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)

Help Your Suwon Week 29

Current Balance : 207,110 won
Previous Balance : 182,570 won
Newly Deposited : 24,540 won (100,000 won -75,460 won)

Speaking of change in time, I talked to the manager and he said that until the end of August, only on Sundays and holidays, the new operation hours will take effect. At time point, I think that it is unnecessary for us to change our hours from 6:00pm to 8pm. As we improvised last week, there are places in the vicinity where we can repeat what we have been doing so far. At any rate, thank you all for coming and see you this weekend.

Help Your Suwon Week 28 and Help Your Buddha

Current Balance : 182,570 won

Previous Balance : 241,100 won ( 241,020 + 80 won (I miscalculated so added the margin)
Newly Deposited : -58,530 won (60,000 won - 6,650 won - 52,000 won[Help Your Buddha dinner])

Before I begin, I would like to tell you that last week I miscalculated the change and thus added the missing 80 won to the account. Also, since we spent more money than we gathered (60,000 won) this weekend, I paid for it and that is why I transferred 6,530 won to mine. And, for Help Your Buddha day, the members in the presence concurred to using the fund since it is for our own cause, boosting camaraderie. The total was 52,000 won and I paid for it on behalf of everyone and this is why I also subtracted the money from the fund. I hope everyone understands the situation. If you think you have qualms, please feel free to tell me and the others.

This past Sunday, we managed to buy 32 of each and the majority of them was given away. We were joined by another new comer hailing from Daejeon. I am very much pleased to see new blood joining the cause.

Speaking of yesterday, I can't thank you enough for showing up and supporting the gathering although the weather could not be worse. Raining and hailing was a real party pooper. And yet, Maeve, Derrick and ChristI decided to stay, go to the secretly nestled temple and Stephanie and Rachael came with a set of delightful games that we play over 팥빙수. And, I am not leaving you out, Grace who, albeit exhausted from singing a birthday song to her 70 year young grandmother for her birthday, still participated.

Next time, in Suji or Bundang, the same or more varigated repertoire (maybe a movie as well)

Help Your Suwon Week 27

Current Balance : 241,020 won
Previous Balance : 289,220 won
Newly Deposited : 6,880 won(100,000 won - 76,620 - 16,500)
Newly Withdrawn :  - 55,000 won (23,000 won [cake - Oh paid for it] + 32,000 won[2 glowing Frisbee)

I would say that Week 27 was one of the very special occasions of all three-fold. For one thing, it was our very time to go out on a limb and be our own. One of the NGO officials suggested we do it without them tagging along. I did not try to argue with them. Upon everyone's consensus, we did and the performance was quite successful. Grant it, it is still hard for us to distinguish who is and who is not and to establish a more personal relationship with them. But, what matters is we tried and it is going to get better. I laud those who would not fidget, who was audacious enough to accost them, to try to talk to them and build a connection with them. For that, I say thank you.

Secondly, we had a newcomer, Amanda from CA. She was a friend of Maeve's. Thank you for your participation and hopefully we come back next week.

Lastly, to commemorate the first Hall of Famer aka Derrick, we dined out over  exquisitely decorated ice-cream cake and two different sorts of pizza. They were tasty and the conversation was even more palatable.


Believe it or not, the last week also marked our 6th month anniversary(?). I did not tell you coz we already have others entities to celebrate over. As part of this, I am thinking of going on a picnic this 3 day weekend when we can chillax and toss some discs under the dazzling sunshine. I hope everyone make it.

Thank you everyone for your support and endeavor. 

Help Your Suwon Week 26

Current Deposit : 289,220 won
Newly Deposited : 9,870 won
Previous Balance : 279,350 won

Despite the short notice, 7 people made an appearance this weekend. Thank you everyone. Also, we had a newcomer, Sarah. She is a friend of Stephanie's. She was nice enough to drive us to the park where we tossed discs. It was a lot of fun. Personally, last week was a very rough one for me and it was nice to get out and get some fresh air. See you all next week.