It is said that the grass is always greener
on the other side of the fence,
and I believe this is true,
especially when I hear President Obama
often talk about Korean education system
as a benchmark of success.
Well, I can tell you that,
in the rigid structure and highly competitive nature
of the Korean school system,
also known as pressure cooker,
not everyone can do well in that environment.
While many people responded in different ways
about our education system,
my response to the high-pressure environment
was making bows with pieces of wood
found near my apartment building.
Why bows?
I'm not quite sure.
Perhaps, in the face of constant pressure,