tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71023503151331861012011-10-20T03:12:22.047-05:00I have changed the basis of this blog. It will continue to have some mix ramblings. I think I will try to focus on Korean Food, Music, Movies, and Dramas (TV shows)InMySeoulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17767716046414461868noreply@blogger.comBlogger1251100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-33132875417115607032011-05-17T07:48:00.007-05:002011-05-17T08:05:36.392-05:00

Its been a long time since I last posted! I think Im going to try to get back into blogging again. I have met some really neat people and I enjoy getting feedback from other adoptees and adoptive parents. Anyway, my first post back is going to be about cooking!So my fiancee (Yes, I am getting married!) is from Korea and has been begging me to learn to cook Yang Nyum Chicken which literally

InMySeoulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17767716046414461868noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-59449356165796706752010-02-12T08:43:00.004-06:002010-02-12T09:10:14.188-06:00

I thought it would be nice to talk about something different for a post.I travel a lot for work....A Lot....Every Friday through Tuesday I fly to Corpus Christi and Houston.I also work in a fabrication yard (similar to a construction yard), so if I want to enjoy a nice cup of joe from Starbucks, I have to drink it in the 15 minute car ride to the yard. As most of you know, those paper cups they

InMySeoulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17767716046414461868noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-52479692203926755012010-02-06T23:20:00.004-06:002010-02-06T23:56:43.668-06:00

So, I was making my "rounds" of blogs a couple of weeks ago, when I came across a blog about stolen babies sold for adoption. Apparently, in China there is a black market of babies being stolen and sold to be adopted. The blogger goes on to contemplate what they would do if they found out their child was stolen and sold into adoptions and asking the audience on their opinions. As I read the

InMySeoulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17767716046414461868noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-13596229117725826102010-01-24T21:02:00.002-06:002010-01-24T22:48:07.925-06:00

I just read a post by Paula at her blog here.She brings up a very interesting topic that I never thought about before. How food is often overlooked as an "problem area" for adoptees. She wonders if food was used as a soothing mechanism, and that it was used to show how she would never have to worry about a basic need again. It really has me thinking about it.The earliest memory I have of my

InMySeoulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17767716046414461868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-54410382523192839832010-01-18T00:02:00.003-06:002010-01-18T01:58:08.334-06:00

The age old question: "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?"Background:Like I mentioned in my previous post, Diane (Author of the blog: An-Ya) recently asked me to comment on her blog. So I did, and the topic for some reason just resonated in my soul....it just hit that right nerve. Anyways, I commented on her blog and I also commented on the blogs that were referenced in her blog. You know

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-75456203783808679382010-01-17T23:59:00.002-06:002010-01-18T00:02:06.431-06:00

If you really like my blog you can thank Diane for this...If you really hate my blog, you can thank Diane for that! LOLDiane recently asked me to come out of retirement to comment on a new article of hers.....it was a ambush I think. Anyways, it has got me all fired up, and I'm ready to get back on this.I don't even know if anyone even follows my blog anymore, but I'll keep writing, and maybe

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-87237466379303563142009-09-23T23:38:00.002-05:002009-09-24T00:21:11.486-05:00

So I was talking to a friend of mine (the one who convinced me that I need to blog again), and I was trying to convince them of taking a vacation. They just graduated from school and now have a job and are earning a paycheck! I asked where they were going to go on vacation with their newfound freedom and money! My friend replied that they didn't know how too and were scared a little of how to

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-81920887813367781882009-09-23T23:18:00.002-05:002009-09-23T23:33:31.798-05:00

I know I have not posted in so long! I actually do feel bad. I have been so busy its unbelievable! So I figured my first post back would give an update:I sold my house about a month ago. I moved into central St. Louis area. I did this because I started school about a month ago also. I am going to school at Washington University in St Louis for my MBA. I have classes on Tuesday and Thursday from 6

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-63601876772091292032009-06-12T08:37:00.002-05:002009-06-12T08:42:03.788-05:00

One of my blogger readers/friends just emailed me the other day in response to my previous email about not having enough things to talk about. He told me some awesome news!He recently was able to go to court and get full release of his adoption information including his biological parents information! How awesome is that. If you would like to read the ruling you can see it in this PDF online:

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-13507207375695353772009-06-09T13:59:00.003-05:002009-06-09T14:08:31.848-05:00

I can't believe its been over a month since I last posted. Im not sure if anyone still reads (hard to "still read" when nothing new is posted).One of my real life friends who watches my blog has been bugging me to post again. It might also be that she has moved away and misses the good ole' St. Louis? I have been procrastinating, because in truth, I just don't know what to post about. I feel that

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-82417247634549810342009-04-22T10:58:00.004-05:002009-04-22T11:03:14.491-05:00

Well, it looks like everything might work out! Last year, I decided to quit my job and company in Africa, to find a new job/company back in the US so I could go back to school to pursue a MBA degree.I found out this week that I got accepted into Washington University in St. Louis!Hopefully my work travel schedule will work out so that I can start!Im excited and nervous about being a student again

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-58008996160051096552009-04-22T10:36:00.003-05:002009-04-22T10:58:07.895-05:00

It feels good to be writing again. My life has been pretty crazy lately. Work has me traveling a lot which really restricts my writing process...lolAnyways, I was perusing through the typical blogs and came across one talking about the expectation of being grateful for being adopted. Maybe I read it wrong, but it felt like there was some resentment towards that "expectation"?It made me think

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-69221369809563160242009-03-30T08:30:00.003-05:002009-03-30T09:44:18.593-05:00

