it's hard not to

You've heard me mention the Rejection Phase a few times now, as it is a very real phenomenon that everyone experiences when they are in the process of assimilating into another culture.

So, to help reinforce that point, it's difficult to not feel a sense of rejection when I am hit with this:















When I bought the bread for 3000 won it looked like this:















Explain to me how I am supposed to prepare a peanut butter/banana sandwich with a HUGE HOLE in the middle of both pieces?















But, there are certain things that make me feel all better. SUCH AS, before:















After:
















I mentioned the repaving action in an earlier post. That brings me to my next "rejection" point though. Take a look at this close-up, see the newly planted tree and the hole where the tree has been placed this afternoon. ( I was kind of careless and neglected to take a picture of it on my way to school, because it was early and I was afraid of being late. So they filled in the holes with trees while school was in session today, but for the past two days the holes have been gaping there for anyone to fall into):
















What if a nice old person, or a small child, or an unsuspecting student, or a careless 외국 (waeguk, foreigner) fell into one of these, as they were taking a stroll, enjoying the beautiful sunset amid the beautiful air pollution. There are no signs saying "Watch out!" or any barriers or anything. What if I fell into one of those holes? I am not a person with good coordination, and my movements can sometimes be sporadic. What if I slipped on a rock or something and fell into one of the holes??? I would call my Personal Injury Attorney, that's what.