Dearth is a funny word. It's too close to death for me.

I truly apologize for the lack of writing lately. I'm not about to be that person who starts to neglect their blog just because she gets a little busy - I'll be back in true form after the holidays. The reasons for my shortage of quality posts lately (yes, there are a few) are as follows:

Sick: I've been affected by 3 different physical conditions in the past 2 months, 2 of which I had to see the doctor for.

Happy: My bf has moved in with me! After a tough run of arguements, we managed to come to a good place in our relationship. He got a job with a local hotel and moved to my little apartment in Busan.

Famous: Word of my Korean sauna blog has been spreading, and recently I was asked to review the biggest spa in Asia, Hurshimchung in Busan for the foreigner magazine in Daegu, Daegu Pockets.  I had been wanting to go there anyway, so I took the challenge; a more-famous photog Simon Bond (his photos on flickr) accompanied to capture the place.  You'll see my article in the January issue.
This little bit of work instantly led to more.  I was then asked to revise another article introducing the Korean spa experience which will be printed in February.  Next, a project for an overnight trip to Busan featuring the Haeundae area restaurants and bars along with Battle of the Bands.  That article will also go out in January.  So, basically, I have been writing, you just can't see it yet! ^^

Photos of the 5 bands to play in the finals of Battle of the Bands

I lovingly fed and nurtered my article, which then was told it needed to lose some serious weight: 1600 words down to 1000 or less.  So, that's what I'm doing now.  I'll be back later!