tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48110009909584518742024-03-13T21:26:45.846+09:00SEOULBERRYBy CheriCherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.comBlogger236125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-51824414899967478092009-05-28T16:43:00.007+09:002009-05-28T17:08:19.332+09:00Who doesn't love cheap coffee?I know this is a bit old, but I dare say that this song's play count is slowly creeping up to my iPod's Top 25. I love that it's random-chirpy-and-pensive-in-a-bottle (for lack of a more sophisticated term), and that for once, I don't have to listen to someone whine sing about love, love, or... yeah, love, in the overtly-obvious-my-tears-are-falling-like-the-rain-on-a-wet-summer-day-sense, at Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-41391726784787456812009-05-28T16:35:00.005+09:002009-05-28T16:42:37.660+09:00A few reasons why Korea is A-W-E-S-O-M-ECourtesy of the always entertaining Simon and Martina of eatyourkimchi.com! This video rocks. Virtual high five!Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-3006967121722984812009-05-25T13:03:00.003+09:002009-05-25T13:23:37.027+09:00Korean Fried Chicken, Oakland styleMmh, fried chicken. Not just any fried chicken. Korean fried chicken.Imagine my excitement after reading one Yelper's claim that this Oakland chicken joint put Kyochon to shame? That's bordering on KFC blasphemy, but I do give OB Chicken Town a thumbs up for their frosty cold beer paired with boneless soy-garlic "well-being" fried chicken (...because deep frying it in olive oil makes it healthy?)Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-70614928949198818302009-05-23T08:49:00.007+09:002009-05-23T09:59:56.056+09:00Weekend trip to Korea...er Los AngelesTook a weekend-ish trip to Korea(ntown) and here are the quick highlights, drumroll please!#6. Holly's Coffee. A trip down Sentimental Lane. I <3 you, sweet potato latte.#5. Cafe on 8th and Hobart (I don't recall the name). A bit pricey, but I've been told that any cafe in K-town is pricey. The outdoor deck is charming, and I can imagine it'd be really romantic at night.#4. Chosun Kalbi. Can you Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-80678954103701352022009-05-23T08:26:00.004+09:002009-05-23T08:38:16.247+09:00The toilet doesn't like toilet paperSure, it took a little time to get used to, but I eventually came to accept the wipe but don't flush concept in Korea. But in Los Angeles, California, USA? Are the pipes smaller in K-town? A result of habit? Attempts to conserve water?Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-23181255535122115982009-05-15T17:19:00.003+09:002009-05-15T18:43:53.901+09:00Korean Heritage Night with the GiantsIt was Korean Heritage Night at AT&T Park, hence the Korean head gear and inflatable sticks.Truth be told, I was hoping for a little more than Korean drums to showcase "Korean heritage"... but oh well. At least we got to bang those blow up sticks really really loud.(My alternative to blackout boxes and blurs. Because not everyone likes being tagged on the WWW. ^^)Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-41353055501189220692009-05-15T08:08:00.007+09:002009-05-15T08:36:03.782+09:00A lesson in Korean: bbang bbang!I believe I was watching 미녀들의 수다, a program that features foreign women chatting about everyday life in Korea, when I came across the word 빵빵하다 (bbang bbang hada). I could guess what it meant based on the context and sound, but it was nowhere to be found in the dictionary, so I decided to ask a friend.He couldn't help but laugh, but after the hilarity (or absurdity?) of my question subsided, he Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-70497765929797846162009-05-15T04:53:00.003+09:002009-05-15T04:57:54.429+09:00Airplane food in SuwonMy friend Young Sul sent me this link earlier this morning. It brings airplane food to a whole new level.Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-10453678644402712112009-05-13T15:59:00.000+09:002009-05-15T04:52:23.823+09:00쉐리 vs 하늘... What's in a name?My friend 구현 was the first person to inform me that I'd been named after a laundry detergent (see above). After what was probably a bad soap joke, I then remember him mentioning that 구현 also stood for "implementation" so I shouldn't feel so bad.Truth be told, I never really took a liking to my name. I didn't think it suited me, and I'd scribble a variety of alternatives, testing each one against Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-16296203924696442672009-04-30T06:53:00.003+09:002009-04-30T07:02:22.906+09:00The F4 EncoreI never thought I'd be able to appreciate a man-pama (perm) until I met Goo Junpyo.Let's cue the cheesy music and enjoy...Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-64881763067271592192009-03-17T16:42:00.004+09:002009-03-17T16:47:47.422+09:00Chapagetti (짜파게티)!There are moments when I enjoy a bag of Chapagetti or Chacharoni over "real" jajangmyeon...Mmmh.Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-62464412498832936762009-03-13T08:32:00.005+09:002009-03-13T08:54:51.590+09:00GoshitelGoshitel's a pretty fun word to pronounce in a bad American accent. So what is a goshitel? Simply put, a goshitel is a cozy little closet that some people call "home" and others call "storage space." More nicely and appropriately put, it's an inexpensive living alternative similar to a dorm, usually for university students looking to get their study on.I can't speak for goshitels or goshiwons in Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-32571005435370223182009-03-10T04:17:00.004+09:002009-03-10T20:33:15.040+09:00Lotteria's Rice Bulgogi Burger!I don't eat beef burgers, but MC does, and last year, he gave Lotteria's rice bulgogi burger a generous 5/10 rating. I managed to take a bite of the rice "bun," and you know what, it wasn't half bad. I