Archives for April 2013

Why would i say that?

Written by: Amanda // Category: Uncategorized

Things I'd never, never, ever say. - "My car is at 1/2 of a tank, better get some gas." -"I've had enough of instagram." -"Why don't you throw a few more jalapenos on that burrito?" -"Of course I don't like puppies." -"I'm going to leave this nail polish on until it grows out completely out." -"I'd love to do my laundry and mop the floor every single day!" -"How about playing a little xbox with me?" -"I've given up fruits and veggies. They're too expensive in South Korea (the second part is sadly true)." -Referencing any sort of DIY crafts: "No, I most certainly will not try that. I know I won't be able to do it." -"I think this time I'll leave the camera at home." Check out one of my blogging ... Read More

Recipes: fish tacos

Written by: Amanda // Category: Food, Recipes

About 3 years ago my life-long friend Alexis introduced me to the idea of fish tacos. When she told me the ingredient list to make them, I thought she was crazy , but she said they were a family favorite. She made them for me shortly after, and I've been hooked ever since. Out of everything I make, fish tacos have to be one of the top dinners my husband asks for. I don't blame him, I love them just as much! The fact that they don't take very long to make is always an attraction too. As I just mentioned, the ingredient list seems a little 'iffy,' but please, just give them a try just once...you won't be disappointed. I haven't served a single person who hasn't fallen in love with these. Fish Tacos Ingredients: Fish -4 to 5 ... Read More

Lately [3]

Written by: Amanda // Category: Lately

This week absolutely flew by for me. It scares me just a bit that it's already almost MAY and I just feel like 2013 started. Is this what it feels like to get old? Time gets faster and faster? Yikes. I'd hate to feel what it's like when I'm 60. The week was pretty uneventful, but I did enjoy the nice spring weather! -I bought six pairs of shoes a couple weeks ago, and have not been disappointed. They've been (by far) the most comfortable shoes I've ever bought. All of them. -Last weekend Instagram had a photo challenge that encouraged pet portraits. Jazz reluctantly participated. Speaking of Instagram, check mine out here. -I'm still on my smoothie kick...trying to drink one green smoothie a day ... Read More

Would you like to know?

Written by: Amanda // Category: Expat Living, South Korea

Today I'm super excited to link-up with Belinda at 'Found Love Now What?' for a sweet new expat link-up series. Both Belinda and her co-host Hemborg Wife are expats, and wanted to get a little bit of perspective about what things are like worldwide. This month? The Q&A is about weather, which couldn't come at a more perfect time with the changing seasons! So here we go: What was your favorite season back home and is it the same now; why or why not? -I'm in love with spring. I don't care where I live, there's nothing like renewal and regrowth. Besides green is my favorite color! Some would say I'm obsessed with this season, and it may be partially true. I love the smell of fresh cut grass, blooming flowers, clean air. ... Read More

Weird Wednesday (4/23)

Written by: Amanda // Category: Food, Weird Wednesday

This morning I was imessaging my sister, and we got on the topic of bathrooms. It wasn't until I started mentioning things about my current bathroom that I realized how strange it actually is. First of all, there's no bathtub. We were lucky enough to have one in our last apartment...but no matter how much scrubbing you'd do it just never seemed clean. I never took a bath in it...I have a weird thing with bathtubs needing to be spotless before I sit in them. Second? No shower curtain, or lip to keep the water in the 'shower area.' Actually, the whole entire bathroom is one giant shower. Check it out: Cleaning the bathroom is quite simple...it literally involves using the shower hose and spraying water everywhere. I then use a squeegee ... Read More

Friend connect bloghop

Written by: Amanda // Category: Uncategorized

It's Tuesday which means it's time for the Friend Connect Blog Hop! I'm so excited to be co-hosting this week, and I hope you take advantage of connecting with new blogs! The best part about this blog hop is that you can choose to follow the cohosts in whatever way is best for YOU! Here my favorite ways are: BlogLovin', Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Ok, so let's get to the party, shall we? RULES are simple: 1. Follow your host The First link below 2. Follow your co-hosts The Next 8 links below 3. Link up below using your main blog url not a specific post. 4. Make sure to visit some of the blogs in the link up and follow them and if you want to leave them a comment, I'm sure they'd ... Read More

.org vs .com and how I almost lost it

Written by: Amanda // Category: Uncategorized

I'd be lying if I told you I was good at computers. As a matter of fact, most of the things I do on my blog somehow just manage to come together and miraculously work. Almost all the time...almost. I will begin by telling you of the day that 'it all started'. Last week, I was merrily making enhancements to my blog (like I always do), when I noticed...what? I can't add an html code that'll let me change a hover color of a button? The more I dove into it I realized the worst. Even after buying a domain name (www.livinginanotherlanguage.com) I still DO NOT have total access to my wordpress.com site. Then I tried adding a sponsor page with passionfruit ads so I could keep my sponsors in order (hey...do you want to sponsor swap btw?) ... Read More

Cocoppa: an ocd iphone lover’s dream

Written by: Amanda // Category: Uncategorized

I recently stumbled upon the greatest app invented ever. I should first of all mention that I sometimes get a little ocd about things. My phone is no acceptation. I love things to be uniformed, organized, and matching. In the last five years, I've dealt with my ugly mismatched icons glaring me in the face every time I slid back the unlock button. I'm here to tell you I no longer have to be tortured by this. Cocoppa is an app developed somewhere in Asia (go figure) that allows you to install adorable shortcuts to use instead of the regular app icon. What this means for you is that you can select new icons (can I mention again that these are shortcuts?) for almost all your apps, and throw all your ugly 'real' app icons (you can't delete ... Read More

Lately [2]

Written by: Amanda // Category: Expat Living

This past week has absolutely flown by. Here I am writing my second Lately post. The week started off fantastically with spending the weekend in Seosan, with our college friends Ethan and Sandra. Not only did we make DIY lip balm, but I learned how to make sushi (I can't believe I have never made it before). I've recently acquired an obsession for gel nail polish. The stuff is fantastic. If you haven't tried gels, I highly recommend it. The polish can stay on for 2 weeks without a single chip. I've also been obsessed with Demi Lovato's song 'Heart Attack.' I can't believe I'm admitting that. I bought a new sweater that's so darn comfy I wore it twice this week with no shame. I also am ... Read More

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