I find that often even the mundane can be made negative in the e-world. All it takes is one negative commenter to redirect even the most innocuous of posts. And it makes me angry. Or cranky. And I’ve been angry and cranky a lot lately. So, I’ve stolen this idea from my cousin-in-law who blogs 10 things he likes on Wednesdays.
My five unconditional likes, in no particular order:
1. proofreading
I’ve come to learn of myself that I’m very project oriented. I’m not so good with long-term stuff, but give me a project and a deadline and I’m your woman. I get a number of chances to do proofreading here in Korea and I love it…even when I hate it. It’s often challenging, sometimes easy, and when it’s done, it’s a job well done. I always feel a sense of accomplishment when I’m done.
2. Easter
In my 10 years in Korea, there have been years where I’ve completely missed Easter, as it isn’t really recognized here and I haven’t always had a western calendar on my wall. But in the years I have remembered I celebrate with my annual viewing of Jesus Christ Superstar and sometimes a special meal, usually turkey or ham. This year is Theo’s real first Easter. The Easter bunny is coming Saturday night to hide eggs about the house for him to find. And in later years, I’ll tell him the story, which, religious or not, is a pretty good one, even if it’s Andrew Lloyd Webber telling it.
3. parades
Parades are cool. Even bad ones. There aren’t many in Busan, but there is supposed to be one today for the annual Eobang Festival, but it looks like it’ll be stormed out, unfortunately. Otherwise, we’d be there.
4. In the Night Garden
A year ago, if you told me that Makapaka and the Tumblyboos went for a ride in the Ninkynonk and on their trip they passed Upsy Daisy and the Hahoos I’d have had no idea what you were talking about. These days that sentence just rolls off my tongue.
5. Q the Podcast
I think that CBC Radio has the best programmes (and programming) in the world, hands down, and one of my favorites is Q with Jian. I feel fortunate that I live in an age where I can download and listen to it daily, toddler permitting.