I recently read a blog about a Korean adoptee changing their name back to their Korean name. I wondered why in the world would someone change their name back? For me, after 23 years since my name was changed to English (I can somewhat remember that court proceeding) I can't imagine changing it back and using my previous name "Yang Woon Hee".However, in the last couple of months I have been faced

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-39428070268077039572009-03-12T13:02:00.008-05:002009-03-12T13:29:13.145-05:00

This drama is the latest "rage" in K-Drama. This is an extremely popular drama that was apparently originally a comic, then a Japanese Drama, then a Chinese Drama, now the Koreans are trying to "up" everyone else, and they are doing a great job of it!One of the main reasons for the popularity of this show is the use of Korean "Idols" or pop-stars as we would call it. 4 of the 5 main characters

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-62676520752147531412009-02-25T10:20:00.004-06:002009-02-25T10:27:44.019-06:00

I haven't posted in a while. I have been extremely busy.Right now I am recovering from a cooking incident. Trying to open a box of tofu (I knew there was a reason I hate buying tofu in a box), I cut my pinky nuckle on my left hand, near to the bone! The ER doctor has put a splint on it with that crazy glue stuff because its right on the nuckle. I have taken off the splint once in a while, but the

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-77665986320741713242009-02-19T11:12:00.002-06:002009-02-19T11:38:48.623-06:00

So on Diane's (a faithful reader, who also blogs, but from an AP perspective) blog, the writers are telling about themselves. I have never done this, so I thought I would give it a try to let my few readers learn a little bit more about me.1. Name: InMySeoul (obviuosly not my real name, but my blogger name)2. Top 5 destinations: Korea, Korea, Korea, Korea, Korea....lol ok, seriously though Korea,

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-12832994066271172872009-02-18T11:11:00.003-06:002009-02-18T11:19:24.588-06:00

This is the latest book I have read. It is a collection of short stories, poems, and art written/created by Korean adoptees. It is a very cool concept, although the application was a little weak. The book is just a hodgepodge of writings.While the layout could have been better, there are some excellent stories and poems in the book. There were 3 or 4 stories/poems that really "hit home" for me in

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-27711999023160666352009-02-16T09:25:00.004-06:002009-02-16T09:38:38.447-06:00

I have mentioned this before, but only in passing.When I visited the orphanage I came from in Daejeon, I met my Orphanage mother! Its been 23 years since I was there last and she was still there! She cried and kept holding my hand and rubbing my cheeks! (my adoptive mother does this too!! I don't know what is with my cheeks, but for some reason my mothers always have to rub them!)After hearing my

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-63308315051310337212009-02-10T09:07:00.003-06:002009-02-10T09:21:02.669-06:00

This book was written by Hei Sook Wilkinson, and is more of a discertation than a novel. Its also quite short and kind of pricy if you calculate the price/page cost. I was pleasantly surprised how good of a read this book was. I was expecting some boring paper about adoption research. Instead I found it very interesting and very easy to read.Hei Sook Wilkinson is a Korean Adoptee herself, and

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-805778174256637202009-02-06T11:01:00.002-06:002009-02-06T11:35:57.364-06:00

Usually racial things don't bother me. Being a foreign adoptee, I have just grown a thick skin to being different. Whether someone calls me Chinese, Japanese, or Filipino, or even racial slurs like chink, gook, or whatever, never seems to bother me. However what does sting sometimes is when people assume that my parents are Asian. I know this isn't seem logical. Since I am very Korean looking, it

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-81024167045671040852009-02-03T09:57:00.001-06:002009-02-03T09:59:29.928-06:00

I am in the process of having a new website designed. Will you please go to this link: HereTake a look around the website, and please post comments on what you think. What changes should be made, and any suggestions you have.Thanks!

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-9835702862608730422009-02-03T09:16:00.003-06:002009-02-03T09:57:44.194-06:00

I don't know what has been happening! It seems like my life has been flashing by. I don't know where the time has gone. Anyways, I'm back and hopefully I'll find the time to post more regularly.Anyways, I have been doing a lot of reading lately so I will have several reviews coming up.The first one is called "Miles from Nowhere" by Nami Mun.I received an email from a publisher asking me to review

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-28348245685311914282009-01-20T12:05:00.005-06:002009-01-20T17:25:07.176-06:00

I believe this is a big issue/concern for many foreign adoptees. At least in my personal experience it is probably the one I struggle with the most. For some odd reason, I have never really been driven by the typical question of "Why was I given up for adoption?". To be truthful, I'm not sure if I was abandoned or truly accidently lost. It was not uncommon for mothers to abandon their children as

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-55034742440561422462009-01-19T11:25:00.003-06:002009-01-19T11:53:51.534-06:00

I am the type of people where I can move and live anywhere and get along. Technically I think I prefer bigger cities, but I still enjoyed my 5 years of living in a town of 6000 people. I am able to adjust and adapt to my surroundings. I don't know if this has to do with being adopted, and having gone through a huge adaption (change in culture and language) or if its just my personality. I won't

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-82492277277131631572009-01-19T11:04:00.001-06:002009-01-19T11:25:38.830-06:00

Its been a little while since I posted last. I've enjoyed a little rest/break the last couple of days. I've been traveling a lot for work, and its wearing me down a little. However, I did get a nice rest this weekend with MLK Jr. Day off. Its going to be short though because I have to leave tonight for Houston again! I think I'll be glad when my traveling slows down..lol

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-77098305399949170972009-01-14T21:52:00.002-06:002009-01-14T23:05:02.210-06:00

