5 Issues Faced In Korea~
Not Listed in order of importance

1.) Identity
Back in the States, I was a Korean-American. In Korea, I am an American-Korean. I had thought that, by coming to Korea, I would find my place. Reality showed that I truely am an outsider to both countries. I simply belong to the the group of nomads, vagabonds, known as the 1.5 generation. The homeless souls.

2.) Desolation
Something that I have never wanted to admit to. Sometimes, I find pleasure in company of myself and the pen (keyboard). Having been alone for so long, makes one numb and desensitized. The realization, the confession, can only come when there is one to fill the desolation.

3.) Being Healthy
Cigs -> cheap -> more smoking -> highway to cancer
Alcohol (Beer, Soju) -> cheap -> beer belly
학원 work -> get off late -> late dinners -> belly
혜정 -> Food -> 퍼먹음 -> belly

4.) Compulsive Addictions
Casino. I'd never thought that I would get hooked on on gambling. Then again, I never thought that I'd get hooked on smoking either. Compulsive addictions. Video games, smoking, sex and booze - well maybe not the latter - when I want something I must have it, over and over again, until my hunger satiated.

5.) Motivation
Finding motivation to:
hone my writing skills,
learning 한자 and Korean a like.
thinking about long-term plans
thinking about business ideas
struggling not to fall in a rut - back in to purgatory (perhaps I'm still in it, and yes I think I still am)
saving more $ instead of being so haphazard with my spending.