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| 1st December 2009 Cheri Ward | So much fun - From: Hanoi and Ha Long Bay You forgot to mention the DV couple at the hostel - lol!! SO much fun, can't wait to travel with you again!! |
| 23rd November 2009 Diane Caryl | Glad to know you'll be home - From: Hanoi and Ha Long Bay Oh, Erin, I so admire your adventurous life. You bring the world and history alive for me. I'll miss all of these vicarious trips I've been taking with you. Still, like your Mom, I'll be happy when you're on USA soil again safely and soundly. (hmmmm....not that Fort Hood has been the safest of spots to be lately) Safe journeying, dear girl. Hope to see you when you're here. xo |
| 17th November 2009 Renna Starnes | awsome photo's - From: Floating Village and Forest: My National Geographic Moment Hey Y'll! Loved the photo's, I appreciate what your doing, you are very talented, makes me proud to have you in the family. Can't wait to see you guy's and we can hear all about your adventures. Thanks for sharing. Love Y'll |
| 16th November 2009 mom | Great pix - From: Floating Village and Forest: My National Geographic Moment Just looking at them all again. You captured some great expressions and people living their everyday lives. Brings it all to life - more so because you are there. |
| 16th November 2009 tommy northington | awsom - From: Floating Village and Forest: My National Geographic Moment hey guys!photose and stories are awwwsom!!i like the whole web site realy!your doing a good job of it.some are sad compard to what we have,they do not.difrent culturs and all.wish i could be there to exsperenc it in real life whith you.keep it up and thank you for sharing the exsperiance with us. |
| 21st July 2009 Catherine Stenberg | - From: Retirement: The Chinese Get it Right! The video of the chorus was awesome, a large group of people singing together can be so moving. |
| 20th July 2009 Catherine Stenberg | - From: Dallas and Sable- The Newest Members of the Northington Clan Oh my goodness, they are the cutest! Congrats on the new family members =) |
| 16th July 2009 Anactoria | - From: "What a sweet and fun love story!" Yuck! That Yellow Dust (Asian Dust: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Dust) sounds downright nasty! I guess that's why the locals sometimes wear face masks...? I'd be curious as to whether you guys have gotten into that habit, too? I think it would take some getting used to to don a mask to wear everywhere... |
| 16th July 2009 Anactoria | Thanks! :-) - From: Our Korean Adventure I'm planning on moving to SK in the autumn, so I'm looking forward to reading more of your blog! You have a very nice writing style. Thanks for posting! ~ Anactoria http://anactoria.blogspot.com |
| 11th July 2009 Diane Caryl | once again - From: Celebrating American Democracy... in China? (Day One) Remind me why you are leaving teaching, when you are so good at commentary and sharing history with others?? Thanks for taking me abroad with you! |
| 11th July 2009 Amy | Love the blog! - From: Great Wall, Summer Palace, Marble Boat and Wangfujing Street This is great! Can't wait to dig in. I hope you live in Europe some day:) |
| 11th July 2009 Janet Moorhouse | pics - From: Great Wall, Summer Palace, Marble Boat and Wangfujing Street Great pics as always Erin. Think I would starve to death in China, the idea of eating sheeps testicles UGH! Ron would have a try of everything though! Take care & keep 'em coming. |
| 11th July 2009 Mr Travel | very nice - From: Celebrating American Democracy... in China? (Day One) I am here yet.this is a very nice city.I love beijing,I love china food. |
| 9th July 2009 the kemps | vietnam - From: Kyoto: Take Two! Thanks for your lovely email and your kind words. We have had an absolute blast in vietnam, having spent about 5 months in s/e asia now it is a very refreshing change! If you have 4/5 days i would fly into saigon as it is an absolute must (It just pulsates with life - it's awesome!) then fly or get the night train to nha trang where you could pick up with the easy riders and spend a few days with them either on bikes or in a car. They can either take you back to nha trang where you can fly back to saigon or to danang where for about $25 you can fly onto hanoi. We weren't so sure at first spending so long with the easy riders as we like doing stuff ourselves but we saw things we would never have seen otherwise and it really was the highlight of our time in vietnam! I think they are making a website so when it is up and running i will drop you the link and you can have a look for yourself. If you need any more info just give me a shout, more than happy to share our opinions and advice. Take care and happy travels Abi |