I think this is going to be the toughest post I write. I have been thinking about how to write it for the last couple of days. The reason its going to be the hardest is because its the most "personal" one I've written to date. Lately I have "met" some new people because of the whole adoption posts. I have had some great dialogues with these people. I have decided to publish these thoughts for the

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-75671822459493424462009-01-13T00:22:00.003-06:002009-01-13T00:28:37.844-06:00

No I'm not watching soccer.My friend Lacy Chu (fake name to protect the innocent...lol), sent me a youtube link about this organization. It reminded me about this great organization. I found them on the internet last year when I was planning on going back to Korea. I actually visited there office in Seoul.They offer many great services to adopted Koreans. They help with family searches, setting

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-1670386061768353892009-01-06T21:27:00.008-06:002009-01-06T22:10:36.597-06:00

I have bought several Korean cook books recently. I have been stocking up on the base ingredients and buying cooking equipment.I personally love to cook. However, even for someone who thoroughly enjoys cooking, cooking new foods can be daunting. Even though I am Korean, Korean food is somewhat "foreign". By this I mean, I grew up learning how to cook American food. My parents were good about

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-90223542310516378642008-12-30T11:59:00.002-06:002008-12-30T12:23:26.632-06:00

I am about to do something that you will almost never see. (*I certainly have yet to see any blog on the "Anti-Adoption" movement side do this).I am going to post a link to the opposing side's argument!Yes, that is true. It is because I am amazed by this post. It is the first one that writes about any sort of proposal for alternatives to Adoption.My biggest "issue" with the whole "Anti-Adoption"

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-44166950675206125332008-12-27T23:29:00.003-06:002008-12-28T00:16:12.251-06:00

I was reading yet another blog about adoption. This one in particular I believe had undertones of being "Anti-adoption". Im not sure what tipped me off, except I did find this list of 15 reason (I don't think I was included in this "proven" research...lol):While this list of 15 gives reasons why not to give up a child for adoption, it does not provide any alternatives. If a mother decides she can

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-42975883051338207552008-12-27T22:27:00.002-06:002008-12-27T22:45:01.575-06:00

Like I mentioned before, I have totally immersed myself into the whole Korean adoption thing. I bought several books on Amazon.com to read on the topics of adoption, with a focus on foreign/Korean adoptions. As I read these I will post my comments about them.This was the first book I got in the mail. Here is a quick synopsis:First off, Let me start off by saying, I highly recommend this book to

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-86711539489394413452008-12-19T12:36:00.002-06:002008-12-19T14:57:23.444-06:00

Im sorry I have not blogged lately. I have been pretty busy. I have found a new "hobby" or interest that has taken a lot of my time recently.I accidently came across a "movement' I have never heard of, as you can see from my title, the Anti-Adoption movement.I never fathomed such a movement or group ever existed! Why in the world would you want to put an end to adoption??Sheer gross fascination

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-42185832942414978322008-12-09T20:14:00.004-06:002008-12-09T20:37:18.854-06:00

I'm in Houston again for another business trip! Except this time its for training and not work. I'm sitting in a room full of Blackberry toting middle age and older project managers, Im a bit out of my age bracket and league...although I do carry a Blackberry...lolI arrived in Houston on Monday morning. Being that I travel a lot for work, I'm in like every frequent traveler club for airlines, car

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-87192869774278997542008-12-06T22:47:00.005-06:002008-12-07T00:36:22.088-06:00

If you are not adopted, try this exercise:Close your eyes, and imagine all of your life not knowing your mother or father. Think of growing up for 30+ years never knowing your family name, your mother's first name or your father's first name. Now imagine that you don't know this information, not because it doesn't exist, but because that information is kept secret from you by the law...this is

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-12369666870958868602008-12-03T19:33:00.012-06:002008-12-03T20:27:51.615-06:00

I am currently in my room at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the west side of Houston for a business trip. I always enjoy visiting Houston because I get to explore new Korean stores and restaurants!As you can tell by my blog, I am totally fascinated by Korean culture. I like to think that I am aware of my surroundings...however today I had an eye opener. Ive been staying at this Hotel for two days now,

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-51121235276841786752008-12-02T21:22:00.002-06:002008-12-02T21:58:40.898-06:00

I was talking to a friend of mine last week. We were walking around a park, just talking about life in general. I think everyone needs a friend who they can just talk with, because it is totally refreshing and therapeutic. Anyway I digress...back on topic.As were walking my friend said something to this effect: "Why do all Koreans either have gone back to Korea or really want to go back to Korea.

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-75389493816043001692008-12-01T12:25:00.004-06:002008-12-01T13:23:36.524-06:00

Recently, I had an article published in the Korean Herald talking about my adoption and my recent travels to Korea. I have been contacted by a few readers who have had similar experiences as myself or unique ones to share.One of hte readers, Mari Cochran, made a comment to my original post. I would like to pull and excerpt from her comment to discuss further. I hope she doesnt mind, but I think

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-13926990138605978072008-11-29T20:57:00.006-06:002008-11-29T21:07:26.306-06:00

So not even 24 hours later, my family went back to Hanguk for another "home cooked" Korean meal at my request!!! My family is so nice! They know how much I miss Korean food!This time, my family was joined by my grandpa, my cousin and his wife!I had dweiji bulgogi (spicy pork):Here is my cousin, Pat, enjoying his Japchae!!If you couldn't tell he's adopted...In our family we say that he and his

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-75587300119249988412008-11-29T20:30:00.009-06:002008-11-29T20:57:15.837-06:00

