BLOG UPDATE & NEWS

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Aloha and Welcome! 

I started this blog 12+ years ago to document my journey with NSLI-Y studying Korean. I am always so flattered and blown away to see people still coming to my blog. I want it to be a resource, but I also want it to be relevant! 

I will always be happy to share about NSLI-Y, Korea, language learning, and travels. If you ever want to know something, just use the form on the left and let me know! So, the update/news? 

MOVEMENT BY LYDIA!! I have been working on my yoga and pilates teacher certifications and want to use this platform I have already built for that part of my life now. 

More to come in a separate post but for now... follow me here and on social media - @movementbylydia on TikTok and Instagram. My personal and teaching philosophy is rooted in functional movement to support performance and daily life. Contact me using the blog feature or send me a DM on social media. 

Starting summer 2026 I will be looking to take on new clients, including online for those not based in Hawai'i. 

Mahalo for following along and I hope you'll continue to <3 

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