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Sticker Shock, part deux
God Bless the child that has cravings in Korea. Well, for one, you can at least get a slice of Pizza if'n you desire hereThis li'l baby cost me $14. You read that right. A personal pan cost me 14...
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So, I've shared the good parts of the Korea experience, but sadly, there have certainly been some unpleasant experiences.Let me preface this by saying that I'm totally okay with curiosity. If you're...
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I was pretty worried about what type of housing I'd get moving all the way across the world, especially in Asia, where they are known for super tiny spaces. I was fully prepared to reside in a closet...
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An Introvert Abroad
So how exactly does an introvert function abroad?This is something that I pondered for a long time prior to my departure.I consider myself a true introvert; not just because it's the cute thing to be...
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One Month Anniversary
Time flies!!Posing with palace guards.Good Sunday evening from South Korea. As of last Friday, I have officially been in the country for one whole month. Life here has really been great. I really feel...
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I Love My AKA
So in case you haven't noticed, most of my blog is in pink and green, the colors of my beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. I'm far from a neo, but I am still actively involved after 12...
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Expat Update: Lookin' Good, Eatin' Good
Hola! Or, 안녕하세요 (anyeonghaseyo)Since arriving here in Suwon, I have attained a much slimmer waist line by leading a more active lifestyle. I walk to and from work everyday. I hike the Hwaseong fort...
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Shopping
I got rid of a ridiculous amount of clothing before coming here. I reduced years of accumulation to roughly three suitcases. It was freeing at the time, but I realized it wouldn't last once I got...
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Myeong-dong!
If you ever come to Seoul and you do nothing else, Myeongdong is a must! I fell in love instantly after my first visit and was so glad to get back and do some real looking around.On average Myeongdong...
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Everland Resort Park
Happy Chuseok from South Korea!Chuseok Holiday is arguably the most celebrated holiday in Korea. It's a harvest festival, similar to Thanksgiving in the states. People return to their native areas and...
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Expat Travels: Macau
As part of my journey to Hong Kong I did a day trip to nearby Macau. The former Portuguese colony is a one hour ferry ride from Hong Kong. U.S. citizens do not need a visa to visit either of these...
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Expat Travels: Hong Kong!
Greetings!BLACK & ABROAD ON HONG KONG ISLAND((Yes-the pits ARE shaved y'all))I had the absolute pleasure of spending a few days in Hong Kong recently.Per usual, I went solo, and had quite the time....
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The Air Quality Sucked Today
The air quality sucked in Seoul today. It trickled on down to Suwon. 1 in 3 people in my building is hacking up their lungs. I have a tight chest and familiar lump in my throat. Oh boy. The air quality...
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Black Hair Care in Korea
Greetings, and Happy November!!Second Crochet install.Reppin' my alma mater!I swear the time is flying quicker than ever. I looked up and there was one month left in the year, sheesh. November is...
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Doctor Fish Spa + Massage Experience
Happy rainy, dreary Sunday from Seoul!I CLEARLY needed this, they went to town from my ankles down!The massage pants matching my shirt is pure coincidence!Today I visited Doctor Fish in Myeongdong (not...
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Snow in Suwon
Greetings All!It is an extremely brisk 31 degrees in Suwon today; wind chill is 19- 19 lawd!It's been raining all week, and old man winter decided to make his debut a month early today:Giving you...
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Expat Travels: Two Days in Taiwan!
Greetings! Or, "ni hao!"Gorgeous coast!November was the busiest month for me so far this year, so I wanted to destress and get away from Korea for a minute. I did a quickcation to Taiwan this past...
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An Ode to My Selfie Stick
Right quick:On my recent trip to Taipei, a lady from the Philippines remarked how she was so impressed with how I seemed to be "taking it all in." She was on her very first international solo trip, and...
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"Off to see the wizard"
Greetings All:First, and quite possibly only post of December, seeing how the year only has about a week or so left in it. That blows my mind!!! 2015 has been, in a word: FULFILLING. I took grasp of my...
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New Years Eve in Sydney, Australia!
Good'ay mates!Happy New Year from the Southern Hemisphere (I am still here). I hope your 2016 is EVERYTHING you desire it to be!I rang in the new year in Sydney, Australia. It is summer in the Southern...
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