My parents don't cook much Korean food. About the only things we make at home are rice and bulgogi. Although bulgogi was usually with me involved, so I don't think they cook it much when I am not around. Of course thats my point of view, I could be wrong....Even though my parents didn't cook Korean food while I was growing up, they did always make sure that I had a good supply of rice and kimchee

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-33103890141420650852008-11-27T22:15:00.011-06:002008-11-27T22:29:22.651-06:00

Thanksgiving this year was real small. Just my family (mom, dad, sister, and grandpa) and 1 of my dad's graduate students. But we still had a feast: Turkey, stuffing, mash potatoes, corn, gravy, green bean casserole, salad, and apple pie!Finished Turkey:Getting lessons on how to carve a Turkey:Finished Product:Table full of food:I so over ate (Plate 1):Plate 2:Here is the apple pie that I baked

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-7062434249560439502008-11-27T12:34:00.002-06:002008-11-27T12:37:53.271-06:00

Its Thanksgiving in the US. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you people in Korea who can't have the day off! :(I will post more pictures of our Thanksgiving meal when its made. I got up this morning and baked this for my family! Its from scratch, even the crust! It looks really good, I'll give a full report when we eat it!

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-77127973619062713472008-11-26T07:49:00.002-06:002008-11-26T08:42:00.351-06:00

I think I posted before that I was contacted by the Korean Herald about writing a human interest article about being adopted.Well, if your in Korea, you can pick up a Tuesday and Wednesday copy, you will see my article. It was originally only supposed to be 1 page, but after I got done they decided to print the whole thing over two days!If your not in Korea, or unable to find it, you can read it

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-23564090480696245152008-11-25T07:24:00.002-06:002008-11-25T07:59:09.783-06:00

As my 5 readers know, Ive been taking private Korean lessons from student at Washington University in St Louis. I'll have to say that I am very surprised at how well it is working. I "found" my tutor on the internet, and I was a little skeptical because I had no clue what I was getting myself into. "Jackie" is her American name, but she was born and raised in Korea, and her parents still live in

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-51981541066005693472008-11-24T11:33:00.003-06:002008-11-24T11:57:35.210-06:00

I know its not Thanksgiving yet, but on Saturday my friends at church got together and had a Thanksgiving potluck! The Bereans, which is the name of the group of us at church who are past undergraduate (so grad students and young career), got together for a Thanksgiving Feast.Unfortunately I forgot my camera at home. I think some people did have cameras so I will try and get my hands on some of

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-52022155885760081012008-11-21T08:06:00.003-06:002008-11-21T08:30:32.839-06:00

In my ongoing efforts to post more, I promised myself that I will post at least once a day! Not just for the 5 readers out there, but I think that it is therapeutic for me too. So its a win win situation.In case you didn't know, satellite television is better than cable! Cheaper, plus they have these "International Packs", where you can get a "pack" of 5 Korean channels! Actually I think its only

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-41412834971068864392008-11-20T23:47:00.002-06:002008-11-21T00:14:39.749-06:00

So I had Korean lessons tonight. With a bona fide Korean. Or at least the closest one I can find. She technically is a US citizen and has been here for several years. However, the vast majority of her friends are Koreans and she preferentially speaks Korean.I asked her if she ever heard of FOB, and Banana. She laughed and said that she's a FOB. I tried to correct her and tell her that she's a

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-8757529714998792652008-11-20T06:44:00.003-06:002008-11-20T07:06:48.173-06:00

So, my friend (who shall remain nameless at this time) emailed me and said that I need to post more, and I do not disagree!!I used to post all the time, back when I worked in Africa. There was not much else to do in Africa, and when I was at home, again, there was not much else to do. Now I work in the US and near St. Louis, so there is a lot to do! However, I do find that I get bored sometimes

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-50003524159061429802008-11-18T11:02:00.002-06:002008-11-18T11:29:49.062-06:00

So I was hanging out with some friends on Friday night, when they introduced me to a new word that I never heard of before.They kept talking about how "FOB" someone was or that was a "FOB"ie thing to do...I kept hearing them use it, and I was totally confused by what they meant. So I finally asked what it meant.Apparently it means "Fresh Off the Boat". I don't know what happened to the letter "T"

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-44293789417241808082008-11-11T21:06:00.004-06:002008-11-11T21:13:08.129-06:00

It was a cold and blusterous rainy night in St. Louis. Perfect weather for sunduboo!!!This is my second attempt at making sunduboo. Thanks to Maangchi for the recipe I followed.I even debuted my new stone pot for this recipe!! I made a little change to the recipe. I used pork instead of beef. I think pork suits sunduboo better than beef.The stone bowl worked great! It kept the sunduboo hot to the

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-83616943624883467542008-10-29T11:25:00.002-05:002008-10-29T11:28:18.884-05:00

I know I have been away for a while. I actually really miss blogging. My real life has been crazy hectic.I quit my old job with Marathon Oil Company and started a new job with a bigger oil company. I travel a lot within the US now for my new job. As you can tell from my previous posts, I have been to Houston quite a few times.I actually have a useful kitchen now! I have been cooking some new

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-11769542057378233982008-10-15T21:05:00.004-05:002008-10-15T21:13:36.523-05:00

Here is another restaurant I tried in Houston. I think my original post on this restaurant got deleted :(.Anyways, for my ongoing saga to find the best, most authentic Korean food, I have been scouring Houston.I had:Pork and Kimchee Chim as an appetizer:I followed that up with Bulgogi:The thing I dont like is most Korean restaurants won't allow a single person to grill at the table :(. Being that

