 얘기를 알아듣고 얘기하는 것 자체가 기쁜 일” 이라고 말한다. 박지성에게 영어 공부는 선수생명을 건 도전이기도 했다. 그는 자서전 ‘멈추지 않는 도전’에서 “영어와의 전쟁에서 이기지 못하면 언젠가 세계 최고의 스타 선수 중 한 사람이 되리라는 내 소중한 꿈도 그만큼 멀어진다”고 밝혔을 정도다. 영어가 축구 선수로 활동하는데 많은 도움이 되기 때문에 반드시 정복해야 한다는 것이다. 박지성은 “맨유 입단 초기에는 아무래도 현지인의 영어 말하기 속도를 따라갈 수 없었고, 내가 알고 있는 단어를 그들이 말했을 때 전혀 다른 소리로 들렸을 때가 가끔 있었다”며 “우리랑 말하는 것 자체가 문화적으로 틀리기 때문에 영어 공부에 어려운 점이 있었다”고 말했다. 이어 “영어를 할 수 있다면 소속팀 동료와 좀 더 원활한 의사소통이 가능하고 빨리 그들과 친해질 수 있기 때문에 축구를 통해 현지에서 적응하는 것도 빠른 속도로 할 수 있다”며 “경기장 밖에서도 동료와 같이 생활하고 그들과 같이 얘기 나눠야지만 경기장에서도 좋은 모습을 보여줄 수 있기 때문에 경기장 밖에서의 의사소통도 굉장히 중요하다”고 강조했다. 박지성은 “내가 한국에서 영어를 제대로 배워 외국에 나갔더라면 지금보다 더 쉽게 현지생활에 적응할 수 있을 것이고, 좀 더 좋은 선수가 되는데 많은 도움을 받았을 것”이라며 “그렇기 때문에 어렸을 때 영어를 배우는 것이 축구 못지 않게 중요한 문제”라고 지적했다. 이어 “영어를 배우는 궁극적인 이유는 일단, 영어가 세계적인 언어이고 거의 모든 나라에서 영어를 사용하면 의사소통이 가능하기 때문에 전세계 어디를 가더라도 자신이 하고 싶은 것을 할 수 있고, 어려움에 처했을 때 스스로 도울 수 있기 때문” 이라며 “영어는 언어의 한 가지 수단이 아니라 생활을 편리하게 하고 많은 도움을 주는 것”이라고 설명했다. 아무리 영어에 익숙해졌다고 하더라도 박지성이 완벽히 이해할 수 없는 부분이 있다. 바로 사투리다. 박지성은 스코틀랜드 출신이라 억양이 센 퍼거슨 감독의 말에 대해 “다른 지방 영어랑 강세가 조금 틀려 알아듣기 힘든 면이 있다”고 털어놨다. 실제로 박지성은 퍼거슨 감독이 한참 설명한 뒤 “다 알아들었어”라고 물으면 “네, 물론이죠, 보스”라고 거짓말로 가끔 둘러댄다고 한다.
황계식 기자 cult@segye.com







Actually his interview in English picked up my courage!!:D

2007/04/07

The Luncheon On the Grass


Le Dejeuner sur L'Herbe, 1863
Oil on canvas,
130.5*190cm,
Musee d'orsay. Paris
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This is a master piece of France impressionism painter,
Edouard Manet.

In the foreground, three characters are seated on the grass: a naked woman and two men dressed like dandies. This two men seem to be engaged in conversation, ignoring the woman. Manet's wife, Suzanne Leenhoff, and his favorite model, Victorine Meurent both modelled for the nude woman. I mean character has Meurent's face but the plumper Leenhoff's body. Therefore that woman in the painting is some kind of a completion that Monet pursued.
In front of them, the clothes of the woman, a basket of fruit and a loaf of bread are displayed as in a still life. In the background, another woman is bathing in a small pond.

The impression is reinforced by the use of light, which casts almost no shadows.
The style of the painting breaks with the academic traditions of the time. He did not try to hide the harsh touch of the brush. Indeed, the painting looks unfinished in some parts of the scenery.

I wholly disapproved of this picture, especially with the naked woman. Nowdays, however, I think better of it.
There are no reason or excuses. May be it's because I grew a year older and became liberal than before kk.

about Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope is a toy that shows changing patterns, consisting of a type with colored pieces inside.

