Category Archives: Slice of Life

life is full of routines and little quirks no matter what country you find yourself in

Sick in South Korea

Posted on November 19, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

I had the sniffles a couple of weeks ago.  It probably has something to do with the fact that I am surrounded by children and all of their germs.  If I was sick in America, I would just go to … Continue reading →

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Happy Pepero Day!

Posted on November 12, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

Pepero Day is not an important national holiday commemorating an historic event.  It’s a commercial holiday where someone in the marketing department had the brilliant idea of making a holiday out of a product, meaning people will go out and … Continue reading →

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A Korean Wedding and Student Art

Posted on October 19, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

As far as Korean cities go, Cheonan is not exactly famous.  People know it is home to Independence Hall and walnut cookies but it is probably most famous for the world dance festival. Every year during a weekend in October, … Continue reading →

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Ordering furniture in Korea

Posted on July 16, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

With Koreans being connected to the internet 24/7, it’s no surprise internet shopping is so popular.  Ordering something online seems easy enough, but I was a little hesitant to do it since I didn’t want to screw up the order … Continue reading →

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Baking without the baking

Posted on June 24, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

If you walk into any Korean kitchen you will notice quickly that there isn’t an oven.  I would consider an oven to be a staple in American homes, but Koreans lean more towards  soups and stir-fry instead of cookies and … Continue reading →

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Pizza Redemption, Sports Day, MERS scare

Posted on June 16, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

I must admit I haven’t gone on many adventures lately.  Part of that is due to the weather getting warmer and I don’t want to start sweating on a crowded bus to get to my destination but it also has … Continue reading →

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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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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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Dak Galbi Dinner

Posted on March 23, 2015 by sadielynwelhoff

I was invited to a Dak Galbi feast with some awesome American teachers.  Dak Galbi is spicy, grilled chicken marinated in a pepper paste concoction.  I couldn’t tell you exactly what went into the marinade, but it wasn’t as spicy … Continue reading →

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