I’ve come across three websites that can be useful when learning hangul (chosongul in North Korea). Hangul is the writing system used in both Koreas, and it consists of 24 letters. Since there are 26 letters in the English alphabet, one could argue that it’s easier to learn hangul than the English alphabet.
What makes hangul different from our alphabet, though, is that the 24 letters are used to build blocks (think: syllables) that are composed of two or more letters. In Korean, we can’t use the letters individually as we would in English. Although it would make sense to simply arrange the letters in the order that they should be pronounced (e.g. 사ᄋ for ‘sang’ when s = ᄉ, a =ᅡ, ng = ᄋ), we actually have to group them to form complete, syllabic blocks (상 = sang). Simply put, one block contains one syllable.
I’m an information junkie, but I’ve noticed that unless I take action I end up forgetting everything in a matter of days. I’m also a pretty slow reader so if the information finally goes down the drain, it’s really nothing more than a waste of time. And if I’m simply wasting time, and not even amusing myself, then I’d probably be better off digging holes in a bog.
Unless you’re reading a teach-yourself book for mere entertainment (which I sometimes do), it helps to put the book aside for a moment and actually apply some of the tips and techniques…
As I mentioned in my last post on how to unclutter your desk, I’m addicted to workspaces. I can spend hours browsing through galleries (such as this) that display inspiring photos of office spaces. But this time I figured I could do something different, so I decided to set up a gallery myself.
The pictures aren’t ordered (i.e. ranked) in any particular way. They’re just there for your enjoyment!
Photo by Matthijs H
Too Much Clutter on Your Desk? Simplify, and Give Your Desk a Role.
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Getting Organized, Lifestyle
I recently found a cool Flickr group called Office Space where people have submitted pictures of their offices and workspaces. It’s inspiring to look at creatively designed office spaces. In fact, I could keep on relishing their beauty for hours on end… but if I ever want to finish writing this post, I must conquer the temptation.
This brings me to my question of the day: What does your office space look like?
Is your desk full of miscellaneous objects such as phone chargers, keys, remote controllers, coffee mugs, stationery, nail clippers, unorganized notes, and gummi bears? Would you be embarrassed to take a picture of it and post it on Facebook?
If you answered positively, let’s take a look at what we can do to make your office space more comfortable.
Are the Odds Against You? Forget About the Odds and Try Your Best (Based on My Experiences in the Finnish Military)
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Positive Thinking, Success Stories
It’s been a while, as you might’ve noticed. In January I was conscripted to serve my country, which is part of the reason why I haven’t been updating the website recently.
In Finland it’s every man’s duty to undergo military service for a period of 6–12 months. For gun freaks and lovers of physical labor it is a garden of pleasure, but for an average guy (such as myself) it can easily feel like a waste of time.
Now, I won’t criticize our draft system as I honestly do believe that it has its own merits regarding discipline, precision, cleanliness, fitness, etc. But there’s something else that I want to talk about.
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