1. Current address:
Seoul, South Korea
2. Previous address(es):
Toronto, Canada
3. I landed here because…
I was looking for adventure and accepting a teaching position halfway around the world seemed like it would tick that box! So far I have not been disappointed.
4. The best part of living abroad is…
Stumbling upon the unexpected. I love spending the weekends wandering aimlessly and seeing what strange opportunities the city presents me with. Crooked back alleys laden with graffiti, bright paper lanterns to ring in Buddha’s birthday, live performers dancing on the street, observing worship at a Buddhist temple. I am amazed by it all.
5. The most difficult part of living abroad is…
Finding a stick of Dove deodorant! I am kind of particular about that brand and had to search high and low to find a single stick! I finally found one in a foreign goods store in a town that has an American military base, but I had to dish out a whopping $8 for it.
6. Before living here (abroad), I never realized…
How ridiculously expensive fresh produce could be. Watermelons for almost $20. And don’t get me started on the small fortune I paid for a handful of brown apples…
7. An addition to my day to day vocabulary is…
‘Mandu guk juseyo!’ which translates to ‘I want dumpling soup!’ I went through a phase where I was eating that for lunch and dinner; it is that good!
8. Three words to describe my host country are…
Punctual, studious, well-groomed.
9. If I could live anywhere (hometown excluded) I’d choose…
Somewhere with tropical weather, warm-hearted people, delicious street food and natural beauty. There are a few contenders out there!
10. A traveler or expat (famous or not) I admire is…
I’m going to go ahead and choose the trio behind the popular show ‘Departures’. Scott, Luke and Andre became a phenomenon by inspiring people to get off their butts and explore the fascinating world we live in; and they provided some great entertainment and brilliant cinematography while doing so.
Thanks, Audrey! And if anyone wants to throw a stick of Dove deodorant her way, I’m sure she’d be forever grateful!
xo, jill
Thanks for featuring me Jill! I’m happy to say that I have some Dove deodorant being shipped from Canada as I write this, haha! 😉
I can send some Dove Deodorant sticks to Korea from the Philippines! =)) And oh, expensive fruit 0_0 Fruits in season here in the Philippines are cheap although I prefer eating them when I’m not in Manila
Punctual, studious, well-groomed.
Sounds like my home too!
really great photos of Korea!
Dove deodorant sure is a hot commodity here in Asia!
You’re welcome!