J has been offered a prestigious position at a new company. 🙂 You don’t know how stinkin’ proud I am — he always busts his behind at work to provide for our family, and he is finally being recognized for his dedication and hard work. He gave his two weeks notice yesterday, and will be […]
How Kim Jong Il’s Obituary Would Look If It Were Written by Kim Jong Il
In case you haven’t heard, Kim Jong Il has passed away. (And if you’re just reading about this now on this blog, I welcome you whilst you climb out from under that rock from which you’ve been living!) I had a brief conversation with my father about the late North Korean dictator’s death. He tells […]
Because Apparently, We All Look Alike [Hulu Fail]
Dear Hulu, Thanks for even having a Korean Dramas section. I really appreciate it. And thank you for spotlighting the Korean Dramas genre on your front page today: But wait. Something isn’t quite right. Can it be that the first “Korean” drama you featured is The Legend of Bruce Lee? Just to make sure, I […]
When Toilet Paper is Not an Option
Admit it. We’ve all been there. Doing a #2 in a public/semi-public restroom, only to realize that — oh crap (literally) — there’s no toilet paper! What do you do? This is precisely the reason I try my best to have a pack of tissues in my bag at all times. But on the few […]
The World, According to an Alcoholic
I’m disappointed that Korea and its ubiquitous drink, soju, have been ignored. Didn’t ya know that we are Asia’s biggest boozers? 😉 Via Laughing Squid. You may also like: 3 Things I Found on the Internet Today Southwest Airlines Landing Gear Failure Prompts Fake American Pilot Names Childhood Disappointment 90s Flashback [“Answer Me 1997”]
Tesco Homeplus Korean Virtual Store
I am loving this video about how a Korean grocery store chain successfully brought its store to customers during their commute. How is it different from having just an online store? Seeing the items in front of you, in life-size, full-color photos that are brightly and attractively displayed not only reminds us of items we […]
My Mother’s Birth Story, Abridged
It is no secret that my father loves his two daughters and openly tells people over and over again how having two girls has taught him to be more sensitive, more responsible, and a better man in general. And as it was with Claire, it was he who was the happiest to hear the news […]
The (Incorrect) Western Interpretation of Asian Plastic Surgery
A few days ago, CNN Asia posted a video and an accompanying article titled “Plastic surgery boom as Asians seek ‘western’ look” which tells the story of Lee Min Kyong, who opted to have Asian blepharoplasty — otherwise known as double eyelid surgery — at the age of 12 in order to “westernize her eyes.” […]
When “Healthy” Equals “Fat”
I myself have not been to Korea in a while, but I have plenty of friends and family members who visit regularly, and can confirm the fact that Korean girls hardly ever participate in sports, and would rather go on extreme diets than exercise to lose weight. In fact, aside from low-intensity workouts and stretches, […]
Korean V-Line Product
Lately my mother has been obsessed with my appearance. She is a firm believer that having a baby ages a woman like no other, and constantly harangues me to continue to have a beauty routine despite my being a SAHM with practically no social life. A couple of weeks ago she gifted me a lotion […]