Yes…this is completely true. I’ve adapted pretty easily to life here. Some people have had different experiences, but I’ve been cool. It was an adjustment of course, and I still get irked because of cultural differences, BUT ALL I WANT IS SOME DAMN REESE’S CUPS…on a consistent basis. Actually I prefer the new Reese’s … Read more
So I don’t usually set out to learn curse words, but there are types of Korean curse words that are easy to pick up on because of the use of “새끼” (sae-kki). This is usually added onto the end of some word which turns the meaning into something bad. Alone and in good context, “새끼” can … Read more
So I have been completely lazy about making a post about my trip to Fukuoka, Japan back in August. So I’ll tell you a little bit about what I did on my short 3 day trip there. For starters, this was my first trip to another country since coming to Korea back in 2009. I … Read more
So…I am not a big soju drinker. I never have been. The only time I touch the stuff is when I go out with the teachers from my school and it is usually forced my way by the principal or other teachers. I’m not fond of the stuff, but it does help keep you in … Read more
I really thought I was being funny with this. I’m still learning Korean, and sometimes I’ll switch up letters for some reason. 가슴 just looked really similar to 고슴 haha. Anyways, I know the correct word now and Hyo hears it daily. Why hedgehog? She’s cute and small, yet can “stick” you if bothered. :p … Read more
Just my experiences here in Korea, and in other big cities that I’ve been to across the world. I’m naturally in introvert, so crowded places can get to me, especially slow walkers.
Yea…it just happened. No further comment necessary lol.
So as you may or may not know, I am an ESL teacher in Korea. I’ve been at it for almost 4 years now, so I have quite a bit of experience with things that go on in public schools and hagwons. This comic is the start of another branch of ideas I want to … Read more
If you recall from this post, I love 깻잎전. Hyo told her mother about it, and we ended up making it for her birthday/Chuseok dinner this week. Sorry for the narrow parts of the video…we are still learning about making and uploading videos 🙂 Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPriaY8oIk4