I’m just gonna skip over the part where I apologize for not blogging during the past several weeks’ worth of significant life events and give a quick summary of what’s been going on, strictly for chronology’s sake. I had my last few weeks in Korea, said a few heartfelt goodbyes, collected my things in disbelief, … Continue reading »
1K Thoughts: Regret
So, my boyfriend Chris and I have been working on this really great blog project called “1K Thoughts.” Actually, it’s all Chris’ idea and pretty much all of his work as well. I’m more of an accomplice than a true partner in crime, but in my defense I have recruited some great writers for this … Continue reading »
a quick thought on adventure and travel.
the old apartment is totally empty, sans for trash. all belongings are now at megan’s apartment and i can officially begin my two-week countdown. it’s so strange to be on the other side of the year, the side that seemed so, so far away when people said, “it’ll slip right by.” it was winter then, … Continue reading »
8 Wisdoms I learned in Korea
As I pack my bags and shop for furniture and jobs back home, I am simultaneously counting all the things I want to take with me from Korea. As the title of this post indicates, I am not referring to souvenirs but intangible little wisdoms that I have picked up along this totally strange, totally unexpected, totally … Continue reading »
Same same, but different
There’s a phenomenon that I believe I have mentioned before, but must mention again because it continues to baffle me. It’s called: Same same, but different. I don’t know if this little saying originated in Korea, but that is where I first heard about it. My friend, who was living in Korea for about four … Continue reading »
A workplace poem
i sit at my desk. a student whines from a classroom across the hall. a teacher yells. something crashes. another student cries. someone is throwing up in the bathroom. an old man is fighting with a woman in the street below and all i hear is “waegookin,” “waegookin,” coming from the whispering mouths in the … Continue reading »
Top ten best things in Midtown, Sacramento
I know, I know, I know. I’m supposed to live in the now and appreciate Korea before it’s all gone. But I can’t help romanticizing about all the things I have refused to let myself think about this whole year-my favorite things back home. So here’s a list of my favorite places and eats from … Continue reading »
Reflective thoughts on life in Korea
I keep thinking about what I’m going to tell people back home when they ask “So how was Korea?” I assume they will want only the quick and dirty and not the long form mundane reality of what actually was. And I want to be honest, because I feel like so many people aren’t really … Continue reading »
Where to get your eyes checked in Daegu
I’ve just received the absolute royal treatment from an eyeglass shop in my neighborhood in Siji, Daegu. The name is 왕눈이안경타운. Don’t let the long name scare you away. The people here are friendly and the doctor will go to any length to help you. The first time I went, I brought a friend to … Continue reading »
Working abroad step 1: Choosing a good employer
If you’re planning to work abroad, specifically teaching English abroad, the importance of hunting down a good employer cannot be stressed enough. There are really great places to work out there, especially in South Korea. There are also some really awful places to work, and some kinda-sorta not-that-great places to work. Your overall experience abroad … Continue reading »
