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…
Pink muhly have come to Pyeongchang-gun! This county, located in the Gangwon-do province, is best known for hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics. The fluffy, airy grass create a dreamy picturesque experience. This autumn visitors eagerly travel to lose themselves in the feathery, cloud-like flowering plants. Pink muhly grass have been showing off their striking pink or purple color since late September until November. Just before their color fades and they start drying up for winter, grab your friends, camera, and visit…
As I reflect on my first year in Korea, I am reminded first and foremost that God gives us the strength we never knew we had. I learned so much about myself and life through all the highs and lows. This experience has been the biggest life adjustment I’ve ever made. In the process of adjusting, working as a teacher, and trying to make a normal life for myself in Korea, I learned these six important lessons…
Moving from New York to South Korea to become an English teacher has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. As the one year mark approaches, I marvel at my milestones, accomplishments, and the lessons I’ve learned. Despite all this, it has also been the most challenging year too. It’s normal to face challenges when adjusting to a new culture and lifestyle…
A sedentary lifestyle, sitting for long periods of time without physical activity, is a sure way to put on weight and increase health problems. Add an unhealthy diet to the mix and the effects double…
Happy New – nope. Nine days into the exciting start of the new year I received my first message in a group chat about the coronavirus…
Of all the churches I’ve been to, my experience in Korea has been the most different…
No one day is ever the same. Yet the sun always rises and sets everyday. We have a constant week day: Monday through Friday. Tuesday always follows Monday, and Friday, Thursday. In the same way, I’ve develop a pattern since living here in Korea. What is a typical week day like for me…