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I feel like I’m in a soju calendar.



I feel like I’m in a soju calendar.

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Happy Chuseok Folks!

The irony, btw, is that this is the only dress that I *fit* into while non pregnant and 7 months. And the funny thing is, I don’t even show a belly in this one. Oh Korean modest fashion sensibilities. The Hanbok is the only Korean dress that *doesn’t* make a woman feel fat. It just makes *every* woman look fat.

Posted by Min Jung in General

This nun took care of me 10 years ago.



Europe3-769

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When I was stranded in Paris during 9/11.
Plus she got me just a little bit drunk on a delightful plum flavored liqueur.

God bless the kindness of strangers.

Also, if you must know, she said “Oooh La La” when delightful French panties that my friend Felita had purchased for me the week before, exploded out of my suitcase as I was settling in and unpacking my stuff at the convent.

So yeah. True story.

French nuns. Me. Panties. Plum Liqueur. “Ooh La La” and 9/11/01.

I know, not your typical story or experience, but definitely a memorable one.

Posted by Min Jung in General

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-09-11

  • Left the amazing wedding of #cplusa Amelia,party animal,blows you kisses and is passed out. So much love and congrats to @aprilini @ceedub #
  • My photos from the ceremony are now up! http://t.co/9XIdFCp #CplusA The lovely wedding of April and Cameron @aprilini @ceedub #
  • This a bad time to eat a microwave pizza.This is a perfect time to eat a microwave pizza.Fuck it.I'm going to eat a pizza. #27weeks #ohbaby2 #
  • I just voted for http://t.co/Rr6OxJy to be the face of @aboutdotme on a Times Square billboard. Vote for this profile! #
  • Amelia just woke up from a late nap to say "Boogie tweet tweet". I don't even know how to respond to that. #
  • Mousse from ricotta nutella powdered sugar and cocoa is pure win. Will sandwich between puff pastry I think. #cookingexperiment #
  • Nutella ricotta mousse has been Amelia approved http://t.co/oIGXV9L #
  • Nom nomnom http://t.co/HruUpq9 #
  • @misterjt nutella ricotta mousse in a puff pastry turnover thing. #
  • @misterjt following a meal of fusilli in a beef bacon and peas red sauce. #
  • @rosekimknits @yarnmarketnews OMG it's like Zentai meets Ravelry and had a unsavory affair. in reply to marxsismo #
  • Amelia's mind just blew up when I turned her "Doubyaboo" upside down and it turned into an "Emmah." #
  • The child had 3 servings of spaghetti this evening with a spoonful of peanut butter for dessert. Clearly I need to hose down the house. #
  • @fraying I admit, I'm annoying. However as a parent driver, I get super annoyed, more than ever, by tailgaters and reckless drivers. #
  • The child has a harmonica and her dragon hat on. Yup, no one's going to fall asleep anytime soon. #partytoddlerpartiesharderthanyou #
  • Jayzus I haven't synched/updated my phone in a while. This will clearly take a while. #
  • 4:22 AM. I just had to tuck an errant elbow and knee back into place. IN MY UTERUS. #oww #27weeks #ohbaby2 #
  • @tara GO TO SLEEP! GO TO SLEEP! GO TO SLEEP! #
  • The child keeps on calling Swiper a Putz. Note: no one in my household is Jewish. WHERE DID THIS COME FROM?! #wtfkid #
  • Treating myself because I'm exhAusted. (@ Hanuri) http://t.co/8Q9ZxQO #
  • Back again ! (@ Hanuri) http://t.co/IKWyM2m #
  • The most significant decision of the day, will hopefully be the choice between Ponies and the Zoo. Which would you choose? #
  • @mzhummina @betheboy @slackmistress don't forget about the aquarium and full size Chicago pizza that you had in there. #bountifulboobies in reply to arjanknaap #
  • @Xxxtine I don't have Starz so I'm not but I've watched all the previous seasons. Currently catching up on MadMen & Latest DR Who. #
  • Peoples choice wins! Thanks for voting! ;) (@ San Francisco Zoo w/ 5 others) http://t.co/w2ZZOmO #
  • Well, not 100% sure I'll be able to make it but I'm officially registered and have hotel reserved for SXSWI 2012. May need a roomie. DM! #
  • 10 yrs ago I was getting ready to board a flight from Paris to the US before our flight was returned to France and I wound up at a nunnery. #
  • @Weegee Joe's Cable Car oddly not on the list, but in the same price range. Tasty as hell too. #
  • “@nytimes: For our #Sept11 coverage on Twitter, follow @NYTMetro, @NYTimes and our list @nytimes/sept11, which we'll update all day.” #
  • Constant exhaustion coupled with hormonal insomnia and heartburn (not to mention intrautero aikido)is getting fucking old. #ohbaby2 #28weeks #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-09-04

