About the Geek in Heels

My legal name is 효진 (Hyojin), but you can call me Jenny. I was born in South Korea in 1980, moved to the states at the tender age of 7 and resided in New York since. After spending 6 years in Baltimore, MD where I attended school and remained for my first job, I returned to New York, aka the greatest city in the world.

Along with books, gadgets, spicy food, and art, my other interests include music (I have studied the piano and violin extensively…but also enjoy today’s popular tunes), computers, boardgames, basketball (go Knicks!), karaoke, the theater, Star Wars, museums, video games, and beer.

Other random tidbits:

• My friends call me the queen of useless trivia and for good reason: I can kick your butt in Cranium or Trivial Pursuit any day.
• I have seriously studied studio art, was accepted to some of the best art schools in the country, but decided to pursue art history instead. Needless to say, that didn’t pan out and I ended up majoring in international studies.
• That being said, my formal education has had no influence whatsover on my professional life. I previously worked in marketing and am currently a web designer/developer; I taught myself everything I needed to know for these jobs.
• I can make the best 갈비찜 (kalbijiim, or Korean-style braised short ribs) in the world. Ask anyone.
• I am a texbook ISFP — forever a “considerate artist.”
• Yes, I am Mrs. Peony on Weddingbee.

I am a Christian. I believe in an one and all-powerful God who sent His only Son to die for us on the cross, and by this grace alone are we saved. As a Calvinist, I believe in the doctrines of pre-destination and total depravity. If you want to know more about my beliefs, I highly recommend that you check out Desiring God.

In April 2008 I married my best friend and partner in crime. I refer to him as "J" on this site. He is a fellow geek (software engineer by trade) and Star Wars lover, and I knew I had met my match when I discovered that he too is a NY Knicks fan. You can read about how we met here. Here is a picture of us on our honeymoon to Greece:

In March 2009 we adopted a shih-tzu into our family. His name is Comang (꼬맹, which means "little one" in Korean). He's not the brightest bulb in the room, but he certainly is a little charmer and I couldn't imagine my life without him.

We are currently expecting our first baby, due to make her (yes, it's a GIRL) appearance at the end of September or early October. I plan on becoming a SAHM when the baby is born and will continue to do so for at least the early years of our children's lives.

Lastly, but definitely not the least... I am one of the biggest geeks you'll ever meet. A short geek at that, standing at a whooping 5'1" (155 cm) and compensating for my tiny stature by always teetering on high heels. And yes, I continue to wear heels while I'm pregnant!

Thank you for reading!