-
Book Review: You v.s. the World
Last month I talked about a book giveaway and for the first time, I’m not giving any books away. I’ll need to decide what to do with the books I have collected and the path forward. Am I the only one still reading physical books? Are books no longer cool? Or are the books I am reading no longer considered recent? I did gather some of these books while working on a degree, promising myself to read and share later. A condition I recently learned in known as Tsundoku is some parts of the world, which later prompted a pairing down of said collection. Now that later has arrived, I…
-
A New F*cking Book Giveaway
Tell me I am not the only one with a pile of books next to the bed. I finally manged to unpack the last box of books. Better yet, all of them are on the shelves! The other day I talked to you about my experience with The KonMari Method and what I found works for me-curating chaos. Which is why I feel like this is the right time to officially read Unf*ck Your Habitat: You’re Better Than Your Mess and The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life. Two books which by osmosis I have absorbed wisdom and knowledge by occasionally…
-
New to KonMari? Find out What Works and What Doesn’t!
I read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and put the KonMari Method to the test! Find out what works and what doesn't before you are overwhelmed...
-
Book Review: Selfie, Will Storr
Earlier this month I was listening to a podcast while unpacking. The guest was Will Storr and I thought, wait-the book they are talking about is familiar… I reached for the next box and this book was sitting there on top like an old friend waiting for me to be ready to read it. I guess it’s time. Considering this book was published in 2017, it is surprising how relevant it still is. This book is for anyone who has ever wondered where our “selfies” and “individualism” ideas and behaviors come from, the impact of over-praising and cocooning children, and why we accept fakery as real. It does so in…
-
Let’s Eat! Andong: A Satisfying Food Tour
When I learned about Andong’s dedication to carefully preserve Korea’s traditional way of life, I knew I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to experience it with Gastro Seoul’s food tour! What makes this trip extra special is the chance to meet the families that have committed to Korea’s heritage and traditional way of life. Usually the noblemen and noblewomen in Andong lead private and secluded lives. Only in recent years have they begun to open their homes to the public and offer a unique look into Korean culture. Day One One of the things I learned was how much work goes into side dishes. When these yummy morsels appear at…
-
Seoul Searching the Best Cafes in Seoul
One of the things I love about living in Korea are the beautiful cafes. Every time I visit Seoul, I try to find a one or two cafes I have heard about. Occasionally I come across one by pure accident. I don’t even mind going alone because I like the way a cafe can recharge you and make you feel human again. Besides giving me a place to collect my thoughts, I love the way they add character to the neighborhoods they are in. While there is an abundance of cafes in Seoul, I did find a few places underwhelming with their over overpriced drinks and overly hyped marketing. Happily, I…