  • Playing tourist in our own city after walking in aquatic park. (@ Lori's Diner) http://t.co/NNVk3Fi #
  • Foggy day beach walk with @jasonh and Amelia http://t.co/hxgdIOC #
  • Moments before @jasonh gave a spoonful of ketchup to the child http://t.co/i3tiMc2 #
  • I unlocked the iPhoner sticker on @GetGlue! http://t.co/RNHrGVJ #
  • Happy Birthday wishes will not be delivered to the deceased Michael Jackson via tweet to this id. Morons. FFS. #block #
  • And seriously, what's the point of saying Happy Birthday to someone dead anyway. You think they care? #
  • While it's awesome I haven't had to trim the child's toenails in *weeks* it's still unnerving when she kisses me after chewing them down. #
  • I like the way my kid counts. "noine, ten, ereben, twelbe, turteen, pourteen, kitchen…" #
  • @willotoons Uno. Portable. Scalable. Fits in your purse. #
  • I am watching I Love You Phillip Morris http://t.co/rzqR4me @GetGlue #ILoveYouPhillipMorris #
  • @cindypon I used a spoon. Over icecream. No judging at all. =D #
  • @cindypon Amelia's asleep. Baby Squee (26 weeks) is kicking my ribcage something fierce. I think they're happy nutella kicks. #
  • @cindypon =D Thanks hon! in reply to KaanErturk #
  • I am reading World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War http://t.co/ctoqGTY @GetGlue #WorldWarZ #
  • The child is smacking her belly right above a clearly saggy diaper and staring me down as if to say "Bitch, really? I fucking dare you" #
  • Flirty! http://t.co/M3y7zlw #
  • Pickup of @jasonh (@ San Francisco International Airport (SFO) w/ @themattharris) http://t.co/iX9hPod #
  • Glucose test. (@ UCSF Medical Center – 400 Parnassus) http://t.co/dSZ7wJM #
  • Why hello there! http://t.co/fagddRz #
  • Panfrying crisp firm tofu is deceptively easy to mess up http://t.co/l5iozLv #
  • Well, that was unexpected. The 2 year old just told me "Thank you Mommy, Good Job" and gave me a hug after I finished vacuuming. #ithinkiwin #
  • @cindyli Same here! I got mine done a few hours ago. *Head throbbing with blurgle blurgle blah blah* #
  • Ob appt. 26weeks+ (@ UCSF Medical Center – 400 Parnassus) http://t.co/0XpZkVL #
  • “@DeathStarPR: Love is like a Weeping Angel: it only happens when you’re not looking, then you get eaten by a hideous monster. #DoctorWho ?? #
  • @jasonh refers to the Beijing accent of Chinese as 'talking like a pirate'. His imitation sounds like a constipated pirate. #
  • @HowieDragon @jasonh responds "??? nan biao zi " in a super constipated pirate voice. #
  • Remember when it was only Yahoo that bought companies off to quietly kill them off? Google with another yet another startupicide. #
  • You know what's *not* on the list of properties/projects that Google's kiling? Google TV. Heh. Heh Heh. Heh. *maniacal crazy laughter* #
  • @moye Your baby has such a great personality. #
  • @Xxxtine @moye The only two compliments given to Korean children are "They are so handsome/pretty" or "They must be so smart". in reply to SimplyMilele #
  • The kid's napping and I blew all the time I could have used napping, myself, on dicking around on the intertubes. I hate when I do that. #
  • I'm at Poggio (777 Bridgeway, Sausalito) http://t.co/famXRWx #
  • The kid is telling me I need a pedicure http://t.co/JqafSC3 #
  • @misterjt I KNOW! She thinks its a game to tickle my feet like that. But I'm like "No, stop it, no seriously, stop it. Stop it. STOP IT" #
  • Well, that's a relief. She's switched back to chewing her own toe nails. Uh. Awesome. #
  • Back to business as normal http://t.co/4euTiFj #
  • This little piggy … http://t.co/70TC1FU #
  • I'm at P.F. Chang's (900 Stanford Shopping Center Bldg. W, Palo Alto) http://t.co/ruNvlXw #

