About Me, Contact me
I’ve lived in France and Sweden for long periods of time. Moved to Seoul, South Korea one year ago. I am a published photographer and writer.
My life is never boring as I meet wonderful people and experience things that most only read about.I simply love being alive.If you’d like to leave a comment, please write them beside one of the photographs on the front page. Thank you and be well!
I am also the author of This Time in Now, the new blog about design everywhere, no matter where I find it in the world.
In addition, if you should want to use any my photographs that you see on this blog, please ask me first. All photos are protected under U.S. and international copyright laws.
Email me at: felicia369ny@yahoo.com
Will said,
August 22, 2007 at 12:47 pm
Hey Ms. Felicia,
I’m loving the blog and you pictures. I will travel through you until I find the funds to do it myself.
Peace , Love and Travel Safely,
Will
Catherine said,
August 23, 2007 at 12:09 am
Girl this site looks fab and you have brought out the colour of the omicha really well I can almost taste it. I have put Bukchon on my list!!!!
LaNitra said,
August 23, 2007 at 2:30 pm
Felicia,
You are such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your experiences in Korea with us. Keep following your dreams!
LaNitra
Sly the glide said,
August 23, 2007 at 10:52 pm
Des bisous from France… I’ll write you a longer e-mail soon… Very nice weblog design.
Hop, in my bookmarks !
suzie said,
August 24, 2007 at 3:00 am
Hi Felicia,
welcome to blogland. Thank you for linking to me.
I like your blog. You dare to write personal things. I am still not really there…
Seoul is an interesting place. I worked there for a months in 2001. Most Koreans are tough, sometimes even rude – I remember I almost had to fight at the airport to keep my position at the luggage carousel – but lots of tradition and culture and kimchii….
Take care
Suzie from Beijing
Jacqueli said,
August 24, 2007 at 4:57 am
Felicia,
You make a friend very proud. Your photos are fantastic and your writing is gorgeous. Thank you for your amazing blog. I look forward to everyday with you in Seoul. I can’t help but say: ” You go girl! ” Lots of love to you. You are an angel of light, beautiful Felicia.
afrobella said,
August 24, 2007 at 2:30 pm
I look forward to reading your posts! I always love your comments on my blog. Nice to know I can return the favor now. =)
Have a beautiful day and keep the great writing coming!
bestest,
Afrobella
thistimenow said,
August 24, 2007 at 3:20 pm
Afrobella, you just made my day. Thank you so much! Love your blog and have spread the news about here in Seoul.
You inspire me!
Eric said,
August 28, 2007 at 2:31 pm
Felicia, your writings exude the passion with which you see life and all the beauty that surrounds us. Happiness is, indeed, within you. Keep it up… memo to the suggestion box however… how about a few pics of your smiling face? Beez
Bo-sung said,
August 30, 2007 at 2:26 pm
Hi, Felicia..
It’s Bo-sung…
I hope you remember my name for good.. haha
I had a great time this evening..
Thank you for the nice dinner… I really enjoyed it..
I didn’t know that there were such wonderful places around Hongdae…
You know much better than I do! haha
I think I should go there next time again…
Anyways, I really enjoyed your classes this month..
I hope I can see you soon..
Let’s keep in touch.. ^^
Take care…
- Bo Sung
thistimenow said,
August 30, 2007 at 3:23 pm
Bo-sung, I won’t forget you nor your name. You’re a wonderful young lady, so smart and personable! Thank you for coming to dinner, I had a great time with you as well! Thank you for being a great student! I hope that we will see each other again soon! Call me anytime you feel like trekking around Hongdae or perhaps you can introduce me to your favorite area of Seoul. Ciao little lady!
The Fashionista & Baby said,
September 2, 2007 at 9:09 pm
Hi Felicia…
I’m so excited about your new blog. I look forward to reading all about your exciting life in Korea. I’m also looking forward to learning new things through your eyes and experiences.
Best,
Traci
Seung-hyun said,
September 4, 2007 at 2:12 pm
Hi Felicia~~
Wow! I love your blog and your pictures so much-
it seems that your life in seoul is so great!!
I will visit your blog as much as possible^^
Please, uproad your pictures.kk.
best,
Seung-hyun.
