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Vagina Monologue Performances in Busan and Gwangju
TweetSorry I dropped the ball on performances of The Vagina Monologues happening a couple weeks back in Seoul. However, James Turnbull over at The Grand Narrative shared links for performances in Busan...
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What will the NK Military do if Japan Shoots Down the Missile?
What will the NK Military do if Japan Shoots Down the Missile? Tweet A few days ago, I predicted there would be no war, probably because I’m lazy and predicting the future will be the same as the...
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In many Korean apartments, the showers are not sealed off from...
TweetIn many Korean apartments, the showers are not sealed off from the rest of the bathroom. Water pretty much goes everywhere and exits down a big drain (where the sink water also goes to). Because...
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This is Hiking in South Korea
Tweet Looking back at my time here in Korea, I definitely wish I had gone hiking more. So when my North Korean father (by proxy!) finally convinced me to go, we coordinated a mini outing with friends...
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A Day in Dongnae
Tweet By KELLY WHITEThere’s a little history hidden in the middle of Dongnae, one of the oldest parts of Busan and the city’s former center of government and power, but you have to be willing to look...
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Report: K-Pop Girl Groups Baring More Skin in Japan than in Korea. Really?
TweetT-ara from their Japanese release. And you thought that ‘Easter in the Saloon’ look died out with the old west didn’t ya?The Ilbo that is Chosun recently reports that K-Pop girl bands are sexing...
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I’m Published!
TweetCheck it out! http://cityawesome.com/busan1/2013/04/a-day-in-dongnae/I’ve been writing a little for Busan Awesome, an online magazine that focuses on the city where we live. This is my article...
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Knowing When to Say ‘Ajosshi!’
TweetOur group of Jon’s Totally Rad Birthday Wellwishers got a treat Saturday night, when the Dadaepo Beach Sunset Fountain of Dream was being warmed up for its big return on April 20. As we walked...
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The “Camaro” Challenge
Tweet Last year’s vacation in the Philippines, my husband thought of giving the men in my family a “food” challenge. He brought bondegi (a popular snack in South Korea which is made from boiled and...
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Don't Panic
Tweet No, really, don't panic. Nothing has happened. I'm fine. Side note: I would like to point out that it is 5:15pm on the day when North Korea was allegedly planning to shoot something (at someone?)...
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TWENTY THOUSAND VIEWS
Tweet Just for perspective, that's like if the entire population of my hometown looked at my blog .5 times. Or if half the population of my hometown looked at it once. Or if my parents each looked at...
View ArticleNew Korean series! + Introduction lesson + Course outline
TweetWe will soon be offering a complete Korean language course, available free from this web site. These will be high-quality, fine-tuned, and clear lessons geared toward people who are learning...
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Our Weekend: Gyeongju
TweetRecently I've been feeling a bit 50/50 about being back in Korea. Nothing seemed new or special anymore, the workload had increased, and then the recent news seems to be worrying everyone at home!...
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My neighborhood is extremely women friendly. There’s...
TweetMy neighborhood is extremely women friendly. There’s “woman’s style baked chicken” to my left and Mr. Pizza expresses its love for women on my right.Log into vote0
View ArticleGayspeak: 양근 (penis)
TweetA cute story I thought I'd share. My friend heard this when he was using the urinal at his school. Some of his students pointed and said 양근. He couldn't stop laughing.양근 (yang-geun)We originally...
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The 22nd Gyeongju Cherry Blossom Marathon!
Tweet My Gyeongju StoryWe had a FANTASTIC time running in the 22nd Gyeongju Cherry Blossom Marathon 제22회 경주 벚꽃 마라톤. Sadly, the cherry blossom trees were already losing their flowers, and not really in...
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Community Korea – Makgeolli Party
Tweet Got party shoes but nowhere to wear them? Community Korea is a group which tries to get expats, visitors and Koreans connecting and meeting new friends and having a good time. They have regular...
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Coming Home
TweetOr: The Things That Make My House My Home/Dealing With the Bitch WithinThe house I currently live in has known me since the day I was born. It’s my Mum’s house, it’s where I moved back to after...
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A Korean Birthday Tradition: Seaweed Soup
TweetWhat have we here?Boil, boilMix it up.Bottoms up!I liked it, I swear. It’s just really, really hot.A great dame I had the good fortune to meet during a volunteer excursion handed me the other week...
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Giveaway Winner
TweetThe giveaway is now closed, and the name picked out of the hat is....Congratulations Jenny! An overload of pink cute things is headed your way! Thanks to everyone that entered, and thanks to...
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