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  1. “Horses have hooves to carry them over frost and snow; hair to protect them from wind and cold. They eat grass and drink water, and fling up their heels... Such is the real nature of the horse.” This quote really resonated with me. I may be reading it wrong, but for me, it spoke about being content with the gifts you have been given and finding joy in the simplest of things. Horses (like people) don't always lead ideal lives, but you can still strive to look for the good instead of concentrating on the bad. Sometimes, it's the simplest things in life that mean the most, honestly.
  2. One of the specialty foods commonly served at Chuseok is called songpyeon. Basically, it's a kicked-up rice cake, made with ground new rice and formed into circular shapes. The cake is filled with a variety of goodies including sesame seeds, chestnuts, and red beans, just to name a few. The rice cakes are arranged upon layers of pine needles and steamed. I can only imagine how yummy that smells!! Perhaps even more important than the cakes themselves is the theme of sharing which fits in perfectly with the spirit of the holiday. The work is divided by family members, who get together on the eve of the actual feast day and cook the cakes together.
  3. As you know, Amy, my color palette is rather eclectic, ranging from neutrals to vibrant jewel tones. Blame my Aquarian nature If I were to construct an ideal wardrobe it would be as follows: 1. Gray-Gray plays so nicely with all colors, and yet it's not quite as dark or harsh as black. That rather reflects my own personality; I have a darker side but I always keep at least one toe in the light. 2-Blue-Blue means calm to me, and in my hectic lifestyle, I need that balance. I like all shades of blue, but my favorite is probably teal. Again, as an Aquarius, I don't always follow the straight lines and do like to stand out from time to time. I'm a little bit different from the norm and that's fine with me! 3-Brown-Brown is another go-to neutral that speaks to my practical, down-to-earth qualities. It keeps me grounded and balances things out nicely. 4-Golden/Rust-No deep hidden meaning here; I just happen to love autumn and this color evokes that time of the year (at least in my mind). I suppose it could be that the color brings out a sort of cozy and nurturing part of my personality. (Shush, Amy!) 5-Green I'm Slytherin....duh!! Of course, I like green! But House affiliation aside, the color stands for financial stability, which is very important to me. Depending on the shade, it can also reflect youth (gotta hang onto that as long as possible!) and royalty (at least in my own mind!)
  4. The saekdongot is actually a form of traditional Korean clothing known as hanbok. It should be noted that it is known as hanbok in South Korea; North Korea refers to it as Joseon-oth. It has been around since the Goryeo period which spanned from 918 – 1392. Further research shows that traditional hanbok had vibrant hues that corresponded with the five elements of the yin-and-yang theory: white (metal), red (fire), blue (wood), black (water), and yellow (earth). Touching back on Tarma's comments about the type of material used, I found this: Granted, this was for the broad umbrella of hanbok, but it would stand to reason that the saekdongot followed the same guidelines.
  5. Queen Seondeok reigned as Queen of Silla (a province of Korea) from 632 to 647. It should be noted that she was the first woman ever to act in this capacity. Way to break the glass ceiling, Queenie! Taking a cue from her English counterpart, Queen Elizabeth I, Seondeok strongly supported literature and the arts and greatly encouraged artisans of that period to flourish. Additionally, she also encouraged balance between Korea's divergent religious groups. Despite her inclusive and rather benevolent viewpoints, her reign was a particularly violent one. Rebellions and fighting in the neighboring kingdom of Baekje was a constant source of trouble for the poor Queen, though she did her best to maintain peace in Sila. Much to her credit, she kept the kingdom together somehow and extended its ties to China, sending scholars there to learn.
  6. Interestingly enough, the language has its own official holiday. Hangeul Day (or Korean Alphabet Day) is celebrated in both North and South Korea. In North Korea, the day is celebrated on January 15th and in South Korea on October 9th. In fact, it has been a national holiday in South Korea since 1970. In 2009, a large bronze statue commemorating King Sejong was revealed to the public at the Sejongno, Gwanghwamun Plaza in central Seoul, South Korea. Underneath the statue is a museum that is open to the public with many exhibits and artifacts on both the langue and the man responsible for its creation.
  7. Regretfully, I am not all that familiar with Korean foods. As much as I embrace all manners of cooking from many regions of the world, Korean has not been one I have ventured into..yet. That being said, I think the first dish I would like to try is bibimbap. Why, you ask? Childish, yes, but the word is just fun to say. Besides that, my mother is originally from Louisiana, which is famous for its cuisine, one of which is jambalaya. Jambalaya is basically rice mixed with beans, sausage, ground meat, vegetables..whatever you have on hand. Bibimbap is basically Korean jambalaya. In fact, the word literally means stirred or mixed rice. Yep, Korean jambalaya! There are several theories about the origins of the dish. A cookbook from the 1800s claims that bibimbap was created for the king to enjoy whenever he wanted a light meal. Going to the other end of the spectrum, the second theory claims that it was a dish created by peasants during the farming season. They were too busy to prepare multiple dishes, so they threw everything in one bowl. Huzzah! problem solved! The third theory is called the Donghak uprising theory. The Donghak was a Neo-Confucian movement that rejected Western technology and ideals. In 1894 when the rebellion broke out, they were forced to mix their rice with side dishes because they didn't have enough plates or bowls.
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