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Life in the Meantime

Mon, 05/02/2016 - 09:56 - ImnoPicasso

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So I had all these cool cooking projects planned for this week and even bought my groceries a few days earlier than usual so I’d be all set to hit the ground running this lovely Monday morning, and then I went to pour my steamed milk into my coffee yesterday, and something funky was going on.

The milk was off. Thinking maybe I’d grabbed a bottle with a borderline expiration date while not paying attention, I checked the date on the side, but it said May 4. Come to think of it, I had to throw some pork out the night before for smelling off, too.

NaPoWriMo Day 5: Unwanted Proposals

Wed, 04/06/2016 - 16:39 - anasays_what

Go On, Just Ask

“What if I…”

His hand, so much larger than mine—so much

Everything about him was more

A too-hot day, a jewelry stand

Beetle-bright threadbare velvet and

a nondescript ring

we cared about for different reasons

Time to take the Nah out of NaPoWriMo!

Mon, 04/04/2016 - 15:17 - anasays_what

It's beginning to feel that every time I post I have to start with an apology for being gone so long. At this point, is there really a...point? Does anyone really expect me to stick to a schedule, when I've never proven myself able to do such a thing? This distracting sidetracking is why I never get anything written, no doubt.

It's been a weird few months. I'm in a rut, just auto-piloting between school and work and work and Korean class and school. I know something needs to change in my life, but until I'm absolutely sure what it is, I don't want to do anything big. Hell, I'm even keeping myself from cutting my hair or changing the color drastically, which is a big step for me.

Of 14ths and Chocolate

Mon, 03/14/2016 - 20:37 - chilisarang

How Koreans (and Japanese) celebrate Hearts Day aka Valentine’s Day is quite different from how the Philippines and many parts of the world do. In Korea, it’s the best day for the ladies to “confess their affection” through giving chocolates or small tokens to the guys they admire. The guys then, reciprocate that affection after a month, which they call White Day (March 14th).

Pimple-Fighting Asian Products

Tue, 02/23/2016 - 01:14 - chilisarang

Breakouts.

Happy Lunar New Year

Mon, 02/08/2016 - 14:32 - chilisarang

The First Sunrise of 2016

Mon, 01/11/2016 - 11:55 - chilisarang

Yangyang, Gangwon-do, South Korea —

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Korean Tradition : Kimjang

Tue, 12/15/2015 - 11:36 - chilisarang

14-15 Nov 2015 | South Korea —

Today, I’m gonna share about my first kimchi making experience with my in-laws. Not just one head of baechu (napa cabbage) but amounting to a year supply.

Neither Rain Nor Rain

Mon, 11/30/2015 - 16:17 - anasays_what

Don't let the snazzy background fool you. I was annoyed.

Keep Calm & Bake Macarons

Mon, 11/30/2015 - 14:15 - chilisarang

12 Nov 2015 | Seoul, South Korea —

The first time I had macarons was way back in February 2012. I tried them at a well-known, yet overrated dessert shop in Davao, right after Danny and I had dinner. They had bright yellow, orange and green colors, which are very unlikely used by other bakeries. Since then, I developed a love for this delicate pastry, though I haven’t tasted the perfect one ever yet.