Dearest Friends and Fam!! Since March I've been here in Seoul Loving it I am, on the whole Many friends I've seen, New places I've been Teaching is a joy 3-6th grade girls and boys Always a challenge, never a rest Early to bed, early to rise Myself, I've given a surprise! My days seem endless, Teaching, meeting, always in a dress, Seoul is getting hot, Long pants I can where not! So much hope I have for this new season, But not without God's he...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! Its true that I miss Korea tremendously. But I am very happy to be home in America for Thanksgiving. It is my favorite holiday, and I've missed it the past two years. Thanksgiving is very similar to "Chuseok" in Korea; it celebrates the harvest; it comemorates the pilgrims who arrived here from England 1620; and it is a time to spend with family and friends eating a bountiful, traditional meal. I am particularly thankful this Tha...

Dearest Friends, loved ones, and supporters, Guess what!!If you didn't already know, I'm back in the USA. (Believe me, I'm just as surprized as you are. ) Before I give you the story, please know that I will go into surgery on Friday, November 2 at Memorial Hospital. I think around noon-ish. Then I must stay overnight, and the following two weeks could be uncomfortable (maybe headaches, etc) and I must stay here in the States for about two months before I go ...

Greetings Friends and Fam!!I just got back from a terrific trip to Thailand!! You may remember, it was almost one year ago that I went to the exact same place! OH, Thailand is truly a idyllic, dream location... I SOOO recommend it! The month of August at my school in Korea was the intensive term. AKA EARLY mornings, LONG hours, the exact same students EVERY day, ... So this trip was my chance to let go of the stresses of work and life in Korea. I chose to h...

Hello Everyone!!I miss you ALL tremendously! (I hope you know that) Guess what... I've fallen in love... with a city!! I am SUCH a city girl and I LOVE living in Seoul! Right now is the best time to be here because the weather is perfect, Spring is sprung, and there are so many fun festivals and events to attend! A couple weekends ago I went to the World DJ Festival. At a park by the river, there were loads of stages set up with DJs from all over! Very c...