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,