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Pizza, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Time Machines

Posted on April 20, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

Yes, I ordered pizza. Yes, it had corn on it. There was no corn that I could see on the picture, but I should have known better.  Oh well, I had a pizza hankering and it did the trick.  I … Continue reading →

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Ordering Delivery Food in Korea

Posted on April 10, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

When you sign up for a language class, you usually learn how to introduce yourself, words like post office and city hall, and different greetings. No one tells you how to order Chinese food over the phone. Yes, you need … Continue reading →

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Spontaneous Trip to Suwon

Posted on March 29, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

In keeping with my tradition of leaving Cheonan for a day without any planning, I went to Suwon for a few hours to check out the UNESCO world heritage site, Hwaseong Fortress. The city section of Suwon looks nearly identical … Continue reading →

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Can you teach self-esteem?

Posted on March 29, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

“I hope to lose weight this year.” We were learning the phrase “I hope ____.” I asked all of my students to write down their hopes for the school year.  At least one student in every class, sometimes two, said … Continue reading →

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Open air market in Cheonan

Posted on March 23, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

I didn’t have any plans one Saturday and my friend asked if I wanted to see a more traditional side of Korea. By traditional, I mean less sleek and modern like the downtown area I live in and more of … Continue reading →

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Saturday in Seoul

Posted on March 17, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

I’ve been lucky to see some cool sights around Cheonan, but I was itching to get out of the city.  I didn’t move to Korea to just hang out in the same town all the time. So I picked a … Continue reading →

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A look at my schools

Posted on March 11, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

I started teaching at the beginning of March, and while I feel like I have no idea what I am doing most of the time, I’m hoping that will pass. Fortunately there are friendly teachers at both schools that are … Continue reading →

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Getting a haircut in Korea, with zero Korean skills

Posted on March 9, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

I can read and write Korean at a painfully slow pace.  My comprehension and speaking skills are low. And I definitely have no clue how to ask for a haircut in Korean. But when your hair gets shaggy it’s time … Continue reading →

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Korea has no shortage of tasty food

Posted on February 22, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

I have a feeling I’m going to be one lame food blogger. As soon as the food gets placed in front of me I think “I should take a picture of that, someone might think it’s interesting”.  And then I … Continue reading →

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Moving into a Korean Apartment

Posted on February 22, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

I’ve been in Korea for nearly a month, but I’m just now moving into my apartment.  While I’m happy to have my own place, it was nice staying in a dorm that was close to TESOL class, and I didn’t … Continue reading →

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