91. What personal prisons have you built out of fear? (4/1/14)
Out of various fears, I've built prisons of failure and regret. These two prisons remind me that things I've wanted to do in the past I have not taken advantage of and now here I am in the present looking from behind those bars.
92. What one thing have you not done that you really want to do? (4/2/14)
I want to unabashedly one day just wing something completely life altering. Vague yes, but it could range from asking a random girl to be my girlfriend to moving halfway across the world on a whim. Who knows, but I do want to do something on those lines.
93. Why are you, you? (4/3/14)
Guess the reason why I am me, hinges on the values my parents instilled in me. Then the stubbornness, the want to help others, the analyticalness, all help shape the person I am today.
94. If you haven't achieved it yet what do you have to lose? (4/4/14)
I'd say nothing, however you have your past to lose. And that can mean quite a lot since that holds dear memories and thoughts that perhaps one does not wish to forget.
95. What three words would you use to describe the last three months of your life? (4/5/14)
Blur, change, beginning. Blur for the whirlwind of things I've been up to, change for the change in companies, and beginning since I'm at another new stage in my life.
96. Is it ever right to the wrong thing? Is it ever wrong to do the right thing? (4/6/14)
Yes to both. Laws made my humans can go against personal morals and thus both ways it can affect a person's outlook. Especially if those morals are rooted in God's Word, I'd rather follow those than a man-made law that goes against the Almighty Creator's law.
97. How would you describe 'freedom' in your own words? (4/7/14)
Freedom is the ability to flow from one place to another without hindrance, reminding me of water flowing through or the air swirling around a city.
98. What is the most important thing you could do right now in your personal life? (4/8/14)
Figure out who I am, what I want, and what I should be doing.
99. If you could ask one person, dead or alive, only one question, who would you ask and what would you ask? (4/9/14)
To choose among the people swirling in my head, plus this is probably the easy way out, but I'd want to ask Jesus, the question of why. Yep just why and see what answer I receive!
100. If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich? (4/10/14)
For myself, it would be a job that I'd be playing the sports I've come to love to do. First and foremost swimming, but then ultimate frisbee, tennis, racquetball, running, and cycling here and there. But also learning about them and teaching them to up and comers!
For myself, it would be a job that I'd be playing the sports I've come to love to do. First and foremost swimming, but then ultimate frisbee, tennis, racquetball, running, and cycling here and there. But also learning about them and teaching them to up and comers!
101. What is your number one goal in the next six months? (4/11/14)
I'd probably have to go with making sure I make healthy and smart decisions as I begin a new era of my life in the next few months.
I'd probably have to go with making sure I make healthy and smart decisions as I begin a new era of my life in the next few months.
102. Would you ever give up your life to save someone else? (4/12/14)
I'm never sure of this answer, but if that person is near and dear to me I would. As for others, I'm not supposed to fear death, but I do. Thus for a random person it would be harder; however if God were to put me in that situation, I'd hope I'd have the courage to do so.
I'm never sure of this answer, but if that person is near and dear to me I would. As for others, I'm not supposed to fear death, but I do. Thus for a random person it would be harder; however if God were to put me in that situation, I'd hope I'd have the courage to do so.
103. Are you happy with yourself? (4/13/14)
Oh please no. I know I should be, but being the analytical person I am. I am my own harshest critic. Don't get me wrong, I'm a happy person. But if I were to think about things here and there, I could nitpick the crap out of myself and become so annoyed and frustrated with how I am approaching and living life.
Oh please no. I know I should be, but being the analytical person I am. I am my own harshest critic. Don't get me wrong, I'm a happy person. But if I were to think about things here and there, I could nitpick the crap out of myself and become so annoyed and frustrated with how I am approaching and living life.
104. What is the meaning of peace to you? (4/14/14)
Peace is when all one's troubles and worries slip away. The blanket that covers you that brings your instant warmth and easiness. True peace can only be found through Christ Jesus.
Peace is when all one's troubles and worries slip away. The blanket that covers you that brings your instant warmth and easiness. True peace can only be found through Christ Jesus.
