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What It has been a year and More??

2009-06-12T15:19:00.000-07:00

Oh My God!

I know I have been out of knitting and blogging for a while.. but It has been more that a year already??
What Have I been doing?
I definitely haven't knitting much except small scarves.. But
I have been sewing.

Yes
Sewing I have been dreading,,,
Will my knitting blog gonna change into Sewing blog now??
May be May be!

Surprise 1 : Sunray

2008-03-05T23:38:00.000-08:00

This beautiful yellow surprise jacket was done with mysterious yarn
that I got 3 years ago from Black Sheep Knittery's sale.
It is just perfect size & yarn
( it is cotton yellow yarn that is consist of springy center with 4~5 thinner yarn threads wrap around.)

My mom suggest leaving black yarn that we have used to mark increase & decrease section.
- and this just added perfect details for slightly boring one color surprise jacket.
Beanbean wears this everyday when he goes out to park.

4 surprises

2008-03-05T23:14:00.000-08:00

I have only previewed one surprise jacket from genius Zimmerman..
but My mom & I went little crazy and finished 5 surprise jackets.

We have been busy..

One was for my cousin Susan's baby Noah's..
But all others for All for Beanbean..

I have been lazy uploading pictures of wonderful jackets..
I will upload one by one slowly..

Please enjoy~~

Beanbean's 1st cake

2008-03-05T20:00:00.001-08:00

Working hard

2008-02-02T10:20:00.000-08:00

Blue

2008-01-25T22:30:00.000-08:00

When you knit for baby -- Especially,, If she or he hasn't born yet..
First thing you should think of is
whether that gift size will be okay for the season & months of the baby.

When I knitted for my friends' baby,,
I never thought of the possibility --my gift will not be in season..

Here comes the story of BLUE!!

As soon I found out I am gonna have a baby boy,
This was my first knitting project.
Knitty's picture was so Adorable & I could not resist temptation.

I thought If I knit size for 9 months ( beanbean was born on March)
-- It will be in season for my boy to wear this wonderful creation..

Alah!
I didn't count the possibility that Beanbean will be 97 percentile!
Longer & bigger than most of the babies!

After 2 weeks of wearing this pants,,
He has grown out of it..and pants started to be more like paddle pusher

Bah~~~

But Pants is Adorable & was Fun Fun project to Knit!!

Enjoy Beanbean in Blue & short scarf!!

Depressed

2008-01-18T08:35:00.001-08:00

When people describe soft - soft and delicate as baby's skin. Beanbean
never had a day without red patch around cheeks.
Whenever he has a flare up, scratches and lose sleep, I lose appetite.
Is there something I can do to help him? More than every things I
tried already? Does flax oil really works?

Drumroll please

2008-01-09T10:34:00.001-08:00

coming soon

Chickadee cardigan

2008-01-03T12:16:00.000-08:00

Rowan Classic Baby ' Chick'
With RYC Cashsoft Baby
Size - for 6th month

I loved this cardi!!

Raglan shoulder makes baby more comfortable
-- lesser seam is better!
Yarn wasn't scratchy or itchy
-- which makes plus for baby with skin problem like beanbean.
Cardigan front makes sweater more versatile.
-- Sweater, Cardigan, blanket, changing pad you name it.
Front opening makes it can be worn longer
-- give little more give in size wise & season wise.
also great for squirming little baby when you try to run out fast.

It was great pattern & I highly recommend it.
Beanbean is around a year old size-- but he can still fit in to
6 months size which makes all knitting effort worthwhile.

We love it so much.. My mom just bought yarns for another
RYC baby pattern!

10 months - 44 weeks

2008-01-03T11:48:00.000-08:00

Wow!!
Already?

10 months, 44 weeks, 2 naps, 3 bottles, 4 teeth.

Priceless.

Un-knitting

2008-01-02T23:15:00.001-08:00

Now I have another person who loves my mistake as much as Ddong2 does!
Beanbean helped me restarting Surprise jacket today.

Have you noticed my recent post is very simple & short?
Because I have been blogging from My phone ( how convenient is that! Ha! ).

Thanks to Ddong2's Christmas gift..
I love my Iphone!!

Start of the new surprise

2008-01-01T11:44:00.001-08:00

Finally I am quite ready to start new knitting - before winter ends.

What am I knitting??

It is a surprise.
(wink wink - did you get it??)

Comparison What A Change!

2007-12-21T10:56:00.000-08:00

I am thinking of adding comparison Photos of All baby Knitting I did for Beanbean.
and What I think of the patterns.

First..
baby Kimono.

It was my first baby knit & very special.
I have specifically chosen this pattern after I made one for my friend
- and she told me the cardigan last long time..
Because it can be worn Long sleeves & 3/4 lengths.

And..

She was quite correct.

Beanbean was quite comfortable with size first months ( Of course.. you have to consider He was and is a big baby)..
and I was worried that It will only last a week..
But surprisingly, Cardigan lasted till now..