| 3rd June 2009 Jenna | Christmas - From: Christmas Season in Korea Hey, this may seem like a stupid question to you but I was just wondering how long schools get off for christmas? |
| 17th March 2009 Mom | - From: Flyin' Solo in Kyoto I know your decision was a hard one, but sometimes you have to make changes that will better your life and future. Money isn't everything, but one needs to be realistic, too. I'm SO glad you made the decision to travel instead of coming home. We're always here for you, but chances like this don't always come along. Dad and I are so proud of you! |
| 5th March 2009 Kimberly | - From: Lunar New Year in Korea There are so cute..she such a sweetie dancing and hopping around..And what a beautiful holiday and very neat . Is always interesting to learn about the way the world celebrates different from us..Erin you have a beautiful class and seem to be doing a great job with them..Keep up the good work, we miss you and dan loas take care of yourself.... |
| 3rd January 2009 Mom | - From: And.... We're off! To Shanghai! What a great time you've had, and it is so neat to see you in the places we visited 1 1/2 years ago! I loved the Yu Gardens (a UNESCO site), and the Shanghai Museum was a TRUE museum - not the large gift shops the Chinese like to call "museums", after you view a ten minute film on jade or pearls or tea. I don't understand why the Chinese don't have someone translate their "English" signs properly, but they are hilarious to read, since they make absolutely no sense! |
| 3rd January 2009 NYCkid | students - From: And.... We're off! To Shanghai! Ignore those students who ask you to see their exhibitions. They are scams. You could have been ripped off. |
| 29th November 2008 jillian | interesting videos ^_^ - From: Just some videos interesting~ |
| 13th November 2008 Mom | - From: The North, South, and DMZ Great blog, Sweetie! What great pix, and interesting info about the two countries. |
| 13th November 2008 Ali | - From: The North, South, and DMZ Keep em coming....I love reading about your life!!! |
| 7th August 2008 Megan | So much fun! - From: There's No Place Like Home... I am so glad that I got to see you in Illinois. I am even happier that you missed your flight and got to spend more time with me. I loved every minute of it and cannot wait to see you again. Love and miss you. |
| 5th August 2008 Kim | - From: There's No Place Like Home... Awwe I wish you would have called and let us know you were comming home..Mike and I would have loved to taken you out to dinner!!! anyways sounds like you were really laid back and enjoyed you week, well except the massage and missing the flight.. We miss you like crazy..you look amazing in you photos!! Tell Dan we said hello. My brother was statoined in Georgia. Well sweetie I hope all is well, Call or Write soon.... Love ya!!! |
| 30th June 2008 Kim | Adorable - From: Just Because They're So Darn Cute Thankyou so much Erin, I really enjoyed watching the videos and seeing the pictures of you and your class.. they are absolutly adorable... Everyone looks like they had a great time and exhausting at that!!!! Emilee just had a concert right before school was out and they sang skinamarinkidink as well... You are an amazing woman and you doing an amazing job..Keep up the good work!!!! |
| 29th June 2008 Kathy Schilling | The Kids are So Wonderfully Funny!! - From: Just Because They're So Darn Cute Hey Erin, I very much enjoyed the kids and their videos. Just goes to show that kids will be kids - no matter where they are borne and raised. Sometimes funny, silly and "so darn cute!" that's for certain! I LOVED the skinamarinkidink SP?? song. I actually have my Chris singing that song when he was about 3! Looked like these little darlings too! Hope you and Dan are well and enjoying such a wonderful opportunity! Will be out at your parents' house on Wed. for Kathy T's birthday party. Looking forward to a nice get together on hopefully a nice evening! Keep those blogs coming! Love them. Kathy S. |
| 24th June 2008 Kim | Nice - From: "It's a Conspiracy..." Nice comments on this one.. I want one of those shirts lol..Anywasy how are you? We miss you so much tell Dan ,Mike and I said "Hello", what else besides tea houses and sight seeing and birthday parties have you been up to? Well gotta run the weather is beautiful outside and I've got errands to run.. Keep in touch!!!! |
| 10th June 2008 anonymous | - From: "The Doosan Bears are the Spawn of Satan!" Dry squid eeewww.. anywhoo it looks like you had a blast.. I deff know how ya feel with the whole misin your man thing, can't wait till mike comes home from N.Y.C. anywhoo miss ya bunches!!!! |