105. What are three moral rules you will never break? (4/15/14)
Cheating on my significant other/spouse. Killing in cold blood. Loyalty to loved ones (least the best I can muster)
Cheating on my significant other/spouse. Killing in cold blood. Loyalty to loved ones (least the best I can muster)
106. What does it mean to allow another person to truly love you? (4/16/14)
To allow them to see me for who I truly am, all my weaknesses and flaws and to let them into my life.
To allow them to see me for who I truly am, all my weaknesses and flaws and to let them into my life.
107. Who or what do you think of when you think of love? (4/17/14)
I guess I tend to think towards my friends who are married, but I also wish to emulate a love that only best friends can have. A goofy and silly yet understanding, fully honest and trusting serious love.
I guess I tend to think towards my friends who are married, but I also wish to emulate a love that only best friends can have. A goofy and silly yet understanding, fully honest and trusting serious love.
108. If your life was a novel, what would be the title and how would it end? (4/18/14)
Ha this is gonna be a bad one. Let's go with "Perpetual Yellow" (oh man that's really bad), and it would end with me probably embarking against a setback in life.
Ha this is gonna be a bad one. Let's go with "Perpetual Yellow" (oh man that's really bad), and it would end with me probably embarking against a setback in life.
109. What would you not give up for a $1,000,000 in cash? (4/19/14)
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My close friends and family. But I guess that's more of a "who would I not give up", what as in a thing, probably have to go with mementos from my close friends and family.
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My close friends and family. But I guess that's more of a "who would I not give up", what as in a thing, probably have to go with mementos from my close friends and family.
110. When do you most feel like yourself? (4/20/14)
Sort of dorky, but I feel most like myself many a time when I'm swimming. I'm in my element.
Sort of dorky, but I feel most like myself many a time when I'm swimming. I'm in my element.
111. When you help someone do you ever think of 'what's in it for me'? (4/21/14).
There are some times I do, but with what I was instilled in by my father growing up. I tend not to and just want to be of help and hate being a nuisance.
There are some times I do, but with what I was instilled in by my father growing up. I tend not to and just want to be of help and hate being a nuisance.
112. What is your greatest challenge? (4/22/14)
My greatest challenge is to let go of myself and letting God take control of my life, actions, and self.
My greatest challenge is to let go of myself and letting God take control of my life, actions, and self.
113. How do you know when it's time to continue holding on or time to let go? (4/23/14)
I'm really bad at this due to my stubbornness. But when I do advise others to let go, it happens when I know it is no longer a good thing for them and it is hurting them more than helping.
I'm really bad at this due to my stubbornness. But when I do advise others to let go, it happens when I know it is no longer a good thing for them and it is hurting them more than helping.
114. How do you define success? (4/24/14)
It's really not about money or the happiness you yourself achieve. I think it's more about the people one positively touched through your interactions with them.
It's really not about money or the happiness you yourself achieve. I think it's more about the people one positively touched through your interactions with them.
115. If someone could tell you the exact day and time you are going to die, would you want them to? (4/25/14)
I would like to hear, but I'd rather keep it a surprise since the day the Lord takes me, is the day He takes me. Can't do anything to change that!
I would like to hear, but I'd rather keep it a surprise since the day the Lord takes me, is the day He takes me. Can't do anything to change that!
116. If I could grant you one wish, what would it be? (4/26/14)
The ability for me to act rather than mull over a decision too long.
The ability for me to act rather than mull over a decision too long.
117. What have you read online recently that has inspired you? (4/27/14)
Joshua Becker's Minimalist page has inspired me to make sure I live not in excess, but rather to live and enjoy life as it is uncluttered.
Joshua Becker's Minimalist page has inspired me to make sure I live not in excess, but rather to live and enjoy life as it is uncluttered.
118. Why do religions that advocate unity divide the human race? (4/28/14)
I'm not sure why and I don't think I can really speak about a matter like this without assuming a few things here and there.
119. If you could live one day of your life over again, what day would you choose? (4/29/14)
Too many to list. Maybe 8th grade summer would be a good choice.
120. What can money not buy? (4/30/14)
A relationship with Jesus Christ. And true relationships with others.
A relationship with Jesus Christ. And true relationships with others.
