Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Final Farewells...

Here's a video of all the kids I taught.
I think it glitches up at one point, sorry. 




These are my amazing co-workers. :)


This is Joanne my co-worker, she was so helpful and caring. 
Almost like a mom while I was in Korea! 

My school gave me an awesome scrapbook with with pictures 
and notes from all the staff and kindergarten students. 


Oh and let's not forget my co-worker, Britney! 
Sweet Polaroid film, huh? 
Miss you, 친구!

Friday, May 20, 2011

South Korea in a Nutshell.


This 9 minute video is beautifully shot...

Monday, May 16, 2011

One of a Kind.

I'm sorry I haven't been able to close out my blog...I'm working on it.
I've been very busy since I've gotten back.
So I wanted to blog about my artist friend Chloe (again).
She made my family some very special pieces of artwork...

 My lantern. 
My brother Devon's fan.
 My Papa's fan.
 My Dad's fan.
 My fan.
 My Mom's fan.
 My sister Megan's fan.
My brother's girlfriend, Becky's fan. 

Here's most of the fam with their fans. ^^

Each fan has a unique quote or saying on it in Hangul (Korean). 
They will be cherished deeply! Thanks Chloe! Love you!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

27th Birthday Bash!

My birthday was a blast this year.

We had dinner and then we went by our favorite "drink in a bag."
One of the employees wanted to "dance" for me because it was my birthday!

Everyday I'm Shufflun...

After that we headed to a photo booth/norae bang (karaoke) shop.






Then we headed over to MF Bar!

Signing my b-day shirt.
 Love this!
 B-day cake, yum.
Right before the "magic" show.

The rest of the photos are by my friend, Hyun Ki Shin.

Awww feeding Gill some cake. ;)
Rocking my b-day present from Hyun Ki.
It's a shirt to support Japan.
My fellow Montanan, Jesse! 
It was a great time!

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Geumsansa Temple Stay

April has been flying by in a whirl wind of adventure...
My time is coming to an end here in Korea and it's ending on a high note. :)
Here are some of my favorite photos from my temple stay at Geumsansa.
This temple has been around for 1411 years...




The process of making a lotus lantern teaches you patience. 
 This temple is over 500 years old.
 Sunset
 My lantern was first...
 Our Monk "Stone Head."

 Buddhist Breakfast Ceremony.
Prayer beads. I bowed 108 times to make this.

All in all, I highly recommend that everyone goes on a temple stay if you are in Korea.
I have a new appreciation for Buddhist and Korean culture. 

Monday, March 28, 2011

Relaxing Weekend in Busan

I went to this temple a few weeks ago...














We ended the day by heading to Spa Land in the Shinsegae Centum City, also known as the world's largest department store! It was so nice and relaxing. The next day we got some Thai massages at Wat Pho in Haeundae Beach and went back to Spa Land. Awww it was soooo nice.