Artistic piece: Tha Rap Game
My name is Daniel Kim. I am a 20 year old Junior at the University of Denver. I am also half japanese and half Korean by ancestory. In just a few days, I will be going to Japan to begin my experience as a study abroad student through the study abroad program IES Nagoya. This study abroad program is designed as a language intensive program for those seeking to learn Japanese. I chose this program because I've heard it is the best one to improve my Japanese skills, and learn about my ancestors culture, which has been numbed throughout my families generations of being in the United States.
In order to appease those interested in my journey, to help prepare future study abroad students, and most importantly as a reflection of my feelings, experiences, and growth abroad I've created this blog.
Thus far preparation has been a strenuous task. I've never traveled out of the country before and hence I'm unsure of the things I need to do. Fortunately, with advice from friends and family I at least have an illusion of "being ready"
So far, I've packed:
Four pairs of pants
Two weeks worth of socks and underwear,
Seven T-shirts,
Three long sleeve shirts
Toothpaste/toothbrush
Hair gel
Travel sized shampoo/conditioner
Electronic razor
Five Pairs of Shoes, (dress shoes, athletic shoes, slip on shoes, x2walking shoes)
Four Souvenirs (for roommates)
Four notebooks for school
Index cards
Pens/pencils/erasers
Sketchbook
Paint markers, (Carry on if I'm told they are allowed)
Ipod/headphones
Snacks
Passport/visa
Study books for japanese.
Camera
Empty water bottle
Computer
$$$
Diabetes supplies, (I am diabetic)
I'm sure there is other stuff I'm forgetting.
While packing has been a difficult task, there have been other obstacles. These include figuring out how to safely take my medical supplies to Japan, how to obtain cell phone service while I'm out of the country, and financial expenses. The latter two obstacles I believe need to be ultimately figured out while I'm abroad.
Throughout the remainder of this blog I will write about my weekly happenings, post, post a weekly artistic piece I've done, (if I have time), and probably blog some other random hip hop/ music things.
Enjoy!
...Also
Above is a picture I did this summer. I'm a big hip hop advocate, and believe that the rap game is different than what hip hop is...
Why did I choose Reflection eternal as my title? Deceased Japanese producer, Nujabes, created an amazing song by this title. I thought Reflection eternal would be an appropriate title as Nujabes is a legendary producer from the country I'm going to, and the title coincides with my purpose of this blog. As an eternal reflection that I, and others can refer to.
Also see the VMA's? JT knows wassup. probably one of the only people I'd say "Sweet combover" to with no sarcasm whatsoever.
