Survive & Thrive in Korea
Really, I think there is something to be said for Korean Xenophobia. Rather, something should be said because I think Koreans don’t consider themselves to be xenophobic. I can’t fathom why not. I mean, just own it, embrace the truth of it, and then do something to change it. Unless of course there is an […]
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Head’s up to the Marmot’s Hole for posting an article from the Chosun about foreigners reacting to Korean invasions of personal space and other matters of etiquette. I know I have experience some cringe worthy moments during my time here. The most funny and eye roll worthy was the instance where I was having a […]
Continue ReadingWell, on the heels of the top things I like about Korea I thought it would be appropriate to jot down the things about living here that get on my last nerve. Now, some of them aren’t major, but really they add up and sometimes I just shrug my shoulders or laugh at the absurdity […]
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Thinking of asking that special someone the big question? No, I’m not talking about boxers or briefs. I’m speaking of the big M. If so then boy do I have the perfect spot for you. In the Korean Times I read about how the Seoul Metropolitan Government has christened a special spot on the Cheonggye […]
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I know, I know this has nothing remotely to do with Korea, except that I am going gray and bald in Seoul. So, I suppose it just might have something to do with Korea. Maybe it’s something in the air or the food. That’s it! The kimchi is making me bald or maybe it was […]
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I cannot believe this. That people who supposedly love children so much that they adopted a baby to complete their family then go and give the child away to social services seven years later! You can read about it at The West. Thanks to the Occidentalismfor the heads up.I’m trying to understand what credible reason […]
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