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Join me as I dive into the psychology behind adapting to a new life in Korea. My special guest is Evie Ann King, a Master Resiliency Trainer and coach, who will provide us with tools and methods that help overcome difficult times here in Korea (and in every part of life really).
This is the kick off to a series of episodes highlighting different tools and methods.
Thank you Evie for being a guest on my show and for sharing your knowledge with us!
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In this episode I share with you what kept me away from podcasting fro the past 2 months and how this reason was connected to me wanting to pack up my bags and leave Korea.
Life in Korea is challenging, especially for us foreigners who come here as teachers. I am so lucky that we at least have some access to home by being able to get our hands on some American food or house items thanks to commissaries and the PX. It would be so much harder without that access. That being said, living here is can be an amazing adventure when you just keep focused on the positive things. That attitude will help you get over the tougher things and situations that come with living here.
Now I experienced a little “bump” in that attitude and started to get overwhelmed with the tough side of life here. Check out this episode to find out the reason behind that attitude-bump 
I am glad to be back guys!
Jessy
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Interested in learning some Korean? Then check out these great resources!
Happy studying!
Jessy
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Moving to Korea means dealing with cultural differences no matter what country you moved here from. In this episode I pick top 13 funny, scary and challenging things that Koreans do that will definitely confuse you
Happy getting over it!
Jessy
sources mentioned in the show:
Nowon 24 hour Animal Hospital:
GPS friendly: Seoul, Nowon-Gu, Sanggye-dong 371-2
Tel: 02-919-0075 or 02-919-0074
www.namc.co.kr
Wikipedia entry on driving etiquette in South Korea: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driving_etiquette#South_Korea
About.com article on the short history of Spam in Korea: http://koreanfood.about.com/od/koreanfoodbasics/a/A-Short-History-Of-Spam-In-Korea.htm
Korea Times article on driving etiquette in Korea from a Korean’s point of view: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2013/07/162_138709.html
Blog entry on driving in South Korea: http://gdaykorea.blogspot.kr/2013/07/driving-etiquette-in-south-korea.html
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Ever wondered how to confuse a Korean? I did! That is why I present you with 9 fabulous ways to make a Korean stare, startle or not believing their ears or eyes
—–> how to say “I am a vegetarian” in Korean? = this is the translation I got from my Korean friend:
I'm 나는 vegetarian 채식주의자예요. "나는 채식주의자예요" :)
Stay happy!
Jessy
You got to keep your hopes up. Some Koreans actually smile back at you in the street. Whoopdee!
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In this episode my guest, Dani, and I share our thoughts on our trip to LOTTE World Adventure. We recommend rides, restaurants, cool spots for picture taking and foods. We also discuss the popularity of the LOTTE company and its magnitude.
Listen in as we talk, laugh and get interrupted by random Koreans in Dani’s apartment. You’ll find what this means and what it has to do with being able to trust in Korea.
show notes:
restaurant recommendation: Chrystal Palace
recommended rides (thrill rides):
1. Pharao’s Revenge
2. Giro Drop
3. Giro Spin
4. Balloon Ride
Side note: your entrance fee covers most of the rides, however, for some (like the Haunted House) you have to pay extra.
Tip: Look out for discounts online http://global.lotteworld.com/main.asp, bring your passport (for possible foreigner discount), look out for discounts through the military (if you are here as a soldier or dependent)
by train: Jamsil Station (Seoul Subway Line 2 & 8), Exit 4.
exciting shopping decorations in LOTTE world department store
Castle with German flags in LOTTE Adventure park
random car model with lashes and a big bow.. soooo Korean! you have to embrace it ;)
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Samcheongdong is the place to be. A magical place where the old meets the new, a microcosm of art, fashion, Korean culture, history and political power paired with boutique style shops and delicious and international cuisine.
Ogada’s famous Egg Biscuits. YUM…!
Organic restaurant, Suji Kim, in Samcheongdong
Youk Shim Won Gallery AM in Samcheongdong http://www.galleryam.com/artyouk/en/brand.php
www.youkworld.com
www.youkshimwon.com
my 2014 planner designed by Youk Shim Won
how to get there by train: get off either at Anguk station or at Gyeongbok-gung
by car: 58-1 Hwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea -> punch that into the GPS and it should take you to a paid parking lot (I think)
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Do Koreans celebrate Christmas? What does winter in Korea look like? This and much more you will learn about in this episode.
If you plan a trip to Singapore then check out Alex Thio’s podcast ‘Coming to Singapore’ in iTunes or on his website www.comingtosingapore.com
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Do you plan on bringing your dog?
Do you ask yourself what’s better: traveling here together or seperately?
Did you receive your orders to come here and now want to start apartment hunting online although it’s still 6 months until you will actually set foot on Korean soil?
Then this episode is for you!
Thank you for sending in questions. Keep them coming!
Jessy
links mentioned in the episode:
http://www.spcai.org/index.php/programs/operation-military-pets.html
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This is part II of my series about challenges (although a very entertaining one) and it has to do with the concept of personal space here in Korea. Episode 009 is tightly connected to a blogpost that I released a couple of days ago. You can check it out here: http://tastyoldcabbage.com/personalspaceinkorea/
I also drew this comic about my experience with a Korean guy’s NON-awareness of his surroundings and show the way a proper German reacts to it
Posing happily in the rain at a popular Korean sight. A Korean guy approaches with a giant (!) umbrella…
“MAY THE KOREAN TOILET GHOST HAUNT YOU FOREVER!! Grrrrrr”
Sometimes it seems to us “foreigners” as if Koreans are not aware of what happens around them, which might sometimes be very much the truth. However, it just feels like they don’t bother with curtesy in the street too much given that they life in a small country of roughly 50 million people..
happy dodging umbrellas in the rain everyone! 