Question

So I was discussing a Question with a close friend of mine recently. We agreed that the Question should not be asked, except by a close friend, relative, or 1st-generation-immigrant.

Then Joey & I had a disscussion about the Question. He said the Question is a form of small-talk in America, and that strangers & acquaintances ask him the Question all the time.

However, the friend & I agreed that it is a Loaded Question. You never know what you're walking into.

The Question? I'm sure you've already guessed. It's a question every couple is asked ad nauseam once they get married:

"When are you going to have kids?" "Are you planning on having kids?" "Are you trying to have kids [right now]?" "Are you going to hurry up & have some kids?"

I can't even begin to address why asking this question is incorrect social banter. Is it just me?

Joey at first did not see why this question was incorrect social banter. But when I began to describe all the scenarios in which it was just wrong, he agreed.

I often overreact to things, so this may be one of them. But I wholeheartedly think that one should almost never ask this question. The problem with the Question is that the answer, by nature, is either cryptic or ambiguous. Maybe when I'm in my 50s I will think differently, but for now, I feel very strongly about the Question. (On a side note, I like my mother's response to the Question. "Whether they decide to have 10 kids or none at all, I support them." haha. Go Mom!!)

What do you think?

They're Engaged!

My cousin Matt proposed to his girlfriend last week in Korea!! The two are getting married November 9th, in Seoul. I so wish I could attend this wedding...but I hear wedding's in Korea are not that romantic. I guess I will just look forward to the US reception...

Jullie & Ben

The long awaited wedding finally happened!
And there were many noteable things about this day.
For one, the sky was blue: The flower girls, charming:
The groom, anxious: The bridesmaids, standing pretty:

The bride, unknowing (that her groom was about to serenade her down the aisle): The officiants, captivating: The family, numerous:
The cake, untouched (Porto's was a bigger hit!):
The reception, packed:
The refreshment table, refreshing (tea spritzers & Izze drinks):
The coordinators, occupied:
The couple, now wedded:
The photo booth, a smashing hit:

The flowers, spontaneously given:
The afterparty, entertaining:

The karaoke score? A perfect 100:

Whew! (When this wedding was over, both Kange & I were so exhausted we called in sick the next day.) I had never been to an afterparty before so I didn't know what to expect. But considering the activity du jour was KARAOKE, we had little difficulty figuring out how to keep ourselves busy. In fact, I sang myself hoarse late into the night and, in the end, was the most fun I have ever had at a wedding. SO. MUCH. FUN. double exclamation!!

Congratulations to my favorite couple du jour, Jullie & Ben:).

BUR > PDX

I knew I was in trouble when I started missing my husband before he even left for his mission trip.

So...I decided to take a little impromptu trip myself. It didn't hurt to have a friend @ Southwest who said "just come to the airport and I'll print out a ticket for you to go wherever you want." really? woohoo!!

I flew to Portland for about 40 hours, to spend some quality time with my mom. On Sunday, we revisited Portland's rose garden ...and they were all in full bloom!
I didn't see all the Portland faces I wanted to, but I got to see my niece "C" twice. Gohmoh loves you, little C!!

Lee Wedding

It's officially wedding season! We celebrated the wedding of James & Patty last weekend. The groom & I go way back to our '98 Kayamm days, when we went to the Philippines together. I could not get ONE good picture of the wedding, but here we are at the reception:

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The next wedding is in just over 2 weeks! It's been a long LONG engagement, & I'm so excited to see our 2 friends Jullie & Ben finally get married!

(In Chicago last year. We slept like this. We have that kind of relationship.)

Blog Much?

This blog is turning into a monthly newletter. What an awful blogger I am. I think I'll try things "danster style" this time & do a numerical update=).

1. Our whole church drove out to the Grand Canyon for Memorial weekend! Think 200 Koreans in rented Haebaragi charter buses. My little group left in a 25-seater bus, driven by Joey, that took us about 9 hours to get there. But it was worth it, to experience the Grand Canyon. And I was especially looking forward to seeing our little niece, B:

Posing @ Sedona

At The Church on the Rocks

With our "Married with Children" folk
Getting ready to see the IMAX show
There she is:
Isn't she a beauty? I don't remember enjoying this view when I was eight:

The red soil on our hike
You had to tread carefully to avoid the droppings
I wanted to sit & stare into the canyon for a few more hours, but we only had a moment to spare before we had to head back up the 1.5 mile hike.


Group photo with Dr. Kidder, our speaker from Andrews Seminary.

2. I attended the bridal shower of my friend J. The food was spectacular, most of it cooked by the one male guest in attendance, the "bride's man".

Cupcakes by hey cupcake! and ddakdoritang made this party complete!

Some of the bridesmaids




The bride-to-be
Lastly, the favors! More macarons from Paulette's!


3. A friend of mine started her own jewelry line back in 2007. A few weeks ago, she held a jewelry party @ a yummy yogurt shop. Click here for event photos & her website: www.loreleijane.com/sp08jepa.html

4. My sister moved to NY. Brooklyn, to be exact. I felt a tinge maternal as I packed up the last of her things. Then shed a few unexpected tears. It was hard to say goodbye...I'll be seeing you soon sister.