Just like MBTI test, kaleidoscope is another method in finding one's characteristic and background factors which affects the experinc of learning. I did three senctions that include personality, motivation and current skills. Not only just checking what type of person I am but I could get some tips to overcome the problems.

personality : "It helps me to remember words if I see the words written down."

You have a visual and verbal style of learning. You can help your memory by using images, drawing diagrams, writing words down and focusing on them. Ask your teacher to write unfamiliar words on the board. It’s a good idea to use memory strategies that suit your learning style.

motivation : "I've never been a language learner."

You are not motivated to learn because of your beliefs about yourself as a learner. Where do these beliefs come from? Could it be that you have depended too much on external judgments of your skills? Or that in a different learning context you might be more successful? Try to look at your beliefs and understand where they come from. A fresh start or a new way of learning might have altogether different results.

current skills :

"I can't write at all."

It is not always essential that writing has to be faultless. Reflective writing may also enhance learning. Think carefully: what kinds of writing have you tried earlier? When you write an informative text, for example, accuracy is more important. Look for models on the Net for writing a CV. Study academic theses and articles from your field to get ideas about academic writing. Make use of unilingual dictionaries and grammars when you’re writing. Look what courses are offered and choose a suitable one especially if you want feedback on your texts. But also write just for yourself sometimes: use the words you want to learn and don’t be afraid to experiment with language used by other writers.

"I've forgotten the grammar."

It might well be that in fact you are correctly using the grammar you have learnt in the past even though it feels as if you’ve forgotten the rules. Why not try some quick revision on the Net or in the Self Access Studio in the Aleksandria Learning Centre. You’ll find a wide choice of grammar books and exercises for many languages.

"My vocabulary is really poor."

Think about the words that you really need. Is it academic vocabulary, adjectives to describe things, verbs used in writing up research, or something else? For what purposes do you need words? For reading it’s not always necessary to know exact meanings, whereas for writing a careful choice of words and spelling is important. When speaking you can usually find alternative words of your own. Collect words and put them in a notebook which you can look at now and then. Collect words from the books you read, from the films you watch, from conversations, from lessons, and so on. Make sentences out of your words. Make a decision to use the words you want to learn in the next possible situation.

"Listening to lyrics has improved my language."
That’s great! Try to find other rewarding ways of learning language.

2007/04/05

Death Note ㅡ MBTI test

After the web-surfing, I found an appealing site to me.
You can have another MBTI test which is concerned about Japanimation "Death Note"
Last year a film version was released also. I heard that a sequel will open on this summer.

Each of character represents specific personality types.

Click here and have fun guys!!
http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=11549237148259903447

MBTI(Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) test Result


I had MBTI test at class. It is designed to increase self- awareness and understanding of individual differences.
As I am interested in psychology, I already tested before. Curious to say, the result was different from that of former times. I was INFP about 2~3 years ago but now they say I am ENFP!! I had a glimmer of the mutation.

Becoming an university student was a potent influence I think.



ENFP
(Extraverted iNtuitive Feeling Perceiving)
Warmly enthusiastic, high spirited, ingenious, imaginative. Able to do almost anything that interests them.

Quick with a solution for any difficulty and ready to help anyone with a problem.
Often rely on their ability to improvise instead of preparing in advance.
Can usually find compelling reasons for whatever they want.

The MBTI process gave me a good sense of my personality type and learning style.
I could identify my strength and blind spots. It also gave a useful tips for me to relate with others.
I want to be an active student asking questions with insight and issuing thoughtful ideas.

To be like that,
I strive myself up to today...

2007/04/04

LA. LA. LA ♬




By preparing the 3 min. Speech, I could remind of my childhood.
A thousand emotions crowded on as I looked back upon those times.

All of students did good job. I was totally impressed that
each of us exerts every effort to the topic.
Actually I had no chance to think about myself seriously so far.
Especially on studying English.
From now on, I will focus on the "Right" method for me which I found.
Such as, being active at interaction communications and personal feedback.
To my surprise, the result of the MBTI test was exactly correct. Wow~

Anyway, good luck to everybody and me!! :D