Panfrying crisp firm tofu is deceptively easy to mess up



Panfrying crisp firm tofu is deceptively easy to mess up

Originally uploaded by minjungkim.


Ways to fuck this up.

1. Slice the tofu too thin
2. Slice the tofu too thick
3. Don’t pat dry the tofu enough
4. Have too much oil in the pan
5. Have too little oil in the pan
6. Have the temperature too low
7. Have the tmperature too high
8. Let it sit in the oil too long
9. Let it get cold before serving.

Luckly for me tonight, i avoided *most* of these errors.

Posted by Min Jung in FoodyFoody

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-08-28

  • @jacksonwest and Amelia http://t.co/9vgbOxJ #
  • @jacksonwest mama deaton and Amelia http://t.co/LYGURSw #
  • Desperately want the child to nap so I can conk out next to her in peace. #
  • Evaluating panel submissions for #sxswi . Hoping to help weed out SMdouchebags and funkless selfpromotional rubbish. #yourewelcome #
  • @moye You lie. i know you'd just plant a smoke bomb underneath their seats. in reply to KateMimosa #
  • @moye I'm afraid it would be more of a a #clusterfuckeria of folks self tweeting hashtags about their followers/fans numbers and influence. #
  • @moye *Throws popcorn studded with broken glass* #
  • @ekai @dutchashell My consulting advice – if it's Korean food, eat it. EAT IT. Even if it's moving a little. EAT IT. #
  • Tastes like summer!! http://t.co/OlLsieM #
  • Earthquake? Thank god. I thought it was the child inheriting her father's epic flatulance. cc @jasonh #
  • Wow. That's so weird. The planet is *still* managing to turn. Who'd have guessed. Still best wishes to Apple and Steve Jobs. #
  • I love technology. And my family. @jasonh and Amelia playing imaginary ball catch over ichat video while he's in Asia this morning. #win #
  • Anyone else have issues of watching Guy Fieri handle raw meat with his pinky ring on and getting into the mess? Seriously kinda ewww. #
  • I am watching Tangled w/34 others http://t.co/OmbK8EB @GetGlue #Tangled #
  • Fairwell to all my friends out at Burning Man. We still in SF refer to it as the Rapture. And enjoy the easy parking *everywhere* #
  • If there was *any* doubt that she is my kid … #kissingbandit http://t.co/dhBsXTy #
  • @amyupnorth I'm in love with Sophie! #
  • @seldo I've started world war z. Zombies! #
  • @amyupnorth I think I have the same hand crank pastamaker though I last used it to make dumpling skins vs. Pasta. Still, looks awesome! #
  • Amelia fell asleep with the lipbalm clutched tightly in her hand. Prepping to kiss @jasonh when he comes home tomorrow. #
  • @meyerweb just spotted your doppelgänger here in sf. Hai! #
  • Korean culture festival ! (@ Union Square w/ @xc) http://t.co/s2A0mhM #
  • At the 19th annual Korean culture festival http://t.co/rJoo57h #
  • With daddy http://t.co/RToziFz #
  • Node knockout (@ Joyent w/ 2 others) http://t.co/NSgUiTJ #
  • As said by the kid "Daddy, phone. Mommy, 'puter. Amelia, Ipad" as we all lie in bed together collectively geeking out. #
  • @michinyun @eingy Would be a bit crowded.=D in reply to teelanovela #
  • Praying for East Coast friends/family that they're dry, safe, and in good spirits. <3 to you! #chillthefuckoutmothernature #
  • @questlove @nato_caliph As the person of @mj, thank you very much for not accidentally mistweeting to me. I <3 you @questlove #
  • I think it's safe to say that #irene is out to get #jerseyshore #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-08-21

