Intense! One Day as a Lion is a 5 track EP from Zach de la Rocha and Jon Theodore. Lyrically, it has the same intensity as a RATM album. The sound is stripped down with only a drum beat and synthesizer, but the songs still have depth with change ups and experimentation. Love It!

Steadily, I’m warming up to The Black Keys. I heard about them long ago, but recently gave them a second chance. This is another duo with a blues/ rock style. I like the simplicity of the songs, and the fact that they sound recorded with no studio mixing. It’s got that garage band, play from beginning to end, sound.

At Clear’s, I read ‘The Life of Pi’. It was an ok ‘Robinson Crusoe’ tale. I think I’d like to read more Newbery Medal and Honor books. They’re all designated as “children” books, but they’re simple, well written, and cover many topics. They should be easy to pick up and finish. I remember reading ‘Maniac Magee’ and Gary Paulsen books when I was younger.

I’ve been watching Anthony Bourdain’s show on the travel channel, No Reservations. Good stuff

I added a new Korean blog to my RSS radar. It’s called “Feet Man Seoul”. It takes a look at Korean fashion (…notably the ladies!) Daegu wasn’t quite as fashionable as Seoul, but the blog portrays an accurate account of what Korean’s wear. It’s mostly one-pieces, skirts, and high heels. Nice photography, too. There is also a “Fat Man Seoul” blog, worth checking out.

So…I’m not going to Japan. I interviewed with only one company, and they said no. I’ve researched some other companies, and they all appear to be hiring for next year. I really don’t want to wait that long for a teaching job. I’d still like to live and work in Japan sometime. We have unfinished business. But, I suppose now isn’t the time.

Luckily, I’ve already been working my Korea paperwork. I’m sniffing jobs, but I don’t think I’ll be returning to Daegu. I met some great friends there, and I kinda feel as if I’m turning my back on them. But like the US, Korea has it’s own regions, people, and dialects in certain areas. I’d like to see another side of Korea, maybe on the outskirts of Seoul.