If I Knit it again.. or Have to modify the pattern, I will make closure to be buttons instead Ribbons.
Which can be chocking hazard,, and Baby is busy picks and chews on it..
Cotton Yarn is good choice for pattern.. Especially for sensitive baby skin and easy cleaning. ( which I did not consider before,, But very very essential!!!!)

Winter Bonnet

2007-12-21T01:21:00.000-08:00

I haven't knitted much lately..
& it's been such a long time that I did any knitting post.
Here it is..
Very small small knitting post.

Bonnet from Last Minute gift.
Beanbean was too hot to model the hat for me..
But he was willing after he wears only short sleeves onesie.

Yarn : left over from RYC Cashsoft Baby Cardigan
Pattern : Bonnet from Last Minute Gift

Book says 4 hours.. But it took quite longer than it says..
May be we were distracted quite often -
It was joint effort with my mom & me
while Baby tugging our pants legs.

Yeah.. I have to get back to knitting..
Really Really miss it..

May be I should start again with small projects that I can finish fast..
Any suggestion??

9months check up

2007-12-19T14:26:00.001-08:00

Today was beanbean's 9 months check up. He is 30.75inches 23.8lb.
He got second flu shot and very traumatic blood draw - which they did
from his arm (see pic above) total of 6 medium size container.

Yes.
He cried & grandma also cried watching him.

아가가 벌써 9개월이에요~~
병원에 갔었는데.. 쪼끄만 아가팔에서 커다란 실린더로 피를 6개나 왕 빼네니 아가 죽는다구 울었네요..
불쌍했는데.. 언제 그랬냐는듯이 집에오자마자 이쁜짖하구 웃구 장난감가지구 노느라 정신이 없어요..

순둥이!!!

Busy beanbean's -9 months

2007-12-14T09:11:00.001-08:00

Beanbean's been quite busy lately. Mastering pulling up & moving
around using all furnitures.

Waiting Christmas

2007-12-12T14:47:00.001-08:00

Soon beanbean's first Christmas.
Can't wait.

Test blogging

2007-12-12T14:39:00.001-08:00

Test blogging from phone

Sent from furballrollss phone

8 months soon

2007-10-26T20:12:00.000-07:00

Beanbean is eight months next week.
we visited pumpkin patch & selected some for him..
He loved sitting & touching hay -- and wanted to taste some

빈이가 벌써 1주일만 있으면 8개월이 되어요..

몇일전에 아가를 가져서 감사하고 행복했었던거 같고,
밤에 몇번 일어났는지 엄마랑 매일매일 전화로 이야기하고,
하루하루 왜 뒤집지 않는지 걱정했던거가 어제같은데..
벌써 8개월이 되었어요..

몇일전에 pumpkin patch에 갔어요...
빈이 처음보는 호박에 완전히 꽃혀
좋아하는 사진기두 쳐다보지 않았어요..

한달 반동안 매일매일 일하다가 처음으로 쉬는시간에
갔다가왔는데.. 너무 미안하구.. 감사하구..

내년에는 호박사이를 걸어다니며 마음에 드는 호박을
빈에가 직접 고르겠죠??

Away from Home

2007-09-27T20:29:00.000-07:00

빈이가 태어난후 일들이 다 멀리 출장을 가야만해서 힘들어요..
처음이 제일 힘들줄 알았는데.. 어찌 이번출장이 더 힘든네요..
아마두 가장 오랫동안 떨어져 있어야해서
그리구 6개월이 되어 나날이 바뀌어가는 빈이를 거의 2주동안이나
보지못한다니까 더 힘든거 같아요..

이제 겨우 3일 지났는데
집에있는 두남자 넘 보구싶어요..

나
너
보구싶다..

너두??
증말증말???

무서운거 아니에요.. 목말 내리는거에요..

Alone in Hotel room somewhere far from Home is Hard enough,,,
Especially when your miss all the fun with boys.

nightmare back

2007-08-14T13:29:00.000-07:00

Is it only me??
Sometimes I still dream that I am wearing retainer.
Wakes up after I dream losing retainer that is wrap with paper towel left on table somewhere.

When I saw this..

it brought back all memory.. and i laughed bitterly

I wanted this..rjaouh
Probably I needed some closure.

counting counting

2007-08-14T13:18:00.000-07:00

My life has been fill with counting after beanbean arrived..
How many times baby eat, sleep, poop, cry, changed, spit, laugh, smiled, jump, roll, bang, scratch, suck, creamed, brushed, massaged, pee, wiped, poke, cleaned..

I am getting hang of it now..
life with baby is getting little more predictable..

really
seriously
; )

4 months going 5

2007-07-21T21:57:00.000-07:00

Beanbean is now 4 months almost going 5.
Here is how he's celebrating!!

