Help Your Suwon Week 38

Current Balance : 211,106 won
Previous Balance : 243,206 won
Newly Deposited : (90,000 - 60,000[food] - 35,100[dinner] - 27,000[ice-cream cake)
 - With my credit card, I paid dinner, 35,100 and thus transferred the money to mine.

Last week remarks the last day of Stephanie. In this light, we all gathered, did our usual routine, ate dinner, did cake and caught up with each other. It almost breaks my heart to see a member of us leave the group. Before Derrick left last year, he signed on the Hall of Fame vest and he ended up coming back. And this past Sunday, Stephanie also left her autograph on it. Maybe it is the jinx. Maybe not. So long, Stephanie. I wish the best and may the Force be with you.

Help Your Suwon Week 36

Current Balance  : \265,046
Previous Balance : \261,606
Newly Deposited : (70,000 - 66,560)

What can I say more about the occasion? Though it was so humid and hot, we all executed what we were supposed to. Then, it was followed by some burgers and smoothies at the station. Then, we proceeded upstairs to watch one of the best trilogies in the film history. Oh.. it was mind-blowing, inspiring and very enjoyable. Thank you everyone for making it and keeping your promises. For those, who were absent because you were taking a vacation, I hope we relished it to the fullest and that we reunite this weekend. 

Help Your Suwon 35

Current Balance  : \261,606
Previous Balance : \246,186
Newly Deposted : (60,000 - 15,420)

It rained. Well, to be specific, it drizzled. And yet, five of us was not hindered by it at all. More people than usual were inhabiting both the station and the adjacent areas and thus we were short of food, unluckily. Last week was probably one and only week there was no afterwards activity except for dinner. No coffee or chichat at either Starbucks or Two Some. Maybe next week. Oh, wait. Some of us are going to watch "The Dark Night Rises" together. I can not wait. Time to go over the previous two episodes. See you next week.

Help Your Suwon Week 33 and 34

Current Balance : 246,186
Newly Deposited : 29,960(110,000 - 55,040 - 15,000 - 10,000(dinner)
Previous Balance : 216,226

Rachael, Stephanie and Simion, I need to thank you for having showed up two weeks ago when I was absent. You folks did more than you should have and spent more than we usually do. And yet you did not ask for anything in return. I can't thank thee enough for your kindness and dedication.

Last week, it has been awhile since there were 10 of us showed up since last time. It was always good to be in good company. Though it was hot and humid, no one caviled. Thank you for your patience, everyone. We failed to purchase the right amount of food for them. Sometimes it is not easy to estimate the exact need. And today, it has been raining, so I personally am inquisitive if there is going to be as many homeless as there used to be. I see you guys in hours, though. If you can't come, that's fine too. There is always next time.

Help Your Suwon Week 32

Current Balance : 216,226 won
Previous Balance : 212,950 won
Newly Deposited : 3,276 won(30,000 - 26,800 + 56(interest))

Just as the previous week, only a number of us showed up. I thank thee, Rachael and Stephanie. We managed to purchase 16 bags of each and handed them over. However, something was quite different. While we were strolling over the benched near the shelter, some one yelled "Yo!" I doubted my ear, thinking that someone was calling us out "여기~요" and I missed the first two syllables. We all ceased, turned around and looked at the person. It was one of homeless and yes he did yell "Yo" Much to our surprise, we gave one back to him, in return we heard "Thank you"

 After the occurrence, the three musketeers had a good laugh. On top of him, we also had a guy sitting in front the steps of the station that repeated "Thank you". When we embarked upon the small resting area on the left side of the station we were met by several and failed to fulfill their palate due to the lack of the food. And yet, this one gentleman given a bag from us was generous enough to yield his to the one and only lady in the group. You would all recognize her face, by the way. As one of us proclaimed, chivalry is not quite dead yet.

Come out this weekend and let's share such wonderful experience with us, ya'll.

Help Your Suwon Week 31

Current Deposit : 212,950 won
Previous Deposit : 224,410 won
Newly Deposited : -11,460 won (20,000 won - 31,460 won)
I paid the extra 11,460 won on top of the quota of 10,000 won
and thus transferred it to my other account.

 Last week, only 2 people showed up. But we managed to distribute 16 bags. It was not enough to cover the rest of the group. But hopefully this week, I see more people. I personally thank Grace for showing up at the last minute :)

Help Your Suwon Week 30

Current Balance : 224,410 won
Previous Balance : 207,110 won
Newly Deposited : 100,000 - 82,700 won (17,300 won)