July 10 2009, Brooklyn Br. Worldmelody Project 21st Day.

원하는 세상을 만들려면 당신이 먼저 변해야 한다.
"Be the change you want to see in the world." ~ Gandhi
Sé el cambio que deseas ver en el mundo.
" Soyez le changement que vous voulez voir dans le monde"
Sii tu il cambiamento che vuoi vedere nel mondo.
見たいと思う世界の変化にあなた自身がなりなさい。
欲变世界,先变其身.

4 번째 Statement.

The 4th Statement.

독일에서 여행와 브루클린 브릿지에서 만난 Verena는

Worldmelody Project에 대해 큰 관심을 보이며 독일 하노버에

오면 꼭 연락하라는 말과 함께 노트에 자신의 이메일 주소를

적어주었다.

I met Verena on the Brooklyn Bridge. She had come to NY from

Germany to travel. She showed a lot of interest in Worldmelody

Project and while writing me her email address, she told me to

contact her when I came to Hanover, Germany.

퍼포먼스중이었던 나는 정신없이 고맙다며 꼭 독일에

가면 연락하겠노라고 인사를 나누었다.

I was in the middle of the performance, so I told her thank you

and that I would contact her when I got to Germany.

그리고 숙소에 돌아와 펼쳐본 노트에는 그녀의 이메일 주소와

"Be the change you want to see in the world."란

Statement가 적혀있었다.

When I came back home I opened the note, and inside

was the email address and a quote by Gandhi:

"Be the change you want to see in the world."

생각지 못한 그녀의 메모는 기분좋은 충격을 주며 이프로젝트를

하기로 결심하던 첫날을 떠올리게 만들었다.

The note was uncalled for, but was quite a nice surprise.

It helped remind me of the day I decided to start this project.

프로젝트를 통해 사람들에게 긍정적인 변화를 일으키겠다는 생각과

목표가 있었지만 사람들앞에 서는것은 너무나 떨리는 현실이었다.

Through Worldmelody Project I had the idea and goal

to bring positive change to people. But in reality, I knew

that I was too embarrassed and nervous to talk and stand

in front of people.

그건 아마도 내가 영어를 잘 못하고 보수적인 한국문화속에서

자란 배경때문도 있지만 무엇보다도, 그건 사람들 앞에 나와

새로운 뭔가를 한다는 것에 대한 나만의 두려움이었던것 같다.

Perhaps it was the language barrier, or perhaps it was

my conservative Korean culture, but overall, it was my

own fear of stepping out and really doing something.

솔직히 고백하자면 나 스스로는 부끄러움을 이겨내지 못했을것이다.

To be honest, I wasn't able to overcome this fear by myself.

허나 자리를 털고 일어나 걸어나가 사람들앞에 설수 있게

한것은 여자친구인 Annie의 격려와 기도였다.

The reason I was able to forget everything and do this

project in front of people was because of my girlfriend

Annie's encouragement and prayers.

변화가 필요했지만 스스로 변화되기란 너무나도 어려웠다.

I needed change, but actually changing was so difficult.

누군가 내게 변화되기 위해 어떻게 해야하는지 묻는다면

If you ask me what you can do if you really want to change, 

then I want to say...

난 주저없이 누군가를 사랑하는것이 가장 쉬운 방법이라고 말하고 싶다.

...that the easiest way is to LOVE SOMEONE WITHOUT HESITATION.

우리가 세상을 바꾸고 성장해 나갈 수 있는 것은 우리가

나누는 사람들과의 관계를 통해 가능한 것이다. 우리는 우리

자신이 해낼 수 있는 한계가 있다. 만약 우리가

사랑하는 사람들에게 긍정적인 존재로 다가간다면 변화는

훨씬 더 쉬워질 것이고 위대해질 것이다.

It is through the relationships that we share that we

can change and grow. We can only do so much by ourselves.

If we allow ourselves to be a positive presence to those

we love, then change (for the either of us) becomes that

much easier, and significant.

Credits:
Translators (in order on the board): Aiden (Korean), Annie (English), Rachell (Spanish), Maha (French), Francesco (Italian), Lae & Brian (Japanese), Hulk (Chinese)
Contact Manager: James Yoon
Creative Directors: Aiden Lim, Annie Cho

Kat James Writes Blog Post About WM Project!

http://www.bethecause.com/268/blog/42/

Please follow the link to Kat James' blog to read the full post.
I met Kat on the Brooklyn Bridge a few days ago and she wrote a

blog post about me and Worldmelody Project! I am so thankful for

all of the people who are enthusiastic about our work, and it

motivates me to work harder and harder!

Please check out her website: bethecause.com

I'm happy to know that there are people out there who care

about the world and are working to make a difference!

Thank you to Kat James, and ALL our fans and supporters!

June 25 2009, Brooklyn Bridge, 16th Day

한 남자가 자전거를 타고 가다가 멈춘 후 내쪽을 보며

드로잉을 시작했다.

One guy riding a bicycle suddenly stopped, looked my way,

and started drawing.

아름다운 Brooklyn Bridge의 풍경을 그리겠거니 하며 난

퍼포먼스를 계속했다.

I thought he was probably drawing the landscape of the

Brooklyn Bridge, and so I continued my performance.

