Wednesday, February 18, 2009

compare Brisbane with Seoul

I was born in Seoul and I've lived in Seoul for 22 years. I've never moved to another city.
Therefore, I can say that I know a lot about Seoul. I think Seoul is one of the most developed cities in 20 years. Now, I'm living in Brisbane. Therefore , I'd like to compare Seoul with Brisbane.
Although I've been living in Brisbane for 7 weeks, it'll be interesting for you.

First, although Seoul is much smaller than Brisbane, 15 millions people live in Seoul.
Just 1.8 millions people live in Brisbane. Since there are too many people and cars that cause air pollution, you can't see the blue sky frequently. Furthermore, you can't see beautiful stars. However, I can see the real blue sky in Brisbane. Nevertheless, many Koreans prefer to live in Seoul because it's very convenient. If you want to get something, you can get it in 10 minutes. Many people kill for living in Seoul.

Second, in contrast to Brisbane, Seoul is very humid in summer. Although it just 25 Celsius degree in Seoul, most people feel bad, since there is too much rains in summer in Seoul.
Whenver it is summer, I want to escape this city.
Another different thing is that if I want to across the crosswalk, I should push the button in Brisbane. However, I don't have to do it in Seoul. Moreover, people drive on the right in Brisbane, but People drive on the left in Seoul. There is one episode.
One day, I was walking with my friend near the road. At that time, I saw someone was driving the car with reading a book and eating something! Moreover, he didn't see the front!
I shouted to my friend. Unbelivable! After few minutes, I realized that he was driving on the right.

These are little difference from Seoul and Brisbane. At first time , I was a little surprised, but I'm getting used to Brisbane. If you have a chance to come to Brisbane, don't be surprised!

Monday, February 2, 2009

My hero, Richard P. Feynman(draft2)


You already knew about Albert Einstein, don't you? His theory is very famous for all people, althought they aren't interested in physics. However, there are other brilliant scientist as well as Albert Einstein. He is Richard P. Feynman, my hero.

Richard P. Feynman was born in New York in 1918 . Unfortunately he died when I was 2 years in 1988. However I'm so happy that I was born before he is died. He taught at Cornell University and California Institute of Technology.
He got a novel prize in physics in 1965 by publishing lecture which is The Development of the Space-Time View of Quantum Electrodynamics.

When I read the his book, Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! , I was really shocked. Before I read this book, I just thought that he was a genius. However, I realized that wasn't enough to explain him. He didn't explain any physics equations in this book. However, I've never seen a text book which explained physical concepts clearly and easily. I had confidences in physics and math after I had read this book. I have been reading Feynman's books rather than university text books. If you aren't interested in physics, I strongly recommend this book.

He had studied not only physics but biology. He was started studying biology after he became a professor. He had been studying biology without teacher for 2 years. he debated core points in biology with famous professors! They was a lot helped by Feynman.

Feynman had studied for 24 hours a day! when he concentrated in something. Considering this point, I have envied his passion. Feynman didn't only study. He enjoyed himself such as travelling to Brazil and Japan.
He had been interested in other cultures. Especially, he enjoyed playing Brazil's instruments and learning Japanese culture like Dadami.


If you are interested in his nobel prize lecture , you can see at here, http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/physics/laureates/1965/feynman-lecture.html
If you can understand this lecture, please tell me . Probably, you can be my new hero.
Although Feynman is my hero, I don't know everything about him.
However, the more I know about him, the more interested in him.
I feel that he is a genius through the books. I'm happy because I can read a lot of books which written by Feynman or about Feynman. I believe that you have known this feeling.




Sunday, February 1, 2009

A sad story.


Jeju island is known as a honeymoon not only for koreans but also people from other contries.
However I travelled the Jeju island with my 2 friends not for a honeymoon, 3 years ago. This is a sad story about my travelling.

I was travelling the Jeju island with my 2 friends. We had decided to travel without money for 1 week. We just bought a plane ticket.

As soon as I arrived the Jeju island, I rent a bicycle. After then, we went to the road near the coast. We rode on the road a whole day. At night, I was asking an old man to stay one night in his house when his son came to me. He shouted " He is lying to you. Don't belive him!!" I was embarrassed to hear his shouting. After I had a little dispute, I can stay in his house. As soon as I went to bed, I deeply a sleep because I had been riding for 12 hours without food!!

The next day, we had had a long rest, we rode the bicycle agian. I had been seeing beautiful scenery while I ride a bicycle on a steep downhill road. I didn't realize the car was coing to me. Eventually I had a car accident. A driver shouted " What are you doing now? Are you a blind person? Are you insane?" I thought ' What is he talking about? It's his fault! I'm just riding on the bicycle lane! ' After 2 seconds I shocked. I had been riding car lane. I had to pay 1000 dollars
for the cost of my treatment and car repair.

Becaus of this event, our plan was totally destoryed and I had to go back to Seoul. I had received treatment for 4 weeks.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

introduction


Hi! this is Bryan. I'm comin from where I'm from :)

I'm in Brisbane. I have been spending funny time in here.

This is my first blog.
Eventhough seems my blog have nothing , it will be better :)