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Gaya Land
Gaya Land TweetWhen someone asks you “Hey do you want to wake up at 5 am on a Saturday and drive an hour to a place you’ve never been to take photos…” you might have to think about it. When the...
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Cho Susam – Bamboo Branch Songs on the Foreign Barbarians – Mecca
TweetCho Susam (趙秀三, 조수삼, 1762-1849) was a Chosun dynasty poet. He was of the Hanyang Cho Clan (漢陽趙氏, 한양조씨); his original name (本名, 본명) was Gyeongyu (景濰, 경유); his courtesy names (字, 자) were Jiweon (芝園,...
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Historically Disreputable: Oncheonjang at Night
Historically Disreputable: Oncheonjang at Night TweetThe entire neighbourhood of Oncheonjang stretches out from the wall-to-ceiling window of my 9th floor flat. It would be a glorious view of Mt....
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Gwangju Democratic Uprising
Gwangju Democratic Uprising TweetIt's weird what can spark interests, sometimes even the smallest nothing thing. For me, my almost voracious interest in the Gwangju Democratic Uprising came about...
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Come Again
Come Again Tweet COME AGAINIt always helps to speak the language. Except when it hurts. Afew years ago, I came down with a bit of jock itch, and it got to the point where I needed something to treat...
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B as in Busy
TweetHi everyone!!!I'm back~~I don't know what's going on lately but we've been pretty busy, and whenever I'm home, I'm too tired to even move -lol-, we need to do some serious House cleaning now that...
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Come Again
TweetMy latest post over at Sweet Pickles and Corn, about a brush with jock itch that left scars (for my pharmacist). Drop by and check it out:Come Again.OUTSIDE LOOKING...
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Dear Korea #117 - Bed, Bath, & Beyond Help
Tweet The situation in this week’s strip is one I haven’t actually dealt with in a long time. Still, when I first came to Korea, it was a mess. Even the little Korean I knew didn’t do much to help.I...
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The Story Of…All Korean Temples Look the Same
TweetJust one of the scenic views at Tongdosa Temple.Hello Again Everyone,I thought I would finally write an opinion piece about Korean temples. In particular, I’d like to address a statement that has...
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Keimyung & Yeungnam Universities, Daegu
TweetYeungnam UniversityI've always felt that Daegu is a little lacking for nature, maybe it's were I live, surrounded by industrial complexes and 24 hour BBQ joint, or perhaps it's that my previous...
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How to Make Your EPIK Job AWESOME! #1 – Use and Learn Korean Manners
TweetThis is my 3rd year of teaching public school – at the same school! I’ve loved my school from Day 1 and I feel so so so amazingly lucky to work here. You hear horror stories about public schools...
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For Your Listening Pleasure: Dana Stallard's Lost and Found Daughter
TweetThe Moth, a New York non-profit that promotes story-telling, posted an audio recording in early March by Dana Stallard, who describes her coming out experience with her family in up-state New York...
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Superhero Spotting: Where and When to See the Avengers in Seoul
TweetIf you haven't heard yet, Ironman, Captain America and The Hulk are headed to Seoul, South Korea. Contrary to what you might think, their visit has less to do with battling trigger-happy Kim...
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Endure
TweetMy friend and I dangle our legs from the barstools and tip the glasses to our lips. She turns, rocks, drops her phone in one swift movement. Picking it up, rising with an exhale, she is resigned...
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This is Why Koreans Are THINNER Than Americans
This is Why Koreans Are THINNER Than Americans TweetYou’re probably wondering whether or not you want to travel to a country like Korea to teach English. If you do decide, you’re probably going to...
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Settling down
TweetI've been meaning to write this for some time...When people knows we are living in Korea they always asume we have a lot of money, true to be told; we don't. Sometimes I wish we were more carefull...
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L2W - PGH in Europe, DJ Oops, '90 Bride Shortage, & Cadet Vices
L2W - PGH in Europe, DJ Oops, '90 Bride Shortage, & Cadet Vices Tweet1. National1) President Park Geun-hye visits EuropePark Geun-hye left for Europe on Sunday, to attend the biennial Nuclear...
View ArticleHow to Make Your EPIK Job AWESOME #2 – Be Prepared for the Unexpected
TweetThis is the 2nd post in a 5-part series about how to make your EPIK job awesome! This one is really important. Doing your research into the culture before you come is vital to managing your...
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Jang Hon – At Jin’gwan Temple, Calling a Rime
TweetJang Hon (張混, 장혼, 1759-1828) was a Chosun dynasty poet. He was of the Gyeolseong Jang Clan (結城張氏, 결성장씨); his courtesy name (字, 자) was Weonil (元一, 원일); and his pen names (號, 호) were Iieom (而已广,...
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I'm into...
TweetImage- Instagram @seeven777These days I'm very into sneakers. Being in Korea makes you want to have awesome shoes, everyone is wearing a pair of New Balance tennis and I feel like I need a pair......
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