  • This is a very crabby cranky day for Amelia and I. She's run off with my phone somewhere and lost it somewhere in the home. #ohbaby #crabby #
  • It's been 2 hours since the child ran off with my phone. Hopefully I can hear it and find it if/when it rings over sound of crabbykins. #
  • Finally. Have phone. Hoping for nap soon. *sigh* One of those days. #
  • @rosekimknits Yes. #
  • Being crazy is exhausting http://t.co/ZxlDdRV #
  • I'm at Foods Co (1800 Folsom St, at 14th St, San Francisco) http://t.co/y1pXjaS #
  • Cool. Got HBOGo working via laptop=>HDTV in the bedroom, skipping the DVR that we only have in the living room. http://t.co/NEoIbfV #
  • Amelia''s been playing in the bath with some tinted blow bubbles. Extreme purple. It now looks like she's bathing in Barney blood. #
  • Amelia keeps putting this in my pocket and I keep on humming Prince. http://t.co/P5kn3YC #
  • “@GuyKawasaki: Star Trek theme park to run on clean energy http://t.co/Ncthp9v” make it so! #
  • Coffee Icecream + Spoonful of Nutella + Chocolate Chip Cookie warmed up and crumbled on top = Pure. Fucking. Magic. #hellyeah #iatethat #
  • Nice. The kid woke up and blew raspberries at me as her first reaction. I get no respect. #
  • I know I must be doing something right when I have a coughing fit and the kid says to me "Are you ok? Don't worry. I love you." #ohbaby #win #
  • @xenijardin Oh, like the opposite of http://t.co/jtFfphH ? Maybe http://t.co/7s9JJcn and http://t.co/zmaVgVF ? #
  • @seldo Were that so, there'd be stairmasters in every bathing suit dressing room at the dept stores. #
  • I'm at California Academy of Sciences (55 Music Concourse Dr, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco) w/ 10 others http://t.co/8F4zwk2 #
  • Hurray! Spontaneous trip to Sonoma with friends! #
  • I'm at El Dorado Kitchen w/ @om @photomatt http://t.co/PZZiaUq #
  • Really had such a wonderful day today filled with good friends and laughter and pork belly and nutella cheesecake. So. Much. Awesome. #win #
  • Channeling anger into disappointment and pity. I think that's better than being just angry. But I'm honestly not that sure. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-08-14

