In Search For A Church

I have calculated that I have been "church shopping" at least five times in my semi-adult to adulthood. A church is the place I go to to find friends and to grow spiritually. From South Dakota to Gangnam, South Korea, I was able to find a church quickly and to begin settling in. South Korea … Continue reading In Search For A Church →

The Beauty of A Road Trip

As I have recently moved across the world and then the nation, for a new job, I was able to take in the beauty of America....At least the Southwest/Pacific Northwest. Here are some photos that I took along the way. Look at how amazing those clouds are. I will be the first … Continue reading The Beauty of A Road Trip →

Last Impressions: Leaving South Korea

Usually when I tell people I lived in South Korea for the past three years, I get a lot of "WOW!", "Is it safe?" or "Did you see ___(insert your favorite Kpop or Kdrama start)____ in Seoul?" Believe it or not, I often had "wow" moments living in Korea so I understand that one. South … Continue reading Last Impressions: Leaving South Korea →

First Impressions: Back in America

I have written before that I tend to have really bad reverse culture shock. My senses are usually on hyper-alert. I notice, hear, and feel everything once I step off my plane. Then things die down a bit after a few days, and then my culture shock only comes out when I experience new things … Continue reading First Impressions: Back in America →

Saying Goodbye To South Korea

After three years living in South Korea, I'm leaving. In the big scheme of things three years is a short amount of time. However, living in a foreign country for three years impacts your outlook on many levels. I know that I will miss my students and my co-workers and just the overall foreign experience … Continue reading Saying Goodbye To South Korea →

Korean Pension: Bundang Office

This past May I went on the trek to receive my Korean Pension. As of right now, the United States and South Korea has a great agreement that allows US citizens the ability to receive Korean pension money and other than claiming it on taxes we do not have to really play taxes on it. … Continue reading Korean Pension: Bundang Office →

Zombie Survival Mode

The Story: A person has a lot of time to think and reflect when they are strapped to a 75 ton (according to Google) moving vessel. Add to that the strange sleep deprived thoughts that float in and out of your mind, a person can reflect a great deal. After two VERY quick layovers (like … Continue reading Zombie Survival Mode →

Pack Your Suitcase In 8 Easy Steps

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2x The Relocation

So I did not realize when I set out on this journey that I would technically be relocating two times in a six week time. That is a whole lot of boxes, goodbyes (for now), and MONEY! I would advise against it. I am reminded, when I begin complaining or rather FREAKING OUT about the … Continue reading 2x The Relocation →