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So, anyway, I'm doing well. I watched Ironman 2 on Sunday night. It was amazing, and I plan to watch it five more times if I have time. It's only 9000won for a money, with a deal like that, why complain!? (IT'S A DEAL TO ME, SHUSH.)

While watching the movie, I realized then how easy it is for Canada and America to make off-hand comments about other countries that we see as a threat, such as Iraq, North Korea, etc etc. In the movie, North Korea is mentioned as trying to create an Ironman robot as well, and failing. At the time, when that was said, everyone in the theory made a groanish laugh. Just. "Hnnngh."

I suddenly felt very awkward. I'd never put much thought into it when I'd watch these sorts of movies back home, but while in Korea, and having just seen North Korea recently (last wednesday, we went to the Peace Observatory in Kanghwa-do, so across the sea you can see North Korea), I felt very strange. When I saw North Korea, I looked through binoculars at it and could see very few people walking around, the houses were in shambles... You could tell they were suffering. But all we're shown in Hollywood movies is that they are a threat. But then again, I guess I can't really say much about that, considering Hollywood movies are meant to entertain, not educate. But still, right now I am in South Korea, which is RIGHT NEXT TO North Korea, so... It's hard to explain, but it felt very odd.

Still, great movie. Also, if you haven't checked out http://www.youtube.com/user/KoreanShrimp yet, make sure you do! I already have lots of great videos for you to all watch! :) And I'll be updating my FACEBOOK again soon. So look forward to that!!

Classes are going very well, I adore my students. And every day, I let them try great Tongue Twisters. They love doing them and learning different words, it also helps them learn how to say some words. :)