The Kimchi Chronicles
I just got back from Deokjeokdo on Sunday, and I have to say, I’m having withdrawals already. It was so nice to get away from the city and not have Koreans bumping into you or seeing neon lights everywhere. The place was really quaint, and definitely needed. Friday was nice and sunny and perfect beach [...]
Alright, so tomorrow (May 21st) is Buddha’s birthday, which just so happens to be a huge holiday here in Korea. This is a major party event all over the country, and fortunately that means I get the day off from work. To celebrate, I’m taking a trip to Deokjeok island, which is about an hour [...]
On Christmas Eve, I had a faculty luncheon with the… faculty. We drove out to an island near Incheon airport and had some of the freshest raw fish I’ve ever had. Now, I’m not much of a fan of things that aren’t cooked, although I like sushi every now and then, but this stuff was [...]
Happy New Year from Korea! It’s already January 1st here. Last night, I kept it very simple. Myra came over and we rang in the New Year cozy and warm in my apartment drinking tea and talking to Panda (via Skype. He stayed up until 7am in LA!) Obviously, it was nothing fancy, but I [...]
This is my new little Christmas tree. It’s fake, came pre-decorated, and is about one foot tall. I love it.