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In Search of the Allusive Snowy Owl
Posted on February 25, 2012 Leave a Comment
I take after my parents more than I used to like to admit. Now that I have discovered it is cool to have interesting hobbies, I tag along with them on every adventure I can, even if it means spending 3 hours in the freezing rain trying to find a single owl somewhere in a […]
A Northwest New Year
Posted on January 4, 2011 1 Comment
What do frozen ponds, dreadlocked runners, organic champagne and Improv have in common? A new year, Pacific Northwest style! I am home to my little haven that is the Northwest corner of Washington state, complete with hip alternatives to everything from Aromatherapy to Zen gardening and more resolutions for cleaner, healthier more conscious living than most other towns I have visited […]
All Fun and Games? : Korea’s Computer Game Craze
Posted on May 5, 2010 5 Comments
I’ve written about Korea’s wide range of festivals, from the bullfighting festival to the cherry blossom festival, but this weekend I am sure that I came across the mother of all bizarre festivals held right in my own backyard: Korea’s StarCraft video game competition…and festival. No this is not a joke, and while I claim […]
Hula-Hooping in Hangul
Posted on November 11, 2009 1 Comment
Hitting the gym in the States provokes thoughts of a culture highly conscious of their physical appearance. A culture that will pay often exorbitant fees to enter, a small fortune to clothe oneself in appropriate attire, and big bucks on top of the line accessories to make the experience more enjoyable (iPod, utili-belt, sweat band…) […]
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