Keep on Winking with Christi

Keep on Winking with Good Vibes

What if Postcards were more than a Celebration of your Trip? In the past, I would send postcards that said Hey! How are you? I am sending you a postcard from this cool place and I was thinking of you. I am pretty sure there was a rule about sending an interesting tidbit in every postcard. […]

Christi 2 years agoMarch 23, 2020

Postcards from Life Sweet Honey Iced Tea

2020 Words

It is that time of the year where everyone is sharing their word for the year. As I grow older I find I am having a harder time committing to overly positive and ambiguous words. Being extremely positive ALL the time made me blind to things. It contributed to me being ignorant. It took time […]

Christi 2 years agoJanuary 7, 2020

Book Review Christi's Reviews

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 […]

Christi 2 years agoDecember 27, 2019

Life Quotes Living Out Loud Living Your Life

Define Yourself

Where can you go for a good taco these days? If I asked you to share with me your favorite taco joint, where would you send me? I hope you tell me about your favorites. But lately it seems that instead of sharing what we love and why we love it, we insist on telling […]

Christi 2 years agoAugust 14, 2019

Living Your Life Uncategorized

Living In Between

Wong Fu Productions has put out a couple of interesting videos. I came across ‘In Between’ and I did a full stop. Oh my gosh! I’m actually lucky that I didn’t have friends make jokes about Asians like this. My friends accepted me as Christi and I saw them for who they were as well. […]

Christi 2 years agoJuly 28, 2019

Living Out Loud Living Your Life Military Life Postcards from Life

Baby You’re a Firework. Let’s Light it up.

American holidays are becoming treacherous battlegrounds between the simple nostalgia of community and the political ignorance underlying the origins of each of them. The dilemma is simple: Pros: The community comes together and celebrates it’s oneness. Cons: The community is reminded we are an imperfect nation and we have done horrible things. When you are […]

Christi 2 years agoJuly 5, 2019

Dine & Shop Reviews Postcards from Life

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 […]

Christi 3 years agoDecember 7, 2018

Travel Tips

Guide to Discovering your Favorite Winter Activities in Korea!

Last week Korea experienced its first snowfall. In the Pyeongtaek area it was pitiful, melting as it touched the ground. Yet the chill nipping in the air means we can no longer deny that winter is finally here. While we wait for the winter season to properly greet us, here is a couple of ideas […]

Christi 3 years agoDecember 4, 2018

Christi's Reviews Dine & Shop Reviews

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 […]

Christi 3 years agoNovember 30, 2018