Culture(s)
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Happy Year of the Tiger!
It’s the Lunar New Year holiday over here in Korea, China, Japan, and some other Asian countries. Back home in the US, a lot of people know of it as Chinese New Year.…
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A lovely day in Daejeon: a wedding and a bakery?
Went to a co-workerâs wedding today in Daejeon. An absolutely beautiful couple. Her dress was gorgeous. Even though itâs 2 hours away, why not? First time at a wedding after being here almost…
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A slice of Heaven on Earth: Nami Island
Nami Island (ë¨ě´ěŹ)~! It was hard to pick just 10 pictures. This place is a little piece of heaven on earth. The vivid autumn colors, the water and the fresh air was absolutely…
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Seoul’s Lantern Festival is lovely
So met up with some friends and finally got to see the Latern Festival that goes on every year. Itâs so pretty~???
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Made it to Europe~! First stop: England
So umâŚafter over 25 hours of traveling, multiple currencies and languages, 4 countries, 3 flights, 4 trains, a missed flight/connection freak out, a Starbucks cheer-up, and a bus, I actually made it out…
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Gongju-A church thing
How I spent my first day of the year~ Went down to Gongju to check out this winter retreat thing the church has. It was interesting and met some more good people from…
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Christmas at church
Christmas Eve and Christmas day celebrations. It was fun and super enjoyable. Had a ton of laughs, good music, great food and just an all-around good time. I couldnât have asked for a…
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Weekend~First a final goodbye to a good friend
How am I? Pretty good, I guess. Thursday went to the hospital and found out my stitches will come out this week. Another shot. Then headed to the funeral home that was next…
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Chinatown in Korea is interesting
Chinatown in Incheon~! Went there with Keri for Buddhaâs Birthday Monday. I must say that was a great trip. Good food everywhere. Like I want to go back and try other things. The…
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