Current Inspiration - TN

Someone who I am thankful to call a friend recently had his non-profit organization recognized by the President of the United States. I couldn't be more proud of him.


Read about his success here

Coteacher Quote of the Day

Response to me asking why my students care so much when I say that I indeed do not have a boyfriend:

The reason why they're so interested in whether you have a boyfriend is because they all do. In high school, middle school and sometimes elementary school, all the kids think that not having a boyfriend means you're ugly. Probably really ugly. Is that not how it is in the United States?

Uhhhh no... and what are you trying to say?!

If only "what happens in Daegu, stays in Daegu" were true

This city is perfect. It has the right amount of places to dance, shop, drink and eat. We were only here Saturday-Sunday IN A LOVE MOTEL (yes, they're called that) and are definitely going to be traveling back sooner rather than later.


Quotes from the weekend:
When trying to make ourselves feel better: "There are 3 and a half weeks in a month sometimes, right?!"
When asked where we were going so that we could private talk slash be responsible: "Uhh [long pause] we need to walk around and have bonding time."

Photos:

(1) Group photo
(2) Charles' drunken mistake

(3) MK and I

(4) Marc and I

Bonding time

Just being really good friends.
Photos:
(1) MaryKate and I mixing our beverage of choice
(2) Fuck the dealer
(3) Gyeongju crew - Conor, Ariel and I at a noraebang

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New Apartment!

Apartment photos! Please note that it's super tiny and that my clothes are LITERALLY hanging on my wall. I haven't posted photos of the bathroom toilet + shower combo, but get ready for those. They will blow your mind. And make for a very cold Dayna in the morning.

Photos:

(1) Apartment building (with my head teacher), above

(2) My baby room!

(3) Yes, that's my fridge right next to the front door

(4) How artsy am I, hanging my clothes on the wall

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Village Exploration

Photos below:
(1) Bibimbap
(2) Dyeing scarves
(3) Making tofu
(4) Freshly made tofu

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Welcome to EPIK Orientation Spring 2012

WELL. Hello from South Korea! After not sleeping the night before my flight and packing my life into suitcases (oh yes, and leaving one behind in LA), I arrived safely for my 10 day orientation to become a fabulous Guest English Teacher. Yes, they are allowing me to mold the minds of Korea's youth - look out!
I met some great people and had even better times with them that involved being in class EIGHT HOURS A DAY, some new Korean food, exploring a village (and making FRESH, perfect tofu), noribangs (karaoke bars) and (and this last part shouldn't surprise any of you) soju + beer. Some lovely photos for you all to enjoy are below. Hoping that the states are treating you all
well! xo
Photos:
(1) MaryKate and I with our perfect teachers Harah and Haerim
(2)-(4) Bonding times
(5) Noribang-ing
EPIK Orientation - Daejeon, South Korea
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