What I'm Up to On January 6th I frolicked in the snow for the first time this winter. My apartment has a lovely, flat roof that looks out over the city, and apparently no one else in the building has realized the fun to be had up there. Their ignorance was my delight when heavy flakes began falling outside my window. I rushed up the stairs and found myself the master of a snowy paradise! ❅❄☃ The snow was perfect for making snowmen! A small homage to my favorite street artist 👅 I might've been the only one playing on my roof, but Koreans everywhere made good use of the weather. After that first wintry mix, my social media feed exploded with little white ducks. I quickly learned these snow creatures were the trend of the season. With a little contraption that looks like toy hedge clippers, anyone can sculpt perfect ducks from fresh snow. RM, the leader of BTS, was one of many who flaunted his duck making skills on Twitter. He uploaded pictures of 7 snow ducks lined in a neat ro...
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!