The Ketchup War

Tuesday Timewasters – The Best of Liz Climo – 11/27

Words cannot describe how much I love Liz Climo’s (@elclimo) drawings! As a storyboard artist for The Simpsons, Climo has done some fantastic work for the screen but it’s her … Continue reading

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November 27, 2012 · 9 Comments

And The Land of the Maple Leaf lets me in!!

So remember I told you about how The Canadian One and I drank beer and filled in paperwork while applying for my Permanent Residence Visa so we can move to Canada … Continue reading

November 24, 2012 · 2 Comments

‘I rolled too far.’ – Quote Friday – 11/23

The best of this week’s quotes from my elementary students in South Korea (and some thrown in from friends too) Just in case you’re not our Facebook friend (WHY wouldn’t … Continue reading

November 23, 2012 · 16 Comments

CCTV Cameras…Sometimes They Catch AWESOME Things – A Mini Tuesday Timewaster

Some of you will watch this video and say ‘awwwwwww’. Some of you will watch this video and think ‘I hate Coca-Cola and I’m not buying into their advertising campaign. … Continue reading

November 20, 2012 · 8 Comments

Fly Kitty

Yesterday, we go shopping for a new winter coat for The Canadian One at COEX. We pass by a ‘Hello Kitty’ store. Me: ‘Oh my God, did I tell you … Continue reading

November 19, 2012 · 2 Comments

The Ketchup War Needs YOU!!

So, here’s what happened, The Canadian One took me out to a fancy Spanish restaurant in Gangnam (yes, THAT Gangnam) last night for our Date Night. I donned a pretty … Continue reading

November 17, 2012 · 2 Comments

‘Robot Making Class’ – Quote Friday – 11/16

The best of this week’s quotes from my elementary students in South Korea (and some thrown in from friends too) To kick us off for anyone who’s following, I’m currently … Continue reading

November 16, 2012 · 13 Comments

OK Canadian One, You Win…

…we can get a puppy.

November 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment

I Can Totally Relate!! – A Lil’ Somethin’ Extra Today – 11/13

A friend of mine runs this awesome Tumblr, and if you are on Tumblr (have a Tumblr? Ok, I’m just learning Twitter, one thing at a time) you should friend … Continue reading

November 13, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Tuesday Timewasters – Star Disney War – 11/13

With my Facebook newsfeed full of people up in arms about Disney buying Lucasfilm, making more Star Wars, George Lucas ‘selling out’ and with the more recent announcement of Michael … Continue reading

November 13, 2012 · 8 Comments

‘Throw in giant spiders.’ – Quote Friday 11/09

This week, well last week to be more exact, I started NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month, in which participants aim to write a 50,000word novel in a month. I’m currently … Continue reading

November 9, 2012 · 13 Comments

Tuesday Timewasters – 11/06

Ohhhhh Ecards! How I love thee! Ready for round four of my favourites? Happy Timewasting! Still got time to waste? For more Timewasters, check out: My Favourite Ecards round ONE … Continue reading

November 6, 2012 · 22 Comments

Cat Week: What the CAT?!

***Welcome to ‘Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier’, a week of all things CAT.*** And finally, Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier 2012 comes to an end! Here’s … Continue reading

November 4, 2012 · 16 Comments

Cat Week: Why Cats Rule

***Welcome to ‘Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier’, a week of all things CAT.*** Submitted by Pamila Florea: For more Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier, check out: … Continue reading

November 4, 2012 · 15 Comments

Cat Week: Minus the Cat

***Welcome to ‘Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier’, a week of all things CAT.*** ‘Some of the strips were slappers: ‘Oh, I could have left that out.’ It would … Continue reading

November 3, 2012 · 16 Comments

Cat Week: Cats That Look Like Hitler

***Welcome to ‘Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier’, a week of all things CAT.*** Started as a collaboration between Dutchman Koos Plegt and Brit Paul Neve and now run … Continue reading

November 3, 2012 · 16 Comments

Cat Week: Meet Maya

***Welcome to ‘Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier’, a week of all things CAT.*** Meet Maya, our wonderful, cute and adorable Cat Week Cat. Owned by Admir Idrizi Aljabak … Continue reading

November 2, 2012 · 17 Comments

Cat Week: Cats do the weirdest things!

