Monsoon season has begun! It rained the ENTIRE weekend. And not just sprinkles off and on. The other day the wind was so strong it was blowing our pictures off the walls. But although I can't go outside and play, I thoroughly enjoy this weather.
Korea's "monsoon season" usually lasts about 3 weeks or so and in this time I find life slows down a bit. Life here is usually very fast-paced. There are ALWAYS people out and about. But during the past few days, the streets have been a little bit less crowded which hopefully means people are catching up on other things and with other people (please be doing anything but STUDYING!). As for me, I've been enjoying cuddling up with a book and tea, having a potluck with friends while watching all 3 of the Indiana Jones movies, and catching up on work/things I need to do before we leave. Just as the rain is nourishing and rejuvenating for the plants, so is it for us.
So if you find yourself stuck inside as a result of rain or are just looking for something to occupy your time (and your mind and your heart), I would recommend the following two videos to you. The first is about an American soldier from the Korean War who defected into North Korea. For the past 40+ years he's been living in North Korea. His story is definitely worth hearing.
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=2405878n
The next video is about India's issue with inequality, specifically the desire to bear sons. Women all over India are being beaten, abused, neglected and even burned for "giving" their husbands a daughter. This video addresses why this is and the severity of the situation. Ever since reading Nicholaus Kristof's book, "Half the Sky," both Aaron and I have become more aware and interested in the issues surrounding inequality of men and women in the world. Coming from the U.S., this seems like an aged battle, but unfortunately for many countries, the battle is just beginning (or has yet to begin).
http://mediastorm.com/publication/undesired
So if you find yourself stuck inside as a result of rain or are just looking for something to occupy your time (and your mind and your heart), I would recommend the following two videos to you. The first is about an American soldier from the Korean War who defected into North Korea. For the past 40+ years he's been living in North Korea. His story is definitely worth hearing.
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=2405878n
The next video is about India's issue with inequality, specifically the desire to bear sons. Women all over India are being beaten, abused, neglected and even burned for "giving" their husbands a daughter. This video addresses why this is and the severity of the situation. Ever since reading Nicholaus Kristof's book, "Half the Sky," both Aaron and I have become more aware and interested in the issues surrounding inequality of men and women in the world. Coming from the U.S., this seems like an aged battle, but unfortunately for many countries, the battle is just beginning (or has yet to begin).
http://mediastorm.com/publication/undesired
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