Welcome to Daejeon + Thankful Thursday

On June 6th, I left for Korea. Again. This time a two month stint in Daejeon, which pales in comparison to my previous 13 months in Seoul. I spent the first two days in Seoul and on June 9th, made my way to Daejeon. Daejeon is about an hour southwest of Seoul by the high-speed KTX train or about 2 hours by normal train. I'm sharing an apartment with my friend Sarah and it is quite nice. Daejeon is smaller than Seoul, but not small by any means. 1.5 million people occupy this city and while it's subway system is a one liner at the moment, extensive bus and train systems are in effect. I spent my 25th birthday here with Sarah and Jenna and then headed to Seoul for the weekend. Not a whole lot to report yet. I will recap my first week teaching at a later date (probably tomorrow)

Thankful Thursday
This wonderful opportunity to be back in Korea

Turning 25 a week ago

Getting to visit BIS, my old school in Seoul

Amazing Korean food

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My parents coming to visit tomorrow

Finishing my grammar paper

Having a great night with some of my favorite people

Knowing I'm where I'm supposed to be

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Running two races this weekend (5K tomorrow and half-marathon relay on Saturday)

Seeing my parents next weekend

Making my mom's spaghetti sauce tonight for a pasta dinner tomorrow

Clean laundry

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Getting Twins v. Rangers tickets for May 30th (at Target Field!)

Being able to hang out and relax with friends tomorrow night

Realizing my dreams and continuing to follow them

My incredibly amazing family

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Warm weather...running in shorts and a t-shirt!

Two VERY good classes (observation one day, debate the next)

Getting to see my Cottey girls last weekend

Lazy afternoons

Thankful Sunday

Running 8 miles (only 5 more in my pursuit to the half-marathon...and I have 5 weeks!)

Spending a wonderful 5 days in New York City

Heading to Missouri on Thursday to see Kali (my best new mommy friend) and then Founder's Day weekend at Cottey College (it's been 5 years!!)

Spring has sprung!

Only 6 weeks of classes remaining.

Heading to Korea for the summer!!

Thankful Thursday

This week I am thankful for:

Spring break starting

Running 7 miles and working on speed

Going to New York City tomorrow!!!

Being content with where life is leading me

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Having my paper finished and handed in

A rather relaxing weekend ahead, not too much homework

New York City in 8 days!

Being patient

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Registering for a half-marathon (hoping I'll be ready is another thing)

Having Dustin meet my family last weekend

Heading to Duluth this weekend

Trying new recipes

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Setting a 5K PR...cut 3 minutes off my time!

Finally getting meds for my sinus infection

Egg Nog season (now I just need snow!)

My sister coming on Sunday

Fitness classes

Thankful Thursday

In all the craziness of the past few weeks, I've forgotten to update Thankful Thursday. So, again, for the past two weeks, I am rather grateful for:

My students (especially the Korean ones who are doing Cultural Cafe tomorrow on ROK and they will be serving KIMCHI!!!!)

5Ks! I have 4 more lined up for this month and I'm super excited!

An unlimited supply of black olives at the many grocery stores (after living without them for a year, I am soooo thankful I can purchase a can or two whenever I want!)

Public libraries

Doing well on my Phonetics & Phonology test

Thankful Thursday

I missed last Thursday because I was in a car on the way to Mississippi to see my lovely sister. This week (and last week) I am thankful for:

Being able to run another 5K on Halloween

Getting two presentations out of the way

Learning to make Puppy Chow from my sister

Extending the love to our newest family member, Mike (Laura's engaged!!!)

Having the weekend be here so quickly...this week FLEW

Thankful Thursday

After a long week, I am thankful for:

Having my mom stay with me for a few days

Crossing "Run a 5K" off my life aspirations list (I now have 2 more lined up)

Snow on an October morning (the morning of my 5K)

Thankful Thursday

Even with the death of my grandfather yesterday, I still have much to be thankful for.

My incredible family

Running my first 5K in 2 days

Getting to see my sister after 15 months

Knowing my grandfather is not suffering

Thankful Thursday

This week the thanks goes out to:

Having my first grad school test over with

Only 9 days until my first 5K (and I'm ready for it!)

Fajitas y vino este noche con amigos

My weekend beginning at 5pm

Thankful Thursday

This week I am thankful for:

Running 3 miles

SCSU Farmer's Market and GIGANTIC green peppers

St. Cloud Metro Bus

A new haircut

My friend Brittany (I would have never made 3 miles without her!)

Thankful Thursday

Among the things I'm continually grateful for, this Thursday the list looks something like this:

Open swim from 12-1

Grocery delivery (without a car, this is SUPER helpful)

New running shoes

My students & co-workers

The weekend starting at 4:30 this afternoon

Thankful Thursday

It's a day late, but my friends and former co-workers Chris and Lauren Haws have always had a spot in their blog for Thankful Thursday and I keep meaning to do the same thing as it offers a weekly reflection on things I am thankful for. It will also allow me to make sure I have at least one post a week as I've been slacking tremendously since arriving back in the States. So of the many things I'm always grateful for, this week I'm thankful for:

3 day weekends every week

my teaching position at St. Cloud State University

my incredible family

Amtrak trains

Skype/Internet