bet this thing would sell pretty well in Hawaii, home of McDonald's Portuguese sausage, eggs, and rice breakfast!PS. Is it just me or does the burger wrapper seem a little... inappropriately Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-1741954548418436702009-03-07T13:26:00.004+09:002009-03-07T19:44:43.946+09:00Eating at Sanchon in InsadongI'm not much of a meat eater so I may be a bit biased, but this is definitely a place you should try at least once - its extravagant spread of vegetarian temple food, clean flavors, and decor warrant a visit - and it's a particularly good experience for out-of-towners.Review: http://www.seoulstyle.com/seoul-sanchon.htmWebsite: http://www.sanchon.com/Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-66620482557984935652009-03-07T12:46:00.010+09:002009-03-07T19:42:49.413+09:00Dragon beard candy in Insadong (인사동 꿀타래)Mmh, nothing like 16,000 strands of stretched out sugar wrapped over nuts to satiate your sweet tooth!You can find these 꿀타래, or dragon's beard candy, stands in touristy areas like Insadong and Myeongdong; they can draw quite a crowd with their enthusiastic cries of candy making joy in just about any language you please. (Well, for the record, I've only heard it in Korean, English, Japanese, and Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-41042563943445159592009-03-07T11:07:00.009+09:002009-03-07T19:48:02.927+09:00Who doesn't love dak kalbi (닭갈비)?Every single American friend I've introduced dak kalbi (닭갈비) to has taken quite the liking to it. How could you not? Watch Stephanie as she becomes mesmerized with the yum-yum-in-the-tum-tum stir fry. I think I'm going to open up my own place stateside. Would you come visit?Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-48989018135735333762009-03-07T10:55:00.006+09:002009-03-07T19:46:16.151+09:00Gyeongbokgung (경복궁)We were going to put together a silly "Seoul guide" video but never got around to filming the rest... maybe next time. ^^ I thought I'd share this clip anyway.Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-75766124421979463252009-03-05T17:16:00.007+09:002009-03-07T19:46:53.430+09:00Street foodThere's nothing like deep fried goodness and rice cakes soaked in chili pepper paste, especially when you're in need of a quick bite or cheap eats (particularly nice after a few too many drinks). I can't say I'm 100% confident that it's completely sanitary, but it sure is tasty. ^^Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-50425526930978068382009-03-05T17:01:00.005+09:002009-03-05T17:10:16.776+09:00Those darn acronymsI've had more than my fair share of Korean slip-ups. I found this English one amusing. ^^ These are the types of things you'll never forget, and it's definitely beneficial to the learning process.Speaking of which, I've started a blog in Korean, mainly to practice my writing. I've yet to update it, but the URLs can be found at cheripracticeskorean.blogspot.com and blog.naver.com/csaito. ^^Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-84198044399562822552009-02-21T17:33:00.007+09:002009-02-21T18:09:01.586+09:00You can take the girl out of Korea......but she'll make the kitchen smell like kimchi. ^-^Some random home cookin', granted, it doesn't look very appetizing so you'll just have to take my word for it. I wish you could have seen my delicious japchae, hehe, I was damn proud of that beautiful thing.And just for kicks, my œuf mimosa (because it sounds so much cooler in French.)Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-13497199439573676332009-02-21T10:14:00.010+09:002009-03-07T19:50:37.464+09:00How to eat your chamchi Korean styleNow there are two things in the world I love, one of which is sesame oil. It's savory scent is almost as good as, if not better than, inhaling gasoline. I admit the latter's an acquired taste. But honestly, I'll put sesame oil in just about anything - in my salad dressing, on my rice, in my noodles, while I'm frying up an egg, doong doong. (On a side note, I'm considering replacing all future 'Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-76053327500278784382009-02-11T17:02:00.004+09:002009-02-11T17:07:12.929+09:00Gee Gee Gee!When I heard this song (SNSD's "Gee") for the first time, all I could do was cringe... I have to admit though, it's since grown on me, and dare I say that I've actually come to enjoy it? o_O haha, in certain doses of course. Anyway, this remix version was pretty cool...!Original:Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-88128803116785723792009-01-24T15:39:00.004+09:002009-01-24T15:46:00.502+09:00I want nobody but YOUOne of my favorite YouTubers, singindork888, did a nice cover of the Wondergirls' Nobody... ^^Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-73640198715895921042009-01-09T21:37:00.005+09:002009-01-09T21:52:43.233+09:00K-drama, a guilty pleasureSince I can't sleep, I've been finding other ways to keep myself distracted... and this is the latest, 꽃보다 남자, a fantasy K-drama with I'm sure will be yet another fun rags to riches storyline, apparently based off a popular Japanese comic series. Who says we can't dream about Prince Charming? I know, I shouldn't hold my breath...꽃보다 남자 TrailerEpisodes (with English translation) can be found here:Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811000990958451874.post-83106705656196868962008-12-23T21:40:00.006+09:002008-12-23T22:01:38.543+09:00PostSecret (비밀엽서)I'm a big fan of PostSecret and was interested to find out it had a sister Korean site, 비밀엽서.I'm thinking it's finally time to turn one, or two, or a dozen in...Look not mournfully into the past. It comes not back again.Wisely improve the present. It is thine.Go forth to meet the shadowy future, without fear. -Henry Wadsworth LongfellowCherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08816740078278957397noreply@blogger.com1