Kimchi Mamas

Open Thread Thursday

The POWER of Arirang!  And now the symposium to prove it!!

Conflict at sea!

It's Open Thread Thursday . . . What's on YOUR mind?

--The Kimchi Mamas

Another Korean Actor Making His Hollywood Debut

Rain has joined the ranks of Daniel Henney and Lee Byung-hyun to be featured in a major Hollywood motion picture... well, I guess Daniel Henny and Lee Byung-hyun weren't really "featured," more like supporting roles. =)

Rain's seems like he'll be the main actor in Nina Assassin... yes, still the stereotypical kung-fu fighting role but hey, looking this good, I say bring it on!

Yum.  heh.

I just saw a commercial for the DVD release of G.I.Joe and Lee Byung-hyun's English is actually really good!  (At least in that one line it was... )

- Mary can't wait to see this movie.

Diary of a Foodie in Korea

We were channel-surfing this afternoon when we came across an episode of Diary of a Foodie shot in Korea. The photography is gorgeous, and the segments cover North Korean cooking, oak mushrooms, and traditional royal cuisine. Warning: don't watch this on an empty stomach!

Photo Credit: Gourmet

--Weigook Saram

Open Thread Thursday

Babies! Babies! Babies!

Halloween's over, but the HOLIDAYS are just beginning . . .

It's Open Thread Thursday . . . What's on YOUR mind?

--The Kimchi Mamas

On Mothering

My parents stayed with us for three weeks to help us take care of our newborn. 

When I first asked her to help us out with our baby, my mom responded, "I think American babies are different than Korean babies."

"What do you mean?"

Roots (part 3)

Read parts 1 and 2, here.

Well, as you can probably guess, my youngest gomo (aunt) decided to immigrate to America. I have never ever asked her about this and I don't think she even knows that I know this story so I don't know exactly why she decided to immigrate... but I have some educated guesses. My youngest gomo is pretty driven and she's also very smart. She probably would not have been able to go to college had she stayed in Korea because of the fact that she is a woman and that she is the youngest in the family.

My oldest uncle (kun appa) is the only person in my family that was educated. He was the first son so of course he was bestowed this privilege. Actually, he was educated to become a priest (see Roots part 1 re: my family's Catholic heritage). He's no longer a priest though but that's a different story for a different time. My father, I think, barely went to junior high school or maybe a bit of high school. (My mom didn't graduate from high school either.) My other uncle and other aunts also did not go to college. Education in Korea during those days, and even now, is very expensive. Especially college. So had my youngest aunt stayed in Korea, she would not have been able to pursue her studies... something that she wanted to do very much.

Open Thread Thursday

Need something to read?  A list of Korean authors get their books translated into English (Spanish and French, too!).

Halloween is this weekend!  What are your kimchi babies/kids dressing as?

It's Open Thread Thursday . . .  What's on YOUR mind?

--The Kimchi Mamas

Kimchi Mamas Meet Up #2

Mark your calendars for THE social event of the year.

The Kimchi Mamas Bay Area Meet Up #2

Where: Secret Garden, Santa Clara

When: Saturday, November 14th

Time: 6 PM

There will probably be non-obligatory no rae banging (karaoke) after the gluttony.

If you'd like to join the fun, please add yourself to km-meet-up at googlegroups dot com.

Yes, us Bay Area girls have ALL the fun. (Sorry Angie!)

- Mary

Open Thread Thursday

Bringing the hanbok back!

Here's mine:

Here's a contest I know you could win!

It's Open Thread Thursday! . . . What's on YOUR mind?

--The Kimchi Mamas

Who can pull off the hair better?

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- Mary is happy to have finally gotten a good picture of her baby smiling.