I have been introduced to an English speaking yoga class. Granted, it is approximately one hour EACH way by subway I love it nevertheless!
Wednesday, 19 February 2014
in English please
I am always amazed when things finally POP up for me. There is a huge lack of communication between people/foreigners, especially if you don't know the right people or right things to ask. This is also a mutual feel towards me working abroad at CIS Uijeongbu.
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
A Little Taste of Me-He-Co!
If there is one thing that my mom and I truly bond over is the great taste and spice of Mexican food. Man you just can't catch a break over here in Korea - just kidding! I was shown TWO amazingly delicious restaurants in the foreigner central of South Korea; Itaewon. Umm, it's pretty much the bomb. Well except for all the foreigners haha.
It's funny how quickly you get use to NOT accidently eavesdropping on others conversations when you LITERALLY cannot understand a lick of what they are speaking. Plus it just feels way more judgey, like back home, when you are there. Nevertheless, they have the Foreigners Market there, some amazing restaurants, shops, an English bookstore. Ok ... so yes, some parts of it are the bomb!
It's funny how quickly you get use to NOT accidently eavesdropping on others conversations when you LITERALLY cannot understand a lick of what they are speaking. Plus it just feels way more judgey, like back home, when you are there. Nevertheless, they have the Foreigners Market there, some amazing restaurants, shops, an English bookstore. Ok ... so yes, some parts of it are the bomb!
Monday, 17 February 2014
Monday, 10 February 2014
let's get H-A-P-P-Y-!
These days I am in another world it feels. I am not entirely sure if it is due to my change in schedule at work, a significant decrease in extra responsibilities/expectations at work, a change in outlook, new friends, or a greater internal shift, but I am so happy these days.
My body is tingling with the feelings of summer approaching. You know that feeling you get as it starts to warm up, the end of the school year is nearing, your taste in music changes to fit the weather ... That is how my entire being feels lately. And it's not even getting warmer here, AT ALL actually! Quite the opposite really. I wake up legitimately happy on a regular basis.
I JUST WANT TO DANCE to techno/electronic music every morning; and I usually do. My neighbours probably loathe me haha. But I honestly don't care, that's how blissed out I am!
I am trying to get into a better sleep routine based on the ayurvedic principles - rise at 6 am, sleep at 10 pm though I am having difficulties getting to sleep at 10. It'll come though (for the most part), I just know it!
My routine is now consisting of the following:
6 am workout for 45-60 mins (currently doing the bodyrock tv 30 Day Real Time Challenge - such an AMAZING concept!)
7 am clean my tongue, warm lemon water, meditate
730 am get breakfast going
745 shower
still have so much time left!
I am able to reply to emails, phone home, blog, read, learn, dance and sing, whatever!
My days are feeling great lately!
I am getting back into yoga this week as well. With my new schedule I am able to try one of the English classes "close" by. Will be a nice change I think. Am attempting to re-learn the balance of my life with my new work schedule and such. It may prove to be a mild challenge at times, but I feel I am able to balance and conquer it all with relative ease these days.
My outlook is much more consistently positive. In the words of pops and Risky Business, "Sometimes you just have to say, 'What the fuck'," and I totally feel like this is where I am, and I mean that is such a GREAT way, truly!
I am open to all possibilities, experiences and adventures, yet am not pulling at bringing about a certain type of future nor am I holding onto the past either. I am the most me I have felt in a long time (minus physically - but that'll come). I am thoroughly enjoying each challenge I take on, whether is it to be positive, to workout, or the Hay House webinars, I am loving all the learning and growth that Korea has been bringing my way!
To learning!
My body is tingling with the feelings of summer approaching. You know that feeling you get as it starts to warm up, the end of the school year is nearing, your taste in music changes to fit the weather ... That is how my entire being feels lately. And it's not even getting warmer here, AT ALL actually! Quite the opposite really. I wake up legitimately happy on a regular basis.
I JUST WANT TO DANCE to techno/electronic music every morning; and I usually do. My neighbours probably loathe me haha. But I honestly don't care, that's how blissed out I am!
I am trying to get into a better sleep routine based on the ayurvedic principles - rise at 6 am, sleep at 10 pm though I am having difficulties getting to sleep at 10. It'll come though (for the most part), I just know it!
My routine is now consisting of the following:
6 am workout for 45-60 mins (currently doing the bodyrock tv 30 Day Real Time Challenge - such an AMAZING concept!)
7 am clean my tongue, warm lemon water, meditate
730 am get breakfast going
745 shower
still have so much time left!
I am able to reply to emails, phone home, blog, read, learn, dance and sing, whatever!
My days are feeling great lately!
I am getting back into yoga this week as well. With my new schedule I am able to try one of the English classes "close" by. Will be a nice change I think. Am attempting to re-learn the balance of my life with my new work schedule and such. It may prove to be a mild challenge at times, but I feel I am able to balance and conquer it all with relative ease these days.
My outlook is much more consistently positive. In the words of pops and Risky Business, "Sometimes you just have to say, 'What the fuck'," and I totally feel like this is where I am, and I mean that is such a GREAT way, truly!
I am open to all possibilities, experiences and adventures, yet am not pulling at bringing about a certain type of future nor am I holding onto the past either. I am the most me I have felt in a long time (minus physically - but that'll come). I am thoroughly enjoying each challenge I take on, whether is it to be positive, to workout, or the Hay House webinars, I am loving all the learning and growth that Korea has been bringing my way!
To learning!
