I blog about my thoughts

it's strange.  a recent spike of comments have been about "my thoughts are wrong" etc.. the fact is that, it probably is to you.  why even bother posting and wasting your time.  haters are gonna hate.

there is always another side to everything.  that's life. 

im not writing an article on msnbc or a worldwide journal, so it's not meant to be universal, or even right.

save yourself your time and trouble from being angry or insulted by my thoughts.  it's really not worth it to you.

do you come here to read about my citations and facts and correct observations?  i hope not, because if you are, then you're in the wrong place.  my blog is solely about what i think.  i don't stress about the details of my writing.

blogging is about my idea and about what i think and what i like.

move on and don't read if you don't agree.  it's that simple.

good old USA

just came back from a much needed visit home, U S of A.

we enjoyed lots of drive thrus to Krispy Kreme for one,

"2 original glazed and 2 med coffee" for around $3 - can't beat that.

I love America.

You can't get prices like that here in Korea - which saddens me so much.

I enjoyed my share of hoagies, WAWA stops, soups, and rubens... ahh, it's American baby.


and I'm back here in Seoul with dusty polluted hair.

sure, pessimistic?  nope, just being realistic.

it's hard coming back to something like this.

over priced coffee for one

and you can't walk out of the door without putting yourself together

nor a (air)mask on,

I miss the good old America.


I got used to getting out of bed to a diner

unlimited coffee and such

I guess it takes some time for me to realize what I had

it's all a perception really.


I used to adore Korean city life style,

but I am getting too irritated of the "fluff".

I want to walk out of the house with pjs on and not care,

that's America baby.


I'm coming back soon to be that lazy sleepy head diner person

and I can't wait.

some things are good for others and some not

it's all how you take it, your take on what's good for you.


Korea I loved you, but I really really adore American life style now.

I guess I've changed.

I miss the uncaring part of it.

And all the cheap coffee and donuts and such.

soon, we will reunite and I will blend in like the good Americans.

Hi How are you?  GREAT!  THANK YOU! AND YOU?!





-by me

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How to beat a cold naturally

I have a cold.  I haven't had one in 3+ years?!

It stinks, but it's only been the second day and it's going away!  Everyone in Korea seems to run for the doctor's office when they have a cold like it was their only savior.  I was one of them - but it never did help.

After few years of ditching "running to the doctor" habit, I'm learning how to help my body do its job. 



Here are somethings I'm doing.

• Oil pulling.  Good oral health is a good way to combat anything really.  I use coconut oil.  Spit it in the waste bucket and not the toilet - it will clog it since it will harden when colder temperature.  

• Gargle with salt water in AM and PM.

• Avoid sugar like a plague.  You're only feeding the bad stuff to grow.   It also takes away the minerals your body needs to fight off the cold.

• Drink hot tea.  I make sure to only drink hot tea like water - it helps thin mucus and when it doesn't get out, the bacteria in your mouth/throat/wherever just sits there causing infection.   

• I use some "medicinal tea" like astragalus root(DNA curing), called "hwang-gi" in Korea.  And also "chun-goong".  They are powerful roots in helping your immune system stay top par while sick.  I was never a believer in these things - but you start discovering how effective and powerful they are, and you can't go back!

• Eat only when hungry.  Don't over eat or under eat.  Listen to your body.  

• Eat whole foods.  This is the time where you should dedicate on nutrition.  Most diseases/sickness start in the stomach.  Avoid processed food, fatty, dairy, and sugary stuff.  Potatoes, oats, rice, meat - they're all fine as long as it stays simple.  Remember to help your digestion work better by eating better so your body can dedicate its energy to fighting off that virus.

• Supplements will help.  I haven't taken my supplements in 6 months and this happens!  I take a "lighter multi vitamin", folic acid, and magnesium.  

• Take it easy.  Take a day off if you have to.  Let your body do its job.  I think our bodies are smarter our own-selves.   

• Do move a bit.  Don't over do it.  Do some easy exercises to move your body for circulation, and I mean easy.  I would stretch and did some easy housework.

• I upped my intake of fermented food.  I actually was craving for kimchi and my homemade garlic pickles.  Ate them like I was popping grapes in my mouth for most meals.

• I drank beet kvass.  And ate lots of beet pickles with my meals.

• I dedicated some time and effort to better sleep.  Get an extra amount and make sure you rest/sleep well.

The first day was awful.  I woke up with a tickley throat.  And within few hours.  I was runny nosey.  I could barely function through out the afternoon.  Then I finally got myself up to do some housework.  I felt better.  I drank lots of tea.  Got good night sleep.


Second day, I did the same things.  And by dinner time, my nose is unclogged and I am feeling better.  Painful throat is slowly feeling better.  I think I'll get all better tomorrow!  (positivity!)


My point is - let your body do its job.  Even modern medicine can't help you much if you're diet is bad(bad nutrition).  Please pay attention to what you're eating especially when you're sick.  It all begins in our guts!







TIP:  once you feel a tickle in your throat, it's time to get on it!  Eat well.  Sleep better.  Drink hot tea.  Rest and stay positive that you will beat this cold!  Good luck!




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plants in a box delivered

those are plants wrapped up

 tada!

 tadada!

and soil and seeds delivered.

I need my "gets your hands dirty" play time now.