HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!

Highlights from this week:

1. Finally resuming my morning runs after being side-lined by a knee injury for several months. Love the fresh morning air.

2. Meeting another work deadline. 

3. Enjoying handmade rice cakes from the outdoor market.

4. Visiting an amazing baking shop with my friend. Found so many packaging goodies!

5. Having some inspiring conversations about education with people who want to make a difference.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

[EAT] AVOCADO LOVE

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After having a food fest while visiting Portland last month (hello, burgers, fries, and pies!), I've been trying to eat a bit more healthy. I love a good salad for lunch, although I admit I always need an afternoon snack because the salad doesn't quite fill me up. In general I find that produce is more expensive here in Korea than in the States, especially when it comes to fruit and speciality produce like avocados. If you've been following me on Instagram*, then you know I've been eating an avocado every day this week. I love slicing or mashing them up with some coarse salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice, top it on a crunch baguette or toasted bread and I am in heaven. I've run out of avocados, so picking up a new bag is on top of my list for this weekend. 

* My Instagram account is private, but if you have a legit Instagram account, I will accept you as a friend. Please note if you have tried to friend me on Instagram before and were denied, please try again. A few times I have tried to accept people and I accidentally pressed the decline button (they are too close to each other on my iPhone)! 

[FAMILY] THE SHIM BOYS - NOVEMBER 2012

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[BUSAN] HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS

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Today I am thinking about and praying for the safety of all those affected by Superstorm Sandy. I hope all my East Coast friends are safe and sound with their families. 

SUMMER VACATION / WEEK SIX

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Although we've just finished up our sixth week of summer vacation it really feels like summer now that Korean schools are on summer break and the beach is packed. The weather is pretty toasty (and humid) so we're keeping cool by hanging out at the ice skating rink (with my speed sk8ing boys), going swimming, lounging at the bookstore and filling our bellies with cool sweet treats (I've been making smoothies and popsicles on a daily basis). This week I'll be stepping away from this space to spend some family time with my favorite three boys in Japan! (You can follow along on our adventure via Instagram.) Have a lovely week!

[FAMILY] SPEED SK8RS

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This summer has been all about the boys trying out new things whether it is boogie boarding, Korean lessons or robotics class. This week the boys started speed skating classes which they are really enjoying. It helps that they have lessons every day so they are able to improve more quickly and it is super cute to see them all dressed up in their speed skating gear (love all the neon accents). I also find it quite amusing how they have a huge screen playing Kpop videos and a snack bar that serves over half a dozen types of instant ramen. You gotta love Korea!