Where to see art in Portland, ME
Photo: Swoon, a well-known contemporary street artist, adhered wheatpaste prints to the exterior of Space Gallery located on Congress St. My newest service article titled, Where to see art in Portland, ME, was published on Matador Trips today. The Portland art scene is rather small, but there’s some innovative, inspiring work to be seen in...
Documenting desolation in Lubec, Maine
West Quoddy Head in Lubec, Maine marks the most eastern point in the United States. (West Quoddy Head Lighthouse is shown above.) The warm summer months and famous Maine landmarks draw visitors to Lubec each year. In the fall of 2010, before I moved to Korea, my mom, grandmother and I took a trip Downeast....
A day trip Downeast
While visiting my family in Maine two weeks ago, my mom, two sisters and I managed to find a day to drive Downeast. Downeast Maine is one of the most scenic areas to travel in the state, scattered with small towns along the gorgeous coast. There are several art galleries selling contemporary Maine-inspired paintings, along with famous...
Ideas evoked by an unpublished memoir from WWII
When I was a middle school and high school student, I used to visit my great grandmother once a week. She was almost blind, suffering from macular degeneration, but her mind was intact. I would help her address Christmas cards and read her mail, as well as her favorite poems and stories, stashed in worn...
Life on an island: Long Island, Maine
My aunt bought a cottage on Long island, Maine in 1987, the same year I was born. Every summer, I’ve spent at least one weekend on this quaint island, a mere 1.4 square miles in land area, located in Casco Bay. Like any island, time tends to stand still here. I’ve continually felt a sense...
stuffing my face in Maine
In the last year and a half I’ve been working in Seoul and traversing throughout east Asia during my breaks. Time seems to tick faster in Asia, but bouts of homesickness for family, friends and food have recurred. Food. Yes, food. I have a deep everlasting love for Korean food, but my stomach has growled...
Pimp your travel photos with Android: PUDDING CAMERA
Pudding camera is an Android camera app with eight different camera types and eight different types of film to alter your photographs. The camera types consist of: Basic, Snap, Panorama, Fantasy, Motion 2×2, Motion x4, Fisheye and Triplex. The film types consist of: Basic, Vintage Brown, Vintage Blue, Vignetting, Dazzle, Mono, Vivid, and Noir. You...
Running in Seongbuk-gu
From the window of my apartment in northeast Seoul, I see the light dimming over Dobong Mountain. I’m feeling restless. I put on my running shoes and attempt to dress as conservatively as my wardrobe will allow me to. (i.e. find a shirt that will semi-prevent ajosshi from staring at my boobs.) After some half-assed stretches, I’m...
2011 in Photos: a year of transition and travel
Despite some negativity, the Year of the Rabbit allowed me to grow and transition in a positive way. I traveled a lot, moved to Seoul, got a new job, participated in an art show, and made some great new friends. 2006 and 2009 are still my favorite years, but 2011, wasn’t so bad. I’ve summarized my year...
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