A Day In The Life Of An English Teacher In South Korea

by Lindsay Shapka in , ,


The weekend had disappeared quickly, too quickly, and when I opened my eyes, I realized that the fluttering in my stomach meant that it was Monday and even if I wasn’t entirely prepared for it, my official first day as an English teacher had arrived.

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The 6 Golden Rules For Being a Good Writer

by Lindsay Shapka in ,


I have found that one of the best sources of advice and inspiration on writing comes from other writers.

We all approach our work in different ways — keep in mind that there is no right way — and sometimes we need to be shaken out of our comfort zones. This can be attained by things like reading each other's work, conversation, or attending lectures.

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No Worries! The Legend Of Guatemalan Worry Dolls

by Lindsay Shapka in ,


What are worry dolls and where does the tradition come from?

A common souvenir to bring home from your travels, Worry Dolls are tiny (anywhere from half an inch to three inches tall) hand-crafted dolls created by the highland indigenous people of Guatemala.

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