Listening to Sonic Youth's Unmade Bed right now. I think I should connect my speakers to the powerbook and I can listen to this one very loudly. Then I can totally go wild.

I used to like listening to music in my car in the parking lot in Korea. Cause, it could be my world and I was only one to go crazy with loud music in that area. I didn't like listening to music with somebody loudly, because the taste could be different and I didn't want somebody to bother me or complain to me.

Oh well, gotta take a shower to go to the mall with (e:Robin) in one hour. Glad I finally can stop by Apple store..

I am responding (e:metalpeter)'s collecting question as well here.

In my early teen-age times, I used to collect "Wham" pictures. I don't know how many people can remember them here. But, they were one of popular British group in 80. I was, of course, one of those teenage girls who could cry and scream when they saw their favorite celebrity. Well, it makes me smile now; maybe my youngest sister can be surprised by the fact that I was like how she is right now (she is 9 years younger than me). Sometimes, she tells me her favorite actor and talks about the actor's lifestyle whatsoever. I just listen to her, but give her very pathetic eyes and ask her; "How old are you?" Anyways, I had to watch "Wham" music video all the time and buy their pictures whenever I saw at any shops. A lot of people got into George Michael than Andrew Ridgeley at the time. Me? I wasn't that interested in the famous one. Maybe, George Michael was too muscular to me, his beard, his fashion style. But, Andrew Ridgeley was an awesome cool looking guy to me, his delicate face, his fashion sense. I told my friends in my middle school that I was going to marry him and I really dreamed about it. However, one day, my father found out that I was collecting celebrity's pictures and he was really enraged. Then, he ripped all their pictures in front of me. Ever since, I never collect celebrities' pictures again.

In my high school, I started collecting LCD. One of my male friends was collecting LCD and I was jealous what he got. I already had classical music collection that my Mom bought for me, so started collecting pop music to comfit with my male friend. I just didn't like listening to him talking about how much he loves music. I loved music as well, (I've always loved music) but if I bought a pop music LCD, I had to hide it from my father's sight. My friend was raised by the liberal father, but me? I was raised by very conservative father.

I think I stopped collecting LCD when my another male friend from college went to the military service. He gave me all his LCD. There was my favorite Japanese group "Safe Zone" LCDs as well. We couldn't buy Japanese music at the market at the time. It was illegal. In early 90, we still had some issues between Korea and Japan because of the historical reasons. Well, we still have some issues, but now the relationship between Korea and Japan is much better. Anyway, I knew that this male friend knew that I liked the Japanese Group, "Safe Zone", but I didn't know he liked me. Then, CD came out.

After graduating college, I started to work as a graphic designer and web designer about 6 years before coming to United State. Of course, I made a lot of money at the time, so, I could collect perfumes. I still have some here in Buffalo, but I gave my younger sisters most of them when I left Korea. My favorite perfume is Issey Miyake's Odyssey. I might collect perfumes someday again. Also, I used to collect commercial post cards that some cafes or restaurants provide displaying for customer service. If you have been to my house, you might have seen some post cards on the walls and perfumes in my bedroom.

I'm actually thinking of collecting cards. Then, I can send one to my friends sometimes. Just wait.. who knows you will get one from me soon.

I'm uploading some MP3 music of Max Richter on my server right now.
You can download them and enjoy the tranquil music. But, don't get feeling melancholy.

-- Soyeon.

Max Richter: The Twins (Prague) -

Max Richter: Embers -

Max Richter: On the Nature Of Daylight -

Max Richter: The Trees -

It's started little snowing, and TV says some religious school closed for today. I can see it's also windy through the window in my livingroom. Oh, scary!! It was freaking cold last night.. Nippy!! <-- learned this word yesterday. After Market Arcade, I just wanted to come home, well everybody went home with a promise to come out for tonight. But, scary snow storm is on the way.. maybe it's just started.

Happy birthday!! (e:Paul)!!. I think you maybe born with a snow storm. How lucky you are. 28 is great age. You are almost there to reach over the heal where I am right now. By the time you finally reached my world, I will give you a big hug. Real hug!!.. Cheer up!!.. almost there!! HAHAHA. Happy birthday to you!!!
I always give you a best luck.

Soyeon

It's been strange that I can't sleep straight more than 6 hours. So, I unexpectedly became a morning person these days. Well, I kind of want this my body awaking condition, and hope it can keep going at least for more than couple weeks. Then, I can enjoy smelling the fragrant morning, and hanging around the quietness of the morning for the time being. These feelings are quite different from the feelings of the night. I can just describe these as a metaphor example, the quietness of the morning is like tranquil.. but the quietness of the night is like seclusive. Okay! need a morning coffee now.

I told Alan last night that I'm not critical and cynical anymore. Well, I want to try not to be like that. Just try to think every art is beautiful. Everything is good. Just appreciate the way how it is.. what do you say..? Alan smiled and said.. "Good!"

I want to be in the start line for the marathon again. Doesn't matter the theoretical issues in art. Just do work again. I think that's what I need it again. Sounds good..? Okay! I'm ready.