  • Woah. Powernap was powerfulls. #didthetoddlerandireallyconkoutfor4hourswhyyeswedid #
  • “A pessimist is somebody who complains about the noise when opportunity knocks.” – Oscar Wilde (Hattip ML) #
  • Somewhere in my youth I signed up for the mailing list of a Startrek tribute rock band called Warp11. I have absolutely no regrets. #rawk #
  • Lyrics for "Shatner"
    He'll beat up Klingons and he'll blow up Gorn
    If it wasn't for Star Trek he'd be making porn, yeah" #warp11 #
  • Bibim naeng myun for dinner tonight. http://flic.kr/p/abCNjk #
  • Sous chef! http://flic.kr/p/abDcMt #
  • I unlocked the Night Owl sticker on @GetGlue! http://bit.ly/nScOsY #
  • So over the top — so bad that it stays bad. Though it's good seeing Michelle Yeoh, Maggie Cheung, and Anita Mui i… http://bit.ly/pzrQR4 #
  • The 2 year old spent 10 minutes scolding a pig for being "not nice" and "swiping the eggs" and making the birds "mad". I blame #angrybirds #
  • Cooking fun http://flic.kr/p/abSu8R #
  • Allez cuisine! http://flic.kr/p/abSDGk #
  • Based on Korean teen dramas, Korean emo boys make American emo boys look like Australian rugby players. Plus they wear more makeup than me. #
  • Happy birthday to Hip Hop! http://t.co/9IIX9ff #
  • I unlocked the So You Think You Can Dance: Recover from the Finale sticker on @GetGlue! http://bit.ly/ncmBXu #
  • I am watching So You Think You Can Dance w/1898 others http://bit.ly/nUW3bB @GetGlue @danceonfox #
  • Dr Who HD Season 6 avail on Comcast OnDemand. Only takes 14 button clicks to nav through the rubbish to get to each episode. But worth it. #
  • I fear that my toddler has inherited her father's flat ass. I'd take pix for flat butt comparison but that's a little much, even for me. #
  • “@SFoodie: Don't fear the beard! Whiskey & Waxing contest next Monday seeks SF's best facial hair. http://t.co/9WFTolN” cc @trammell #
  • Worried about her haircut http://t.co/wfx6s93 #
  • Enjoying noodles http://t.co/jfsaqhG #
  • The freakiest thing about being pregnant is lying in bed and watching your belly button dance. #23weeks #ohbaby2 #notquitealien #
  • The single most motivating truth to gtd around the house is that the toddler, while half korean, is really shitty at laundry and ironing. #
  • Also, her stitching on Nike tennis shoes is pure rubbish. *beats chest in shame* #
  • @tedr @jasonh Thanks Ted! Please Kiss Molly & Mabel for me! Sooo overdue to hang out. We should put something on the calendar soon! #
  • Debating if I should swing by to #wcsf and say Hi to folks.Amelia does love running around half naked at @ the conf center. #wcsf #
  • #wcsf I am in you. Look for the whale escorting the 2 year old. (@ WordCamp SF 2011 w/ 20 others) http://t.co/X2kNF5f #
  • Chasing after dragonflies at #wcsf lawn http://t.co/8hNlsYz #
  • @photomatt with Amelia at #wcsf http://t.co/2UKIBd6 #
  • I'm on top! http://t.co/teThESr #
  • I'm at 21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant (563 2nd St, at De Boom, San Francisco) http://t.co/hOxFbXs #
  • @jimpick Ty! #
  • At the #wcsf party. Will folks I know show up before I gotta split with Amelia for her bedtime? #

Et voila!



Et voila!

Originally uploaded by minjungkim.


She cracks me up.

Posted by Min Jung in General

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-08-07

  • Swiper and Boots http://flic.kr/p/a8NtHA #
  • I'm at Millbrae Pancake House (1301 El Camino Real, Ludeman Lane, Millbrea) w/ 5 others http://4sq.com/pcmk2S #
  • She likes her pancake with … Ketchup. #ewww http://flic.kr/p/a8NSAj #
  • Face full if fruit http://flic.kr/p/a8RQgD #
  • “@andrewchen: "What charm is: a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question." -Albert Camus (via @eknopf2)” #
  • Yay Hulu + for making this avail for TVs vs just laptop. http://bit.ly/rtTpjj @GetGlue #MyLovelySamSoon #
  • Baby Squee is particularly rambunctious this evening. #ohbaby2 #kickkickkick #22weeks #
  • It's always annoying when you realize that you can't remember where/when you last had your phone,can't find it and the battery's dead. #
  • "So what did the kid eat for breakfast?" "Peanutbutter and lipgloss." "Ok, wait. What?!" #
  • My favorite pasta dish lately involves peas, fire roasted bell peppers, feta cheese, and a light balsamic vinagrette. < 10 min prep. #
  • @jasonh in his skin tight cycling clothes. "I'm pretty sure there's a japanese fetish with your name on it." #tightybearwear #
  • “@TimeOutTokyo: An art exhibit made up of masturbation devices. Tokyo just keeps on outdoing itself. http://t.co/DTMXNHw” awesome. #
  • Seriously, the scifi movie/tv experience would be rubish without a theremin. #
  • It is stunning to me how often in Korean RomComs the phrase "You're going to die" comes up. Seriously. It could be a drinking game. #
  • @michinyun Promise you'll do it with yummy yogurt or lemon soju. After I'm done with this pregnancy, you, me and @eingy should do this! in reply to lightmanx5 #
  • It's 11:38. Is it too late to crave a steak? #ohbaby2 #cravings #22weeks #
  • @eingy If only I had something dethawed. Instead I ate some chili cheese and corn chips. Not nearly as satisfying. in reply to printsteals #
  • OH: "Wow, you haven't changed in the last 10 years at all." "Thank you". "TBH, that wasn't really a compliment. I'd hoped you'd grown up." #
  • Trust me on this one. It's not easy typing with one arm pinned beneath a sleeping toddler. #ohbaby #
  • Hoping team @joyent is doing well at today's Marin Century Ride! cc @jasonh @jacksonwest #
  • @michinyun You clearly have skills that make up for extraordinarily low alcohol tolerance. =D in reply to BigNewsBreaking #
  • Lady hugs and salutes to all my friends at @blogher this weekend. I've got to get myself out to a conference again sometime soon. #
  • Nap http://flic.kr/p/aaziAe #
  • @michinyun @eingy Is there that much hitting involved in your family too? #
  • Grats on your century ride team @Joyent @pijewski @davidpaulyoung @jasonh @jacksonwest and Shannon #
  • @michinyun @eingy keep your pimp hand strong, ladies. Keep it strong. #dontmesswithkoreanladies #
  • @michinyun @eingy is it a praba couch or louisvistom ? in reply to skydaddy #
  • Dear steak. Why won't you dethaw? Cry. #
  • @baratunde also, piggy back ride sprints with a toddler. #
  • Steak!!!! (@ Bob's Steak & Chop House) http://4sq.com/naUvzN #
  • Dear @jasonh ,You woke up at 3:30Am, rode 100 miles, and took me out for a steak. TY! You get a pass on not getting me icecream tonight. #
  • @tammyloh Good luck! #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-07-31

