Hello! Happy Lunar New Year! Happy Chinese New Year and the year of the Dragon!Today and tomorrow (Tuesday) everyone has the day off from work. Now after 3 weeks of winter camp this is a much needed break. Yesterday I spent the day in Busan with my dear friend Ana. We visited the Trick Art exhibit held at the Bexco center and then we went to the Busan Museum of Art.I know the … [Read more...]
Cafe In: book cafe
Happy New Year! I visited a new coffee shop today called Cafe in! It was so cute inside. Its across the street from the Taewha river and the Bamboo forest. There floor to cieling glass walls so you can look out on a beautiful view of the city. I order a cafe mocha and a muffin. The total cafe up to 7,700 won. So about $7. Cafe shops in Korea aren't cheap. But they make up for … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! Or as they say in South Korea...Happy Christmas :) … [Read more...]
Cartoon me!
My friend captured this funny picture of me while we were out last night in Samsan-dong. I was sampling a Korean beer called "Cass". It was pretty good even though I'm not really a beer drinker. It had a light crisp taste. I would recommend it though to anyone who prefers beer. What do you think of this picture?... :) hmmm I could be a natural hair cartoon character! … [Read more...]
Miller Time in Dong-gu!
I visited Miller Time in Dong-gu on Sunday with a friend. It's a really nice restaurant/bar by Ilsan beach. Full review/video coming soon! Here is a picture of what we ate: Nachos and Smoked Chicken with wedges and fries. … [Read more...]
Traveling Haircare Welcomes: Charly!
Name: Charly (Charlene Abdullah) * You can find her on YouTube as CharlyCheer! Where are you from? Los Angeles California How long have you been natural? Growing up my mom always warned me of never perming my hair. Thankfully I listened to her and have never permed it. My mom however always straightened my hair so I've been used to having my hair straightened up until I … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving in South Korea
100 days in Ulsan South Korea! Yesterday was my 100th day in South Korea! What a treat it was to share it with friends. I planned a Thanksgiving and invited a few close friends. I was a bit overwhelmed when I realized I would be cooking an entire dinner with just one stove top burner. Needless to say it was my first time creating the menu and preparing the Thanksgiving meal … [Read more...]
Coconut Milk for Natural Hair
I have been keeping my hair in protective styles in the last few months because frankly it makes life easier when you are always on the go. But as the weather changes I have noticed that not only does my skin but my tresses need some extra moisture these days. Now is South Korea there is no opportunity to indulge in product junky behavior. So keeping your hair regimen … [Read more...]
Traveling Haircare Welcomes: LouLou Matou!
Name: Loulou ***You can find her on YouTube as "LouLouMatou" Where are you from? I am originally from Cameroon, from a very mixed background. I so far have lived most of my life in the UK, but as an adult, it’s been here and there :) How long have you been natural? 2.5 years exactly (although throughout my relaxed years, which started at 17, I often went back natural for … [Read more...]
Ever wanted to go to a Korean Wedding???
...Now you can say you have :) Tell me about your experiences attending a wedding in another country! ^_^ … [Read more...]