The old proverb says ‘home is where the heart is,’ but what if your heart is in more places than one? I spent the second half of January in the first place I ever called home. I hadn’t been there in almost a year and a half, marking my last stint away from that home … Continue reading Thoughts on Being Home
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Eavesdropper
“Wait so you’re Phillip?” The man standing in front of the two of them at this party had just brought over the other man with his name and intended to play a little game. “Yes.” He didn’t really blame the guy - not only did they have the same name, but they kind of looked … Continue reading Eavesdropper
Chronicling Korea: Eating as a Community
Before coming to Korea, I never thought twice about eating alone. In a typical day, I have a very different schedule from that of my friends, and so naturally I would eat most or even all meals by myself. That just made sense. Here, however, it's a different story. In Korea, it can be seen … Continue reading Chronicling Korea: Eating as a Community
Chronicling Korea: Always an English Teacher
Hi, hello, and welcome to a new series I'm starting titled "Chronicling Korea," in which I will, well, chronicle my experiences here in Korea. From general cultural observations to distinctly unique anecdotes, this will be my way of ensuring that I neither override my entire online existence with foreigner-in-Korea related content, nor ignore my living situation … Continue reading Chronicling Korea: Always an English Teacher
The One Where I’m Swimming
Today started as "fuck, it's Monday" and is coming to a lovely end as "I'm ready for Tuesday." I've struggled with sleeping since coming to Korea - I'm not sure if it's that my bed is a lot less comfortable (which it is), or that I'm stressed, or now if I'm coming up with some … Continue reading The One Where I’m Swimming
The One Where I’ve Been Here for Two Months
Two months. It's been almost exactly two months since I moved to Korea. I still feel like a mess, I still don't know what to do with myself half of the time, but, somehow, I think I'm getting my footing. Working a 9-5 (or, more specifically, 8:30-4:30) job has helped me find a routine, but … Continue reading The One Where I’ve Been Here for Two Months
A Summer in Pictures
(Victoria, BC, Canada) (Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC, Canada) (Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC, Canada) (Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC, Canada) (Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada) (Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada) (Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada) (The Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver, BC, Canada) (The Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver, BC, Canada) (The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada) (Iona Beach … Continue reading A Summer in Pictures
“Yes I Can”
So I’ve moved countries…again. If you’re new here, I grew up in the sunny state of California, but at 18 I left home for Vancouver, Canada, where I went to university. I spent my third year abroad in Oslo, Norway, and that’s when I really spent time on this blog. I went back to Vancouver … Continue reading “Yes I Can”
The One Where I’m Living in Limbo
Graduation is behind me. Summer's come and gone. I'm on to bigger, better things. Welcome to travel blogging 2.0. Back to consistency when nothing in life is consistent, ironic isn't it? I live in Korea now, except not really. I am living in a foreigner-friendly bubble on a mountain in Korea. My life follows a … Continue reading The One Where I’m Living in Limbo
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