Since I've been in Korea, the tension between the two "countries" has intensified. Most recently, the threats and general language from the North has become more threatening and heated. You're … [Read more...]
TeacherPort.com Interviews the Red Dragon Diaries
February 12, 2013 by 1 Comment
Recently, my blog was graciously recognized by TeacherPort - an online job site for teaching abroad. Here is an interview I had with them about my blog and experiences teaching English in Korea. … [Read more...]
Being an Older Non-Korean Korean in Korea
January 2, 2013 by 6 Comments
Life for me is slightly different than for most of the foreign teachers here in Korea. Many people wonder and ask me about two things quite frequently: getting a job as an older teacher, and being … [Read more...]
Gap Year in Korea – My Sabbatical from Life
December 22, 2012 by 27 Comments
My story of coming to Korea to teach English plays out much differently than most of the 20-somethings that take up this endeavor. Where many teachers come here fresh out of college or just a few … [Read more...]
The Skinny on Gaining Weight in Korea
November 30, 2012 by 7 Comments
Too much or too little will change you I was asked on my Youtube channel about whether or not I had gained weight since coming to Korea. The user mentioned noticing that some Youtubers lost … [Read more...]
Being Sick in Korea is Brutal
November 15, 2012 by 1 Comment
Being sick in Korea is actually one of the highlights of this endeavor. Why? Because whatever I normally got sick with back home seems to be amplified here. I heard about this before coming and I … [Read more...]
Is Corporal Punishment Good or Bad?
October 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Just the other day I had a class that would try the most even-keeled person. The students were rowdy, getting up and walking around as they pleased. The surprising part of it was that they were the … [Read more...]
Being a Korean, Life After Teaching English, Accommodations, Scooters
October 1, 2012 by 4 Comments
I receive a lot of feedback and questions from viewers on my YouTube Channel. Recently I got some good questions about teaching English as a Korean, what my plans are for Korea, what EPIK pays for … [Read more...]
Reflecting on My First Year in Korea
July 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
What's it all about? This past Friday (7/20/12) was the last day of the Spring semester. Also the last class of my first year's contract. It amazes me how quickly this year has gone by. … [Read more...]
My Issues with Fast Food Joints in Korea
July 17, 2012 by 1 Comment
Fast food. We all know it's bad. We all know it's not really food!! However, I'm no different than millions and billions of other people around the world and I LOVE to get fast food on occasion. I … [Read more...]