Moon said,
September 12, 2007 at 12:31 am
conglatulation for having your own “cozy” blog~ㅋㅋ
on last sunday, it was too short to hang out with and get mentored by you..^^
( for fashion)
I hope you could get many beautiful pictures and tons of comments adoring you. ^^
lets have lunch or someting together sometime next week~~ see ya~~!!
thistimenow said,
September 12, 2007 at 7:06 am
Thank you, Moon! It was a pleasure hanging out with you Sunday. Let’s do it again soon! Thanks for the support!
jamma said,
September 13, 2007 at 1:21 pm
hi~!!
felicia~^^
I,m jamma~^^
Your blog is a very wonderful~~
photo is a very Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood~~~~~~~~~~~~~!!!!^^
welcome to my mini hompage~^^
http://www.cyworld.com/luveluveyou
see you tomorrow~^^
Zenise said,
September 24, 2007 at 5:44 am
Hello Sis!
I really enjoyed the pics of you and the girls with traditional Korean clothing. It looks like you all had a blast that day!
P.S.
Did you take all the photos on your blog, if so, AMAZING!!! They look very professional.
thistimenow said,
September 24, 2007 at 10:55 am
Thank you Zenise!
Great hearing from you!
Yes, the photos are indeed mine! I love photography and every moment I spend with my camera is a blessed one. Thanks again ladybug!
Jackie said,
October 3, 2007 at 8:13 pm
Everything here puts a refreshing perspective on the little (but big and beautiful) things in Seoul. Bravo!
gallery aujae said,
October 6, 2007 at 7:51 am
hi!
ca va Felicia.
cristina said,
October 8, 2007 at 8:18 am
Hi, Felicia!
Can you let me know where I can go to a bikram class in Hongdae? I’m googling, but to no avail.
Cristina
Elly said,
October 16, 2007 at 10:03 pm
Hello, chic!
I am so very proud of the fantastic work you’ve done. Keep it coming!
Although we miss you a great deal in the U.S.- it is abundantly clear- you are where you’re supposed to be.
Lots of Love,
Elly
yenenga said,
October 18, 2007 at 5:39 pm
Hello!
I am friends with Zenise and she showed me your blog. The pics are lovely. You’re so lucky that you’ve been able to travel to different countries! This is a dream of mine.
monika said,
October 24, 2007 at 9:16 pm
wow, you must have a wonderful job, living in all these different countries!
J said,
October 31, 2007 at 8:35 am
love your blog, keep it up
thistimenow said,
October 31, 2007 at 8:39 am
Thank you J!
I learn something new everday and it helps to know that someone likes my blog!
Have a great evening!
Felicia
thistimenow said,
October 31, 2007 at 8:46 am
J,
Thank you for the comment about Heyri. I’m going there tomorrow for the first time!
My students give me so much information and they know that I love art and all things beautiful! Thanks for the tip! I’m taking the bus there tomorrow. Wish me luck, hopefully I will take the right bus! Where are you located?
Sunny said,
November 5, 2007 at 5:49 am
Hi~ Felicia
I’m Sunny in 10:00AM 200F class in pagoda. I ‘m girl with glasses
Your blog is so interesting~!
Your skill to take a photo is wonderful~ Although you took some pictures concerning your daily life, your photo attracts my attention..
I’ll visit your blog sometimes~
Have a nice afternoon~
See you tomorrow~~~~
Gaeun said,
November 8, 2007 at 8:59 am
Hello-
Sunny has already visited!
I’m Gaeun, I’m also in 10am 200F class,
short curly hair. and maybe a bit queit.
Do you remember me?
Your pictures are very impressive, interesting.
Specially, I like the places that you’ve been and recommended.
Someday I will visit them.
See you, Felicia
+espresso affogato is one of my favorite, too.
thistimenow said,
November 8, 2007 at 10:54 am
Thank you, Gaeun!
Of course I remember you, you’re a great student!
Ciao bella!
HongJoo, Choi said,
November 21, 2007 at 3:05 pm
I really appreciate you to allow me to see your great pictures.
Your pictures are so pretty and I think there’re lots of things to learn from them, such as the way of watching objects around me.
thank you again and I hope to see more and more beautiful pictures in this blog afterwards.
see you.
Your Yoga teacher said,
November 27, 2007 at 4:26 pm
Hi~ Felicia.
I’m so suprised after reading of your post for Yoga class, because we are not good at speaking both English and Korean to each other.
But Felicia the point of yoga: mind and body, breath and thinking, class and your life.
…such feelings.
You are so amazing! Thank you so much for your thoughts, and I’m happy^^
Namaste~.
jen said,
December 3, 2007 at 4:46 am
hi, i really like site. I too live in Seoul. I have a site http://clubetraveler.com and take a look. It’s a site informing people about upcoming events, etc. if you like my site, would you consider linking my site to yours? thanks. jennifer
e_ting said,
December 4, 2007 at 11:48 am
Hi, I randomly came across your blog while googling about Seoul, and I must say, it’s amazing! I’m loving your photos and the wonderful fact that you’re so enthusiastic about each of your new experiences – vastly different from the many expats I know who arrive in Asia bitter, arrogant ,or both! Keep it up!
thistimenow said,
December 6, 2007 at 1:03 am
Hello Jasmine!
