Do your parents put pressure on you to have children? Mine do! We were at a wonderful Bloody Mary type of brunch this past weekend celebrating Father’s Day and they…
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Plastic Surgery and Status Symbols: iPhones in L.A. and eyeJobs in Seoul
I ordered some Thai food when I was down with a cold at my friend’s house in L.A. last week and the delivery lady called me to find my exact…
Your Happy Hour Spot
Right on the water in West Seattle is Marination Ma Kai (beside the sea). Chris found this place on Yelp. It is a Korean, Hawaiian fusion spot with menu items…
When does a Korean Mom say, “I love you?”
I remember reading an article long ago that talked about when a Korean mom says, “I love you.” It was something like: when you are born, when you graduate from…
Make a Credit Board
We had a “credit board” on our fridge growing up. This arose from my mom’s insatiable need for “credit,” which I inherited. My dad surprised her with a “credit board.”…
Hang out with your Mom or an Elder
Now that I live in the same city as my parents, I have lots of opportunities to spend time with them. My mother and I go out to lunch and…
The Gift to END all Gifts
One lovely Christmas morning, after all the gifts had been opened, my unpredictable mother shifted into a secretive, whisper-like tone and said, “Girls (to my little sister and I), wouldn’t…
Decent Exposure: The Korean SPA
There is a mysterious place known as the Korean SPA. I’m going to de-mystify the legend so that you can prepare yourself to indulge! This is typically a day spa,…