Happy 1 year, Korea

Well, after a year of blogging it shall be concluded that I'm a terrible blogger. I don't think habitual updates of all that happens is my forte. Sigh... oh well. At least I've had fun with the few updates that I've managed to post!

1 year. I can't believe it. It's been a good run. A very good run. Oh wait, I'm still running...
3 weeks till I touch down on that soil I call home. Can't wait to see my sisters, my brothers, my parents and that amazing little niece and nephew I have yet to meet.

As for what I'll do next... because isn't that the second question I will be asked, after "How was Korea"?
I will be returning to Korea for another year of teaching. I'm looking into a Public school or University position, so we will have to see what happens.
But, why Korea? Again?
In all honesty, Korea has provided me with the best financial strategy for an American college grad during an economic recession. I've been able to pay more toward my loans than I would living back in the States (and that includes the living-with-my-mom-and-dad option that is very common for grads these days). Of course, I think Korea is pretty bomb and one more year means more kimchi, noribongs and soju :)
I guess if I wasn't swimming in college debt then I would move onto Thailand or Japan to teach. But then again, if I wasn't swimming in college debt I wouldn't be living as a teacher in Asia. I'd probably be promoting peace as a humanitarian in Africa or India... but that dream is for a different time, and perhaps blog.

Going back on my limited blogging update abilities, I'll be sharing some photos from the last month (just to catch y'all up):

A few weeks ago, Diego and I spent one last weekend in Seoul. We love visiting this city, it's busy, always changing and ginormous!

Insadong, home of the traditional Korean market

Starbucks (in Hangul)

"oh just talking a walk through Seoul with my pink dog"

soooo pink!

I thought this was an interesting Korea fact.

Adorable wine bar. I felt like I was in Tuscany or somewhere European.

delicious.

This restaurant sells dog soup... hopefully the pink dog was spared.

touch screen subway maps

Catholic Cathedral in Seoul

much more beautiful in person (see mom and dad, I go to church!)

More Korean food for you viewing pleasure:

Chicken feet- hot and spicy, but does not come with toenails.. shame.

Odeng-tang-  a fish cake soup

Enjoying some delicious pig stew

Gamjatong- pig leg stew

Wow. I sure make Korean food look good. But really folks, Korean food is absolutely delicious and super healthy. I even learned how to make a Korean dish so when I come home I can cook it up for you!

Until next time (who knows when that will be)....

Goodnight!