Contact me and I’d be glad to take you to Papergarden. Love that place!
It’s actually both a part of Shinsadong and Apgujeong.
Send me an email and perhaps we can get together this weekend:
I actually haven’t been to the Galleria, I don’t like department stores here. I prefer small boutiques.
Have a great time and I hope that you get to visit Samcheondong. This place is a must.
sharon said,
December 21, 2007 at 1:52 pm
your pictures are lovely.
s
Heather Cowper said,
January 22, 2008 at 10:34 am
Hi Felicia
I’ve been enjoying your observations on Seoul and gave it a mention on my travel blog – hope you like it.
http://www.heatheronhertravels.blogspot.com/
thistimenow said,
January 22, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Thank you so very much Heather!
I like your blog as well!
Keep up the good work!
NYC girl said,
February 15, 2008 at 4:18 am
Great pictures. Calm is the word that comes to mind when I look at your pictures. I must say you got me interested in photography. I was wondering if you are self taught or took some classes. Any advice for someone just starting out with photography. Thanks and keep the pictures coming. Would love to see them in a book.
style goddess said,
February 20, 2008 at 11:38 pm
Felicia, thanks for your kind comments on my blog! (Apologies for not responding more quickly, I lost your email, and I’m not quite that savvy yet on the blog stuff!)
You are an inspiration to me. There are so many people who live in the city of Chicago, who have never seen it’s beautiful lakefront, or visited the downtown area. That says a lot. They never “get off the block”. People limit themselves to a life seen through others eyes, out fear, complancency, etc. The world is such a huge, beautiful place to learn from and I envy you for having the moxie to try to see and live as much of it as possible….but that’s where your inspiration for me settles in. I look forward to reading more about your life, work and travels, and enjoying your blog.
Glenyse
“what’s your styleosophy”
Danielle said,
February 22, 2008 at 5:37 pm
I just happened upon your blog and your photos are beautiful! can’t wait to read more. I’m definitnely bookmarking =)
D
ps. love your hairstyle!
Mirah said,
February 26, 2008 at 1:04 am
Hi Felicia,
Been reading your blog for awhile since I’m planning on heading over to Korea in about a month or so…(love all your photos and words by the way)
I was reading your entry on getting an internship (congrats!) and just wanted to know if that was possible on an E-2 visa? I wanted to do something like that with magazines, but wasn’t sure if this was legit.
Would appreciate any advice/insight!
Best,
Mirah
mirahkang@gmail.com
Haewon said,
February 28, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Hello, Felicia
I’m your student from SLE2B(TTF)Class at four o’clock.
I really enjoyed your class. I practiced my English while having fun.
Your blog is very…delicate? I can’t find the right word. Hmm..nice.
I like the picture of a dog, is the dog yours?
Have a nice trip to Jin island and Thailand. I envy you. I have to go back to school next week. I’ll sometimes visit this place and see what nice place you have found-like navi and yanpa-and I’ll try.Haha,- take cares, and maybe we can see each other someday:)
Nowdays world is not that big~
Hayoung said,
February 29, 2008 at 3:52 am
Felicia,
How are you? I’m Good.
Do you remember me? I hope so.
I’m in Seattle now, and I’m writing this in the hotel room.
The weather is so beutiful, it’s unusual here.
I saw your wonderful pictures, and I noticed that your passion is photograph.
Someone said to me you look like a photographer or artist, but I have no sense of art.
I tried to take a nice picture several times, but there are so many things to study more.
I envy you.
I’m happy to know you and I hope that we contact further.
Best Regards,
Hayoung
ey1122@nate.com
Cornelia said,
March 8, 2008 at 3:51 am
i found your blog by coincidence…..
it is truly amazing!
i have been living here since august 2007, but only last week i started discovering seoul and i want to continue this until i leave on april 11th –
i will have to read carefully through your blog and i hope to meeting you in person!
moon said,
March 19, 2008 at 2:45 pm
hello there.
i found your blog via google search words sewing machine + seoul.
i just moved to seol.
i am desperately seeking a sewing machine.
i would be eternally greatful for any suggestions you may have.
cheers,
moon
Sylvia! said,
April 1, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Felicia, it’s your sister Sylvia. I am so impressed by the brightness and clarity of the photos you’ve taken in this enchanted land of Korea. You are drawing people in with your wonderful tales of the experiences you’ve had in different neighborhoods and with people.
