5 weeks. That's how long I guess it's been. And I was done before we could ever begin. Sleepless nights spent on conversations that turned out to be meaningless I don't understand. What happened? I thought you took me out to sea But you never thought we left the shore You never even wanted to … Continue reading 5 Weeks (Out at Sea)
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
A month ago I had my pride hurt a bit by someone I have to see most of the week. The day after, I put a post-it note on my computer at work that reads: an effervescent force of put-together perfection. I let my pride sting at home, but that pain manifested itself into a … Continue reading An Effervescent Force of Put-Together Perfection
As of writing this post, I am 23 years, 2 months, 3 days, and…about 7.5 hours old. I have only ever had one boyfriend, and I have never been on a date.
Recently, (about thirty days ago in fact), I made a post about how I would start challenging myself for thirty days to stick to those pesky New Year's Resolutions and grow into my goals. The plan was that for thirty days I would exercise (a work out or walking 10,000+ steps), study Korean (and add … Continue reading What I Learned From My 30 Day Challenge
Today I am 23 years old. 8 year-old Amanda, are you proud? 23 years...(see "23" by MikeWillMadeIt ft. Miley, Wiz, and Juicy J) At 23 years I am finally healthy, or at least closer to healthy than I've ever been. I'm a teacher, I live in South Korea. I've lived in four different countries now, … Continue reading Letters From Inside: 23 Years
Every year I find myself motivated at the new year, and every year I find that motivation dwindle quickly as the weight of a year's worth of commitments weighs down my shoulders. Sound familiar? I allowed myself to remain in motivation limbo at the start of the month, because I was only at work for … Continue reading 30 Day Challenge: Growth
This post is brought to you by: my scale – changing the way I view myself every day. Yesterday I stood on my scale to find that for the first time in more than almost five years I am a “healthy” weight. If that wasn’t strange enough, it’s also the first time I can think … Continue reading On Finally Being “Healthy”
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
Tell me your dreams Tell me your stories Tell me your thoughts, all your allegories I want to know what it is that you like Tell me what keeps you up at night What songs make you feel alright, what songs make you come alight? Tell me your secrets, Of joy and of woe, Tell … Continue reading A Silent Plea
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