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December 2020

Strawberry Jam – Ttalgi Jam 딸기잼

Tis the season to make strawberry jam! Strawberries are finally in season in Korea. In mid to late December, supermarkets are stocked with deliciously sweet strawberries. They’re juicy and so flavorful you could cry while eating one. And though they aren’t cheap by any means, they are worth every won. When I heard that homemade jam is commonly made in Korea, I thought why not give it a try. Did I mention it only requires two ingredients…

The Captivating Wilderness – Advice from a Korean Mermaid Dress

When I look at this dress, it’s composition stands out for me. Though the dress is mostly black and seemingly shapeless, the bottom has gorgeous cream layers. These layers elegantly flow as the wearer of the dress walks. In this the first blog post of the four-part Fashion x Devotional series, I invite you to look past the garment. Just like this dress, the uncultivated wilderness possesses captivating beauty. Keep reading to learn how I gained spiritual advice from my local forest and a Korean mermaid dress…

Happy One Year Anniversary! A Big Thank You Readers!

It’s official: I’ve been blogging for one year!! On this day, December 1st, 2019 I launched this blog with five posts to begin sharing my experiences as an English teacher living in Korea. Cheers to blog number 44. Wanna know what I am most grateful for? My global readers! They represent over 40 countries. You’ve been with me during this entire journey. Your comments, likes, shares, encouraging words and curiosity motivated and inspired me to share more meaningful content. Thank you so much…