Jun 8, 2010  •  In Movies, Music, Personal

Who Knew Batman Could Sing and Dance?

Before suffering laryngitis in the latest Batman franchise… Before enthralling viewers over business cards, designer suits and eighties glamour — hence capturing the title of America’s favorite serial killer in a pre-Dexter era… Before being rejected by one woman (Why, Jo? Whyyyy?????), only to move on to her younger sister… Christian Bale starred in a little-known Disney […]

Jun 7, 2010  •  In Food, Korean, Sports

World Cup Bento Boxes [Seoul Eats]

I may not be a big soccer fan, but my native country of South Korea is definitely excited about the World Cup. Not only are celebrities are posing for photo sessions rooting for the beloved Red Devils, the hottest musical artists (including Olympic gold medalist Yuna Kim who has surprised the public with her beautiful singing […]

Jun 7, 2010  •  In Art/Design, Home, Wishlist

Digit Magnets

I love the idea behind these magnets… But I’m not sure if I’ll have the patience to neatly arrange them into letters to form cute, quirky messages on the fridge. $16 ($14.40 for members) for a set of 22 magnets at the MOMA Store. Via Beter Living Through Design.

Jun 7, 2010  •  In Baby, Personal, Pregnancy

23 Weeks

“You’re so huge!” is a common phrase I hear these days. Just what is it about the general public (especially old ladies) that makes them think they have the right to comment on just how fat a pregnant woman is getting? Well, I think I have given them more ammunition… Because holy growth spurt, Batman! Take […]

Jun 7, 2010  •  In Geek, Science

Numbers and Angles

I am an Asian and I suck at math. There, I said it. I’m the only Asian I know who did better on the verbal section of the SATs. (Any other Asians out there on this boat?) Even my basic arithmetic has gotten so bad — blame it on the calculators on my computer desktop, […]

Jun 7, 2010  •  In Geek, Video Games, Wishlist

Super Mario Playing Cards [I Want!]

Next month, Nintendo will be releasing three sets of Super Mario playing cards in Japan. The three choices consist of: 2D illustrations, 3D CGI versions, and old-school 8-bit renderings that are sure to bring back fond memories. Why are all the cool products only released in Japan? Hopefully these will become available to the rest […]