Things are feeling quite normal here in South Korea. I have my daily routine, which you can see here in the form of a ‘Day in the Life’ vlog, and my weekends are filling up quicker than ever. The weather has turned so I’ve become a sticky mess for 85% of my life. Luckily, I have a full functioning air conditioning unit in my apartment. Continue Reading
I decided to share a day in my life as an EPIK teacher living in Daegu, South Korea. Of course everyone has a different experience when they move to this incredible country, but this is what a typical day looks like for me. I taught three 5th grade classes, caught up on lesson planning, and grabbed dinner with some friends. This entire experience has been rewarding, humbling, and honestly life-changing.
Prior to beginning my job as an ESL teacher with EPIK, I had no prior experience teaching English. You can imagine the panic that arose when I found out I would not only be teaching four grade levels, but two after school classes and an adult class. I didn’t even know that was a possibility. These are examples of a few things EPIK fails to disclose about your new job as an ESL teacher. I am here to share a few things I wish I would have known before teaching in South Korea. Continue Reading
If you know anything about me, you know I have been a green tea enthusiast for years now. It is the first thing I drink when I arrive to work, and the thing I crave most on rainy day. So you can imagine my excitement when I discovered the Boseong Green Tea Plantation is within driving distance of Daegu, South Korea. Although it rained for the entire afternoon, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Continue Reading
Last weekend I had my very own ‘Tangled’ moment as I watched the floating lantern ceremony take place in Daegu, South Korea. It was unlike anything I’ve experienced before and definitely worth the {seven hour} wait. Follow me around in this vlog to see what else I’ve been up to this week. As always, thanks for watching!
Before arriving back in February, I spent months researching my new home. I wanted to be as prepared as possible for life in South Korea. I pride myself on my due diligence because transitioning into life in South Korea has, honestly, been rather seamless. Continue Reading
Navigating life in Korea is a struggle, and it’s not because Google Maps isn’t a thing here. It can be an intimidating process translating the language, staying healthy, organizing your finances, ordering food at a restaurant, staying in touch with friends, and finding your way around the country. I am here to {hopefully} make that process a bit less daunting with some helpful apps that provide me with relief as I attempt to navigate my new life here in South Korea. Continue Reading
This past Children’s Day weekend {yes children get their own day here in Korea}, Gena and I took a road trip along the southern coast of South Korea. Continue Reading
Follow me as I attend my first professional baseball game in Daegu, visit Eunhaesa Temple {so many lanterns}, share a mini Korean clothing haul, and go to Costco {yes, they have them in Korea!} to find some Western favorites.
This weekend I embark on my first road trip in South Korea. Stay tuned for that vlog next!
Follow me as I attend the Daegu Art Museum and the Daegaya Festival where I master the art of eating, picking, and wearing strawberries. I also celebrate {from afar} the engagement of my best friend of 22 years.
Apologies for the lack of vlog last week. If you follow me on Instagram you will know the story behind it. Regardless, regular vlogs are scheduled to continue in the upcoming weeks! Including my first road trip in South Korea.