| 1st June 2008 kathy schilling | Such beautiful children (and cute teacher!) - From: "Baby, One More Time" Erin, I so love your blogs. I was with your mom and Kathy T. for the Thornton wedding - lots of fun and your mother is the ultimate tour guide! Your children are just so beautiful! Reminds me every time of my Chris when he was that age. So cute! Ask someone about the significance of the first birthday! We went through the whole preparation of a "proper" first Korean birthday, complete with the traditional birthday outfit and the array of food/gifts placed before the child which when chosen by the child, has some influence on their growth and path in life. Our Chris chose NOTHING and cried and cried in the uncomfortable ornate outfit! Keep those blogs coming! They are so very enjoyable to read! |
| 1st June 2008 Mom | - From: "Baby, One More Time" Hi, Sweetie, We're in Portsmouth NH for the wedding and Kathy T (who doesn't have a computer) got to see your blog for the first time. She really enjoyed it. Glad you're getting out while Daniel is gone. Your kids are adorable, but wish everyone could see them like Dad and I did - in a live video feed. They're the cutest! Your pictures are fantastic. Keep them coming! |
| 10th May 2008 shivani | hi - From: Our Weekend Japan Getaway Hi Erin, It was wonderful to go thorugh your blog. I am an Indian recently maried girl. I really liked the way you look forward to all the challanges of life and how beautifully you are grateful for everything.. all the best to both of you. |
| 6th May 2008 Ali | Hey! - From: Our Weekend Japan Getaway Hey Erin - I miss you so much but reading your blogs makes me feel like we aren't even far apart. I am so excited that you guys are staying another year. It looks like your having a blast!!! |
| 6th May 2008 Kim | Hey girl - From: Our Weekend Japan Getaway Wow the sights look beautiful! Someday I hope to be as lucky as the two of you and get to travel to peaceful places!!! You two have come along way and still have a long life ahead of you.. You are very blessed and the two of your deserve all the happiness in the world!! Mike and I Miss You Bunches!!!!! |
| 15th April 2008 Susan | arm chair traveler - From: Seoul Survivor Erin, Very well written, informative and entertaining post. I look forward to reading more of your writing. Susan Next door neighbor to Inmans |
| 15th April 2008 megan | Hey - From: Seoul Survivor I am glad to see that you had a relaxing time with Dan and that you laughed so hard you teared up. Good times. I love that it seems like all you do is work and tour your surroundings. You are learning so much and embracing your time away! |
| 14th April 2008 Korean middle school student | - From: Seoul Survivor Koreans speak Korean language that is linguistically unrelated to the Chinese counterpart. It's the Chinese writing system that was used until the invention of Hangul. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hangul Before (or even some time after) that, the Chinese writing system was used like Latin in Korea. (It was mostly used by the ruling class.) The only difference is that now the Romans are safely gone, while the Chinese certainly aren't. |
| 13th April 2008 mom | Korean Architecture - From: Seoul Survivor The closeness to China might explain the similarities in architecture. All the old buildings we saw in China last year looked like these - the throne rooms, as well. Some of the stairways were higher - the royal family would be "carried" up the steps over the ornate carving of stone below them (usually the phoenix and the dragon representing the male and female), while their servants used the steps along the sides. I'm so thrilled your using your spare time to learn about the culture you're part of this year - but, I knew you'd never be one to sit home! |
| 13th April 2008 Tom | Chinesee - From: Seoul Survivor So do Koreans know chinesee since it use to be their official language? |
| 6th April 2008 anonymous | Fun Fun - From: My Dance Dance (R)evolution You sound like you're really enjoying your time there. You're doing a lot more sight-seeing than I am right now. I'll get there, haha. I'm so glad Dan's back home with you, but I wouldn't expect anything less than independence and strength from you without him, that's just who you are....Great for you Love! Thanks for that last comment on my blog, I'm hoping they just get better from here on out. I took some pics of my kids I'll be posting this week. And God willing, I'm going sight-seeing Saturday and taking lots of scenery pics. I love and miss ya, keep up the aweseom work! |
| 31st March 2008 Jan | "Curioser and curioser" - From: "She cooks like a black woman!" Erin, first the break-dancing and the "lady in pink" out-doing you in shots on St. Patrick's Day, the appearance of a stuffed Guinness in Korea, and now, a very strange view of the women's bathroom. What is up with that? BTW, let me know what school supplies you need, or tell your mom, so I can send a box out to you. Jan |
