My EPIK Life
These are just my updates on a not so new chapter in my life, which is teaching English in South Korea through the EPIK (English Programme in Korea). I'm currently based in Gunsan, Jeonbuk province (Jeollabuk-do) and am about to start on my second year here.
I wanted a change and thought this would be an awesome thing to do....I think everyone should do something like this in their lifetime! It's such a great experience and my first year was nothing less than amazing.
This blog doesn't only serve as a memory bank for me but also as a way to help others that are going to, or are planning on, making the same footsteps as me.
As my favourite saying goes:
"In twenty years you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the things you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover"- Mark Twain.
MORE ABOUT ME:
http://www.sevenseasandme.blogspot.com
http://asseenfrommyeyes.tumblr.com/
http://instagram.com/krzpy
My name is Kristine, age as of today is 25. I was born in Iloilo, Philippines but grew up in Auckland, New Zealand.
This is just a few snippets of my life, love it or hate it, it's me
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asseenfrommyeyes As Seen From My Eyes
This bug is what can stop a class for 10-15 mins. Girls are under the tables screaming like their life is about to end and the boys are being heroic by trying to kill or capture the damn thing. Silly kids lol
My friend put together this video of our time travelling Cambodia and Vietnam in January 2013.
Wish I could go back there!
No classes and Krispy Kreme. It’s been a good morning so far. And yup, we ate donuts with chopsticks.
Friday 17th May was a public holiday for South Korea as this was Buddha’s birthday. Koreans know it as 석가탄신일(Seokga tansinil), meaning “Buddha’s birthday” or 부처님 오신 날 (Bucheonim osin nal) meaning “the day when the Buddha came”.
Buddhism is one of the main religions here in the ROK so this day is a very important and special one for many people here. Lotus lanterns line the streets for most of the month and every city will have a festival of some sort to celebrate this day. This is one of the best times to visit a temple as they look even more magnificent when they are decorated with many colours and lights from these lanterns.
According to Buddhist beliefs, lanterns symbolise wisdom in that they bring light to the world. “Yeondeung”, which means lighting lantern, is an important ritual in Buddhism as it gives respect to the Buddha.
For the first time, I was able to attend a local lantern festival here in Gunsan at Eunjeoksa temple (one of the oldest temples in the city). It is located at the foot of Wolmyeong mountain. Here, I was able to witness and partake in the Buddhist rituals to honour Buddha.
What to do in my little hometown. It may not look like much, but I like it =)
Gunsan is located in the province Jeollabuk-do and this site also shows what else you can do in and around my town.
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Got to catch up with old St Cuthbert’s girls on Saturday in Seoul. They treated me to a picnic at Han River with home made food and wine. Even with all the time between meets, nothing ever changes. Love
Thought it’s time to finally share what my new apartment looks like. We’ve just recently gotten a couch so it’s more homely now. This has definitely been a massive upgrade from my little box last year.
Also, the name of my apartment building translates to Richville.
We finally got a new couch! This is from the awesome second hand store down the road from us. Only 90,000 won with free delivery. The ends can be taken off so it can turn into a massive bed too.
This is my room and all my junk.
Spare room which also acts as our closet space.
Kitchen and entrance way. (excuse the mess)
