Snow Fell on my Narcissism

(Please forgive the delay. Our school has been in the process of moving the last few days.)

01.30.07
9:39 am

I told my dad once when I was in high school that I wanted people to notice me, but I didn't want to do anything for it.

Perhaps that is why I've ended up in Korea. There is no end to the noticing, and all I've done to merit the attention is be born to two white parents. Well and move to Korea I suppose.

At first I thought it interesting how little people seemed to take note of me. Eyes focused ahead, no whispers or sidelong glances. It makes sense really. There is no shortage of foreign English teachers here, particularly in this area of Daegu. You'll likely see one everyday if you're perceptive.

Now though, for whatever reason, I feel more watched. Not that this is unusual, in my more narcissistic states of mind I often felt like I was always being watched at home. So perhaps this is a sign of settling in.

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Winter session ended yesterday! This is good news because now I don't have to be at school until afternoon. This is also not good because I will be working later at night, and I won't be making as much money. I think the tradeoff is in my favor though. January was wearing on me.


01.30.07
9:56 pm

I did not mention the snow. It fell Saturday morning around ten. The size of Frosted Flakes. Dense as fog. It came unexpected. For a half hour, the tiny cloud feathers graced the air. Then disappeared without a trace. Sucked up by the asphalt and rooftops. Dripped down the drainpipes and the sewage vents.

By afternoon it was sunny and warm.