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-49335010191602457852008-10-15T20:39:00.004-05:002008-10-15T21:00:10.692-05:00

Im back in Houston for the third week of the last 4. I have lived in the Crowne Plaza Hotel more than in my new house...that is sad :(Anyways, the one nice thing is Houston has way more and better Korean restaurants than St. Louis. I have found a new favorite; Arirang Restaurant. I ate here on Sunday night when I first arrived. Ive been really busy at work and really tired at night so I'm posting

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-18374274363261398702008-10-12T13:54:00.000-05:002008-10-12T14:05:03.390-05:00

I'm at the airport writing this on my blackberry. I figured this is just as good of a time to write my review.I started watching this drama at the recommendation of my friend...thanks ann!This drama is a little different from the typical drama. Yes it still has the typical love stories, one of the main themes of this drama is the main character is adopted and finds his birth mother.The main

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-58052097260100456482008-10-09T11:04:00.002-05:002008-10-09T11:06:21.102-05:00

I just realized that my recent posts have not been updating on Blogger...anyone else having this problem? Im fairly certain I posted 3-5 posts last week while I was in Houston.Sorry it took me this long to realize that nothing is updating. I'll have to go back to my picture archives and re-write all of my posts...lolMy new blog site is currently being designed and I must say it looks pretty sweet

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-83462385907677382042008-09-24T22:00:00.003-05:002008-09-24T22:21:58.401-05:00

The third night in my quest for a really good Korean restauarant continues... This was my third night in Houston. My third night driving over an hour for a measly 5-10 miles to get dinner! Of course your probalby thinking.. "who the heck drives that much for food??" Please remember two things:1. Houston traffic is notoriously horrible.2. Im addicted to Korean foodI think my quest is going to

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-43396050696389257302008-09-24T21:39:00.005-05:002008-09-24T22:00:00.222-05:00

Continuing on my quest to try all the Korean Restaurants in Houston, I wandered to Sam Bo Jung Restaurant.Houston has begun recovering from Hurricane IKE. Unfortunately the traffic lights have not recovered. There is an estimated 2500 lights out in downtown Houston area. If you do not know any better, Houston has a horrible traffic problem. This combined with the Hurricane damage equals a

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-59610244098150831162008-09-22T21:53:00.007-05:002008-09-22T22:02:45.464-05:00

Im in Houston for a week for a business trip. The upside of it is, apparently Houston has a few Korean Restaurants. Ive decided to try a new one each night of the week. Arirang Restaurant was the first restaurant I tried out.I finally got some decent Kimchee Jeon:I still craved fish, even after my fish dinner Friday night. So I ordered the grilled mackeral again:The mackeral was excellent.

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-44596587107528859982008-09-22T21:44:00.008-05:002008-09-22T21:53:06.547-05:00

So I finally cooked my first meal in my new house. I also have a new addition to my "family"It is an authentic Korean Cuckoo Pressure Rice Cooker!! It even has the Korean female voice that tells you that the rice is done in KOREAN!!The family I stayed with in Seoul kept telling me that I needed to get a real Korean rice cooker. I finally did. I had to go to Chicago last week and I found a store

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-75106144937965651792008-09-18T08:25:00.000-05:002008-09-18T08:42:30.030-05:00

I love my Korean lessons!!! This is exactly what I needed to do. I have tried Rosetta Stone and Pimsleur CDs. Supposedly the best programs in their respective fields. While they are cheaper ($300 for Rosetta Stone and $250 for Pimsleur) then several classes and definitely cheaper than a private tutor (going rate seems to be about $30 per hour), they just don't compare to the face to face

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-35448383706187136512008-09-14T20:46:00.002-05:002008-09-14T20:52:45.910-05:00

After 3 weeks here it is!My new house! Well its not new, it was actually built in 1992. I haven't been blogging on a regular basis lately because I have been so busy starting a new job with a new company, living in a hotel, and recently buying a house and moving in...phew...oh on top of that Ive started playing in a hockey league, and the best thing of all I started Korean Language lessons (More

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-86664785514139553412008-09-10T08:14:00.002-05:002008-09-10T08:25:37.572-05:00

This was the second Korean restaurant I have tried in St. Louis. Unfortunately I am disappointed so far in the offerings. I lost the pictures to the first restaurant I tried. This restaurant was not too clean and almost totally empty. I had the Haemul Pajeon and my classic Sunduboo.The Haemul didnt have enuff batter and was stuffed full with the leaves used for bulgogi. It tasted ok, but would

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-18094260787209219902008-09-10T08:12:00.001-05:002008-09-10T08:13:51.690-05:00

I know I have been really bad on updating my blog lately. I have been crazy busy lately. Anyways, my old house is sold! I am closing on the new house today! Anyways, my company paid for this moving company to come to my house with a huge truck and packed everything into boxes and took it away. Here is a picture of the big moving van:All of my belongings only filled up like 25% of that van!!

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-5799532088380833462008-09-02T13:28:00.002-05:002008-09-02T14:01:52.368-05:00

Yes, I am officially homeless! :(My house was sold on Friday, August 29th, and I have no new home yet :(The movers came last Wednesday and they packed all of my stuff up in boxes and took it away! I have 1 big suitcase of clothes and my laptop...nothing else! However, if you ever have to move this is definitely the way to do it...My mother tells me that its uber-expensive though...like $10,000+!!

