What I will miss
The top things that I will miss in Vancouver are my parents, my dogs, my bestie, sunny days, my amazing friends and the food!
View ArticleIn transit
The best and weirdest and worst part of travelling is always the portion spent in transit to wherever you’re headed. I was up until 230am this morning, packing and repacking, in preparation for my move...
View ArticleOh Christmas Tree, Oh Glitter Tree
Close family friends gave me this as my Christmas present before I left Vancouver. I figured it was close enough to Christmas to set up my tree so here she is, as she grows Also, glitter lives forever...
View ArticleBestie
Bestie and I, together again! First Skype date since we’ve both settled into our new places. I wish I could take this lady with me everywhere. <3
View ArticleWhat I’ve been eating…
I would just like to say that this post is for my mother. She doesn’t worry about me not eating or eating well or any of that. Our family loves food, our family loves cooking and we’ve always been a...
View ArticleMy first care package!
My first care package arrived this week! It was way more exciting than I thought and I was terribly spoiled. Thank you, to the McDougall Family! <3
View ArticleSpeaking of fish
Almost a year ago, I was visiting my family in New Zealand. My littlest (he’s actually quite big now) cousin, Sam, is quite the skilled fisherman and kept us well fed on our trip. The last post...
View ArticleOne strange rant on being homesick
I was quite ill earlier this week. The day after my last post saw me in the hospital on an IV drip, again. Although I was physically alone (my director, my front desk teacher and a coworker checked on...
View ArticleWeekend of Hanbok
Alright, the only Korean I actually saw in a hanbok this weekend was a dog…my students told me that this tradition, although not dead, is not thriving. Here are some examples of traditional hanbok,...
View ArticleMy new toy
My new toy or my present to myself…I love it! I have a couple projects that i’ve realised about my experience here. I decided to upgrade my equipment. Look forward to new and more pictures of everything!
View ArticleSee ya’ when I see ya’
One of the benefits to this experience abroad is meeting new people from around the world who somehow cross your path. Some will be tourists in your life and you will have a brief but wonderful time...
View ArticleTimber
A sad bit of news, my dog, Timber, passed away a month ago (a week before I was due home for a visit). He was the most amazing and ridiculous personality. He had a talent for finding the most...
View ArticleFlight home
Made a brief pit stop home in September. It was a whirlwind. It was scattered. It was full of love. It was exactly what I needed. The air smelled amazing and I wish I could have bottled up all that...
View ArticleFamily time!!!
It is pronounced as an exclamation…at least the way my brother started chanting it. Fortunately, my baby brother was in town visiting at the same time so we had the whole clan together. I’m not sure...
View ArticleBaby bear
The first thing I did when I walked in the door at my parents’ house was hug my baby boy, Kobe, and cry. He is much older than he was when I left in December and he definitely seemed a bit different...
View ArticleFriends + food = love
They’re just amazing and I wouldn’t trade them for the world. ❤️ You guys are solid and I love you!!!
View ArticleHere it goes, again…
I’ve been home for a couple months now and hung out with my parents and seen some friends…I’m going back to Korea! I still have bits and pieces to post from the end of my last contract and my visit...
View ArticleUpdates and something, something, something…
Be prepared for some random catch-up posts! I am currently back in Korea. I did make a quick jaunt home last week for my baby brother’s wedding; it was amazing but I’m back and preparing for more...
View ArticleCabin Times
I really missed this place last summer: fresh mountain air, clean water, boats, family.
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