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Weekend Bits

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This weekend marked an epic one as my entire immediate family came to visit.  This was a rare and happy occasion since one of my brothers lives in Seattle.  He also brought his fiancée with him whom I’d never met.  On top of that, we were celebrating my mama’s birthday!  Needless to say, I was brimming with excitement!!..read more

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Loving Lately

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My baby brother, David came home this weekend and we were able to finally celebrate his 21st birthday {from last month}.  Better late than never!  He and my other baby brother have birthdays just a single day apart.  Daniel, we all miss and love you so very much!  Cheers to another full and happy year!!..read more

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60 Candles

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> Yesterday saw the entire family together to celebrate Daddy’s birthday–a rare moment in time when all of us could come together in a single room and not be in cities, states, or oceans apart.  I’d say it was a smashing success! My Autumn themed dinner party included (from left to right) Roasted Maple Glazed..read more

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Sunday Supper

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In the coming week, one brother will be leaving and another will be coming.  It’s very bittersweet and so, our family dinners are that much more important and special to me.  Despite it not being the most calorie friendly activity, sharing and eating food is how I like to celebrate.  It brings people together, presenting..read more

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Cake & Lightning

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The first of August always marks Mama’s birthday (that is, if you conveniently ignore the fact that technically, her Korean birthday is selected on a new and different day each year according to the Lunar Calender).  Koreans consider the gestation period as the first year and age is referred to in terms of Sal 살…read more

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Tidbits

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Yesterday was a particularly special day because I got to see my cousin I never get to see.  He’s a “big boy” now, 7 years old and fiercely independent but he’ll still ask you to play hide and seek with him, pleading with his shining eyes, making you forget all about your laundry list of..read more

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