Month: June 2024

What makes a teacher great? Hmm when I look back at the influential teachers/professors that I’ve had, these were a few things that made them phenomenal: relatable, they would share small bits of their lives with us…it helped us remember that they are human too. empathetic highly intelligent, I didn’t need someone who was going…

Have you ever had surgery? What for? I’ve had surgery for dermabrasion from horrible chicken pox scars that were left on my face when I was younger. When I had all four of my wisdom teeth taken out all at once, the dentist put me under. I remember waking up and asking my parents if…

What are your daily habits? My weekends in general differ from my weekdays. My weekdays are a carefully orchestrated blend of routine and necessity.   Each day kicks off with:

Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle? I do a few things to help the cause: Drive a hybrid car Use LED lights Limit the use of heater and AC Take the stairs vs elevators Eat less meat, except when it’s going to be that time of the…

What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten? If you asked him, he would say, “네 보지” *grins devilishly* For me, it’s the Michelin Star Kenzo Napa prepared bento box (double layer) with a full flight of estate wines in the Bakken designed tasting room. It consisted of: US prime beef striploin Kuwayaki, Sawara Mackerel…

If you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be? Honestly, it would be this ensemble.  I must have worn this hundreds of times.   The tank top is from Stussy.  The bottom is from Macy’s (it’s a short skirt with leggings).  I’ve washed this so many times that it’s…

How important is spirituality in your life? Without spirituality, we would be nothing but zombies.  Spirituality provides me with:  purpose for living  connecting with others inner happiness increased self-esteem enlightenment To me, spirituality is different than cultural customs and regions.  I believe in a higher being.  My beliefs are a mix between: Shamanism, Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism,…

How do you practice self-care? I do a lot of things for myself: masturbate (trust me, it relieves a lot of tension/stress) keep a balanced sex life retail therapy deep breathing exercise intermittent fasting stay hydrated sleep in setting boundaries journal/blog watch a movie or go to a concert meet up with friends prioritizing myself…

How do you waste the most time every day? Streaming services suck up my time: Hulu, Prime, Max, Disney+, Netflix, and Paramount plus.  I get caught up with the true crime documentaries or shows like Bridgerton, k-dramas, or the Umbrella Academy.  It’s my escape from reality…

Which food, when you eat it, instantly transports you to childhood? 짜장면 always takes me back to when I was little and in the motherland. I crave these black bean noodles (beef or vegetarian with an egg on top) often, it pairs well with sweet and sour chicken or pork. I am not a fan…

Who is your favorite historical figure? Queen Seon Duk (선덕여왕).   In a historical twist that would make any royal drama proud, Princess Deokman became Queen Seondeok, making her the first reigning queen of Silla and the first female monarch in Korean history. Her ascent to the throne in 632 AD was not without its challenges….

Write about your first crush. My first boyfriend was my first crush.  I was fourteen going on fifteen.  He was sixteen going on seventeen. Of Hawaiian and German descent. Dark haired, 6′, tan, fit, and stylish.  He had a smile that made me melt.  His voice was soothing and I could listen to it all day.He was…

What countries do you want to visit? There are so many places I’d love to visit. I’d love to start off with these:

What’s your favorite thing about yourself? There are a few things that I fancy about myself: Oh, I’m super adventurous.  I like to push the envelope.  I love to be naughty, spontaneous, and open-minded.  I like to explore new horizons and embrace diverse perspectives.  Life should be exciting and full of fun.  I’m a gemini,…

How do you want to retire? I dream about this quite often.  Honestly, I can’t wait… Obviously, I’d take the steps to ensure that I’d be comfortable and live in the lifestyle I’ve grown accustomed to. I want to retire early so that I have ample time to check things off my bucket list, enjoy…

What’s the oldest thing you own that you still use daily? It would be me, myself, and I. Runner up is my Apple Watch. I forgot what generation it is but it’s at least older than my phone.

Describe one of your favorite moments. I have so many fav moments:  winning piano state and national competitions having hot sex in my car going to a Taylor Swift concert and being in an awesome suite getting the keys to his place after a month of dating graduating with honors, thrice dining at the French…

What notable things happened today? UPDATE:  I lost all my CryptoKitties.FML. I think it’s too early to say since it’s about midnight. So I’ll have to update this later on and let y’all know.

What are you passionate about? This is a loaded question. There are so many things I’m passionate about: music art REALLY good sex foods – ranging from fine dining to gastropubs to food stalls blogging Korean skincare travel health personal growth dogs and cats money expanding my knowledge coffee/espresso true crime documentaries

What is your favorite season of year? Why? There are a lot of reasons I love autumn/fall:

What’s the one luxury you can’t live without? Luxuries I can’t live without: my home internet cell phone americanos or regular espresso my car health insurance (sad to say but it’s expensive in the U.S.) Luxuries I could live without but I don’t want to: hot sex exquisite food traveling streaming services nespresso maker concerts…

If humans had taglines, what would yours be? My tagline would be: love, write, and thrive.

What are the most important things needed to live a good life? I’d say there are a few things you’d need for a good life:

Who do you spend the most time with? I spend the most time with myself.  During my alone time, I think about all the things that I need to do.  I’m constantly prioritizing my day.  I think about streamlining things, daydreaming, and working on myself.  Other than myself, the people I spend a lot of…

If you had to change your name, what would your new name be? If I could change my name, it would be Athena.

Describe your dream chocolate bar. Add some hazelnut to this bar and this would be my dream chocolate bar. I know that dark chocolate is healthier but for me, I am not a fan of the bitterness. I need the milky goodness with nuts for texture.

Do you remember your favorite book from childhood? There are a few books that I loved when I was a child.  Where the Sidewalk Ends Where the Wild Things Are The Little Prince The Giving Tree Madeline Oh, the Places You’ll Go

List three books that have had an impact on you. Why? There are three books that made an impact on me: The Sorrows of Young Werther, I learned about how unrequited love can bring one insane joy and torment. It had a deep influence on romanticism.  This book is banned in many countries.“I sometimes cannot…

What fears have you overcome and how? There are plenty of fears I overcame, but these are the top three: being a disappointment.  I stopped worrying about what people expected or wanted (especially my parents) and all I could do was my best. public speaking.  I’ve been tasked to provide trainings and lectures to my…

Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life. One thing that brings me joy is good sleep.  I have anemia so I get fatigued easily but nothing makes me happier than a peaceful night’s rest for eight or more hours.