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-78792748064397513192008-08-26T21:20:00.006-05:002008-08-26T21:36:26.420-05:00

I know I havent been very consistent posting lately. I am in the process of quitting a job, starting a new job, selling my house, moving, and buying a new house!!!! Needless to say my current house is a mess. Actually the movers come tomorrow to move! Luckily for me this move is on the company money so they come and pack and move for you! we'll see how that goes. Anyways, in between all of this I

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-33246920137485157622008-08-20T17:51:00.003-05:002008-08-20T17:59:37.287-05:00

Well,I can finally talk about my "secret" and big news I have mentioned in my other posts. Yesterday, I turned in my letter of resignation to Marathon Oil Company, and called my supervisor in Equatorial Guinea, Africa; to let him know that I would not be returning. I have been offered (and accepted) a new job with ConocoPhillips. I will be a commissioning engineer for a $1.5 billion dollar

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-41385881676831543052008-08-20T17:44:00.002-05:002008-08-20T17:51:28.600-05:00

I bought this movie a while ago, but never got around to watching it. Today, I was a little bored and I decided to watch a movie. This is obviously a Korean movie with English subtitles. I will have to say that the movie did keep me interested during the entire movie. At the end I was eagerly waiting for the final moment where everything is revealed just to have the biggest let down! The movie

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-41921591476972378312008-08-18T10:45:00.010-05:002008-08-18T11:06:15.699-05:00

Well, I am finally back at my house(I was in Detroit before visiting my parents like a good son). It took me a couple of days to get settled in, but last night I was ready to cook for the first time in 3 months! Can you believe it, its been 3 months since I had been home!!The first recipe I wanted to try was for Sudubo because its one of my favorite dishes. I used the recipe from Maangchi's

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-50177985767781910232008-08-14T13:25:00.004-05:002008-08-14T13:33:31.084-05:00

I am back in the USA!!!!Ive been back for less then 24 hours and Ive eaten at my local Korean restaurant twice! :)Here's some pictures:The front of the restaurant...not real impressive, but its really cool inside:Sundoobu:Not sure the exact spelling of this one. I believe its like Daekji Bulgogi? (spicy pork bulgogi):I way overate last night. But it was sooo good!For comparison, here is what I

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-87477510564318952002008-08-12T02:01:00.002-05:002008-08-12T02:15:49.971-05:00

URGH!! blogger just went through a brain fart and erased my post mid-typing!!!SO I start overTGIF!!! Like I mentioned before even though its only "Tuesday" it is Friday for me because after working 28 straight days, I leave!! (actually this trip was only 21 days..but you get the picture). We dont consider it a guaranteed thing until the plane leaves the ground (with you on it). Being that this

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-1372115683069515912008-08-11T01:23:00.003-05:002008-08-11T02:12:45.358-05:00

I know...most of you are probably thinking "No its not..its Monday.". However for me its "Thursday". Tomorrow is "Friday" because I leave Africa and start my 26 hour journey back to the US. Its a long trip with a 5-6 hour layover in Paris (ugh). Its not as glamorous as it sounds, its not enough time to do anything in Paris(assuming of course there was anything that interested me in Paris).Ive

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-64207883560400242802008-08-09T02:33:00.002-05:002008-08-09T02:42:36.849-05:00

Im moving in the next month, and I figured it would be a good time to update my kitchen with Korean cookware (I plan on making a ton of korean food). Anyways, I went online in search of cookware that I would like.I found a couple of vendors who sell dinnerware, and stone bowls. But Im having a really had time finding good metal pots. Im looking specifically for two types of pots. The first pot I

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-43795820225555410622008-08-06T01:56:00.005-05:002008-08-06T02:29:00.165-05:00

I have seen this show titled both "Likable or Not" and "I Hate You, But It's Fine". For my blog, I'll be writing it as "Likable or Not" to stay consistent with www.mysoju.com. However, my Korean friends described the title to me as "I Hate you, But It's Fine"I am so excited! I finally get to review this show!! The reason Im so excited is because I first got addicted to this show during my first

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-11590795694119727882008-08-02T04:03:00.003-05:002008-08-02T06:58:38.829-05:00

All I can say is "Oh WOW!!!!!"My favorite Korean singer doing a cover of my favorite favorite song by my favorite North American singer, and Im not talking about Kelly Clarkston. Although Kelly is amazingly talented and I enjoy her songs, she has nothing on Avril Lavigne!This is an awesome cover of both of these songs and whats so great is the difference between the styles of each song. I love it

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-86600091322206936102008-08-02T01:59:00.004-05:002008-08-02T02:13:25.947-05:00

Its Saturday and Im at work. I actually work 28 straight days so every day is a Monday until your last day. Well, for some reason I remembered this song today, and I really wanted to hear it again. I know its a commercial and a "made up" band by Samsung but you really have to hand it to the marketing team because they did an awesome job. Anyways I thought I'd share this with everyone, because I

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-79980612788810910412008-08-01T06:34:00.003-05:002008-08-01T07:01:46.324-05:00

Funny play on Shakespearean quote...ironically I really cant stand shakespeare...but it came to my head. Kind of cheasy I know, but it really does portray my dilema.Well, I have been working in the Oil & Gas Industry for 5 years now (amazing how time goes by!). Anyways, its about an ideal time to be thinking of going back to school and getting my MBA. Ive been thinking that I want to do this, but

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-66855347489035505882008-08-01T06:16:00.002-05:002008-08-01T06:21:00.467-05:00

yes that is right. I am selling my house in real life!I had several reasons to sell my house so I put it up on the market about last April. I put kind of a high price, because I was planning on relocating to Detroit to go to school at the University of Michigan (which btw, I got in! I got into a top 5 MBA program in the US!! Unbelievable!)Anyways, I got a call from my realtor last week and I got

