A few weeks ago we looked around the Broadway avenue in Seattle. For my daughter who is a sushi kid, we choose the small sushi restaurant, Hana for launch. I heard that we can have sushi there at the reasonable quality and cheap price.
One of the Japanese staffs told to my daughter in Korean. "안녕하세요(How are you?)", "예쁘네요(You look pretty.)". It made her happy. We had fun time and excellent sushi.
* You can get a cheap and reasonable quality lunch with your friends or family. With friendly staffs feel nice atmosphere.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Thursday, June 14, 2007
'The reason I quit Samsung that I love (내가 사랑하는 삼성을 떠나는 이유)'
It's the title of letter that a young Samsung man left on the group's online bulletin when he quit Samsung. The Korea Times mentioned it very briefly in an article, 'Sandwiched Korea, and Samsung'. (You can read the full text of letter here written in Korean.)
This morning, while reading stacked posts in my reader I found an interesting one. The author thinks that the letter was leaked by chance. So he titled the post 'Systematic Samsung(관리의 삼성) is becoming a thing of the past.
Was it leaked By Chance? No way.
As far as I know Samsung isn't the sort of the company that looks on with folded arms while an internal document is printed in the newspaper, even though it's trivial.
'A Frog in a Pot' is a good fable of restructuring. Now it's the correct timing for restructuring. Yes, I agree it's time to "change everything except for one's spouse and children" again. But a leaked letter from a young Samsung man? It's funny.
This morning, while reading stacked posts in my reader I found an interesting one. The author thinks that the letter was leaked by chance. So he titled the post 'Systematic Samsung(관리의 삼성) is becoming a thing of the past.
Was it leaked By Chance? No way.
As far as I know Samsung isn't the sort of the company that looks on with folded arms while an internal document is printed in the newspaper, even though it's trivial.
'A Frog in a Pot' is a good fable of restructuring. Now it's the correct timing for restructuring. Yes, I agree it's time to "change everything except for one's spouse and children" again. But a leaked letter from a young Samsung man? It's funny.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
a member that points itself in a structre - C
Q. Which warning message could you encounter when compile time?
A. line4: warning: assignment from incompatible pointer type
1: typedef struct tagNODE
2: {
3: int data; // we assume that node contains data as type of integer
4: struct NODE *next;
5: } NODE;
A. line4: warning: assignment from incompatible pointer type
English, English, English, it frustated me!
- When getting a speed ticket, I couldn't say a word to dispute it.
- When disputing the unauthorized transactions on the wire, the officer asked me to speak through an interpreter.
(한국에서는 영어 미팅에서 하고 싶은 말 다 하고 업무하는데도 지장이 없다고 생각했는데 여기와서 두 달 만에 '영어 울렁증'에 걸렸습니다. 아예 내 말을 못 알아 듣겠다고 무시하는 상황을 몇 번 당하니 어디가도 입 열기가 두려워지네요. 미국에 있는 한국회사 다니면서 하루 종일 한국말만 써대니 영어는 언제 늘을련지. 그러나 좌절할 순 없당. 화이팅, 화이팅.
PS. WorkingUS.com에서 오늘 읽은 '영어와 자신감'이란 글입니다. )
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Get my debit card information stolen!
Today morning I found that there were strange transactions in my account. I never made them! Someone spend $391.89 with my debit card at the Home Depot. I even never went there at the day. The thief filled up the car and bought groceries with my card!
I always have my debit card with me. I haven't lent it to anyone. I disputed those transactions to the bank and asked to block my card.
The officer in the bank said that it is sometimes happened! To my surprise I heard that some of my coworkers got same experiences. I haven't got my cards information stolen for 15 years in Korea. Never. I was surprised and disappointed the security is so weak.
Please be careful and check your transactions at least once a day.
추가. 6/7, 이틀 동안 연락이 없어서 오늘 확인 전화를 돌렸습니다. 지점에서 해주는 것은 없고 모두 커스터머 서비스 전홥니다. 세 번을 전화를 돌려서 (세 번이나 본인 확인을 위한 절차를 밟았습니다. ㅡ.ㅡ) 관련 부서와 통화 되었습니다만 이 아줌마 무쟈 빨리 얘기하고 내가 얘기한것도 못 알아듣겠다고 하는군요. 결국 한국 통역 연결 후 3자 통화. 경찰에 신고는 했느냐. 너 정말 거기 안 간 거 맞냐. 카드 누구한테 빌려준적 없냐. 결론은, 48시간 내에 서류를 보내줄 테니 기입해서 다시 보내라. 남의 나라 살아 서러운게 이런 거 군요.
I always have my debit card with me. I haven't lent it to anyone. I disputed those transactions to the bank and asked to block my card.
The officer in the bank said that it is sometimes happened! To my surprise I heard that some of my coworkers got same experiences. I haven't got my cards information stolen for 15 years in Korea. Never. I was surprised and disappointed the security is so weak.