| 29th March 2008 Jennefer | Money is money - From: "Get lovely Tweety into your dream and hope" Well Erin, don't jump off a cliff but if you can make 60/hr to teach, do it!! <3 |
| 27th March 2008 AsanteKalena | Irish Wall - From: Happy St. Patrick's Day! Very good photo! What's the story on this wall? |
| 24th March 2008 Jennefer | Umm - From: "She cooks like a black woman!" So what do you do at that bathroom? Sqaut?? Wowsers |
| 19th March 2008 SARAH F | ~HEY~ - From: A "Juicy" Update I REALLY ENJOY READING ALL YOUR BLOGS I AM SO GLAD THAT YOU ARE HAPPY AND DOING GOOD!! I NOTICED THAT THE KIDS ARE DOING PEACE SIGNS IN ALL THE PHOTOS, I KNOW THAT DIDFERENT CULTURES DIFFERENT WAYS OF NON-VERPAL COMMUNICATION DOES IT MEAN THE SAMETHING THAT IS DOES HERE? HOW HARD IS IT TO COMMUNICATE W/ OTHERES? WELL HAVE FUN!! MISS YOU! ~~SARAH F.~~ |
| 19th March 2008 Sarah | - From: A "Juicy" Update Yeah I can guarantee you that no bus drivers here would do that for you! |
| 19th March 2008 Mom | That's my girl! - From: A "Juicy" Update That's what getting out into the world is all about - exploring, learning, trying new things, accepting the cultures as they are, and turning mistakes into adventures. Dad and I couldn't be prouder of you both. |
| 19th March 2008 Namenmeister | Food names - From: A "Juicy" Update Your beef broth: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seolleongtang (try shin-son chain. they are good.) pita-like snack: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ho-tteok Enjoy! |
| 15th March 2008 Jennefer | Wow,,, - From: A Looong Week Those poor little babies. They want their children to work hard and have good lives I suppose but they are going a bit too far. Each culture has very drastic differences in practices. The United States seems pretty laizze faire when it comes to most things. I really love reading your blogs Erin!! I hope all is well with you and Dan. Take advantage of being there and love every minute! Miss you! <3 |
| 11th March 2008 Kim | Lookin Great - From: A Great Weekend Everything looks awesome from this end and once again Mike and I are so proud of you and Dan... You will make all the parents of these kids proud.. You an inspiration to all of us!!! Keep up the good work... Can't wait to hear from you again!!! |
| 10th March 2008 shannon | So Lucky - From: A Great Weekend I'm so glad you got to see Dan and have less stress to be able to enjoy each other. It's great that Dan gets to spend some time with his brother. I really want to shower, use the restroom, and brush my teeth all at the same time!!! It sounds like fabulous fun! Korea, here I come. hehehe. While you're making your list of observations, make sure you write down a "top things to cram into a ten day vacation to Korea" list for me. I miss you lots! Tell Dan I said hi! |
| 10th March 2008 Patricia | Great Blog! - From: Flying Solo Enjoy reading your blog - since I plan to be teaching overseas - next fall also. Hey just have your mom get a teaching job somewhere nearby too! |
| 9th March 2008 Louise | - From: A Great Weekend Hi Erin, I'm enjoying reading of your adventures. I kind of know what you're going through, and believe me, it will get better. Thanks for lending me your mom. I look forward to seeing her on Tuesday. Big hugs, Louise, Chloé and Patrick |
| 6th March 2008 Tom Inman | flying solo - From: Flying Solo Erin, I really respect you for what you have done. You have a whole new and foriegn world in which to explore. Please take the time to learn as much as you can about the culture, the way of LIFE that Koreans embrace. Learn their motives as well, for that will show you and Dan the true essence of the people. Theresa and I keep you lifted up in our prayers and remember to have fun on your journey. Tom |
| 6th March 2008 Meghanne Boyer | =) - From: The Light at the End of the Tunnel I am so proud of you Erin Marie!! Thank you for sharing your journy with me..I like these blog things..groovy*..keep posting.. Dont ever feel alone..your family and friends arent as far away as you may feel..keep in touch..Love to You and Dan..Your Cuz* |
| 6th March 2008 Sarah | - From: Flying Solo It's so good that you're starting to settle in. Hopefully your stuff will get out of storage soon. I know what you mean about feeling like you're camping not "home". Although my experience feeling that way was not from being in a foreign country so I'm sure you're feeling it even more intensely. |
| 6th March 2008 Lisa | I am so happy for you - From: Flying Solo Erin your blog had me in tears.... it is so sad the lack of respect from the students hear. If they only knew how lucky they were. Keep me posted. Love ya Lisa |
