So I see that I have been getting in at least one post every month and I don’t plan on breaking that flow (though I really would like to post more often though). I have SO many posts still stuck in drafts because they take thought and energy to write and… honestly, I’ve been lacking in thatContinue reading “Brief Update”
The thing about 책임감
Let’s talk about 상류사회 (High Society). That show should win some kind of award for creating two of the most precious side characters in a drama full of people I couldn’t care a whit about. Changsoo and Jiyi’s flirtationship is, at least in the first six episodes (and honestly I don’t see myself continuing with thisContinue reading “The thing about 책임감”
Epik High in San Francisco
Okay so this happened: On May 28, Epik High commenced their 2015 North American Tour at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco. AND I WAS THERE. This was a big deal for me because it was my first ever concert. I’m a homebody and the idea of standing in line, enduring screaming fans and general madness justContinue reading “Epik High in San Francisco”
Buying and selling rice
I’ve said over and over again that it is impossible to truly understand the essence of a language without knowing a bit of culture and history. Language is contextual. An idiomatic phrase or saying that is difficult to remember because it seems “odd” might stick better if you understand its origins. Such was the case for meContinue reading “Buying and selling rice”
외눈박이 물고기의 사랑 – 류시화 시집
Way back when, I read a poem by Korean poet Ryu Shi-hwa. My friend and language partner at the time, Kwang-im, suggested him when I was suddenly struck with the desire to read Korean poetry. Now, I’m not inherently a lover of poetry but through my many years as a student of English literature (whichContinue reading “외눈박이 물고기의 사랑 – 류시화 시집”
썸 타다
I love picking up new Korean slang. Once you have a new word or phrase down, it’s like a whole new vista of meaning opens up. All of a sudden, drama dialogue, radio shows, tweets, and forums start making more sense and you start hearing the word everywhere. That’s how I felt when I learned 썸타다. I first cameContinue reading “썸 타다”
9 things that are an actual “thing” in Seoul.
In September 2014, I went on a 10-day vacation to Seoul. I didn’t find it too difficult to adjust to city life there, actually, and didn’t face any huge cultural hurdles. But I did notice some quirky trends that I thought I’d share! Here are nine random things I noticed while out and about in Seoul. HorizontalContinue reading “9 things that are an actual “thing” in Seoul.”
명심 해야 할 속담
So I have a job and, aside from that, I have a million other hobbies. Korean and Japanese are my more serious hobbies (I’ll be taking TOPIK for the first time this year!) I’m pretty bad at sitting down and studying everyday but my everyday life is inundated with those languages. I wouldn’t have it any other way.Continue reading “명심 해야 할 속담”
Pre-Korea Checklist
Planning a trip to South Korea in 2015? Then you may find this post useful! Granted, I’m not huge on planning when it comes to trips. I make sure I’ll be able to manage all the basics – transportation, accommodation, and communication – and then everything else is pretty spontaneous. I’ve had more than one person sayContinue reading “Pre-Korea Checklist”
2014: A Year of Change
Stuff happened in 2014. So. Much. Stuff. When I think about growing up and taking on responsibilities and such, I think this is the year that I really threw myself into the ocean of adulthood and taught myself how to swim. It wasn’t easy. I’m fairly sure that I cried more this year than IContinue reading “2014: A Year of Change”
반짝반짝 한국어 