Tag Archives: South Korea

Quite Possibly My Last Post from Korea

Introduction Before I begin, dear readers, I want you to get a good look at the following picture. Study it long and hard. This is one of many things that no one ever tells you about teaching. According to Hollywood, … Continue reading

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Here’s an Update (Because I’m Bored)

Introduction  Funny true story. Every summer the good doctors of Seoul find something new for everyone to panic about and get tested for. One year it was the flu. The following year, it was the bird flu. In 2015 it was … Continue reading

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On Peace Talks and Snowboarding

Greetings, dear readers, and welcome back to A Day With J (South Korean Edition). A lot’s been happening here on the peninsula lately. For starters, you might have heard that the 65-year standoff between the North and South might finally … Continue reading

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Something You Need to See and Hear

There’s nothing I can add to the following video with words, dear readers, so I’ll just quickly give you some context and let it speak for itself. Last Friday (November 24th) was our school’s annual orchestra concert. There were a … Continue reading

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What’s in the Box?

Few of life’s simple pleasures are as exciting for people living in foreign countries as the pleasure of receiving a package from home. It’s like a surprise birthday or Christmas present in a way. You get home from work, you … Continue reading

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My Last 4 Months Explained in 10 Questions

Alright, dear readers, let’s cut to the chase here. I haven’t posted an update for four solid months now. By regular standards, that’s a pretty long time – a full third of a year! – but online, it’s practically an … Continue reading

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