10 Years From Now… (10 년 후)

Always looking forward and never looking back that is how many people live. Focused only on the future whether it be savings, education, family, their focus is what is next rather than what has past. Viewing the lives of my middle & high school students I wonder what kind of adults they will turn out…

Healthy Living (건강한 살기) – Part 1

How healthy is your life?  Since I’ve been back home my diet has changed dramatically than over the last six years. Eating more heavy based carbohydrate meals I have certainly gained some weight this past year. But, I am not worried about the weight gain as much as I am about my health overall. Currently,…

National Identities (국민적 정체성)

In light of on-going world affairs I pay close attention to national news related to the U.S. and its national identity in the 21st century. Over the past century the U.S. has become the well-known melting pot nation that still instills the four F’s Freedom of speech Freedom of worship Freedom from want Freedom from…

Being A Career Mother vs At Home Care-Taker (경력의 어머니되기 vs 집안의 아내 / 어머니)

“How has maternity leave been for you?” “Is your position still secure once you return back to work?” “Will they extend your contract at the office?” “Can you support your family if you quit?” These types of questions are ones that have not yet been asked to me, but they have been asked to both…