Well, I don't know if ya'll have been counting, but this entry marks the 100th post that this page has exhibited. And, as we Americans are so inclined to do, we must have some sort of celebration, right? I know what you're thinking. Where are the fireworks, the cotton candies and caramel apples, the 200 ft. ferris wheel?

Yes, I'd had plans to incorporate all that good celebration stuff into this entry. However, the people that were supposed to set the whole thing up couldn't make it. Supposedly they had a flat tire, their cotton candy machine wouldn't work, they couldn't rent the ferris wheel, and they couldn't gather enough slave monkeys to spin the merry-go-round. Sorry.

But to make up for the botched parade and festivities, I've decided that you faithful readers have now earned my trust, and that you may now learn the shocking secret of my past. That's right, folks. You will discover the true lineage and bloodline of yours truly. For in reality, behind the suave demeanor and the tall, handsome goodness, there lies a man of royal blood.

It all started about a score year ago.. when the woods were dark, the tiger prowled, the huts were barren, and the city of Seoul was bustling about with frenzied men and women trying to survive the harsh wilds.

The long-standing, highly respected Kim family of the Royal Palace decided that it was time for the second son to wed. After much debates and matches, a woman from the lineage of the Gongju Yoon family was decided on to be the bride.


A traditional wedding was thrown with much a flair and a flourish, and Kim Chang Young and Yoon Seok Sun were bound in matrimony.


Then, after a couple years, the heir of wealth and glory was borne into the world. Named for Strength and Wisdom, Kim Ji Hwan was the sensation of the land.


Under the teachings of only the best scholars, Ji Hwan vigorously learned what a future king would need to rule his kingom with wisdom and power.


When he was about two years old, JiHwan found the love of his life, the apple of his eye, the Juliet to his Romeo. Age was nothing but a number to them, and their love budded and blossomed into something the servants of the court marvelled at. The two young lovers spent their days together, sailing the oceans, chasing butterflies, and taking nice walks on the beautiful lawns of the palace.

However, like Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, these two young ones' story ended with tragedy. The nation underwent an uproar due to the birth of Ji Hwan's sister, and a coup led by his evil uncle overthrew the King and his advisors. The royal family was forced to flee to a distant country called America, and the young love that had grown between Ji Hwan and his fair lady was suddenly torn apart.

After the family had moved to America, Chang Young Kim vowed to put aside his past and lineage and attempt to live as the others did, working and toiling under the hot sun to feed his family. His wife and children followed suit, and Ji Hwan grew up not fully realizing his potential.

Perhaps the story of Ji Hwan will turn out for the better; maybe the forgotten love will find Ji hwan, convince him that he is the righteous king, and Ji Hwan will return and confront his diabolical uncle and take his place on Pride Rock the throne.

Perhaps not.

Written by jihwan at 10:34 PM.

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