  • Tragedy: I can't find a yellow footie onesie that looks like Bruce Lee's jumpsuit in Game of Death. I think this is a massive oversight. #
  • F*ing internet. You fail me. Seriously, I can't dress up my kid like Bruce Lee for halloween? For shame. #
  • *Sigh* I may just have to learn how to sew. #
  • @Cruftbox You are kind of magic. Though I think the sizing may be off. I may learn to sew out of spite. =b #
  • @Cruftbox "This product is no longer in stock with those attributes but is available with others" #
  • @craigcook I'd probably wind up using electrical tape. =b #
  • Huzzah. http://t.co/gV031T6 #
  • @Cruftbox Nice. =D My Asian Momness kicks in when I make A. watch N. Korean 2 y olds do hand springs and then look disappointed at her. in reply to bananabel #
  • @Cruftbox Btw, I want a video clip of you yelling at the butchers at 99 ranch. That'd be all sorts of epic. in reply to bananabel #
  • @chimchim Well, Amelia's costume choice possibilities were ranging from Bruce Lee, to a Hobbit, to a Dalek or TARDIS. … um… yeah. #
  • @earthdog No one wants to see a 7 month pregnant lady wearing these shorts. http://t.co/igl0WNp #
  • I'm no militant feminist, but this blog's existence made me happy. http://t.co/JvPgqeB #
  • @kathrynyu Narcissist.=b #
  • @tara @sfposhy @hillary @graphpaperheart @karaemurphy @tedr @rafer Nay! DM me when you're in town and what you'd like to do. Cal Academy? #
  • Was playing telephone with the child. Saying "Anyounghasehyo" and "Yobohsehyo". She then hung up on me saying "Bubye-sehyo" #ohbaby #
  • Friday night family dinner – dressed to impress http://flic.kr/p/a8g6p9 #
  • “@baratunde: It's true. I'm delivering the opening keynote address at #SXSW Interactive 2012 http://t.co/26uXTaK” grats and xoxo! #
  • @baratunde will do! Bummed I'll probably be missing sxsw 2012 as #ohbaby2 will be a newborn then. in reply to jim_mcfarland #
  • I'm at L'Appart Resto (636 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo) http://4sq.com/qI1pfe #
  • @jasonh and Amelia http://flic.kr/p/a8enKB #
  • @thepartycow 21 weeks now! It's a girl. Eta december 4th. #
  • I'm at Chez Colvin (Connecticut St, 20th, San Francisco) http://4sq.com/pWPdui #
  • Duck You @jasonh. You just referred to the 3d picture of our next child as "Giving birth to F*ing Voldemort*. #