You were in Thailand when we last corresponded and I’m not sure you received the message that I am moving to Korea late July/ early August of THIS year! Where will you be then? Have you made a decision on where life will take you these coming months? I’m trying to find a place in Suwon so let me know if you have any recommendations on neighborhoods. Also, please forward me your contact information in Seoul so I may call you!
Beeyoo said,
April 8, 2008 at 2:32 pm
OMG This site is beautiful. I see myself being a loyal fan already. I’m so jelly. What a beautiful place to live. Please dont be a stranger and peace & blessings in all you do *hugz*
kaye said,
April 25, 2008 at 2:08 pm
hi there! so glad to see someone else in seoul who loves the cafe culture as much as (or maybe even more than) i do.
as a foreigner here, sometimes i find it hard to find people who like to explore new cafes and chill with me.
you’ve got yourself a new fan for your blog!
Tara Rivers said,
May 7, 2008 at 2:15 pm
New to photography and I would like to move to Paris. Is there way that I can generate an income that will allow me to take pictures abroad. I want to document poverty, adversity and the art of overcoming it.
Thank you
Su said,
May 23, 2008 at 3:58 pm
What a beautiful place to visit your place is Fifi!
Makes me happy to be here!
UrbanCurlz said,
May 24, 2008 at 4:52 am
Wow. I love your blog…It’s an awesome place to escape and daydream.
Nic said,
May 24, 2008 at 5:05 am
I’m an Afrobella reader and through her I came upon your blog. I’m teaching English in Korea myself. My last known stateside address is in NYC but I’ve VA roots as well. I wanted to say hello, snazzy work you’re doing there, and that it’s cool to run across a fellow indy, tall, creative, road-queen. I would link you to my blog but I recently deleted it. I’m one of those “writers” I guess. But on to new projects. Reach out if you want to explore a different side of Korea here in my Gyeongsamnam-do.
seoulicious said,
May 26, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Hi Felicia:
This Shauente from the Seoulicios blog. I just read your reply on my blog about going to VA and Europe for a bit. Are you coming back to Korea or is your contract finished? I never got a chance to meet you and would still love to do so. Anyways, hope all is well and good luck with your possibly new endeavors…
Shauente
Micky said,
August 12, 2008 at 9:07 pm
I am very glad to see your photo from your blog. You look good on the photo.
And hope to hear from you your coming. When are you going to come back to Korea?
Here…Micky is missing you !!!
Kratai said,
September 2, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Hello Felicia:
Actually you don’t know me for sure since I have been surfing the net finding some info re Garosugil street. Then I found the word in your blog so I start reading your cool and awesome blog…. I am Thai who love to go to Seoul visiting friend whom I knew from working in Thailand… We become friend and I have visited to Seoul for 4 times within 2 yrs.. I love taking photo too and I am thinking to learn how to take photo more with some professional but still not free to search good class here.
I definitely love your photo taking; the mood; color; feeling; lighting and etc.
Anyway, I love this street, I mean garosugil very much, I just came back from Seoul last two week but i am still remembering my feeling while I was walking with my friends there… “Love it” ^___^
Anyway, I am so glad that I came upon your blog….. I will keep reading your blog… It is so COOL!!!!
^__^
Kratai said,
September 3, 2008 at 12:07 am
Hello Felicia,
I have surfed the net for “Garosugil” and then I found your blog that is very interesting and looking awesome to me….^___^ I am Thai and I have visited Seoul 4 times within 2 yrs for visiting friend who knew from work and going to see concert… and etc…I don’t why I like Seoul especially many interesting places in Apgujeong.. I hope I could go there again soon..
I wish I could have my own blog keep updating like yours but i couldn’t… due to my tight schedule and whatever I gave as an excuse for myself.
I love your photograph and I hope to learn to photo taking seriously (hope it comes real soon)
I enjoy reading your blog and really nice to see cool blog here. ^___^
Cheers!!!!!
Kratai said,
September 3, 2008 at 12:09 am
What a relieve….that my previous posting still appears… I thought it is gone.. There is something wrong with my computer.. anyway… very glad to find your BLOG…
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sheens said,
November 1, 2008 at 9:07 pm
i just found your blog today. i’m already obsessed. i’m teaching in japan right now and have no clue where i’ll go next, but i’m sure i’ll look to your blog for inspiration. also, the photos are phenomenal.
take care.
thistimenow said,
November 3, 2008 at 3:12 am
Thank you, Sheens!
