Getting ready for winter!
My M.I.L. trying on every touque possible. Now I know why Sung Hyun is such a big goof!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
I heart my Korean family!
I love my Korean family. They are really wonderful. On Saturday Sung Hyun and I took mom out for dinner. Here we are enjoying our feast.
Friday, November 13, 2009
It's what's for lunch.....
Crisp red peppers, toasted almonds, sprinkle of flax seed, crumbled feta with oil and herbs on a bed of romaine lettuce
A weekend away!
Jon and Eve are back!
Last weekend a group of us ventured out to 산청 to visit our friends Jon and Eve who just returned from a year trip back home. It was great to be in the country side and BREATH IN THE FRESH AIR!!!
Yeah! I made it to the top ;)
A walk around the block
About once or twice a week, over my lunch break, I strike out with my co-worker on a little adventure around the neighbourhood. We always walk a different way and we always discover something new. It's wonderful to get out, away from a school of screaming kids. I always feel so refreshed and alive.
The beautiful fall colours
This would be awesome to see on a clear day
Monday, November 09, 2009
A month at random
Some things as of late:
Sung Hyun ordered some clothes on-line for a wedding we attended only to realize he put on a few pounds
I drank a $12 glass of juice and had a good chat with an even better friend over lunch
Sung Hyun surprised me one Saturday night with a home cooked meal, roses and some soju slushies
I kept the roses by my computer and smelled them every time I sat down
Monday, November 02, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
SETTING GOALS!!!
I've been watching a lot of YOUTUBE videos on weight loss and saving money. And I've noticed a common theme: if you want to achieve something you have to set small realistic goals (duh, I knew that). These goals must be measurable and have a time limit. You can't just say 'I want to loose weight' or 'I want to save money'. Also another important step when setting your goals is to WRITE THEM DOWN and rehearse them. It reminds me of a book (Think and Grow Rich) my dad slipped into my bag when I first journeyed to Korea. In the front cover he wrote, 'FIND THE SECRET, LOVE DAD'. It wasn't until I read it the second time that I found the secret.
I've been thinking about why I'm not able to achieve some of my goals as of late and I came to the realization that it's because I'm not setting realistic tangible goals. And I'm not writing them down and I'm not giving myself a deadline.
So that brings me to the purpose of this post. What better way to measure my success then to document it right here on my personal blog. And in turn, perhaps inspire a few of you to do the same.
The first goal I want to achieve is FINANCIAL.
* I would like to save 15 000 Canadian dollars by the end of February (about 16.6 million Korean Won given the current exchange rate).
Although this may seem far out of reach, I think it is feasible given that:
a) I've already paid for my winter vacation ticket and set aside all my spending money for my trip.
b) At the end of my contract (which marks the end of my job) in February I will be getting double pay plus about $700 for my air fare reimbursement
c) I've already got a start of $2200 Canadian (2.5 million Korean Won) in my bank now
d) I don't pay rent
e) My biggest expense is food. For the most part I don't buy beauty products, cosmetics or clothes in Korea
So now that I've written it down, it's time to set this plan into action. I've even got a cute little budget book* to help me along the way.
This is going to be an interesting next few months. I will be sure to keep everyone updated and I challenge you to set your own goals and then leave a comment on this post so I can encourage you along the way!
* cute little budget book!

I've been thinking about why I'm not able to achieve some of my goals as of late and I came to the realization that it's because I'm not setting realistic tangible goals. And I'm not writing them down and I'm not giving myself a deadline.
So that brings me to the purpose of this post. What better way to measure my success then to document it right here on my personal blog. And in turn, perhaps inspire a few of you to do the same.
The first goal I want to achieve is FINANCIAL.
* I would like to save 15 000 Canadian dollars by the end of February (about 16.6 million Korean Won given the current exchange rate).
Although this may seem far out of reach, I think it is feasible given that:
a) I've already paid for my winter vacation ticket and set aside all my spending money for my trip.
b) At the end of my contract (which marks the end of my job) in February I will be getting double pay plus about $700 for my air fare reimbursement
c) I've already got a start of $2200 Canadian (2.5 million Korean Won) in my bank now
d) I don't pay rent
e) My biggest expense is food. For the most part I don't buy beauty products, cosmetics or clothes in Korea
So now that I've written it down, it's time to set this plan into action. I've even got a cute little budget book* to help me along the way.
This is going to be an interesting next few months. I will be sure to keep everyone updated and I challenge you to set your own goals and then leave a comment on this post so I can encourage you along the way!
* cute little budget book!
HAPPY SAVING EVERYONE!!!!! (or weight losing or exercising or whatever goal you so desire)
It's about time......
.....I got a haircut. I think my last one was 2 weeks before my wedding in May (but who's counting?!!!!)
Monday, October 26, 2009
Fun in Hongdae
Sunday, October 25, 2009
I'm not dead, or sick.....
My school will be closed for 3 days (Monday to Wednesday) because several students are infected with H1N1. YAH! for having a few days off but yucky for all those who have to deal with the side effects of this nasty sickness.
I've been quite busy lately (THE STORY OF MY LIFE I KNOW). And I've been doing a lot of fun things, meeting a lot of fun people and just doing toooooo much.
I can't wait to finally sleep in tomorrow.
I've been quite busy lately (THE STORY OF MY LIFE I KNOW). And I've been doing a lot of fun things, meeting a lot of fun people and just doing toooooo much.
I can't wait to finally sleep in tomorrow.
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