한시간째 서있으려니 힘들어 잠시 쉬려했으나 혹시라도

그가 날 그리고 있을지 모른다는 생각에

계속 퍼포먼스를 진행했다.

I wanted to take a break because I was tired from standing

about an hour, but just in case the guy was drawing me,

I decided to continue.

그리고 얼마후 그는 내게 다가와 이 프로젝트에 대해 물어봤고

그와 얘기하며

And a little while later he came towards me and started

asking about the performance, and we talked.

그가 그린 그림속에 주인공이 나였다는 것을 알게 됐다.

Then I learned that the subject of his drawing was actually me. :)

헤롤드가 드로잉을 하게 한 이유가 무엇인지 정확히 알지 못하지만

I don't know the exact reason Harold did the drawing,

중간에 멈추지 않으니 그림속의 내가 탄생할 수 있었을것이다.

but because I didn't take a break from my performance,

I'm glad I was able to be a part of it.

Credits:
Translators (in order on the board): Aiden (Korean), Annie (English), Rachell (Spanish), Mahha (French), Anonymous (German), Lae & Brian (Japanese), Hulk (Chinese)
Contact Manager: James Yoon
Creative Directors: Aiden Lim, Annie Cho

June 16, 2009, 5th Avenue & Brooklyn Bridge, 11th Day

브라질모델 카리나는 포르투갈어가 없어 다른 브라질 사람들은

이 말의 뜻을 알수 없을거라며 조금은 심통난듯 내게 말했다.

The Brazilian model Karina (above) was a little flustered and upset

that there wasn't any Portuguese on the sign for other Brazilians

to be able to understand the statement.

이렇게 보드에 없는 언어를 쓰는 외국인을 만나면 난 미안하기만 하다.

I'm always sorry when I meet foreigners that don't have their

language displayed on the board.

보드 Size 때문에 7개 언어로만 전시하고 있고 해당언어의

번역자를 못 찾았다는 변명이 사람들에게 들릴리 없기때문이다.

The reason for this is because the limited board size only allows

for about 7 languages, and we also have yet to find translators.

This may only sound like an excuse to people.

하지만 너무 미안해하지 않으련다.

But I've decided not to be too sorry.

7개의 언어로 시작한것뿐이지 7개의 언어로 끝낼것이

아니기 때문이다.

I've started with 7 languages, but that doesn't mean I'll end with 7.

"네 시작은 미약하였으나 그 나중은 창대하리라"

(욥 8:7)라는 성경구절이 내 귓가에 울린다.

This memory verse rings in my ear:

"Your beginnings will seem humble,

so prosperous will your future be."

Job 8:7 (NIV)

Credits:

Translators (in order on the board): Aiden (Korean), Annie (English), Rachell (Spanish), Mahha (French), Anonymous (German), Lae & Brian (Japanese), Hulk (Chinese)

Contact Manager: James Yoon

Creative Directors: Aiden Lim, Annie Cho

June 11 2009, Response Ver.

예쁘고 상냥한 칠레아가씨 Gaby.

The pretty and friendly lady from Chile: Gaby.

같이 찍은 사진과 따뜻한 이메일까지 보내준 그녀에게 감사하며 그녀의 이메일 일부를 올린다.

I want to say thank you to Gaby for the picture we took together and the heartfelt email she sent me by posting part of her email:

She said,
"I just wanted to tell you that it made me

very happy to meet you today.
That was a Positive moment of my day! :D"

Thanks Gaby!

June 10 2009, Brooklyn Bridge, Worldmelody Project 8th Day.

첫번째 Statement가 많은 남자들의 마음을 두근거리게 했다면

If the 1st Statement had the biggest reaction from men

두번째인 "사랑은 주는 사람에게 더욱 오래 남는다"는 여성들의 따뜻한 반응이 느껴진다.

then in the 2nd Statement, "Love lasts longer in the heart of the one who gives it,"

had the most heartfelt reaction from women.

이글을 발견하고 보는 순간 그녀들의 입가엔 웃음이 번진다.

As soon as they saw the words their mouths began to form a smile.

그녀들은 비밀을 알고 있는게 틀림없다.
They must know the secret.

Credits:
Translators (in order on the board): Aiden (Korean), Annie (English), Rachell (Spanish), Mahha (French), Anonymous (German), Lae & Brian (Japanese), Hulk (Chinese)
Contact Manager: James Yoon
Photographer: Alex
Creative Directors: Aiden Lim, Annie Cho

June 6 2009, Brooklyn Bridge, Worldmelody Project 5th Day.

Brooklyn Bridge의 뜨거운 반응으로 잊지 못할 날이 되었다.

The warm response from people at Brooklyn Bridge was really unforgettable.

사람들의 마음속에는 긍정이 숨쉬고 있다.

Positiveness is breathing inside of people,

그 녀석은 밖으로 나오고 싶어한다.

and it wants to come out.

먼저 말걸어주고 손만 내밀어주면 된다.

All of you have to do is reach in and coax it out. 

Credits:
Translators (in order on the board): Aiden (Korean), Annie (English), Rachell (Spanish), Mahha (French), Anonymous (German), Lae & Brian (Japanese), Hulk (Chinese)
Contact Manager: James Yoon
Creative Directors: Aiden Lim, Annie Cho