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I will miss Korea / I will not miss Korea

Tue, 11/13/2012 - 20:11 — foreignerjoy

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It's an interesting circumstance to be leaving a country you have lived in for nearly five years. On the one hand you are about to embark on a new adventure, seize the day and capitalize on all your life experience. On the other hand you are stepping out of a world that you have on days treasured and on some despised.

When I think about what I will miss in Korea I call up fond memories of places I have traveled to and fun moments had on normal days. But I also start to understand what I won't miss while living here. .

What Could Have Been and What Will Be

Mon, 11/12/2012 - 06:00 — foreignerjoy

Yesterday I was busy in Itaewon checking in at the Chung Hwa Animal Hospital to have a chat and see what carriers they had for sale. It looks like the best option would be to buy Tom a sturdy carrier with plenty of room to curl up in. However, the one and only they had for sale was a bit out of my price range so I will be using Gmarket once again. Also I took care of ordering a name tag for Tom, which will include his name and my email address.

The Why

Sun, 11/04/2012 - 10:20 — foreignerjoy

Why leave this land that has so many wonders and where I have discovered a culture rich in beauty and taste?

My Accounts of Typhoon Bolaven

Tue, 08/28/2012 - 14:45 — foreignerjoy

The windows are rattling and the cats are sleeping soundly in the house of Joy. Typhoon Bolaven (태풍 볼라벤) has been blowing its hardest over South Korea since last night and bringing with it hysteria. However, as much as it is kind of silly watching Korean people get all up in arms about this severe weather, safety is usually a good idea. I recall a few years ago when windows blew out in the last typhoon while people were standing near them enjoying the typhoon scenery.

What I Ate in Damyang

Sun, 08/26/2012 - 10:47 — foreignerjoy

While in Damyang I did my best to eat the local specialities. If you recall I was treated to some bamboo bread on my first arrival. After I ventured through the bamboo forest I was hot and wanted something to eat. So I walked around the city area of the town and found a mul naengmyeon restaurant (물 냉면).

Cat Cafe: Ycat (previously known as Gio Cat)

Sun, 07/15/2012 - 10:59 — foreignerjoy

July's July

Thu, 07/05/2012 - 18:36 — foreignerjoy

The summer can be considere half-way through already. It's my 5th summer in Korea and it seems the rain, heat and humidity are just passing me by without much thought. I've kept busy this term with school work and life changes. Vacation planning is currently preoccupying my mind. I plan to do something mild this season, just venture out far enough and not spend too much to make it valid.

A Little Guide to the Rain in Seoul

Wed, 04/25/2012 - 17:30 — foreignerjoy

I'm sure all of us know how to use an umbrella and get around their town in the rain. You look out for puddles and wear proper gear. But it seems surviving the rainy streets of Seoul, can add on a few more challenges. I've come to realize these nuances over the course of living here four years, and thought I would share them with you. Not as a way to complain about life here, but just to divulge my observances. Here we go...

1. Puddles and Splashes:

Seonyudo Park: In the spring time

Fri, 04/20/2012 - 19:46 — foreignerjoy

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Sat, 03/24/2012 - 13:51 — foreignerjoy

The National Gallery of Art

Sat, 03/17/2012 - 14:08 — foreignerjoy

The Lincoln Memorial

Thu, 03/15/2012 - 17:45 — foreignerjoy

It wasn't the sunniest or the warmest day on our trip, but seeing the Lincoln Memorial was worth it. I took my family to Foggy Bottom station and we tried to catch a bus closer to The Mall area. But you could easily have walked the distance.

Approaching the memorial, you start to sense the significance and iconic power of it's structure.

The United States Botanical Garden

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 19:48 — foreignerjoy

Although we had about an hour to see The United States Botanical Garden, I had a good time. They were having a special orchid exhibit, which were lovely to look at.

Bye Bye America Again

Tue, 02/28/2012 - 00:08 — foreignerjoy

I'm up way too early here in my hotel near the SFO airport. Maybe I'm excited to go back to Korea or ready to get there, rest and prepare for the first day back to work.

I had a good time here in America and am so grateful to spend time with nearly all of my family. When I get the chance I will definitely continue to post the rest of my trip from Florida and D.C.

I'm not sure when I'm going to come out here again, as I need to consider saving money and also I still want to see other parts of the world.

Deerfield Beach

Sun, 02/19/2012 - 23:22 — foreignerjoy

No trip to Florida would be complete with out a venture over to the beach. On both sides (the Gulf and the Atlantic) you have choices. On this day we decided to head to Deerfield beach, which brought back memories.


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