Please be careful and check your transactions at least once a day.
추가. 6/7, 이틀 동안 연락이 없어서 오늘 확인 전화를 돌렸습니다. 지점에서 해주는 것은 없고 모두 커스터머 서비스 전홥니다. 세 번을 전화를 돌려서 (세 번이나 본인 확인을 위한 절차를 밟았습니다. ㅡ.ㅡ) 관련 부서와 통화 되었습니다만 이 아줌마 무쟈 빨리 얘기하고 내가 얘기한것도 못 알아듣겠다고 하는군요. 결국 한국 통역 연결 후 3자 통화. 경찰에 신고는 했느냐. 너 정말 거기 안 간 거 맞냐. 카드 누구한테 빌려준적 없냐. 결론은, 48시간 내에 서류를 보내줄 테니 기입해서 다시 보내라. 남의 나라 살아 서러운게 이런 거 군요.
Photos from last road trip
MobiJam in Seattle: Long long trip and Speed Ticket
Just after passing Mt. Shasta, CA we saw the red mountain and red sky. The chip and old digital camera couldn't capture the red color of sky. It was totally different from green mountain in Washington. Anyway it was almost 9am. We were happy to think that the long overnight driving would be almost ended.
You can see the GPS navigator at the left corner of picture. It was worth a lot more than its cost, $350. It's essential item for road trip.
Golden gate bridge. It was 2nd time to visit San Francisco. As the same thinking when first time I saw it, I didn't know why people say it's beautiful. For me it's just a long bridge with heavy traffic. The drivers in California was a little rough. The cars rode with speed almost 15mph above the limit, changed the lane without signaling, blow horn frequently and never yield.
The sea lions at the Pier39. After having a cup of clam chowder, we started toward Sunnyvale to meet elder sister of my wife.
(10시 경에 샌프란시스코에 도착해서 후다닥 금문교 보고 Pier39가서 크램 차우더 먹었습니다. 한국식 후다닥 사진찍기 관광. 아내는 크램 차우더 덕분인지 벌건 반점들이 돋았었고. 써니베일에서 처형을 만났습니다. 그날 밤 저는 오랜만에 만난 친구들과 산호세 한국 일식집에서 소주잔을 기울였고. 무리했던 좀 힘든 여행이었습니다.)
Just after passing Mt. Shasta, CA we saw the red mountain and red sky. The chip and old digital camera couldn't capture the red color of sky. It was totally different from green mountain in Washington. Anyway it was almost 9am. We were happy to think that the long overnight driving would be almost ended.You can see the GPS navigator at the left corner of picture. It was worth a lot more than its cost, $350. It's essential item for road trip.
Golden gate bridge. It was 2nd time to visit San Francisco. As the same thinking when first time I saw it, I didn't know why people say it's beautiful. For me it's just a long bridge with heavy traffic. The drivers in California was a little rough. The cars rode with speed almost 15mph above the limit, changed the lane without signaling, blow horn frequently and never yield.
The sea lions at the Pier39. After having a cup of clam chowder, we started toward Sunnyvale to meet elder sister of my wife.(10시 경에 샌프란시스코에 도착해서 후다닥 금문교 보고 Pier39가서 크램 차우더 먹었습니다. 한국식 후다닥 사진찍기 관광. 아내는 크램 차우더 덕분인지 벌건 반점들이 돋았었고. 써니베일에서 처형을 만났습니다. 그날 밤 저는 오랜만에 만난 친구들과 산호세 한국 일식집에서 소주잔을 기울였고. 무리했던 좀 힘든 여행이었습니다.)
Quit smoking
When I was alone, smoking a cigarette with deep coffee used to give me a rest. When I was with good buddies, smoking cigarettes with a bottle of beer used to give me comport and relaxation.
This is 2nd trial to quit smoking for my life. About 3 years ago I have stated smoking again since I quited it for 7 years. Now I quited it again.
I tried to erase memory with a cigarette. It was so sweet and faint but I tried to forget those feeling.
(미국에 들어와서 담배를 끊은지 이제 한달 남짓 되는 것 같습니다. 2년 남짓 다시 피우기 시작한 담배가 건강을 해치는 것 같아서요. 담배 피는 사람을 한명도 볼 수 없는 날이 많은 소도시에서 담배를 끊기란 비교적 쉬었습니다. 그래도 가끔 그 연기를 볼때면 참을 수 없는 충동이 소름이 쫘악 도는거 있죠.)
This is 2nd trial to quit smoking for my life. About 3 years ago I have stated smoking again since I quited it for 7 years. Now I quited it again.
I tried to erase memory with a cigarette. It was so sweet and faint but I tried to forget those feeling.
