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Assignment: Through the Microscope- the first real kiss

Posted on Jan 21st, 2009 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

Assignment: Looking through the Microscope- the first real kiss I was sitting on the edge of Ellen’s bed with my heart beating, fast.  Her bedspread was white, she had some pink things in her room... More »

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My First Korean Language Lesson

Posted on Dec 4th, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

My First Korean Language Lesson I was a little nervous meeting with my co-teacher’s sister for the first time.  Actually, I was nervous about her meeting with me for the first time.  My co-teacher, Miji,... More »

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What was the best news you heard recently?

Posted on Nov 25th, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

I do not know if this qulaifies as news, since i produced it.  But, when i saw that i past 50,000 words of fiction in the month of november!  I am participating in NaNoWriMo; an... More »

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What do you like to talk about?

Posted on Nov 2nd, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

Almost everything really.  Good company makes good conversation. My favorite subjects next to me and you are Reiki, meditation, personal experiences, sex, love, relationships, sports, social, cultural and racial stuff and life in general.  i... More »

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What's the best way to celebrate peace?

Posted on Sep 21st, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

A moment of silence before a pot-luck with friends.  After enjoying a big meal of foods from around the world, a Sharing Circle on what Peace means to us individually and a group.  Close with... More »

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Two Old Friends

Posted on Aug 8th, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

Earlier today while waiting for the Orange #3 line subway to downtown Seoul, I observed something that has stayed with me all day. A gentleman of at least sixty-five years of age was patiently, relaxing... More »

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Korean Cafeteria Food for Kids

Posted on Aug 1st, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

My first day at the elementary school I was about to become an English teacher for was quite overwhelming.  I arrived at my new room a little after midnight after leaving Newark, NJ, USA at... More »

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De-Expression

Posted on Jul 4th, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

De-Expression It is now white, very white.  You can see the spots that are not as white but still very white.  I am sure the landlord will only see the places that the orange, blue,... More »

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Being Offensive (Conclusion, i think)

Posted on Jul 3rd, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

Offense #2 expressed itself earlier today.  We were cleaning and scrubbing living room walls of the apartment that the couchsurfing host is moving out of tomorrow.  The walls are being scrubbed because the apartment has... More »

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Being Offensive (Part II)

Posted on Jul 2nd, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

Then one of her friends sat down and joined us.  She is a Russian woman here in the states for the past year.  Soon after, she left and the Russian woman and I started doing... More »

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