I will never touch another bowl of miyukgook. I will not wear slippers or socks. And no, my kid will not wear a snow hat in the dead-heat of summer, damn it. In fact, I will throw any superstition that’s tossed my way and chuck it out the window.
Let me explain.
Eight months ago, I gave birth to my lovely Ella. And for a good month after her arrival, my Korean mom forced seaweed soup down my throat twice a day, every day. Sure, seaweed soup probably would heal my body after it just expelled a 7-plus-pound baby and swelled up like the Michelin Man thanks to sexy water retention and weight gain. But I wanted a burger. Or a Chipotle burrito. Anything but that healthy goop.
My mom also insisted I cover up my feet at all times to protect my reproductive system. She forgot that I live in Southern California, where there is virtually no winter and most natives live in flip flops. And that I was fully capable of procreating without wearing socks or slippers.
Lucky for me, I also have a Filipino mother-in-law who lives atop a mountain of superstitions. I dodged many of her nonsensical beliefs for a few years of my marriage, at least until baby arrived. Among other things, the MIL insisted I bundle my newborn like a burrito with blankets, a parka, snow hat and mittens. She also insisted I give up breastfeeding because in her mind, formula was golden.
So despite their good intentions, I got tired of listening to their old-school advice. I wanted to follow my instinct and refer to my handy-dandy “What to Expect” book.
I’m not opposed to receiving advice about my kiddo. Like any new parent, I don’t know what I’m doing 98 percent of the time. But if it involves throwing water over my shoulder to ward off evil spirits, I’ll pass.
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It’s the new year, and Yim Jae Beum is coming to town! After a sold-out show in Los Angeles last October, he is coming back to hold two U.S. concerts for the 2012 Lunar New Year. Everyone already knows this man can sing! He’s got an impressive resume, debuting as a rock singer back in 1986, releasing Korean classics, such as “For You,” and most recently, joining and winning first place twice on the MBC show, “I am a Singer.”
Seattle and New Jersey, get ready! We are happy to announce that we will be giving away TWO (2) pairs of tickets! read more
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