| 6th March 2008 MARY RICHARDSON | - From: Flying Solo YOUR BLOGS ARE SO GREAT. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. KIDS ARE DARLING. I DON'T THIKNK YOU GOT MY LAST MESSAGE. HAVE YOU BEEN MEETING ANY AMERICANS? |
| 6th March 2008 Kathy Schilling | Flying Solo - From: Flying Solo Oh, Erin, I love reading about your days. I know each one will get better and that you will make this time away from "home" something to remember. You certainly have wonderful kids and I wish our teachers were treated as well as you will be treated - respect??? That's a word needing much more practice in the States! Stay well, say hi to Dan and enjoy your book! I'm reading it right now as well! BC book for sure! xoo Kathy |
| 5th March 2008 Kristen P. | Awesome. - From: The Light at the End of the Tunnel I have only corresponded with Erin a couple times but I love reading about your adventures. I hate to say this as it is a sin but I am green with envy. God bless you both on your new venture and keep everyone updated. |
| 4th March 2008 Kim | Miss Ya!!! - From: Trial By Fire omg your class is so adorable!!! I am so happy for you and Dan.. it looks like everything thing is going better and falling into place. I hope to hear more from you soon!!! We miss you guys!!! Mike Sends his Love!!! |
| 4th March 2008 Catherine Stenberg | - From: Trial By Fire Wow, how much has your life changed in a week! I love your apartment and your kids are so adorable, it looks like the Korean version Madeline in your classroom! |
| 4th March 2008 Marion Alderman | - From: The Light at the End of the Tunnel Dear Erin and Dan, I have enjoyed your e-mails describing your experiences in your new surroundings. Please make time to write often as you both will be in my thoughts. Your Dad stopped in and got my computer working again, or I would have written sooner. Love to you both, Grandma Alderman |
| 4th March 2008 Kathy Schilling | The first day is the hardest day... - From: Trial By Fire Erin, I am blown away by your first day! I can just see you running around, thinking fast, and coming up with a teachers plan for your kids - without supplies and books! Remarkable! Your children are beautiful and choke me up when I see those beautiful little Korean faces - reminds me of my Christopher when he was little. Write often! I love to hear about your days! I'm no substitute for family, but I will be a friend who will write to you and listen to you ANYTIME! Keep up the good work! Fondly, Kathy |
| 4th March 2008 Jan | Bravo! - From: Trial By Fire Hey Girl, I found your comments insightful and humorous. I also think that with your command of the English language, the seeds of a wonderful book are being sown. I have lots of supplies that I can make available to you, so don't hesitate to ask. At first, when I heard that the Korean teachers wrote the lesson plans for you, I thought "what? nice, very nice" -- but hey, you didn't fall apart when they weren't there today (or, is it yesterday right now, I'm confused). That, my dear, is the mark of a great teacher, the ability to improvise! All of the BC girls have been living vicariously through your mother's travels - now we'll really get the "feeling" of Korea through your experiences. Take care and know that I wish you all the BEST! Jan |
| 4th March 2008 shannon | Ohhhhh, Erin.... - From: Trial By Fire I'm glad you made it through your first day of teaching, but you're right...if you can make it through the first day totally unprepared, then you're going to do a great job! I'm proud of you for being so brave over there! (trains and busses all by yourself....in the first week!!!!) You'll do great, even if your mom isn't there. It'll just take some getting used to. I miss you! |
| 4th March 2008 shannon | So Happy!!!!! - From: We Found Our New Home! I'm so excited to hear all the interesting things happening to you so far. It's making me soooo excited to come see you! I'm thinking November, but you should feel out the seasons and let me know the best time of year! Love you! |
| 2nd March 2008 Aurélie | - From: The Light at the End of the Tunnel Hi Erin Reading you has been a pleasure! You're on a big adventure and it's great to hear about every step of it. Hope you'll find anything you and Dan need. If you have any question about your class, do not hesitate. Good luck on your first day at work and on your next discoveries... Auré |
| 1st March 2008 Jenny Travis | - From: We Found Our New Home! So glad to hear from you,hope everything is going to be great for you two over there. Miss you!!!!! |
| 29th February 2008 Jennefer | Amazing! - From: We Found Our New Home! I am glad that you and Dan are doing well. Enjoy!! |