121. If you left this life tomorrow, how would you be remembered? (5/1/14)
As that one Asian swimmer engineer who likes to play frisbee.
As that one Asian swimmer engineer who likes to play frisbee.
122. Beyond the titles others have given you, who are you? (5/2/14)
I am just a Korean-American young adult whose primary occupation is as an engineer and enjoys being active mainly via swimming and frisbee. More of me can be found out through personal interaction.
I am just a Korean-American young adult whose primary occupation is as an engineer and enjoys being active mainly via swimming and frisbee. More of me can be found out through personal interaction.
123. If you could live the next 24 hours and then erase it and start over once, what would you do? (5/3/14)
Try things in a way that I'd chastise myself for in the first place, taking risks that otherwise I'd be too afraid to take with people and myself.
Try things in a way that I'd chastise myself for in the first place, taking risks that otherwise I'd be too afraid to take with people and myself.
124. Is it possible to know the truth without challenging it first? (5/4/14)
Yes, everyone of us is instilled with the Holy Spirit to nudge us towards that truth. Our conscience as many call it.
Yes, everyone of us is instilled with the Holy Spirit to nudge us towards that truth. Our conscience as many call it.
125. What word describes the way you've spent the last month of your life? (5/5/14)
Whirlwind. With all I've been up to it's been a fun ride for sure :-)
Whirlwind. With all I've been up to it's been a fun ride for sure :-)
126. What makes everyone smile? (5/6/14)
A genuine laugh or smile from another person.
A genuine laugh or smile from another person.
127. What do you owe yourself? (5/7/14)
More leniency towards myself for when I am a total nincompoop.
More leniency towards myself for when I am a total nincompoop.
128. What would your 'priceless' Mastercard-style commercial be? (5/8/14)
Swimming related purchases dealing with food, suits, apparel. Being goofy with your friends at the big meet: priceless.
Swimming related purchases dealing with food, suits, apparel. Being goofy with your friends at the big meet: priceless.
129. Can you think of a time when impossible became possible (5/9/14)
Not really, unfortunately :-/, least not now.
Not really, unfortunately :-/, least not now.
130. Why do you matter? (5/10/14)
Because every single person is unique and brings something special to this world. We were all created for a different purpose.
Because every single person is unique and brings something special to this world. We were all created for a different purpose.
131. How have you changed in the last five years? (5/11/14)
I've grown up (or been forced to). Working in the real world and starting to understand the tip of the iceberg on what it means to do so, and embarking on a journey that has me making more and more decisions as I begin to start a more more independent life.
I've grown up (or been forced to). Working in the real world and starting to understand the tip of the iceberg on what it means to do so, and embarking on a journey that has me making more and more decisions as I begin to start a more more independent life.
I'm sure that there is a God who will take care of me through thick and thin. Even though at times it'll really suck.
133. When you think of ‘home’, what, specifically, do you think of? (5/13/14)
Home is where one can go back to and be loved no matter what.
134. What’s the difference between settling for things and accepting the way things are? (5/14/14)
Settling you don't make the decision, the decision comes to you through time. Accepting you have control and you can do it outright.
135. How many of your friends would you trust with your life? (5/15/14)
Wish I could say all of them, but that be lying. I'd think only two handfuls?
136. What’s your definition of heaven? (5/16/14)
Heaven is where I'll be able to glorify and praise my Heavenly Father non-stop.
137. What is your most prized possession? (5/17/14)
My most prized possession I would say would be my own thoughts just since I like to have ideas and mull over them. Now if that's not physical enough, I'd say I put my glasses in pretty high regard just because I utilize them every single day to do such an important task: correct my vision.
138. How would you describe yourself in one sentence? (5/18/14)
A stubborn boy who yearns to do so much while trying to figure out God's plan for him.
139. What stands between you and happiness? (5/19/14)
Myself not letting go the walls of perfection that I want in that situation.
140. What makes a person beautiful? (5/20/14)
To me personally, a person is beautiful when their eyes truly sparkle and smile along with the smile their mouth makes. I'm a sucker for eyes thus that.
