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In the final part of a four-part series, Mica wraps up her trip with her Omma. To catch up on where we've been together so far, click here! The next morning, after picking culturally-appropriate breakfasts from the buffet (eggs, toast, and juice for me and the boyfriend and kimchi, rice, and beanpaste soup for my relatives), we headed out for a day of shopping. Omma and my aunts insisted on finding us "couples shirts," which are just what they sound …
This is the third part in a four part series. To catch up with where we left off, you can read the whole series here, right on Smile Politely. On Wednesday, May 26th, at 2 p.m., the boyfriend and I arrived at the Holt Post Adoption Services Center in Seoul. I'm not going to lie; finding things in Seoul really sucks. Addresses and street names basically mean nothing, and we found the building by chance, some good guesswork, and a …
(Today, we continue to Part Two of Mica's account of her first contact with her birth mother. The first part can be read here.) On May 8th, I was sitting my office, making a grocery list for my weekly trip to Meijer. Suddenly, an e-mail entirely in Korean appeared in my inbox. In a state of shock, I forwarded the message to my friend Alice, a Korean international student, for a translation with the message, "Do you think you could …
I've put off writing an article about this for some time because I did not know how to address such a lengthy and personal subject. Nevertheless, I want to add on to the story that I began last year about my search for my biological parents. In a way, it feels like I owe it to any readers and to my birth mom to tell the rest of the story... as it has played out so far. Back in March, …
Back in January, when the boyfriend and I made plans for our Korea trip, he suggested that we also hit up Tokyo while on that side of the Pacific. Having studied Japanese for a year in college and being generally interested Japanese culture (but not in that dorky way), the boyfriend was itching to see the fast-paced efficiency of Tokyo first-hand. On the other hand, I was terrified. Here is what I "knew" about Tokyo prior to our trip (Thanks …
Last week, I called my adoption agency in Korea to hear what was happening. The social worker told me that they had located my birth mother and her older sister (my biological aunt) and told them of my plans to come to Korea in May. Apparently, my birth mother was afraid that her husband (not my biological father) would end their marriage if he finds out about her previous pregnancy. I went to bed excited that my birth mother might …
On Thanksgiving, my aunt started a rousing discussion of the inherited physical traits that have manifested themselves in different members of the family, across generational lines. My cousin, with the typical long-toed feet, is apparently a carbon copy of my dad in his youth, some people have distinctly large noses, and almost everyone is blonde and fair-skinned, if not blue-eyed. Except for me. I have none of these genetic traits. My hair is dark brown ("black"), my almond-shaped eyes are …
Fall is upon us, dear Readers. How do I know? There are the cliché signs: bright hues of red, yellow, and orange; chilly and crisp morning air; even my neighbor's creepy Halloween Nativity-esque scene in the front yard. But no, those are too obvious. The real sign that the season of autumnal harvest has arrived is the omnipresent pumpkin. Whether sitting innocently on porches or adding to the seasonal decorations at the local orthopedist's office, those tricky members of the …
Last Sunday, at 4:38 a.m., I woke up on an air mattress on the floor of my friend's Wicker Park apartment. After 20 minutes of hurried preparation and eating, I sprinted out the door with my friend and the boyfriend in tow. At 6:40 a.m., we boarded a school bus with 20 other groggy, unshaved, and un-showered comrades, heading off to God-knows-where. (This turned out to be the Hyde Park area, near the Museum of Science and Industry.) At 7:10 …
Robert Kenner's Food, Inc. has been getting a lot of attention recently in the blogging world. "Healthy living" bloggers (a subset of food bloggers) have been flocking to movie theaters across the country to see this documentary about the evils of the United States' corporate food industry. Given that central Illinois is in the heart of said industrialized agriculture, I was surprised to see "Food, Inc." on the marquee at Boardman's Art Theater. Though I generally have a policy of …
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big lebowski at the art. mark it, dude.
There’s a great video promo out for “Company” too: http://vimeo.com/36077847
Had to tweet this. I ride when I can – but will have to do this all next week. More people certainly should. <a >Beach wedding</a>
@”@Local Yocal” Well, the first question is why the municipalities across the country needed to use the police to violently overthrow the Occupy encampments in the first place. I’ll let others explain that, for I have no answer. So upon receiving the request from Chancellor Katehi to…
If searing pain seems reasonable to you to handle a trespassing, then I guess that’s how we want to be policed. Well, I think as stated in the OP, how such weapons are used is important. For me, (and sidebar on the disagreement of trespassing vs.…
@”@LocalYocal”: “If the trespasser could be dragged or carried out easily…But when they actively prevent that option by holding onto something…. Pepper Spray seems a reasonable choice.” If searing pain seems reasonable to you to handle a trespassing, then I guess that’s how we want to be…
My only problem with the above comment is that your home is not a public place. But that’s nitpicking your example. I understand from the remainder of your comment the semi-validity of both sides, but make no mistake - I am 100% with the peaceful occupiers.
As someone who supports the Occupy movements, it is very tempting to indulge in the symbolism of this incident. By all means, if this can be a rallying cry for further activism, it should be used. But if we are going to look at this on a…
What a load of apologetic shit. While Holy’s conclusion is correct, Lt. Pike’s behavior was inappropriate, the use of force scale and Holy’s interpretation of the student’s actions of “interlocking arms” as an “active resistor” misses the point about what pepper spray is. Pepper spray is a…
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Nope. It’s the back (east) side of Urbana Tire Company at 202 S. Vine. How much is a hug and kiss worth? Do I have to take them all at once or can I break it up?
FACT: Silverfish feed only on carbohydrates, such as starches and sugars. They will not consume proteins or fats (the main materials from which human beings are constructed). THUS: That was not actually a human waiter we were conversing with, but rather a lifelike simulacrum created from semi-digested Fruit Loops.
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Pamela - Are the roasteries in Seattle as clean as CSR? It always disturbs me a little that it is so clean in there.
Now you will be able to munch on pizza and shrimp cocktails in downtown Urbana (whilst a DJ spins?) after your dissolution of marriage http://www.news-gazette.com/news/business/features/its-your-business/2012-02-05/its-your-business-new-pizza-place-downtown-urban Is this a franchise of a Reno pizza joint, or just a coincidence of name? http://www.blackrockpizza.com
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That’s what she said.
Black dog and Siam terrace is where I always go after my divorces.
Love CSR. Apart from making my way through the regular roasts in 1/2 pound increments, I also like to pick up some of the little sample packets of the flavored stuff for when the lady and I feel like getting crazy. Sticky Bun is pretty nice.
If you happen to be getting a divorce, or fighting a DUI prosecution, downtown Urbana is a great place to eat.
HUUUUUUGE fan of their Black Velvet roast…It makes up about 75% of my coffee intake. LOL CSR is definitely one of those Champaign institutions that I brag about to people not from here. :-)
We like CSR too! We french press at home and I leave the lid off while it steeps—letting the ground beans bloom. Then, like in your tasting, I scoop off the top layer before pressing. We really need to invest in a burr grinder though, as I…
Confidential? In this state? Hahahahahahahhahahaha
just confirmed: there will be white russians served. the art abides.
big lebowski at the art. mark it, dude.
There’s a great video promo out for “Company” too: http://vimeo.com/36077847
Wow, His Majesty took the time to answer your polite plea. It’s been a while since I spoke fluent arrogance, but allow this attempt at a translation: “I deeply regret the embarrassment…” = I wish we hadn’t got caught and it wasn’t a big deal really. “...and…
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just confirmed: there will be white russians served. the art abides.