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-57485080297009131132008-07-29T04:36:00.010-05:002008-07-29T05:18:29.897-05:00

I noticed that my last 4 posts have been on heavy sociological issues, and I dont like that! My blog is supposed to be up beat and show to the world what Korea has to offer. Along with tidbits of stuff or things going on in my life! Call me selfish, but it is my blog!So I am banning myself from posting any more "heavy" posts...I declare my posts will pertain to food, music, food, movies, food, or

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-66092620973774593112008-07-29T02:27:00.003-05:002008-07-29T04:35:50.017-05:00

Robseyo just recently posted a blog titled "Why are Koreans Hypersensitive to Criticisms from non-Koreans" found:http://askakorean.blogspot.com/2008/07/ask-korean-guest-blogger-roboseyo-why_26.html (couldnt get the hyperlink to work..sorry)He has asked for opinions from "Kimcheerleaders" to his blog, so I decided I would post my response. First of all, while I know your probably being creative

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-76700936376847006482008-07-28T12:18:00.002-05:002008-07-28T12:50:36.188-05:00

Thanks Cheri for giving me this link, it is very interesting:http://youtube.com/watch?v=2OvXf85VF-QWhile I was watching this video and listening to the comments, a lightbulb went on in my head.I know this is a big debate, but I don't see the huge issue. The education system is not at fault here nor is it failing. The Korean education system runs off the same principles as the US system. Everyone

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-8694916552219372942008-07-27T03:45:00.002-05:002008-07-27T05:10:18.314-05:00

Can you really say one education system is better than the other when comparing Korean education to American? Personally I don't think you can. In this disucssion I am only referencing elementary through highschool education systems.I definitely think that the American education system is faultering and a "let down" to the children. Many schools are removing extra-curriculars such as music

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-88491196893311913802008-07-27T02:43:00.006-05:002008-07-27T03:44:48.346-05:00

I just recently received some comments that I found interesting, so I figured I'd write about it. (thanks Giraffe, I honestly appreciate your insite on this matter)It was brought to my attention that some of my posts make it sound like I want to be fully immersed in Korean Life. So I thought this would be a good topic to write about. I don't have the experience of living in Korea for an extended

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-11660387727968477332008-07-26T03:23:00.003-05:002008-07-26T03:37:56.980-05:00

I have finally finished watching this entire series and I must say, it was excellent. When you look up the information on this series you see that it was not so popular at the beginning of the series, but as the series developed it gained popularity and at the end of the series was contineously ranked 1st or 2nd in viewers. After finishing the series, I can understand this shift in

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-64258225704125409112008-07-25T12:02:00.002-05:002008-07-25T12:06:11.813-05:00

As I mentioned in my previous post, I have just recently aqcuired the domain names:www.inmyseoul.comand www.inmyseoul.bizI got the second domain for free with my web hosting. Would have been nice to have known before buying the www.inmyseoul.com domain. I also meant to purcahse ".net" and not ".biz", maybe I'll purchase ".net" extension later. We'll see if its worth it.Anyways, I have purchased

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-86454870865324427092008-07-25T01:31:00.002-05:002008-07-25T01:42:09.462-05:00

As you can see, Ive decided to change my blog name!1. the old name was too long2. the old name didnt show what my blog was about3. I think the new name is clever because most of my posts have been about something Korean...at the same time, some of my blogs have been about my life in general...play on words...lol..im easily amused.Best part, I just checked into it and I think I can buy the domain

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-45978343725601719122008-07-25T01:14:00.003-05:002008-07-25T01:18:57.292-05:00

Thanks to Therese Mac Seain, I have found a couple of new blogs on Korean food. Including her own blog, but also I had to look up what her favorite food was because I didnt recognize it. When I did that I found another great Korean food site! Ive added them both to my bloglist on the left hand side. Im all excited to check these "new" (at least new to me) blogs. They look amazing!Even though

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-28319126061033167142008-07-23T04:22:00.004-05:002008-07-23T04:30:19.970-05:00

Hey guys, I know theres only a few of you that read this, but I was wondering what your favorite Korean dishes are?I just got an email from my "adopted" korean family. Ironic. I am adopted to the US then when I visit Korea I got "adopted" into a Korean family! Its really great...lolAnyways, they reminded me of my favorite korean dish because they were telling me they went back to the restaurant.

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-74389130706869407382008-07-22T17:36:00.007-05:002008-07-23T04:12:44.157-05:00

While I enjoyed my time in Whistler, I had the disappointing experience of finding the worst Korean Restaurant ever!!!! The name of the restaurant was Celadon (as in the Korean potter)The service was fine, but the food and the price were horrible.I had:Kimchee:Rice:Banchan:Kimchee Cheon:Spicy Samgyeopsol:For some reason I am unable to upload any more pictures at the moment. But, I'll add them

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-17176681175744449682008-07-20T16:00:00.005-05:002008-07-20T16:37:01.565-05:00

This post will describe what Ive been doing for the last week!Ive been busy for the last week at Camp of Champions. It is a summer freestyle snowboarding/skiing camp. It is probably one of the most advanced camps there are. Almost all of the coaches are Pros and I went for the skiing portion which was held primarily by the 4FRNT crew. If you dont know much about skiing, 4FRNT is a boutique

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-54277673190266719722008-07-11T21:58:00.007-05:002008-07-12T00:34:49.615-05:00

