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The Long Version of Today’s Experience at a Korean Hospital (if this isn’t something you’re interested in, keep scrolling and trust that you’ll have missed nothing important)

Back Story: Remember in this week’s This Week you read about my upcoming eye surgery and the curiosity

June 2, 2025
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Korea Life This Week in South Korea lifestyle Living Abroad Retired Week in Review

Life These Days in South Korea: May 22-June 1, 2025

Thursday, May 22 I finally, after what felt like a 97-hour journey, arrived back home to the goshiwon

June 2, 2025
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Japan Korea Living Abroad Travel

Four Days in Fukuoka: Serenity, Steak, and a Stubborn Cold

I am officially a Language School Dropout (cue the backup dancers), and I’m fine with it. I gave

May 30, 2025
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Japan Korea Living Abroad Travel

Ferry to Fukuoka: A Slow Boat to China…to Japan

As many of you know, I recently set out to swap my student visa in South Korea for

May 26, 2025
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Korea Life This Week in South Korea lifestyle Living Abroad Retired Travel Week in Review

LIfe These Days in South Korea: May 5-15, 2025

Monday, May 5 Happy Katie’s Birthday! My baby is 34 today, which is RIDICULOUS. Tuesday, May 6 Ooh,

May 22, 2025
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Korea Life This Week in South Korea lifestyle Living Abroad Travel Week in Review

Life this Week in South Korea: April 28-May 3, 2025

Monday, April 28 Today I hardcore practiced my anxiety procrastination. Tuesday, April 29 Today I progressed to anxiety-based

May 5, 2025
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Korea Korean Culture Living Abroad Travel

A Weekend in Gyeongju, South Korea: Temples, Tombs, and Tiramisu Mishaps

While on a school break last fall, I took a little “Out of Dodge” trip down to Gyeongju,

May 2, 2025
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