(미국에 들어와서 담배를 끊은지 이제 한달 남짓 되는 것 같습니다. 2년 남짓 다시 피우기 시작한 담배가 건강을 해치는 것 같아서요. 담배 피는 사람을 한명도 볼 수 없는 날이 많은 소도시에서 담배를 끊기란 비교적 쉬었습니다. 그래도 가끔 그 연기를 볼때면 참을 수 없는 충동이 소름이 쫘악 도는거 있죠.)
Monday, June 4, 2007
A Language Exchange Partner from Netherlands
Almost one month ago I read a post at Craigslist in which a lady was finding someone who can teach her Korean language. She wanted to learn Korean language. At that time I sent a mail to her. Finally at last Saturday we met at a Starbucks in Bellevue Square.
I introduced my wife to her. They will meet twice or 3rd time a week to teach each other. Even though she's from Netherlands her English is very fluent. The reason why she need to learn Korean is that she and her boy friend will meet his mother in Korea at this September. Her boy friend can hardly speak Korean because he was adopted in US when he was a baby.
To say hello to his real mother, her mother-in-law, she tries to learn Korean. She's wise and very thoughtful. I feel sad to hear real story of adopted Korean.
(한국어를 배우고 싶다는 네덜란드 처자를 연락해서 지난 토요일 만났습니다. 아내의 언어 교환 파트너로 연결 시켜 주었죠. 영어 솜씨는 막힘이 없는 정도로 아내의 버벅임을 고쳐줄 충분한 실력이 되더군요. 남자 친구의 친어머니를 올 9월에 한국에 들어가서 만나기로 했고 거기서 한동안 있고 싶어 한국어를 배우고 싶다네요. 남자친구는 어릴 때 미국으로 입양되어서 한국어를 못하고. TV에서만 보던 이야기네요. 일본어, 중국어도 할 줄 안다는 23살 처자, 참 이쁘고 똑떨어지더군요.)
I introduced my wife to her. They will meet twice or 3rd time a week to teach each other. Even though she's from Netherlands her English is very fluent. The reason why she need to learn Korean is that she and her boy friend will meet his mother in Korea at this September. Her boy friend can hardly speak Korean because he was adopted in US when he was a baby.
To say hello to his real mother, her mother-in-law, she tries to learn Korean. She's wise and very thoughtful. I feel sad to hear real story of adopted Korean.
(한국어를 배우고 싶다는 네덜란드 처자를 연락해서 지난 토요일 만났습니다. 아내의 언어 교환 파트너로 연결 시켜 주었죠. 영어 솜씨는 막힘이 없는 정도로 아내의 버벅임을 고쳐줄 충분한 실력이 되더군요. 남자 친구의 친어머니를 올 9월에 한국에 들어가서 만나기로 했고 거기서 한동안 있고 싶어 한국어를 배우고 싶다네요. 남자친구는 어릴 때 미국으로 입양되어서 한국어를 못하고. TV에서만 보던 이야기네요. 일본어, 중국어도 할 줄 안다는 23살 처자, 참 이쁘고 똑떨어지더군요.)
Long long trip and Speed Ticket
It's been 1 month since I wrote a post. During that time, I wandered around Seattle and Bellevue area. The best thing was that my family came to US and joined me. So happy to see my wife and daughter again.
At the memorial day weekend I went to the San Jose, CA, by car. It took 17 hours. How could I think to go to the San Jose by CAR! How foolish! I will not do it again. But it was so good time for my wife. She met her elder sister in almost 4 years.
On the way returning home I got a speed ticket in Oregon state. The police man said that I drove at 82mph on the road, 65 mph speed limit. The yellow ticket is in my drawer. I can't go to the court cause it'll take 8 hours to go there. It couldn't be avoided to pay fine and raise my insurance rate. After living in US for just 1 and a half month I got a speed ticket. Please be careful when you drive in Oregon state.
(타주에서 받은 스피드 티켓 해결하는 법 아시는 분? "I plead guilty"에 표시하고 봐달라는 해명 편지와 함께 벌금을 동봉해서 보내려고 합니다. 조심해야지 조심. 벌금 얼만지 아세요? $240이에요. ㅡ.ㅡ)
At the memorial day weekend I went to the San Jose, CA, by car. It took 17 hours. How could I think to go to the San Jose by CAR! How foolish! I will not do it again. But it was so good time for my wife. She met her elder sister in almost 4 years.
On the way returning home I got a speed ticket in Oregon state. The police man said that I drove at 82mph on the road, 65 mph speed limit. The yellow ticket is in my drawer. I can't go to the court cause it'll take 8 hours to go there. It couldn't be avoided to pay fine and raise my insurance rate. After living in US for just 1 and a half month I got a speed ticket. Please be careful when you drive in Oregon state.
(타주에서 받은 스피드 티켓 해결하는 법 아시는 분? "I plead guilty"에 표시하고 봐달라는 해명 편지와 함께 벌금을 동봉해서 보내려고 합니다. 조심해야지 조심. 벌금 얼만지 아세요? $240이에요. ㅡ.ㅡ)
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