***Welcome to ‘Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier’, a week of all things CAT.*** *** For more Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier, check out: A Prelude to … Continue reading

November 2, 2012 · 16 Comments

Cat Week: Haaaaave you met Daisy, the cutest cat EVER?!

***Welcome to ‘Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier’, a week of all things CAT.*** When Ben Torode and his girlfriend wandered into a pet store just to look around, … Continue reading

November 1, 2012 · 17 Comments

Cat Week: ‘Cat in the Tree’ – Cat Fiction

***Welcome to ‘Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier’, a week of all things CAT.*** Cat in the Tree by CRF Sanders Jase had never seen the cat stuck in … Continue reading

November 1, 2012 · 14 Comments

Cat Week: My Cat Snowy

***Welcome to ‘Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier’, a week of all things CAT.*** Lemme tell you about my cat, Snowy. Snowy came along after a long string of … Continue reading

October 31, 2012 · 16 Comments

Cat Week: Black Cat Superstitions

***Welcome to ‘Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier’, a week of all things CAT.*** A lot of people fear black cats for a whole host of reasons. Personally I … Continue reading

October 31, 2012 · 17 Comments

Cat Week: From Korea to Canada: Frankie’s Story

***Welcome to ‘Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier’, a week of all things CAT.*** Turning my iPod up as loud as I can stand, I’m ignoring everyone else in … Continue reading

October 30, 2012 · 13 Comments

Cat Week: Cat Bounce, The Ultimate Timewaster

***Welcome to ‘Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier’, a week of all things CAT.*** There’s a site out there called ‘Cat-Bounce‘. It’s this. Just this. Cats. Bouncing. You control … Continue reading

October 30, 2012 · 14 Comments

Cat Week: Tuesday Timewasters: The Internet Cat Video Awards – 10/30

***Welcome to ‘Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier’, a week of all things CAT.*** Above – ‘The Sick Kitten (1903)‘ by George Albert Smith, widely considered as the first … Continue reading

October 30, 2012 · 14 Comments

Cat Week: Cats Vrs Dogs: Bad Dog

***Welcome to ‘Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier’, a week of all things CAT.*** I think I already covered earlier today how much I prefer cats to dogs. In … Continue reading

October 29, 2012 · 16 Comments

Cat Week: Cats Vrs Dogs: In defense of cats

***Welcome to ‘Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier’, a week of all things CAT.*** Aaaaaand sleeping cats for the win! ***If you see your picture above and it isn’t … Continue reading

October 29, 2012 · 16 Comments

Cat Week: Cats Vrs Dogs

***Welcome to ‘Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier’, a week of all things CAT.*** To kick off ‘Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier’, we’ll start with the age-old … Continue reading

October 29, 2012 · 16 Comments

A prelude to Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier

***Welcome to ‘Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier’, a week of all things CAT.*** To prelude tomorrow’s kick-off of ‘Cat Week: Like Shark Week But Fluffier’, I wandered upon … Continue reading

October 28, 2012 · 14 Comments

‘Hey, don’t call people pandas!’ – Quote Friday 10/26

The best of this week’s quotes from my elementary students in South Korea (and some thrown in from friends too) Not a quote but WTH? I read this this morning: … Continue reading

October 26, 2012 · 13 Comments

‘I am NO potato.’ – Quote Friday 10/19

The best of this week’s quotes from my elementary students in South Korea (and some thrown in from friends too) Two kids are calling each other names in Korean before … Continue reading

October 19, 2012 · 13 Comments

‘Love is…’

I once said: ‘Love is stealing Hawaii 5-O posters…at 4am…in the rain…’ And I wholeheartedly stand by that statement. Here’s what some others had to say about love: What is … Continue reading

October 17, 2012 · 1 Comment

Tuesday (Mini Star Wars) Timewasters – 10/16

A mini edition for this week! Happy Timewasting! First up, when Germany does flashmobs, they bring an orchestra! Check out the Star Wars FlashOrchestra: *** Another Star Wars themed video, … Continue reading

October 16, 2012 · 10 Comments

‘I am from Martian land’ Quote Friday 10/12

The best of this week’s quotes from my elementary students in South Korea (and some thrown in from friends too) Me: ‘On Wednesday, you have your mid-term test.’ Kid: ‘No.’ … Continue reading

October 12, 2012 · 13 Comments

Zombies + CPR + Canada = ?

