June 30, 2021 It doesn’t matter where you are, quarantine is quarantine and it sucks sometimes. At first, I was surprised at the quality of the food we received, not only are we receiving cooked meals but for the most part, they are considerate to our dietary restrictions. I know, I know, both of these things are the bare minimums one should expect when paying … Continue reading Life In Quarantine
June 18, 2021 We’re here! My body feels like I’m still on the plane, but I’m standing still. My mind is everywhere, from excitement to gratefulness to fear to… “Simone, get it together!”. There’s so much we have to go through to get customs as an international flight, particularly as we are traveling during the time of COVID. I’m struck immediately by some of the … Continue reading We’re Here!
June 16, 2021 – June 17, 2021 Weeks after my internship ended, I began intensively writing my undergrad thesis paper and taking a variety of virtual workshops and weekly classes after my regular college class schedule to help with research. One class in particular causally led to working groups, and those working groups are now seriously turning into ventures in the world of environmental + … Continue reading The World of Californians
June 15, 2021 I’ve never been to the West Coast before. I grew up moving all over the East, so much so that I don’t have a particular place that I comfortably call my hometown. The idea of heading to ~California~ seems so…humorous, and while heading to the airport I keep thinking about all of the little moments this past year that have unexpectedly led … Continue reading 48 Hours in San Francisco
I’ve talked about this podcast before, and how much it has benefited me. The Friend Zone is a: “weekly podcast on all things mental health and mental wealth because who in the HELL wants a musty brain?” The last two episodes on perfectionism and the art of letting go are two very valuable discussions. Check them out. Continue reading The Friend Zone
I wanted to share this video with you because I think this discussion is incredibly important. I felt touched by the content and clarity of this video not only because of what I’ve experienced during my year in South Korea but because of looming questions and doubt I had in relation to the coming together of different minority groups. Having allies with other minority groups … Continue reading Anti Blackness in the Asian Community
The last month of Korea was lived well. Even until the very last hour, we were screaming our lungs out at Karoke. At the time, the thought of separation felt like a joke. I remember us constantly telling one another how it felt like we were going on a another cultural excursion. But now, Korea my experiences feels like it was just a dream. I … Continue reading Nine Down
These days Ive been thinking a lot about immigrants. My friends, family, and the stories that I’ve heard have weighted on my heart a lot these past few months. Especially since being in Korea I think alot about my mother’s immigration to the States. I don’t want to reveal everything about her story but I do want to talk about how her story has impacted … Continue reading Humble
We have a month left and I’m excited. When, I reviewing my older post I realize how I looked at, for example, four months left as the glass half empty. However in the spirit of gratefulness, I’m really to have even a day left here. This month, has been a good one. Some more ups and downs but honestly every month it’s something new. This … Continue reading Eight Down
In my last post, I talked about everything I didn’t like about living in Korea. So, as a way to balance the negative with the positive I have a created a list of the things I love and will miss dearly after we go back to the States. 1. 정. The love and appreciation that I see Koreans share with each and even to me … Continue reading What I love about Korea
Afro-Seoul 