Ayurvedic Knowledge
For more info on what ayurvedic medicine is, where is a link to wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurvedic_medicine Though I definitely recommend
you either google is more, or ask me anything about it! Very interesting. Basically,
in as small a nutshell as possible, it is a holistic approach to rebalancing your body
where you currently are (internally) and then rebalancing you back to where you
were when you were born. This is mainly done through digestion, but is also paired
with things such as yoga, mantras, meditation, aromatherapy, mindfulness, etc;
I am gaining so much insight and useful information after having started to see an ayurvedic doctor in training. This girl is awesome. I totally think her and I would be friends outside of this doctor-patient relationship. She is such a gypsy type, in the best way possible, down to earth, sending out good vibes. In addition to teaching in Korea, she is continuing her education through distance ed from the ayurvedic school in Cali and completing practicum hours as well. She is one heck of a busy cat!
I relish in the days when we meet up for check-in's and to add another thing onto my plate for personal growth/to help improve my digestion. I have come to collect quick the list of recipes that I MUST come to share with you all. This morning I made a smoothie (even though the second, second-hand blender I have lacks much needed power) with almonds, dates and almond milk - Delish!
Somethings definitely are harder to accomplish here that she has recommended for me as, well ... I'm in Korea and shits hard to come by at times. But I do what I can. At least the food/digestion part is easy enough to incorporate into my life with relative ease.
Some other useful tidbits I have come to pick up are as follows:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurvedic_medicine Though I definitely recommend
you either google is more, or ask me anything about it! Very interesting. Basically,
in as small a nutshell as possible, it is a holistic approach to rebalancing your body
where you currently are (internally) and then rebalancing you back to where you
were when you were born. This is mainly done through digestion, but is also paired
with things such as yoga, mantras, meditation, aromatherapy, mindfulness, etc;
I am gaining so much insight and useful information after having started to see an ayurvedic doctor in training. This girl is awesome. I totally think her and I would be friends outside of this doctor-patient relationship. She is such a gypsy type, in the best way possible, down to earth, sending out good vibes. In addition to teaching in Korea, she is continuing her education through distance ed from the ayurvedic school in Cali and completing practicum hours as well. She is one heck of a busy cat!
I relish in the days when we meet up for check-in's and to add another thing onto my plate for personal growth/to help improve my digestion. I have come to collect quick the list of recipes that I MUST come to share with you all. This morning I made a smoothie (even though the second, second-hand blender I have lacks much needed power) with almonds, dates and almond milk - Delish!
Somethings definitely are harder to accomplish here that she has recommended for me as, well ... I'm in Korea and shits hard to come by at times. But I do what I can. At least the food/digestion part is easy enough to incorporate into my life with relative ease.
Some other useful tidbits I have come to pick up are as follows:
- When adding honey to tea, let the tea cool to room temperature before adding, otherwise it will release toxins from the honey
- If you have a cold have a TB of honey and cinnamon
- Drink warm (with or without lemon) every morning at the same time. It will help keep you regular and is a great way to start off the day!
- Milk, this includes all kinds, should be drank warmed and with some spices, such as cardamon, ginger or cinnamon
- If you are going to eat ice cream or chocolate or the like, have it as a snack on its own away from meals. Your body will go straight to digesting the chocolate even if it is currently digesting a big dinner you JUST ate. Also, the ice cream will put a damper on the fire that is your digestion, slowing everything down.
- DO NOT mix milk and yogurt. If you are having a smoothie, pick one or the other.
- DO NOT consume milk and sour fruits, it will cause the milk to curdle in your stomach. Gross!
- For a natural breath freshener, chew on cardamom pods. It'll seem off and funky-ish at first, but they are actually pretty neat and tasty little suckers.
I have so much more knowledge it is just sitting at home at the moment.
More to come I promise!
Sunday, 2 February 2014
third eye style opening weekend
Throughout my time in Korea I have been fortunate enough to upkeep many things I've done back home - such as acu, massage, exercise and eating well. Opportunities have been presenting themselves to me that fall into the same wellness category, though are completely new for me.
I've been working with an ayurvedic doctor in training here. She works to rebalance you into your optimal self based on your birth by way of digestion, yoa, mediation, aromatherapy and soooo much more. I highly recommend you do some reading up on it as it is quite interesting!
I took the time one weekend to just be with myself and these new practices ALL weekend. Through meetup.com I found a breathing group, a meditation group, a yoga class and a philosophy lecture.
All of these groups were mind, body and spirit opening. By the end of the weekend I felt so alive. So refreshed. So ready to tackle anything. We often forget to take care of ourselves, and I so glad I took the time to take care of myself!
down. way down.
Immediately upon my return from Bali, the universe graced me with a wicked two day flu. To make this that much more enjoyable I was still required to work these days. I spent every break sleeping on the floor mats in my room, sweater over my eyes to block out the light.
I really missed the convenience of being back home these days. All I wanted was some Campbell's chicken noodle soup. But do you think I could find it? I found something that looked like a close substitute, only to discover that I did not have a can opener like I thought to open it.
Face palm!
During this time I was experiencing an all over body itchiness. I was crawling in my own skin. My whole being was repulsed by being back in Korea a d even more so with being back at work.
No matter what I did I could not shake this all over grossness I was feeling. Each day it was spirling progressively downward. There was even a small glimpse of what felt like the depression I felt back in uni.
I was scared. I didn't know if I should stay or go. Or why I was reacting so strongly.
Once I finally let it all go and flung it up to the universe and into my subconscious I was able to pull through.
Needless to say, I toughed out my negative feelings and am still in Korea. The next time I return from a trip I will be better equipped to handle these potential feelings that will inevitable arise.
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