The Piggy-Back Ride

There once was a boy 

who had all his front teeth

Even after his mom said

they'd be killed by sweets

He would run, he would play

He would waste all the day

Thinking not of the consequences

to his blasphemous ways

Having cleared his mind

He was blacked-out

Giving a piggy-back ride

that only went down

There once was a boy

who had all his front teeth

The concrete changed that

but he would not change a thing

Newbie Pushing Mongo

At the beginning of April, after trying numerous times to get a skateboard, I finally obtained one from Diamond Street Co. in Gwangju, South Korea.

Many people are probably thinking, 'You can't even ride that.' or 'Aren't you too old for skating?' or 'That's a waste of money,' and my response to all those is YES. But, I'm running out of youthful challenges to conquer, so... I figured I might as well.

My goal is to be decent at skateboarding within the year. So far... I've been out maybe... five times, and already I can see significant improvement. I fall and it hurts, but whatever... chicks dig scars.

Zippity-Do Da Day

On March 26, 2011, I met 4 friends at the Gwangju Bus terminal, at 6 AM, for a day of zip-lining, wine tunneling, and bussa riding. The video below is the condensed version of our day trip to Daegu.

Rough Sketch of My Weekend Plans

Singa-Dong, Gwang san gu, Gwangju, South Korea

Google.com is horrible when it comes to finding places in Korea. Google Map of Gwangju

Daum Map of Gwangju

I Guide Map of Gwangju

Arcade Money

I got so much change. I have hoarded all my change from Korea. I only use cash and never carry my coins from my previous purchases. So, I have lots of it, and it works out great with my new infatuation with Arcades.

Kumho World or 금호월두

Kumho World is an electronics market located in Gwangju, behind U-Square. It has THE BEST DEALS and it has 8 floors:

• B1 - Furniture
• F1 - Health care and Beaty Appliances
• F2 - Cellphones and mobile networking 
• F3 - Music Instruments
• F4 - Computers
• F5 - Computers
• F6 - Housewares 
• F7 - Furniture

Location of Kumho World


I have been to Kumho World many times to pick up various things. There are hundreds of dealers and most of them are willing to negotiate with prices.

I was lucky enough to find Mr. Son, a licensed Yamaha dealer, who speaks a little English and goes that extra mile to help his customers. He did not have any of the things I wanted in stock, but helped me obtain everything. The first time we spoke, he let me know that he could obtain anything from ALL 4 SOUND, a Korean website selling music equipment, and for less money. He is able to get almost anything next day and will even go to other dealers in Kumho World to find the pieces your looking to buy. He even gave me a wake up call so I could get down there and pick up my stuff the next day!

So far I have purchased a Mic Stand, Mic cable, Midi Keyboard, Effects Pad, and Speakers from Kumho World. I have done this through three different dealers and everything has functioned beautifully.

Mr. Son Business Card

Axiom 25 Pro

KP3 Pad