Well, I am at my parents house in Detroit now. I just flew in a couple of hours ago from St. Louis. While I was in St. Louis I decided to pick up another digital camera because Im leaving tomorrow morning for Vancouver and I cant go on that trip without a camera. Unfortunately I was unable to replace the Samsung NV24HD. I know in reviews it got trashed, but I was starting to really like that

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-73931011527835468962008-07-09T08:32:00.002-05:002008-07-09T08:41:57.217-05:00

Im so upset with myself right now!!!!!!!!!I arrived in Detroit this morning from my red-eye flight from Las Vegas (layover) from Sacramento. I had to switch terminals because Im now on my way to St. Louis. So I went through security and emptied my bags of electronic items when I realized I left my brand new Samsung NV24 digital camera on the previous airplane!!! Im soooo ticked!!! Its a brand new

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-34634993835470588682008-07-08T21:05:00.010-05:002008-07-09T10:44:20.390-05:00

Yup, Im in California! This is my first trip ever.It was 110F today!!I arrived in California on Sunday, and now Im in the Sacramento airport.Here is my awesome rental car...definite upgrade from my silverado.Sight seeing:In case you were wondering..that is the golden gate bridge...personally I was severely disappointed. Its a lot smaller then I expected. Anyways, that wasnt the highlight of my

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-70147748937446082992008-07-05T22:16:00.009-05:002008-07-05T22:29:14.738-05:00

My cousin and his wife (Pat and Megan) just bought their first house! Its a great house, a lot nicer than most people's houses. Anyways, Ive been over there the last two days helping them paint. If my career in engineering fails, I could always take up painting.House:Thats my awesome truck on the right side. I miss driving it when I'm gone for a long time.Well, in return for work, they feed me. I

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-75316392033190744782008-07-05T21:22:00.004-05:002008-07-05T22:15:56.886-05:00

Happy belated 4th of July! Anyways, last night my parents, sister, and I joined my Grandpa at the Grosse Pointe Yacht club for dinner and fireworks. It is a very fancy club with a fancy restaurant. Usually the require sport coats, but since it was a holiday they relaxed on the dress code so it was a comfortable dinner.Anyways, I was too scared to bring my camera to take pictures. I wish I had

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-11302341232925215792008-07-05T11:20:00.003-05:002008-07-05T22:15:33.701-05:00

This is for fellow blogger Cheri!I hope you feel better soon.Anyways, I read your comments about food in the US and it sounded so good so here is what I had for lunch today:That is a Jimmy John's #6! Vegetarian with provolone cheese, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, avocado spread, Real American Mayo!Along with Jalapeno chips and a coke!It was delicious. If there was anyway I could

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-76120522273787501422008-07-04T09:46:00.010-05:002008-07-04T22:06:12.466-05:00

Well, not exactly. But its the closest thing I have to home cooked korean. Its the Korean restaurant that my family has gone to for most of my life.Anways here are some pictures:Mandu appetizer:My Family: Starting from left and going around clockwise:My dad, mom, sister, grandpa, grandpa's girlfriend, my cousin:ban chan:My dinner (Nakji bokum):My cousin enjoying his Bulgogi:Best Kimchi in the

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-25030334694069692842008-07-03T14:05:00.005-05:002008-07-04T17:34:07.152-05:00

WOW!!!! PHEW!!!! UHHHHHHHH!!!!!Thats how I feel right now. Its my first full day back in the US of A. I arrived last night, after about 24 hours of traveling (which included a 8 hour layover in Paris). I know a lot of girls would have died over that, but being a guy, Ive been into Paris before. Ive seen the Tower, Cathedral, arch, louvre....been there done that...so I stayed in the airport

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-84162180527761727222008-07-01T00:34:00.003-05:002008-07-04T17:34:56.069-05:00

Ok, well its not exactly Friday, its Tuesday Morning. But when you work 28 straight 12-15 hour days we say every day is a Monday, except the last day which is the day you leave. Guess what? I LEAVE TODAY!!! W00t! can you tell Im excited??I have been out of the US since early March. I miss my house, I miss my truck!! Its amazing the weird things you miss when your away from home for so long.

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-51763984887281162622008-06-26T03:03:00.002-05:002008-06-26T03:08:13.238-05:00

I received an email today confirming that I have been added to the Korean Bloglist found Here!I am under the "Koreans outside Korea" sectionLook under title: "AdoptedKorean"Im excited, even though I knew I had to apply it still took over a week to get on that list!Oh wow, I just checked the site, and Im second on the list from the top...it helps that the list is sorted alphabetically....lol

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-72440001567684261012008-06-22T19:53:00.002-05:002008-06-22T20:06:07.571-05:00

Oh My!!!Another two episodes were uploaded on mysoju when I got back to my room from work!These episodes were so good that Im up at 2:00 AM in the morning to write this so I dont forget!We left off on Episode 30, where Jang Sae Byuk unknowingly has to deliver food to Kang Ho Se's house. She doesn't think anyone will be home during the day except the house keeper. Well Ho Se is home early to help

InMySeoulnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102350315133186101.post-369233525560117982008-06-22T01:31:00.010-05:002008-06-22T01:54:25.735-05:00

I thought I would post more pictures of the project I have helped design and we're constructing right now:The influent side(the side where the water goes into the system). The water goes into the two big tan colored tanks (the water is split in half between the two tanks).The little white tank is a mixing tank. We put Urea (dried cow urine) and mix it with water to feed into the bigger tanks.

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