Strange, but true

In my apartment, there is a small speaker box that I just noticed this morning. I figured it was hooked into the smoke alarm system. But tonight, I found out what it was really for - it's an intercom! Yes, my building will, apparently, make community-wide announcements, just like in college or movies about communism.

I received my first message tonight, complete with ethereal chiming to announce the announcement. Of course, not understanding Hangul, I have no idea if there will be a fire drill or they're turning off the hot water or a tornado is approaching. But I'm taking it all in stride. And whatever it be, it can't compare to the momentary terror of having a strange ding-dong then voice-over come through my walls.

:)