141. Is there ever a time when giving up makes sense? (5/21/14)
NO! Haha yes there is a time when giving up makes sense. Like when I struggle so hard against the Lord's wishes and great plan for me, not realizing that once I give up, everything will fall right into place.
142. What makes you proud? (5/22/14)
Hmm two interpretations of this. The positive one is that when I see a loved one doing something that I taught them or helped them achieve well, that makes me oh so proud. Then the negative side, my cocky self becomes proud when I am able to grasp something rather quickly while others can't.
143. How do you find the strength to do what you know in your heart is right? (5/23/14)
To do something like that you've got to dig deep and know that whatever consequences arise they're just menial. If what is right in your heart is right with the Lord, there shouldn't be any hesitation ever (easier said than done though).
144. Where do you find peace? (5/24/14)
I think I wanna say that I've found peace on some of my runs when the weather has been beautiful, but most of the time I think I find peace when there is just me alone and silence. Where I can hear myself thinking and at times my own breathing. Hard to do in this day and age, but certainly doable.
145. When have you worked hard and loved every minute of it? (5/25/14)
Training my freshman year at college for swimming. I loved my teammates and the workouts and it was so much fun!!!
146. How short would your life have to be before you would start living differently today? (5/26/14)
I'd say give me 10 years and I'd change how I'd live. A decade is a long time, but I feel as though the risks I wouldn't take right now would be looked at again and probably taken if I knew my time here on earth was limited.
147. Is it better to have loved and lost or to have never loved at all? (5/27/14)
Loved and lost is better, even though it sucks. Never loving at all means you can harbor regret and I hate regret so much since I've been on the receiving side of it way too much.
148. What would you do if you made a mistake and somebody died? (5/28/14)
I would probably be devastated for a bit; however I would console myself and get back to the normal way of life. Yes a death is hanging on my shoulders, but the past would be the past and I have no power over time to go back and change my mistake unfortunately.
149. Who do you trust and why? (5/29/14)
I trust those who have opened up to me and vice versa. The level of trust I have with someone goes both ways. If they trust me to tell me something that is personal to them, I am more than willing to spill my guts as well. Granted it's hard to find people who make the first move, but if my impression is correct and have that vibe off of them, it just clicks.
150. If you were forced to eliminate every physical possession from your life with the exception of what could fit into a single backpack, what would you put in it? (5/30/14)
Hmm let's go with water bottle, Bible, notebook (with pen), camera, cell phone with charger, one pair of extra clothes, a good knife. Think that be it since I wouldn't want too much and granted there are so many things I'd love to keep the essentials to move around and be the person you are, are more important than storing up one's earthly treasures. Those memories will always be with you :-)
151. When does silence convey more meaning than words? (5/31/14)
When someone is upset with you. Their words just can't come out to reprimand you and thus you know that you're in deep doo doo.
152. How do you spend the majority of your free time? (6/1/14)
I like to spend it being active, but also I'm guilty of wasting it watching tv shows, anime, reading manga as well as reading books and trying to hang out with friends.
153. Who do you think of first when you think of ‘success’? (6/2/14)
I think within my family, I'd have to go my paternal grandfather in Korea who's done so much and achieved so much for his family. Then friend-wise I'd have to go with big Papa Snyder from school, he is a genius and such a man who is willing to help you with whatever.
154. What did you want to be when you grew up? (6/3/14)
I always wanted to do something that revolved around math since I was always good at it. Though there was a time I wanted to be a dry cleaner to fall into my father's footsteps.
155. How will today matter in five years from now? (6/4/14)
In five years, it won't matter too much really. Which is unfortunate but it's just another Wednesday like most others.
156. How have you helped someone else recently? (6/5/14)
Being lame here and gonna reference work, but having contracted for my company at my previous work place, I know a few ins and outs of the software my company uses. As always there are older people who don't have the best grasp on things and when they realize that a young gun knows how to help or fix, they ask. I'm more than willing to help them since their work affects our company and we are all one big team looking to complete that product.
157. What is your greatest skill? (6/6/14)
I'd like to think my greatest skill is how I analyze things (and people at times) and then make assumptions to put me a few (or several) steps in front of them or know something about them. But who know, I may just be totally off.
