Gyeongbokgung Palace

Spent a lovely Sunday afternoon in Gyeongbokgung Palace with friends. Inside, with a beautiful view of the Korean landscape, you almost forget that you're still in Seoul. It's like walking back in time!

There is also a nice Museum inside the palace walls, full of historical Korean artifacts.

Catholic University's Junior Winter Camp

Taught at an English winter camp in Seoul for three weeks. The students were smart and individually possessed very endearing personalities. Though sometimes it was challenging, I'd say that this was one of the best and most memorable experiences I've had in Korea so far.

Hiroshima, Japan

I haven't posted in a while -_- Now, for a major update! Glenn and I took our first trip to Hiroshima, Japan in late January by way of an inexpensive ferry from Busan, Korea.

Hiroshima is beautiful. Went bike riding around the city, visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and ate some delicious okonomiyaki. Because of this trip, I am more determined than ever to learn the Japanese language, its culture and art. I definitely plan on making more trips to Japan every chance I get. There are so many cities I want to spend time in. Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, etc!

Goin to Church!

I went to my first Korean Church service last Sunday. I didnt understand what was being said, but I know one thing for sure, it had something to do with Jesus. Hallelujur! :) I also forgot to take inside pictures of the church, but here is a pic of Dr. Kim and I after the service.

Halloween in Itaewon

Anna?!

idk...lol

YES

Back in the States, I usually spend Halloween weekend having hot mess fun in NYC's west village. Since I'm currently in S. Korea, I thought maybe this Halloween would be a little more low key. I was wrong! I went to Itaewon with some friends last Saturday night and had a blast.

The streets and clubs were filled with people in costumes, half of which were Westerners. My night even ended with early morning breakfast in Mcdonalds. Hot-mess, costumes, clubs, and Mcdonalds <3 Kinda felt like being home.

Gifts from my students

I love doing little art assignments with my students. It allows me to teach English ( "cut this", "fold that", etc) , while sharing my personal passion for art. Here are some art and craft gifts I recieved from my students :)

My Favorite Korean Snacks

I LOVE Korean rice cake! Especially, when its covered in delicious sweet sauce :) Dduk kochi (딱꼬치) is sweet rice cake on skewers. I usually pick this up at Emart(Korean Walmart)

Papico is a popular chocolate popsicle. I saw many Korean children with this in hand during the hot summer months. I try to keep atleast two in my freezer for a quick dessert.

Patbingsu (팥빙수) is shaved ice with redbean. Its a healthy alternative to icecream, and tastes great.

Fish shapped Korean iceream cake filled with redbean. These are the frozen versions of Bungoeppang (붕어빵), fish shaped waffles that are sold by street vendors.