I name my blog Hajin the Hermit because, unsurprisingly, I revere the many qualities of a hermit. By definition, a hermit is a person who lives in seclusion from society, usually for religious reasons. However, I define hermit as a traveler, voyager, seeker and wanderer for the discovery of oneself. Though I am not a devout Catholic (I often skip mass in trade of extra sleep), my observation has led me to an impression that in most cases, people practice religion to understand humans and ultimately themselves. Thus hermits can be seen as those in a quest to find the elemental truth of their existence. The only difference between a hermit and a traveler is that hermits attempt to empty their troubles in re worldly obsessions, which would explain why they are often stuck in isolated dwellings such as a cell or a cave.
As a hermit residing in the misty mountains of Tae-Gii, I am constantly contemplating on who I am. Though I cannot reach the universal truth of all beings, I hope to at least narrow down my personality (if not shape it), ability (if there exists any), field of interest, and some other. In such an attempt I have made small but adventurous trials to “know thyself”. Ever since middle school, I had been into Chemistry. Part of the reason why I chose to study chemistry(between the four natural sciences) was because I was unsure of trying out Physics. At the start of freshman year, I decided to take SAT Physics. Although it took a lot of effort to catch up, I realized that I should not make prejudices and confine myself. Now, I am less afraid to try something new. I have recently studied Economics, Computer Science, American Literature, and other new subjects. I hope to advance my journey of looking for myself(actually, I think finding oneself equals shaping oneself, but I will cover this matter in another article), and I will post the progress so that those who are interested to know me can keep up to date with my adventure. Favorite song on the date of posting: Michael Buble "It's a beautiful day"
Again, I like the little endings with random, yet complementary tidbits. Why not put the actual video in the post? Then your reader can hear it.
Great concept for the blog, and much of the above could easily be a college essay in terms of tone and personal focus. It is never too early to accidentally write a college essay, as seniors often put so much pressure on the task that they end up writing flat narratives that are trying too hard. Don't be afraid to continue your journey of academic discovery well into your second or even third year of an undergrad (maybe at a liberal arts college). Far too many KMLA students feel a need to define themselves as a "_____ kid" (insert field) and they often end up pretending to be something they are not that passionate about. Have fun with your blog.
My family is not the most close knit household you’d find. Everyone is busy, spending only nights-or weekends-at home. Even birthdays are often let pass. It's been long since I regretted their uneventfulness: finding a raspberry cheesecake in the refrigerator late at night is my definition of a good birthday. Emotionally charged words are also a scarcity. While we care for one another, we are not an expressive lot (my literary hero is Hemingway's Jake Barnes). Which is just fine for me. By the Kim Dictionary, a plain "Happy Birthday" translates into "We love you." But Christmas is the exception. As the holiday approaches, our family declares martial law. Decorations, frosted cookies, gentle carols, all the good old stuff. My family is a pretty individual lot, and we aren't very explicit with our feelings. But drier wood burns brighter in fire. It’s like Clausius’s law of entropy. The same amount in heat released causes more impact when the initial te...
*Excerpt from my recently discovered notes from 9th grade #1 Checkmate: `The King is Dead’ in Iran language Brave: cowardice (as in bravado) Sophisticated: corrupt Bus: Omnibus (Latin: for everyone) Disaster: Greek. `bad star’- ancient Greeks used to blame calamities on unfavorable planetary positions Nice: Latin. `ignorant’ War: Germanic root. `to confuse’ Mortgage: French root `death pledge’ Goodbye: contraction of an older English phrase `God be with ye’ Adios: `Towards God’ Corridor: Latin currere `running place’ Sarcasm: Greek. `to tear flesh’ Clue: `ball of thread’ Meaning came via the idea of thread being used to guide somebody out of a maze Daisy: `day’s eye’ because the flower opens in the morning and closes at night Adolescence: `grow into maturity’ Sinister: `left’ as in left-handed Nostalgia: the pain for returning home Robot: Czech `robota’ meaning `forced labor’ Filial piety: Latin. duty of son or daughter Com...
Hajin. As most Korean naming goes, my name is comprised of two Chinese characters: “Ha” and “Jin”. “Ha” means water, and “Jin” means star. Together, they make “star of water,” the very nickname of our planet Earth. My parents had bought my name from some small naming center for a hundred dollars, but to me, those two words were priceless—they were my definition and guide. The Earth is indeed a star of water: the ocean covers 70% of Earth, constituting 90% of habitable spaces in the planet, and sustaining a massive biodiversity. It holds endless schools of fish, propagating sound waves that move across whole oceans to other continents. As Antoine de Saint-Exupéry marvels in his autobiographical novel “Wind, Sand and Stars,” “you(water) are not a necessity of life: you are life.” Many people find outer space to be the epitome of mysteries. Extraterrestrial beings and exoplanets have spurred the imagination of humanity as evinced by its numerous film adaptions, novellas, and e...
Again, I like the little endings with random, yet complementary tidbits. Why not put the actual video in the post? Then your reader can hear it.
ReplyDeleteGreat concept for the blog, and much of the above could easily be a college essay in terms of tone and personal focus. It is never too early to accidentally write a college essay, as seniors often put so much pressure on the task that they end up writing flat narratives that are trying too hard. Don't be afraid to continue your journey of academic discovery well into your second or even third year of an undergrad (maybe at a liberal arts college). Far too many KMLA students feel a need to define themselves as a "_____ kid" (insert field) and they often end up pretending to be something they are not that passionate about. Have fun with your blog.