Shabu-Shabu
Trying new restaurants and new types of food is one of my favorite things about living here. The other night I went out with some of my co-workers to a…
The Wild Wild West
Last night was the 31st Annual Wild West Night hosted by the Officers Spouses Club on base. It is one of the largest fundraisers of the year. The Officer’s Club…
Happiness is Flowers and a New Bone
Cue the sad puppy dog eyes… Johnnie is off traveling the world for a while, leaving Dulce and I to keep each other company until he returns. Things here…
Westernization
I recently helped one of my students practice a speech about how Korean children and teenagers are adopting the westernized culture and customs, much to the dislike of their traditional…
Rice Cake
When you think of a rice cake, you probably think of the flat cardboard-like circles of puffed rice often eaten as diet food. The rice cake we had the other…
Recent Eats
Going out to eat is such a treat when there are so many food choices available! Here are a few recent meals we’ve had in town: Blue Opera – a…
Show Me The Money!
The official currency of South Korea is called Won. The paper bills most commonly come in denominations of 1000, 5000, 10000, and 50000. The coins most commonly come in denominations…
Rolling to Seoul
Riding the subway can be an adventure no matter what country or city you are in. Yesterday Johnnie and I took the subway to Seoul to pick up our…
A Night on the Lanes
Last night was a blast! The squadron had a get-together at the bowling alley on base to say hello to people who recently arrived, goodbye to those who are soon…
Recycling Day
We collect our recyclables in bags in our apartment and take it out once a week. The apartment complex has very specific hours the residents must adhere to when taking…