Korean Conversations - Alissa Ferguson, USA

As part of this blog I think it is important to share our communal experiences. I LOVE hearing other people's stories, especially when they share similar experiences. I hope you are encouraged by the stories that you read.

Hi, my name is Alissa.  

How long have you lived in Korea?

I am a newlywed that has been living in Daegu, South Korea for about 6 months. 





What do you do in your spare time?

I like to read, run, cross stitch, and read food blogs in my spare time.

What is some interesting trivia about you?

Some people might be surprised to learn that I lived in a teepee for a summer.  

What is your favorite blog to follow?

My favorite blog to follow is The Pioneer Woman 

What is your favorite thing to cook?

My favorite thing to cook is pumpkin cinnamon rolls with my husband.

What is your easy “go to” dinner?

My easy "go to" dinner would probably be french toast with a fruit topping.  We also like mac and cheese with ground beef mixed in, but if you start with uncooked beef it is not very fast.

What is your favorite part of your house?

My favorite part of my house is my dish drainer.  I LOVE that it is attached to the cupboards and does not take up counter space.

What do you miss the most from your home country?

I miss my oven even more than I thought I would!

Do you have a blog?
My blog is Transplanted.  It is just me rambling about my life.  My hope is to document interesting experiences in Korea, so that we have lots of specific fun memories later in life.

Describe your worst shopping experience in Korea.

I think I almost cried the first time I stood in front of the refrigerated cheese section in the grocery store.  I was shocked at the prices and the lack of variety.

What is one question you still have about Korea?

I still can not understand how Koreans drink so little water!

Most important Korean phrase?
Camsamhanida (thank you) - first phrase I learned in Korean.  No matter what culture I live in, I want to try to be polite.

What advice would you give another homemaker in Korea? 

No matter what kind of day I have had, at the end of it, I try to list at least 5 (if not more) things I am thankful for.  It helps me keep life in perspective.