I spent the last four years living in Seoul, and I am coming to the conclusion Christmas is a normal thing again. Back in South Korea, Christmas was more of a Valentine's Day for couples and something that schools used to teach students about English-speaking cultures. There were not many places filled with Christmas decorations.... Continue Reading →
A Poem: Healing
Healing is shedding and letting go of the past. Healing is accepting what happened and learning how to move forward. Healing is breathing and being present. Healing is allowing space to be safe, happy and peaceful. Healing is finding myself lost in nature. Healing is allowing me to bridge onwards to a new chapter. By... Continue Reading →
South Korea and Germany: the Common Foods Between These Lands
Food Schnitzel and Donkkaseu After four years of living in Seoul, I could make the connects between schnitzel and the Korean dish called donkkaseu. The Koreans have a version of schnitzel. Why did it take me four years to notice this? These dishes are meat based and have a fried outside coating. The only difference... Continue Reading →
Life in the Washer Machine
Life in the washer machine has many settings, but life jammed the one it gave me. Thanks to life! My washer machine has been stuck in repeat mode for 1000 plus days! That has been life in Seoul for me. If you’re an English Teacher in South Korea, you will have a comfortable life. You... Continue Reading →
11 Things About Korea I Will Miss
I have been in South Korea about four years. Here's a list of the 11 things I will miss about life here.
Needing More Pauses
A post about how I have been feeling lately.
Seeing a Sunset at Yeouinaru Park
Some notes about Yeouinaru Park and watching sunsets.
Visiting N. Seoul Tower by Hiking the Forest Trail
Mountains in SK Most people believe Seoul is a concrete jungle and doesn't have mountains. There are mountains everywhere in South Korea. Some Koreans and foreign residents find hiking to be an enjoyable hobby and spend their weekends hiking up different mountains. If you live in or around Seoul, a hike to the N. Seoul... Continue Reading →
My List to Do Before Leaving SK
Chronggyecheon stearm North Seoul TowerDongdaemun Design Plaza Linus BBQHanbokNew MallBusan Onion CafeImbussdiekatze Ginseng Chicken Soup (Samgyetang) at TosokchonLeeum Samsung Museum of ArtGyeongui Line Forest ParkNational Museum of Contemporary ArtWorld Cup ParkSeoul Museum of ArtTemple StayGanghwa Island Korea Food Tours has great information! Check them out!