J.T. vs Maps

I thought I'd give everybody a little extra detail about where I live. The city is called Daejeon. Thanks to the sheer awesomeness of Google, I have a little map for you here:

That's me, right in the middle of the country. Here's a close up view:



Ah, a wonderful view of Daejeon. Where am I on this map? That's a very good question. Yes, an excellent question, indeed. Why, that is such an excellent question that, if I had the answer, I would most certainly be putting it right here, at this very moment. These words, the ones you are reading right now, would definitely contain the very information that you seek.

On another note, I have to give Google Maps a big "Thank You." The weather has just recently turned nice around here. I've been getting together some plans for some cool stuff to do. However, for some reason everybody neglected to tell me about this:


Yes, that is a huge, awesome-looking lake pretty darn close to the city where I live. Wouldn't that be one of the first things you mentioned to someone looking to explore Korea? Example:

J.T.: "So, Dae Jung, what awe-inspiring Korean territories would you recommend I frequent or explore?"
Dae Jung: "Huh?"
J.T.: "What are some cool things I should see?"
Dae Jung: "Ah. Well, there is a Pizza Hut down the road."
J.T.: "Yeah, but I've been to those before."
Dae Jung: "You have Pizza Hut in America?" (Actually question I was asked, by a Korean English teacher, no less)
J.T.: "Yes, it's from America. Any less-food-related ideas?"
Dae Jung: "So, nothing involving food?"
J.T.: "Unless it's Mexican food, because the lack of Mexican food here is going to kill me."
Dae Jung: "Ah, we had a Taco Bell once, but it wasn't popular and it closed."
J.T.: "You gargantuan fools!"
Dae Jung: "What?"
J.T.: "Nothing. Anyways, what else you got?"
Dae Jung: "Well, there's a nice shoe shop down the street you can visit. Or maybe you could check out the new sign they put up in front of Mr. Kim's noodle stand."
J.T.: "I said no food."
Dae Jung: "It's not food, it's a sign. I suppose if you are really bored, then there is this huge, beautiful lake filled with pristine, soul-blue water. It's surrounded by gorgeous mountains that pierce the heavens and has a view that stretches for miles, crafted by the mighty hand of God and unspoiled by the work of man."
J.T.: "Yeah, that one sounds good. Dae Jung, I have to say, your English is quite good."
Dae Jung: "I watch the National Geographic channel."

With my new found knowledge, I can add one more adventure to my list of things to not report in my blog because I'm too busy writing about meaningless junk. I swear, though, there are some good stories waiting to be told. But, until then, enjoy my senseless rantings.