Love the blog, great nom de plume. I am wondering what it is like being an “older” ESL teacher there, most tend to be in their 20s. I lived in Seoul a long while back and want to return to teach ESL and diving. Does Yongsan still have a big US military...
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As an American in Seoul, celebrating holidays here is like entering the twilight zone. Quirky holidays that you’ve never heard of before, strange twists on familiar holidays, and the complete absence of some holidays makes for a pretty disconcerting time. Take for instance, Pepero Day, a holiday celebrated on November 11...
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Have an intercom but don’t know how to use it? Tired of using it as a mirror or place to put restaurant menus? Then you’re in luck because I’ve translated my intercom just for you! Now you can buzz guests in instead of walking that extra two feet to the door! You can call for...
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The hub of Korea’s foreign population, Itaewon is one of the places to go when you want to party all night with expats. You’ll find everything from Jamaican Reggae to Irish pubs. Itaewon has what you want, now go get it! Club Caliente The patrons are so diverse, DJ Josh sometimes has a hard job appealing...
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They say you can learn it in 20 minutes. Give it your best shot with this handy youtube vid. Got a watch handy? Okay, ready, get set, go!!!
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Yeah, yeah this is way late, but here it is anyway: Christmas at Geckos 2008! Repeating last years get together Amanda and I were joined by Rebecca, Angela, Melissa and Martha. During the Christmas time holiday season Gecko’s puts on a buffet Christmas dinner with the proceeds going to charity. The the buffet...
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I know, I know I am a few days late posting this, but better late than never, unless of course I was posting this on December 31, 2009 which wouldn’t be too much better at all. So without further ado! 1. Money I am notorious at spending huge amounts of money on frivilous items. My first resolution...
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Afraid you missed it? Thought it went by without your noticing. Well, fear not Pepero Day is back again and right in your face. Wherever you go there are stands and boxes of pepero in a variety of flavors and combinations. Chocolate? Check? Nut Crunch? Check. Honey coated sugar almond orange sensation? Well, not...
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Which is exactly how I felt when I strolled into class yesterday with my mind full of smiling faces of my students eager to wish me a happy teacher’s day and maybe, just maybe, a knick knack or two. Fond memories of last year and the presents I received made me a fool, because...
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Valentine’s Day is here and in Korea it’s a time for copious candy eating and giving. However, my students pressed it upon me that on Valentine’s Day only girls are supposed to give candy. So bascially the boys in class sit back and wait for the chocolate to come rolling in. I tried...
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