I took a train from Erfurt to Mering and was nervous and excited as the train pulled up to the tiny station platform. I got off and not many people were waiting on the platform, so it was easy to spot my two great-uncles! I’d contacted them before my trip to Europe, wondering if they […]
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My Solo Europe Trip – Excited in England
My 9-week solo trip around Europe began as I landed at Heathrow Airport. The 11+ hour plane ride had done all it could to deplete my energy, but I was too excited to be tired. I had finally made it, after years of longing to visit the land of Jane Austen, Harry Potter, tea and […]
My Solo Europe Trip – Preparation
I prepared for my 9-week solo trip about a year in advance and actually surprised myself by deciding to do it. One Sunday afternoon, my husband and I were taking a walk and I told him how much I really wanted to go to Europe before we have kids. I grew up listening to my […]
My Korean Mother-in-Law
I’ve almost been married 2 years now, but before we got married, Junkyu and I were long distance dating for a year and then engaged for almost a year. So, we’ve been together almost 4 years! All that time, I’ve also had a relationship with his mother, and it hasn’t always been easy being a […]
2017 Wrap-up and Ramblings
So, the end of another year is drawing near. This is a time for reflection on the past and anticipation of the future. Junkyu and I had an eventful year; we planned our second wedding ceremony in the U.S. and I was finally able to take him to my hometown, along with his sister and […]
Our American Wedding – October 7th, 2017
Our American wedding ceremony and reception was held on October 7th, 2017 on my mom’s land. We used the scenery as the backdrop for our ceremony and the barn as our reception venue. It seems like everyone had a wonderful time – we kept getting compliments on our food and atmosphere and how we made […]
The First Year of Marriage – Part 1
Today marks three months since our wedding day. Time seems to fly by…I can’t believe it’s already July. So much has happened since our wedding already, and looking back, I am proud of all the challenges we have conquered. There is an American TV program that I love to binge on called Marriage: The First […]
Adopting a Shelter Kitten in Korea – Meet Penny!
For those of you who know me or have been following my blog for the past few months, you remember that back in March of this year, we took in an adult cat from the streets. At the time, he was being fed by a local store owner, but didn’t have a permanent home, and […]
About this “Loving Anywhere” Business…
I want to write my honest thoughts about some things I have encountered here in Korea after living in Japan for a total of 3+ years. I am in a somewhat unique situation, so I haven’t found that many people who can relate to me or share my sentiments. These are all things I’ve gathered […]
On Not Changing My Last Name
Before I even got engaged to my now husband, my mom, my grandma and I were standing in line for the Hogwarts Castle ride in Universal Studios Japan. It was our second time visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The first time, we went to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, and I was a […]
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