Korea

I apologize for the hiatus. I have been busy living, but just not here writing about it. I’d like to rig a massive catch up, for my benefit more than anyone else (since I’m sure I’ve lost all my readers by now anyways); we’ll see what I can throw together. The summer is about to &hellip Continue reading »

WORLD DJ FEST SEOUL 2010 Coolest thing I’ve done in Korea…         

(May 5, 2010) Upon hearing the name Sean Paul, the majority of people say, “Hmm i don’t think i know who that is.” BUT if you play them a Sean Paul song, 100% of people will recognize it and even know many of the words. For example, “Shake that thing, miss kana kana, shake that &hellip Continue reading »

(May 4, 2010) The elementary schools in Korea have a lovely holiday called “Children’s Day” where they celebrate children and there is no school. In honor of this holiday, most schools have “Sports Day” during the same week, where the kids get to run around outside all day and play games with their class. It &hellip Continue reading »

I met my first Korean celebrity this weekend. I actually don’t even know his name, but I am always fascinated by him on MTV Korea and even though all his interviews are in Korean, he is really entertaining and funny so I watch his show “Most Wanted” anyways. Basically it is a music video countdown &hellip Continue reading »

Ok I didn’t run a marathon, but that’s what the race was called so that’s what this blog is called. BUT, I did run my very first 10K, and I am quite happy about it. I was sick with the killer cold during the weeks leading up to the race, so my training and preparation &hellip Continue reading »

Located in the center of Seoul on any local map you will see a green shaded portion marked as “Seoul Forest.” I’ve been excited about the prospect of such a place and anxious for spring when we could go check out the giant FOREST located right in the center of the city. Of course with &hellip Continue reading »

Happy Earth Day!!! I decided the best way to celebrate the holiday would be to finally install the porch garden I’ve been planning since I arrived in Korea. I have a few little herbs sprouting up already, but I’ve been slowly gathering soil, pots, and seeds to expand the project to a full ordeal. My &hellip Continue reading »

I’ve been on cultural overload now that Spring is here, so I have anotherrrr “cultural excursion” to blabber about. Boring you with cultural and historical information is the punishment to everyone who said “It looks like all you do is play and party… are you sure you’re in a foreign country?” It was WINTER, people. &hellip Continue reading »

Long ago I determined that 4-2 was my most rambunctious and tiresome class. Forty minutes (right before lunch) with those kidlets and I’m spent for the day. So as you can imagine, I was delighted to find out I got to spend an entire Friday with them roaming the cultural artifacts of Suwon! Field Trip &hellip Continue reading »