Spring is in the Air! After a long winter, the sun is finally sticking around longer. I’m looking at you 6pm sunset. SO happy about this, good grief, the winter blows. So, how are you doing today? How’s the weather where you’re at? Hope that you’re doing well and enjoying your favorite type of weather. …
Category: Korea
What’s Going On? – January 2021 Edition
**Special Note** The attached audio version of this post has a bit more content as I added commentary to what’s written below. To listen, click here or scroll down and hit play on the SoundCloud player. Heads up, if you have Littles around, I drop an f-bomb at the end of the recording. Unplanned but …
There are Joys in Life! or How DIY Manis Bring Me JOY
Hey there! Joddie here dropping some joy in your life^^ This post was originally going to be entitled, “3 Little Things that Bring Me, Joy”. But as I started writing I noticed that the lion’s share of this post was about DIY manicures. The practice of doing my nails has given me joy through this …
Repatriate: 13 Things You Need to Do Before Leaving Korea
Whether you’ve taught in South Korea for a year or ten years, there is plenty to do before you leave. One thing, I wish that I had during this transition was a checklist. This checklist is prob not exhaustive but I hope it helps. FYI. I taught at public schools. Private schools/Hagwons might be different. …
Life Updates and FinCon 2019!!
Hey, Long Time No See! So I haven’t posted in forever. That’s about to change. I keep thinking about this blog, my own little piece of the internet. To be a writer one must simply write. Right? There must be a reason why I keep thinking of things to share here. Even if just want …
7 Tips to Prepare for Out-of-Town Guests: The Korea Edition
I’ve had family visit Korea a few times and each time I have stressed the f*$k out!! Don’t be like the old me. Wherever you are in the world here are my tips for having a stress-free visit. (Not in order of importance) 1. Be creative. Do your best to take into account your guest’s …
3 “Big Ticket” Household Appliances To Buy Your 1st Year Living in Korea
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure page for more info.. So I’ve been in Korea for over 5 years now. There are things that I purchased early on like my slow cooker (used it twice) that I regret buying. Other things like my vacuum and electric kettle have been godsends. Following …
3 Cool Art Fairs in South Korea
I love museums. Particularly, art museums. There is something peaceful about wandering from piece to piece. My favorite art museums in South Korea are Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art in Seoul, Daegu Art Museum in Daegu and Bonte Museum on Jeju Island. As of this writing and over 5 years in Korea, I am ashamed to say …