The Fascinations Podcast

The Dream Wedding We Never Dreamt Of

Sometimes the toughest moments in life can lead to the best ones. In this episode, I'll tell you a little story of how my divorce in South Korea led to my move to France, and in turn, meeting my soulmate and having the perfect last-minute wedding in Michigan. From a suit packed in a carry-on, to the supermarket flowers I used to make a bouquet, to having my sisters as officiants, our little ceremony in Michigan was the dream wedding we never dreamt of.

Online Education: My Career as an Educator and Enjoyment as a Learner

In this episode, I'd like to introduce the ways online education has expanded my world. I work as a full-time educator online, but I have also found new hobbies that have developed into passions thanks to the endless high-quality, truly educational courses now available from fascinating and talented instructors around the world. (Episode photo is an amigurumi monkey I made for my nephew for his birthday. Amigurumi crochet is a new skill I picked up through online lessons!)

A 450-year-old French Christmas Market

Who doesn't love a little festive atmosphere this time of year? Let's explore a French Christmas market that traces its history back 450 years. Melty cheese, hot wine, and a bizarre taxidermy creature...this market has it all.

Earthwatch in the Indian Himalayas (Pt. 2)

On the second half of this episode, we dive into the cultural experiences we had as an Earthwatch team. We explored 1000-year-old temples, got swept away in the crowds of a festival of the gods, discovered a Tibetan village, and so much more.

Earthwatch in the Indian Himalayas (Pt. 1)

It's time for another travel episode! This week, let's adventure to Kullu in the Himachal Pradesh region of India for some citizen science with the incredible organization called Earthwatch.  Part 2 will be out this week Thursday (Dec. 16).