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Rachel in Seoul: August 2010
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My Second Year Teaching in Korea And Exploring Asia. Sunday, August 29, 2010. Time Flies When You're Having Fun. Upon returning home from vacation, I had about a week to adjust back to Seoul life before my parents came to Korea for 5 days. They were only here one weekend. Day, which meant. I was usually meeting up with them after work, limiting our options on what to do. One night we went up the Seoul Tower and another night I took my mom to a 찜질방 ( Jjimjilbang. To what they had tried last year, galbi.
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Rachel in Seoul: November 2010
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My Second Year Teaching in Korea And Exploring Asia. Tuesday, November 16, 2010. A couple interesting, unofficial Korean holidays. Is celebrated on March 14, one month after Valentine's Day in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China. In Korea, Valenti. Finally, we have perhaps the most commercial holiday known to mankind - Pepero Day. Pepero (빼빼로) is a cookie stick that is dipped in chocolate. It is manufactured by Lotte, one of the big companies in Korea. They currently m. Saturday, November 6, 2010. In other s...
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Rachel in Seoul: February 2011
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My Second Year Teaching in Korea And Exploring Asia. Monday, February 28, 2011. When I think back on all the stuff that I have done these past two years, my brain starts to beep 'overload' because there were so many incredible experiences, crazy stories, and treasured memories. When I graduated from college I thought I was all set for the real world. For the next 8 weeks.it is me and my backpack taking on Southeast Asia! Saturday, February 19, 2011. All Good Things Must Come To An End. The parents brough...
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Rachel in Seoul: All Good Things Must Come To An End
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My Second Year Teaching in Korea And Exploring Asia. Saturday, February 19, 2011. All Good Things Must Come To An End. The sound guys forgot to turn off the Nemos mikes (they went right before my class) after they got off stage. Thus, at the beginning of my performance you just heard Marie saying, "Great job guys! You were soooo cute! Most of my children found their parents and frantically waved during at least part of the show. Its very cute how attached they have become to me in the past year, but will...
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Rachel in Seoul: March 2011
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My Second Year Teaching in Korea And Exploring Asia. Monday, March 7, 2011. River The trip lasted about an hour and a half and took us through some of the back channels and then up to Wat Arun, my favorite Wat in Bangkok. Our ticket cost about $20. Well, my Internet time is about to expire. Catch you all again from a different country and with different stories! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Read about my first year in Korea. Meg and Rach in Seoul. The Banality of War in America. Shauna in south korea.
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Rachel in Seoul: September 2010
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My Second Year Teaching in Korea And Exploring Asia. Friday, September 10, 2010. We are all about risking our lives in the name of teaching English). According to meteorologists, this was the strongest seasonal storm to hit Seoul in 15 years (see what I mean when I say this was the most fitting way to usher in a quarter of a century? Anyway, after making it to work relatively dry but slightly windblown, I was greeted with several 'Happy Birthdays'. There are actually 3 people at CIS (me, my. Marina (who ...
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Rachel in Seoul: July 2010
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My Second Year Teaching in Korea And Exploring Asia. Sunday, July 25, 2010. Mud, Parties, and Music. Last weekend was one of. My favorite events in Korea - mud fest. The Boryeong. Mud fest is an annual event that started in 1998. Attracting foreigners and Koreans alike, the event takes. S that the script was different from most weddings. Wednesday marked 100 days of school, so we had a day of fun in Bambi class to celebrate. My kids were insanely impresse. I am beyond excited to see China again, now that...
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Rachel in Seoul: June 2010
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My Second Year Teaching in Korea And Exploring Asia. Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Spirit Day and Conquering 설 악산. Last Thursday we were informed that Friday would be spirit day at CIS since. Rganized for our students since we were all studying insects this month. The kids came to each of our rooms and made different bugs from food. It was especially fun for me since I got to hang out with my kids from last year for awhile! The kids all had a good time and some of their bugs turned out rather interesting.
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Rachel in Seoul: April 2010
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My Second Year Teaching in Korea And Exploring Asia. Friday, April 30, 2010. To Koreans, despite the fact that cars/buses/motorcycles run red lights ALL THE TIME). 1: 119, the number you call in Korea if there is an emergency. 2: 22% of Seoul's 10 million inhabitants are international residents. Just wanted to give you the numbers so when I talk about being stared at and sticking out like a sore thumb, you realize that I am not exaggerating at all. 6: The number of days per week most Korean children atte...