Couch Potato

March 21, 2022By Tim SchilstraPhrases, Uncategorized

It is BORING being stuck in my apartment without being allowed to leave. I feel trapped. I would really like to go for a walk or something. Unfortunately, I have to stay in self-quarantine. One of the weird things about being bored, is that I lack motivation to do anything. I also have the excuse … Read More

Under the Weather

March 20, 2022By Tim SchilstraPhrases, Uncategorized

Covid-19 I got Covid-19 last week. I started feeling under the weather on Saturday so I took a home test to be sure it wasn’t Covid-19. The result was negative. However, the next day I started feeling worse. I figured that it was just a cold. I heard that there is also a cold virus … Read More

You Made My Day

December 3, 2021By Tim SchilstraPhrases, Uncategorized

Prom Date This morning a trainee stopped me to chat and give me a gift. Random gifts are not uncommon, so I took it and said thank you. It was a memo pad from Jeju. I made some comments and asked about the QR code on the back of the package. She said that I … Read More

Apples to Oranges

November 12, 2021By Tim SchilstraPhrases, Uncategorized

I learned a new Korean word today, 짝짝이. It means mismatched. It refers to a pair of items that are different sizes, shapes, or just don’t go together well. I was telling someone about my legs and how they are healing. My injured leg’s muscle is still smaller than the healthy leg. It is growing … Read More

Simp

June 6, 2021By Tim SchilstraUncategorized

Simp is a surprisingly old word that has gained a lot of popularity lately.  The word is derived from sympathy and refers to someone who is sympathetic towards a particular person.  However, the word has changed over time. Simp appeared in the New York Times in 1923.  Originally, it referred to a soft and kind … Read More