I'm currently writing this during my 20 minute break from a 1 hour 40 minute study session... my third of the day... and I plan for at least one more before bed. Even so mounds of unread articles and unwritten papers remain. I've been trying to devote 7 hours to study each day, like a full time job, but that's proven difficult since I still prioritize things like making my own meals, meeting friends, and going to the gym. Or just walking. Some days I go to classes and straight back to my room to study, totaling a meager 1,500 steps. If I didn't find time to go to the gym I'd just become a big blob. I keep trying to reorganize my schedule to fit in more study but guilty dialogue plays in my head when I don't meet people ("Are you some sort of solitary academic elitist?") or explore Seoul more ("You should enjoy your life and see the city while you can!"). The thing is I LOVE what I study and I don't want all the breaks my brain tells me
I post updates with thoughts and feelings about what I experience as an American in South Korea. I recently received a master's degree in Korean Studies from Yonsei University, having taken classes on Korea's history, social issues, and pop culture. In my free time, I like to explore Korean literature and the underground arts scene. If you're curious about my journey navigating how to live in and love Korea well, read on!