What about my Health?

As many of you back home know, health and healthy living is important to me. And while I'm not able to uphold the same things I was able to back in Florida...I've been making it work for me.

Somehow.

At some point during my stay, I have lost 20lbs (9kg) without really having to do anything in particular. Which was a very nice surprise.

But I wanted to be more intentional.

Which is why I've started back on the C25K app. I've used the app before in training for running a 5K, and felt very successful using the app. I still struggled to run a full 5K, but maybe like 10 minutes of it.

Now, I've started back up. And getting back into running shape.

But uh...

The weather isn't exactly conducive to running at the moment.

Especially in the morning.

My runs have been consisting of 18 to 36 degree Fahrenheit weather. I see frost every morning I'm out there, heading over to the meet up spot. I swear, if it weren't for my running partner, I would've given up and waited until it was warm again.

I'm two weeks away from finishing the C25K app, and afterwards...well...who knows what I'll be up to!

My health is important to me, and it's about time I took care of it again!

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Yes, I know about snow

Snow started falling in my small village town and while I'm shook, since it's been a long time since I last saw snow in a place that I was living, everyone is treating it as my first time seeing snow.

Ever.

In my life.

Makes me wonder just how much of a fool I'm acting like right now...?

But that being said...y'all it's snowing and I am shook.

I don't even care that I already said earlier in this post. I need you to understand that it's been fourteen years.

I'm not even counting the time I saw snow on my trip to Canada. That was different. I was on vacation. I actually live here, and little fluffs of freezing cold is falling.

And apparently we don't cancel work when this happens?

Now, I'm not saying this is a freak weather storm...or anything. But...how do people function in this cold weather? Asking for a uhh...friend.

And that friend is me. I'm the friend. Love yourself and be the best you, right?

Well the best me needs surviving the cold tips. What y'all got?

#SaveOurToya

PS. I would have a picture here, but the snow isn't noticeable enough on my pictures. But I hope to get some good ones for the blog later!

Week 14 - What do you mean it gets COLDER?

Basically everyone around me, telling me about the weather.

 I've been told that winter was coming.

 Brah, it is 5-degrees Celsius outside.
 (41-degrees Fahrenheit)

 What do you mean it gets COLDER??????

 It's barely October! And yet here I am, wearing long-everything, scarf, jacket, and a hat, wondering why I'm still cold. I'm about to experience a literal winter and I am not ready.

But don't get me wrong. I am excited for a few things this coming season. Like...snow~!

Having lived in Florida for 14-ish years, snow isn't something you see in person. Not really. And without knowing, I embraced the Floridian life quite a bit. Heat and sunshine? I know how to handle that pretty well. I still complain, but that's because it's still hot.

So yes, snow!

Had a dream this week that I saw gigantic snow flakes in front of my face. More than likely that dream was sparked by how cold its been getting, but hey. Snowflakes the size of my face? They're beautiful.

Who knew I was so artistic when I slept?

I'm also very interested to see how South Korea handles winter here. Such as, what foods pop up? Music? What about fashion? Will work/school have snow days? I mean, it's already different since I have most of Janurary off for the winter holidays, but work all of December. For me, that's a bit backwards, but I'm taking a wild guess that it's even colder in Janurary?

As the days grow colder, I will be getting my hands on hot teas and cocoa, thick blankets, and my package from home that has all my winter stuff in it. Like boots, socks (the fuzzy kind. What are we, plebs?), sweaters, and my wintercoat.

Word of warning to anyone moving to Korea and is stuck with the 2 suitcase rule as I was. You can have your winter clothes shipped (if you come during the summer and it's a literal heatwave in constant effect). Just make sure of one thing. If you're accustom to a more tropical climate, and lived in a place known for its sunshine, make sure your package gets to you within the first week of October. Because September will betray your trust in the coldest of ways that keeps getting colder.

If you wanna keep up with the shenangians that I find myself in, please hit the 'FOLLOW' button on the right!

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So I Kinda Climbed a Mountain...

Oh my gawd. Who let me figure out how to use the record button on my phone? This is my first vlog ever. I have no editing software and this is all me. #NoFilter #ImAMess #SaveOurToya

Just a little context. I recorded this a couple of weeks ago...August 1st to be exact. I went on a little..."excursion"...

As I said, if you think I should add vlogs to my posting schedule, let me know! Leave a comment down below on your thoughts!

Hurricane Season Everywhere!

Hurricane Beryl and Chris on the way back home. "Super" Typhoon Maria on the way here. 

What. Even.

Hope y'all back home can stay dry and don't receive too much damage, if any at all. If you do get hit, I'll look for your posts that you're okay! 

As for myself, if you clicked on the link, you'll have seen that "Super" Typhoon Maria is down south and really shouldn't hit Korea. But when has weather ever done what was expected of it? 

Also what is this 'super' business here? 

Lucky us, I looked it up. You're welcome. 😁

A 'super' typhoon is equivalent to a Category 3, 4, or 5 hurricane. Just kind of sums it up into a 'dis be supah bad' and calls it a day. Gotta give Asia props on that. Back home, we still have hurricane drinking parties up to a Category 4... 

For those of you not familiar with hurricanes, typhoons, or cyclones (the various names based on where on the planet you are), it means winds are 150mph or higher. Trees are sideways, flooding is imminent, damage will be received, and tornadoes are dancing around. Only the lucky get to keep their power. 

Guess its not just snow I have to be able to prepare myself for...

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