Hey Guys! Here is my latest video all about my job in Spain! For more program details follow the link: https://www.ecmadrid.org/beda/Auxiliares%20de%20conversacion/iwant.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O842AcLukY … [Read more...]
Walk-a-thon? Try Hike-a-thon!
Right now I am trekking through the mountains of Ulsan trying to finish a walking marathon. Its 24 kilometers to finish and thankfully the weather is beautiful. Here is a few photos of the trek so far! Thanks Korea for reliable internet ^-^ … [Read more...]
Seoul stealers!
Monday May 28th was a national holiday in South Korea. It was Buddha's birthday. I don't know how old he turned but lots of birthday love and decorations could be seen all over Ulsan. Since it was a 3-day weekend I took the opportunity to get out of Ulsan! And I visited Seoul. I left my house after 7am on Saturday and was able to catch the 8:00 am bus from Ulsan express bus … [Read more...]
It’s official…I love KPOP…well aLMosT :)
Since April or maybe March, I've been hearing this song everywhere. In the department stores, walking down the street, blaring through peoples headphones when I'm on the bus...everywhere! It was hard not to fall in love with it! But I should preface my story with this tidbit....I don't like KPOP. I'm just not a fan of all the plastic surgery, songs talking about "I'm so … [Read more...]
Seoul preview
I have to hurry off to catch the bus to art class. But I decided to quickly do a preview of my weekend in Seoul which I will post more about later tonight. My father...Buddha! the "cabin" in the spa where I stayed 2 nights Dos Tacos in Hongdae, but are they the best Mexican place in Seoul?..Nope found another one :) The REAL face of Korea.... Plastic surgery ads were … [Read more...]
Vegan stalker, Zuzana Light and hyperpigmetation
Yup you read that correctly...Vegan Stalker. Since my challenge has been over I always get confused when I'm at the market. My internal dialogue usually goes as follows: What should I buy? Wait I CAN buy anything I'm not vegan anymore...right? hmmm am I a pescatarian again? I don't know? I'm so hungry...why do I always go food shopping on an empty stomach? … [Read more...]
Teaching in South Korea
Many people that contact me want to know what its like to teach in South Korea. So I asked some of my friends in Ulsan to share their experiences. Here is the first video in the 3 part series: Let me know your teaching experiences? Do you teach in South Korea? Or in other parts of the globe? … [Read more...]
Busan, My second home
While my school had their annual "school picnic" yesterday, I was given the day off! YAY me!...I didn't really care why they gave me the day off as opposed to going to the picnic, but I took the opportunity to get away and enjoy some nice weather. Initially I was headed out to Seoul for the weekend, but then decided to go window shopping in Nampo-dong, Busan instead. This … [Read more...]
Valentine Day Lunch!
Valentines Day here is a bit different than in the states. On this day Korean girlfriends give gives to their significant others. Whereas in the U.S. its equal exchange, depending on the couple :( One month later on March 14th is White day where the reverse happens. The guy gives the gift to his significant other. Then in April is Black day, can you guess what … [Read more...]
Graduation
Yay! The 3rd graders are graduating on friday (02/10/12). But honestly I only teach 1st and 2nd graders so I'm pretty much like whatever haha. The funny thing is though that after the ceremony the teachers have to position themselves around town at the local hangout spots to watch over the students. I guess in the past they have gone "buckwild" ( is that still a slang term?) … [Read more...]