I’m afraid this blog is going to have nothing to do with Korea, what kind of unfamiliar situations, or observations that we are succumbing to over here. My apologies for this. Although, in a round about way, the topic of this blog is about something that is happening to me while I’m in Korea; so if you can stretch your mind, it fits. This writing is more about something that has been affecting me, weighing on me, this week, while in Korea. Now, I don’t consider myself a writer any more than I think of myself as a politician or an entertainer. I have numerous journals that seem to always fall by the wayside when things of more importance, as they always seem to, creep in. I am writing these words as a refuge, as a ... read more

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and enjoyed the tune. It definitely didn’t seem like the holidays here, both Cass and I only had one day off school and it was back to the grindstone for us. Many different and silly things have happened in the last week or so. To encompass everything, this entry will consist of a conglomeration of short stories for your holiday reading enjoyment. DEATHBED I have a theory that being trained in the slightest of athletic training in college gives me the proper authority to self diagnose things our modern health care tests and machines may not have the power to do so. In my mind, it is totally logical; in my mind that is… This started my bout with mercury poisoning (self diagnosed… remember). Basically since my plane landed ... read more

I knew about this trip for a few weeks, and as soon as I deciphered what it truly existed as, I knew before hand that it had some serious blogworthiness. It certainly didn’t let me down. A few weeks ago, you may remember, my school had staff field trip to the East Sea that involved some poisonous fish eating, some even more nearly poisonous soju drinking, and some Vegas ready karaoke stylings on the bus ride home. December 12th saw the first time I would attend a school staff overnight trip. This eliminates the one true roadblock to setting aside all reservation, getting home safely. I believe the sign displayed on the bus windshield says something along the lines of “Jumbong Staff Friendship Trip.” It comes with what I learned were, mixed reviews from the staff, ... read more

Hello Everyone!! By request...I am writing my very own blog :) We have been in Korea for almost two months and I love it! I love the food, I love the people, and I love not having to drive. When we arrived in fall, it was beautiful, the leaves were red and gold, and the season lasted forever (compared to Montana). Around Yeoju there are many mountains, smaller than Montana, but still beautiful. They are covered in trees so fall was especially beautiful. In the last few weeks, all of the leaves have fallen and it has started to get pretty darn cold. Every Morning, I wait on the corner near our apartment for the "Head Teacher" from my school to pick me up. She is very nice and speaks some English, but our conversation is ... read more

There are so, so many things one goes through, experiences, notices, accepts, and learns while doing something along the lines of travel and working abroad. Big things, little differences, and subtleties along the journey are the spices that put so much value into the experience. I realize that here, in Korea, most of those spices have to do with kimchi or that potent red pepper paste I love, but it’s those along with so much more that have moved me to share some of Korean life’s little pleasures. I love love; so I will share these things. Please enjoy the sometimes fun, sometimes silly, sometimes interesting, sometimes outlandish observations. I will leave this entry simply as a conglomeration of these random thoughts, because nearly all of them pass through my mind during the course of a ... read more