There was a (much more glamorous) time of my life when I was a “pageant queen” and little girls flocked to get my autograph and a photo with me. Akin to being a princess at Disneyland, it was a novelty I relished as a once in a lifetime opportunity; for, surely, never again in my… Continue reading Say Kimchi! A bizarre photo experience
Category: Ridiculousness
Mommy, Where Do Ajummas Come From?
This story first appeared in Platform, Daegu’s newest magazine aimed at “reconnecting the people living here with the everyday highlights the city has to offer”. Read the November issue HERE. All illustrations done by the talented Stephen Elliott. Koreans have a saying that there are three sexes: Men, Women, and Ajummas. It’s not hard a hard claim… Continue reading Mommy, Where Do Ajummas Come From?
Fatty McFatterson Goes to a Korean Weight Loss Clinic
This story first appeared in Platform, Daegu’s newest magazine aimed at “reconnecting the people living here with the everyday highlights the city has to offer”. Read the first issue HERE! All illustrations done by the talented Stephen Elliott. Before I came to Korea I was fairly certain the only food they ate here was… Continue reading Fatty McFatterson Goes to a Korean Weight Loss Clinic
Fatty McFatterson Takes a Korean Swim Class
You may have read about the time I joined a Korean gym (if not, I highly recommend you do, if only for your own pure entertainment). I decided to let my gym membership lapse recently, though, not because of the belly poking–he was smart enough not to try any of those shenanigans again–but more because… Continue reading Fatty McFatterson Takes a Korean Swim Class
Fatty McFatterson Joins a Korean Gym
You may have seen my recent Korean Food Porn post, or remember that Santa Barbara Food Fest I had, or heard me talk about the mass quantities of cupcakes I’ve been consuming lately. In case I haven’t made it clear, let me state it now: I. Love. Cupcakes. I also enjoy stuffing my… Continue reading Fatty McFatterson Joins a Korean Gym
50 Shades of my Absurd Dating Life
It’s hard to believe a year has gone by of sleeping alone in my own bed. To commemorate the occasion, I’ve decided to reflect on the last year of my “romantic” life, and in doing so, I’ve realized I might as well share it with the… Continue reading 50 Shades of my Absurd Dating Life