158. Do you see to believe or believe to see? (6/7/14)
Depends on what someone is yacking about. However I think most of the time I believe to see since I tend to trust the words of those who inform me with such info.
159. How are you pursuing your dreams right now? (6/8/14)
I don't know if I am necessarily pursuing my dreams right now besides dreaming about them..... Probably should fix that.
160. What’s the next big step you need to take? (6/9/14)
Ha! Welp buying a house is pretty big step, guess next is to find a girl who can put up with me (that'll probably take awhile....)
161. If today was the last day of your life, would you want to do what you are about to do today? (6/10/14)
Nope! I would much rather not go to work, and instead go hang out with friends and just have a good time!
162. If today was the last day of your life, who would you call and what would you tell them? (6/11/14)
I would call those I keep in contact with from college and the close friends I have here and let them know that I won't be annoying them for much longer and that I'm going to be with Heavenly Father a bit sooner than expected.
163. Who do you dream about?(6/12/14)
Not sure, since I can never remember my dreams.
164. What do you have trouble seeing clearly in your mind? (6/13/14)
How relationships work haha.
165. What are you looking forward to? (6/14/14)
I'm looking forward to what life has in store for me next, I'm always curious and I want to see what road bump comes up and how I'll going to go around it or over it.
166. What is the number one thing you want to accomplish before you die? (6/15/14)
I'd love to travel the world, but since I'm thinking of tennis at the moment, I do want to visit each and every one of the Grand Slam tournaments. Though I don't think that is the number one thing I want to accomplish before I die. It have to go more with being able to affect multitudes of people in a positive manner and for them to know that I'll always be there for them.
167. When is love a weakness? (6/16/14)
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When it clouds all sound decisions and judgment. As well as when the thing or person loved becomes and idol in your life. That's a big no no.
168. What has been the most terrifying moment of your life thus far? (6/17/14)
My bike accident the summer of 2011. Details are in the blog just search for them :-)
169. Who is the strongest person you know? (6/18/14)
I think it have to go to my grandmothers, though I am slightly biased towards my paternal grandmother. She's just a boss with all that she does in Korea, the walking and cooking and all that jazz, phew she's a machine!
170. If you could take a single photograph of your life, what would it look like? (6/19/14)
Picture of me in a sunset against an ocean backdrop, with me at various ages of my life at different locations on the beach or rocks usually depicting how hard or easy my life at that time was, and my face looking towards the sun the whole time.
171. Is the reward worth the risk? (6/20/14)
Yes for sure! Even if it turns out to be a dud, you never know what you're going to learn about yourself when you take that risk and you'll figure out how to better yourself through that failure. You only learn through failures.
172. For you personally, what makes today worth living? (6/21/14)
The fact that I get to be on this earth and have such a fortunate life with friends and family. To be blessed so abundantly by God, should make today worth living.
173. What have you done in the last year that makes you proud? (6/22/14)
I've moved onto a new chapter in my life personally and professionally!
174. What did you learn recently that changed the way you live? (6/23/14)
That so many things cost so much extra money, thus frugality must be exercised to an even higher degree now.
175. What is your fondest memory from the past three years? (6/24/14)
One of my favorite memories is probably bouncing back after my accident and swimming at our conference meet. Not making the final heat because of a miscalculation, but I was able to end my collegiate career with a best time and a smoking win against my whole heat (I demolished them :-D)
176. What are the primary components of a happy life? (6/25/14)
Well some people might say money. But to be happy, I'd have to go with good relationships should suffice. You interact with people every day and a good relationship with the Almighty should take care of everything else.
177. How would the world be different if you were never born? (6/26/14)
They'd be minus one facetious and at time ignorant young man. But I don't know if the world would be too much different. Granted the people I interacted with may be in different areas, but I'd like to think that wherever anyone ends up isn't because of me, but it's cuz I was placed there for them by God.
178. What is your favorite song and why? (6/27/14)
Eh don't feel like answering that haha, maybe another time. Since I'm no hardcore music aficionado.
179. With the resources you have right now, what can you do to bring yourself closer to your goal? (6/28/14)
Well I can start to put some money aside for that goal and that's really all I can do at the moment.
