It’s been over 10 months in this fair land and as of yet, I am alive and well. If you saw my short video on the gym in Korea, you’ll…
Today is my last day of elementary school. I start middle school on Monday and I’m very nervous. I’m trying to decide how I want to do my hair, what…
“Man, Ms. Jang. What am I going to do tomorrow? I have very little work and lots of time.” “You will kill time.” She says emphasizing with a finger. “You…
Last night was the peak of this bout of homesickness. If the illness had any physical symptoms I would have been throwing up. But as they say, it’s always darkest…
Korean homework Coffee on the patio Wind blows. Sewage wafts.
Korea, you have won my affections. Really, you have. I’m head over heels for you. But we need to talk. You encourage raw fish and soju teacher parties late at…
Every day I meet Ms. Jang at her apartment and shuffle after her as she dashes out the door. Her two sons and I shuffle after like baby ducks after…
I’m certain my words join in with many others. I don’t understand. I applaud the bravery of those who helped. But still I am so sad. I think as I…
My first conversation with a South Korean about North Korea confirmed what I had been hearing from my ex-pat friends– “I think it is no threat, there is no need…
On Traveling to Korea. 