What is Going on With Australia?

Hello friends! Having lived in Korea for almost a year now, there are a few things I have learned about Australia that I would like to share with you – and also a few questions I would like to ask. Living overseas gives you an interesting insight into (or away from) your home country, and…

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My Korean Nails Project: Nature Republic Colour Waltz in Pastel Blue

Hi friends! If you are as yes unaware, I am trying (a little bit) to be a Korean doll and have my nails done 24/7. The thing is, fussing with nails and nail polish really isn’t my thing, so I will cut corners at any opportunity. Hence, my take on the manicure: the wannicure! If…

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I am a Korean Skincare Routine Convert… and This is Why

Hello friends! Today I want to talk about something that is growing increasingly important to me, and that is… Korean skincare! As you may have gathered, I am not a high maintenance gal. I prefer to wear no makeup and do as little as possible to look presentable. Honestly, if foregoing a complicated beauty routine…

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The Highlights of My Wednesday

Hi friends, As you may or may not know, I am a part of February’s NaBloPoMo (National Blog Posting Month) and am trying to uphold my commitment to write a post a day. Crikey! It’s not a hard thing to do necessarily, it’s just that I like to put a lot of time and thought…

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Waygook PSA: Potential Problems (and Solutions!) for Expats in Korea

Hello friends! So, I’ve been in Korea for almost a year now, and the time has absolutely FLOWN by. I loved this country pretty much instantly and that hasn’t changed. Howeeeeever, there are a few things which can make life slightly difficult for certain expats, and I will try to gently discuss these today in…

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Patagonia in Words & Pictures

Hey folks! Recently my computer has been playing up and sending me all sorts of friendly alerts telling that it’s running out of space and that I really should clear some room on this thing or it will slow down even more than an episode of Mad Men (badum tish!). After weeks of this happening…

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My Skinfood Haul: Feeding My Korean Skincare Addiction

Hi folks! I don’t think it even needs an introduction anymore… I have a bit of a thing for Korean cosmetics. Like, a lot. In my defence, there are countless skincare and makeup shops here, and for the unprepared it can be a bit overwhelming at first. As in, you won’t know what to buy…

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My Plans for 2014

Hi friends, Can you believe we are in February already? Crazy! This weekend has been Lunar New Year here in Korea (also known as Chinese New Year) and so I feel it is still an appropriate time to list my New Year’s Resolutions. They may be a bit delayed in Western time, but in this…

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