Musings of a former Ummer

         I just thought of this as I was reflecting on my old collegiate days and wishing like hell I could get back there. The general theme of college is a student is damn well close to being broke and is learning not only how to excel at his or her major but live the real life. The days of my college were mainly spent studying and laughing with my best friends. I had no true pocket money but what is really known to all college people is the concept of beer money. Each week I saved 10 dollars a measly amount to treat my friends to a pitcher of beer downtown. Those were the good ole days uh?


Scrounging around the house for quarters in order to do my laundry or buy a cup of coffee at my favorite place-The Food For Thought. Eating some decent breakfast right next to campus was the ideal way for me to escape the daily monotony of the busy college student.


Looking back I wonder how people balanced a high social life, drinking a lot of beer, doing our extracurricular activities and were still able to graduate. Most of us are not fortunate to be born into rich families or have an endless supply of money handy. I never shopped for clothes during my 4 year stay at the University. I always saved money by being as practical as possible.


In many ways I am still that college boy 3 years removed. I still long for a campus setting. I want to walk around the oval that I fervently miss and sit inside the classroom again where Knowledge truly is power. I want to hone in on my skills and show people truth-The truth of what really is behind your education. The incentive that you can truly use any information to your advantage and change the world.


I sit in my home where I have 2 piggy banks. One is for 500won (50 cents) and the other is for 100won (10 cents) these 2 coins are very important in Korea. I also collect 50s and 10s as well but only to convert them to a 100won later. I can buy a cup of coffee just using my change. Its ridiculously cheap. the amount of food I can get at a restaurant is also an extremely high amount for the grande total of the bill. Its amazing how far money will take you in Korea.

I like pointing this one out I have a travel card or money card known as a Mybi card. I can put as much money on it as I want and this is how I travel to work each day. Its a very convenient way to travel as well as live with. Its my new teddy bear that I sleep with under my arm each night. (not really).


As I am interested in my old University life I want to do whatever I can to get back to my roots. I am anxiously awaiting your comments. I would also like to hear more lengthy emails from any of you.


Here is just a random quote that came to my mind

A friend in need is a friend indeed. It makes me think of all the friendships that I have lost over distance over disparagements and silly rivalries. Friendships just like life are always changing and its important to let bygones be bygones and try to move forward into a bigger and brighter future. I would like to rejuvenate each other and use the time we have to catch up.