Gonna’ check out your blog now.
Ciao!
Felicia
Min said,
November 3, 2008 at 2:43 pm
How have you been?
I haven’t worked for 2months. But I still don’t want to go back. ^^
Reading books all day is not that bad. I kind of like it.
Anyway, good luck and kind of miss you ~ kk
Moon Ju said,
November 14, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Hello Felicia,
It’s Moon Ju who come from Korea.
Today(11/13/08), I met you at the Target in America. Do you remember me?
It was good to see you, and I was very glad hear that you spoke Korean
We should hang out if you have a free time.
I like your blog that makes me very happy because I can see some picture that you took in Korea. Ah! do you have a facebook?
Have a good night
Thank you,
Moon Ju
Moon Ju said,
November 14, 2008 at 3:16 pm
P.s You are a really good photographer ★ hehe
Mary Soo said,
November 17, 2008 at 11:52 am
I recently came across your blog while searching for some cool cafes in Hongdae…and I must say that your blog is beautiful and inspiring and your photos are amazing…and I feel very lucky to have stumbled upon your site ^^ And you’ve reviewed so many amazing cafes! I can’t wait to try them all out.
Micky said,
December 4, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Hi…Feli…from time to time, I visit your blog and wonder where you are now.
And I think I have still some longing of you. hehe ^^
Sarah Lee said,
December 13, 2008 at 1:52 am
Hi Felicia,
i love your blog, i am def gonna have to keep it on my list of blogs to check on-i have been deploring for blog fixes like yours seoul side (in english!), so thanks!
if you have facebook (i know…totally lame) or, you are ever keen for coffee, would totlaly love ot hang out sometime with you and totally just hcill. you seem very very fun to just sit and sip tea with
sarahlee
sunny said,
December 16, 2008 at 11:59 am
I love both your blogs! Thank you for letting us tag along on your travels!
Ibou said,
September 3, 2009 at 6:22 am
I like your blog
thistimenow said,
September 3, 2009 at 6:36 am
Thank you, Ibou! You make more and more curious about the Sweden I left and how it may look now.
Felicia, This Time in Seoul
kushibo said,
September 17, 2009 at 3:05 am
I just discovered your blog from this 2008 Korea Beat post, and I just wanted to say I really like your photos and your sense of photo essay, not to mention your attitude. A nice counterbalance to the whine-a-day expats. It is possible to not like this or that in a city or country you didn’t grow up in but still love the place and the people.
Stephanie said,
October 16, 2009 at 12:10 pm
What a gem of a blog. I have been perusing through many different blog sites about Seoul and yours is now in my top 5. The photographs are incredible, and as a beginning photography student, I find much inspiration from your captures of color, detail, and angle. I would like to visit Seoul next summer so I will definitely be frequenting your site to learn about what this city has to offer.
Thanks for sharing your experiences and take care.
-Stephanie
YB said,
October 27, 2009 at 10:40 am
Hi Felicia,
I heard bomb English that you shown up.
I love that pod cast very much ^^
anyway, because I heard that I can found this gorgeous blog!
I also have a interest in fashion, photography and design.
so spending time in your blog is being one of my favorite thing^^
YB said,
October 28, 2009 at 8:04 am
i love your photo and essay.
i wanna encounter you someday in somewhere:D
don’t be suprise if a strange little girl say “hello!” to you. haha:)
thistimenow said,
October 28, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Hello YB and thank you!
I like your photographs as well, wish that I read your blog, but unfortunately I don’t speak the language. It seems that you’re a world traveler.
Ciao bella!
CHLOE said,
November 22, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Oh, my sunshine Felicia!!
I don’t think I’m ready to say good-bye to you yet.
so much sad………………T.T I already miss U!!
I tried to take a look at your whole life in Seoul througt this blog, but what I can see is just the first page of the each period. I failed to turn to next page. T.T I guess I’m not yet familiar with this blog, but im gonna study and be expert!!!!! kk Miss U. Miss U!!
I will e-mail you when I get Singapore safely. till then, take care, Felicia!!
Always smile, CHLOE
CHLOE said,
November 22, 2009 at 11:05 pm
Me again. I just found ‘next page’ mark. kk stupid ;p
Sweet dreams~!
thistimenow said,
November 22, 2009 at 11:28 pm
OH There you are!
I spoke about you to a colleague of mine. I’m going to miss you as well, you were such a pleasure to have as a student. I do think that we’re going to become good friends. You’re an incredible person and I wish you all the best in Singapore, Seoul, no matter where you may be.
Let’s get together when you return in March.
Big hug to you!