180. What are your top three priorities? (6/29/14)
Be active. Help others. Respect my elders.
181. Why do we idolize sports players? (6/30/14)
We do this since, we ourselves can't be there and do what they do. So rather than just congratulate them we put them on such a high pedestal and standard for a game that we humans created. Now I'd love to be in their shoes, but they're just very talented people. We all have a talent, we just have to learn about it and utilize it rather than just stand back and idolize someone else's talent.
182. What is the nicest thing someone has ever done for you?(7/1/14)
Nicest thing that someone has ever done for me....I'm not going to exactly pinpoint an exact occurrence, nor am I trying to bring about a pity party in the next few sentences. However that being said, since I tend to look out for others, I want to say that I forget myself and don't really care that I don't get anything in return. Unfortunate? Yes, to an extent. But I really do love helping others do what they want and I try really hard to be there for my friends. Now with that being said, I guess whenever a friend makes something for me or sends me a note; that's when I feel something truly nice has been done to me :-)
183. What do you see when you look into the future? (7/2/14)
I see a world that blows away conception of technology, but I also see a world that loses its grasp on physical interaction. Can't wait for the first part, but the second I hope not to be around for (but it's upon us even as I type....)
184. What makes you angry? Why? (7/3/14)
I'm not a fan at all of people who desert their friends. I'm a fan of a loyalty so it makes sense that when someone is left behind and forgotten then that's when I start to boil.
185. What is the most valuable life lesson you learned from your parents? (7/4/14)
Serve others and don't look for a reward.
186. What does love feel like? (7/5/14)
Love. Love feels like a celebration when you're running alone and then someone suddenly swings over and joins you. Making life that much better.
187. What are your favorite simple pleasures? (7/6/14)
Reading and drinking a cup of delicious tea. Conversing with a dear friend about anything. Taking pictures (even though I'm no photographer).
188. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell? (7/7/14)
Go and take those risks; don't be afraid. Take those breaks you think you may need, you're gonna need them.
189. What do you do to deliberately impress others? (7/8/14)
I try to be witty and funny. As well as somehow bring the conversation around to myself someway or somehow.
190. What will you never do? (7/9/14)
Make the move to desert a loved one.
191. Excluding romantic relationships, who do you love? (7/10/14)
My mother, who always want the best for me. My brothers, who are idiots but I'm seeing that they are so worth the time I can spend with them. My dad, who does so much to provide for me and hopes I never fail. My "adopted" little sisters who I care for so much that I would do anything for them.
192. What is your earliest childhood memory? (7/11/14)
Power ranger scooters at pre-school!
193. What book has had the greatest influence on your life? (7/12/14)
My Side of the Mountain has been a book I'm a fan of ever since I read it. I guess it's had a good influence on my life to take those chances and be my own person. Perhaps not the greatest influence of a book, but good enough for the post.
194. What three questions do you wish you knew the answers to? (7/13/14)
Why is it so hard to understand girls? What are my true talents? Why can't people decide upon things?
195. What is the greatest peer pressure you've ever felt? (7/14/14)
Probably to skip a practice? I dunno I try to not remember things like that ha.
196. What’s the biggest lie you once believed was true? (7/15/14)
That my parents were perfect.
197. In your lifetime, what have you done that hurt someone else? (7/16/14)
One of the first times that I saw that my parents were treating me unfairly comparatively to my younger brothers (I'm the guinea pig as the eldest), and I yelled at my mom all the facts on how things are so different for my brothers and I. It really pained her to see me so angry at her and my dad about it.
198. What’s the best part of growing older? (7/17/14)
The best part is the sense of the unknown and actually being able to go explore it.
199. What’s been on your mind most lately? (7/18/14)
Relationships and the future.
200. What do you think is worth waiting for? (7/19/14)
Love. Oh that's so cliche. But I won't say anything different.
201. What chances do you wish you'd taken? (7/20/14)
All of those ideas that I have when out with friends or with certain people that I just brushed aside thinking that none of them would ever work or even pan out. Vague, yea just a bit.
202. Where else would you like to live? Why? (7/21/14)
SAN DIEGO, CA! Because of the climate and how so many of the physical activities I could do out all the time!