What do Zombies, CPR and Canada have in common? Why, this video of course! Freshly released from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, this PSA features a women running … Continue reading

October 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Tuesday Timewasters – Gangnam Style – 10/09

Mam calls me all excited a few weeks ago: ‘Jenny, there’s this song on the radio and you’ll never guess!!! You’ll never guess what it is!!’ ‘Is it in Korean?’ … Continue reading

October 9, 2012 · 12 Comments

‘And so the f**k what?’ – A Quote for Monday

A quote that’s deserving of it’s very own post: ‘You all have fought for him as surely as if you were one of his parents. You’ve changed and are changing … Continue reading

October 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment

WTF Shopping Item #1

Saw these in E-Mart (like Wal-Mart but Korean): ‘Turtle Melon Bread’

October 5, 2012 · Leave a Comment

RE: Obama: ‘I don’t wanna see his mustache all over the TV.’ – Quote Friday 10/05

The best of this week’s quotes from my elementary students in South Korea (and some thrown in from friends too) Firstly, this is only my second day at school this … Continue reading

October 5, 2012 · 15 Comments

Tuesday Timewasters – 10/02

Happy Timewasting!! *** *** *** Further proving English is just weird! Whenever my students ask me ‘Why?’ with regards to the English language, my response is always ‘Because English is … Continue reading

October 2, 2012 · 13 Comments

‘Teacher, STOP TALKING!’ – Quote Friday 09/28

The best of this week’s quotes from my elementary students in South Korea (and some thrown in from friends too) Due to this week being Chuseok, Korean Thanksgiving, we get … Continue reading

September 28, 2012 · 14 Comments

Tuesday Timewasters – Letters of Note – 09/25

A friend of mine LOVES writing letters. She just loves it. I, meanwhile, do not. I’m so lazy sometimes the thought of replying ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to an email makes … Continue reading

September 25, 2012 · 11 Comments

Happy Science Saturday!

Some sunny Saturday science for you! 16% of couples met in a bar….? It’s worth noting, The Canadian One and I met in a bar. Well, technically, we met in … Continue reading

September 22, 2012 · 3 Comments

‘Oh teacher, your font is very good.’ – Quote Friday 09/21

The best of this week’s quotes from my elementary students in South Korea (and some thrown in from friends too) I write something on the whiteboard. Kid: ‘Oh teacher, your … Continue reading

September 21, 2012 · 13 Comments

Tuesday Timewasters – 09/18

Day off yesterday thanks to a rain storm. Today, I venture off for the results of the, ehhh, butt swab test…Been an interesting week so far! HAPPY TIMEWASTING!! OM NOM … Continue reading

September 18, 2012 · 13 Comments

You want me to insert that…WHERE?!

Here’s how the conversation went: Me: ‘I feel like I need to write a blog post about this. I SHOULD WARN OTHER PEOPLE!!’ The Canadian One: ‘Lol. Civic duty!’ Me: … Continue reading

September 16, 2012 · 5 Comments

Cookin’ in Korea: Now, THIS is how you eat a cupcake

Genius! Whoever thought this up…You’re awesome! PURE GENIUS!

September 15, 2012 · 7 Comments

‘Giraffe is no tall.’ – Quote Friday 09/14

The best of this week’s quotes from my elementary students in South Korea (and some thrown in from friends too) Guy to girl who’s just explained how a guy she … Continue reading

September 14, 2012 · 16 Comments

Tuesday Timewasters – Did You Know About THIS?!! – Korean Theme Parks 09/11

***This article contains sexual references…if you think this will offend you, we suggest you stop reading now…OK, wait, you can read the first half of the article pretty safely but … Continue reading

September 11, 2012 · 11 Comments
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