100th days

2007-07-18T20:54:00.000-07:00

All cultures have unique day they celebrate & enjoy..
One of Korean's big day for a baby is
celebrating 100th day for baby..

it is a day to show up how well your baby is growing
and thanking everyone for their support and help.

Beanbean's 100th day was on June 10th.
Close family & friends had big chinese dinner.

Pictures were very disappointing but when you are busy
with a baby & all the other are also busy with their kids who blame bad pictures!!

Back & Alive

2007-07-18T20:42:00.000-07:00

After move to other site..
and tries to desperately work new things out..
I finally figure that I could not abandon old good blogger site.

Other site was all good with new ideas..

Enough storages for photos & videos, flash and photo modifications,
great design skins & background musics and so on

I was happy with multiple new choices & eager to try new site with baby in mind..
But I was heartbroken with trial and errors.

Anyway..

I am back..

I have to confess that I haven't been Knitting..
and very proud of it.

Sheer survival in sleep deprivation is my mode last 4 months
and happy that I am excited about different stool colors baby poop.

I probably can not write much about knitting now..
but plenty to offer on baby stuff.. !!!!

Little Chickadee Cardigan

2007-04-05T13:48:00.000-07:00

Rowan Classic Baby ' Chick'
With RYC Cashsoft Baby
Size - for 6th month
Done by Mom!

My mother have knitted this adorable version Rowan Chick.
It doesn't fit BeanBean yet - but He can wear it as Coat!
( Matching Hat pictures will come soon)

How more precious can it be!

엄마 고마워요!!
사이즈는 아직 아가에게 맞지는 않지만 너무이쁘지??
이것저것 따져보면 아마도 친구애기 돌때 ( 올해가을)
쯤이면 이쁜 가디건을 입고 축하해주러 갈수 있지 않을까??

A month

2007-04-05T12:58:00.000-07:00

A month Already??

It's been BeanBean's a month day yesterday.
We went to Pediatrician for a check up and My tiny baby
wasn't tiny anymore! - He is whopping 12lbs!

All struggles & teary night with breastfeeding really
pay off and He is thriving.

Now it is time for him to show up all me & my mother's
Baby knit!!

He looks serious on picture & doesn't seem to enjoying modeling
But he was happy & didn't fuss whole photo session~~

한달아기치고는 넘크다는..
건강하다는 이야기로 듣기로했다.
의사도 아가가 정상이라고하고 주사맞는동안도
잠시 운것빼고는 너무착하게 굴어서 자랑스러웠다..

물론 집에와서 저녁에 목욕하기전에 fuss한거 빼고는 T.T

Arrival

2007-03-12T11:56:00.000-07:00

Finally..

little bean arrived.

On my Needles

2007-02-01T16:34:00.000-08:00

What I have been working on after long long sweater phase?
( I haven't shown my long sweater.. because I look
really big & funny on picture with 9 month belly )

Suddenly, I got a color knitting bug.
These are not my first attempt to knit with colors or
Fairisle technique ..
But Certenly it has been A learning curve..

I always wanted to knit Scottie from RYC's Classic babies
& thought may be It is good time to learn about steeking
using Eunny's Deep V argyle vest and put the method on scottie.

Alah.. What a bad idea..
-- because RYC yarn I have ordered for Scottie
is Superwash ( which is bad choice for steeking) and after couple of
hours attempting to refigure pattern out using steeking..
I just gave up whole idea & decided to do weaving method .

So..

I been working on both Eunny's pattern with steeking
& Scottie with fairisle using weaving method..

Eunny's deep argyle vest is really fun to knit..
Knitting Round & Round~~
my only complain is Gauge - even though I made a gauge
swatch.. Whole demension seems all whacked.
( I am using Knitpicks' merino style & Highland wool from Elann)

Width are pretty much same as the direction but length seems
almost 20% longer than suggested
..which makes whole pattern consume more yarns than
what Eunny have suggested.. ( I think I might
have to use about 250 more yards to complete..300!)

I am still knitting .. even though my good knitter conscious tells
me to reknit - but I would't stop ( because I would not be able
to wear this vest for a long time - until I get back to my formal
size before baby and I am having too much fun to stop).

Cardigan

2007-01-18T21:09:00.000-08:00

After I been with baby, I been living in
One gap jean and 3 Forever 21 t-shirts.
All because I did not wanted to spend too much money
buying clothes for ever chaning size of me.

But when chilly weather hit where I am,
( compare to East coast, of course it is warm spring weather)
I could not live out of thin layers of T-shirts anymore.
I needed to Knit or Buy something.

Here I present to you 'Jawbreaker' from Interweave winter 06
- Perfect cardigan for Pregnant woman.
Pattern was extremely easy and quick knit ( using chunky yarns)
and I don't have to worry about whether this cardigan will fit me
when my belly expand a week later
-- because It has already open front !

I used Rowan Plaid yarn - that I have frogged from my early
disaster cardigan ( One that I have washed in washing machine).

Only my complain is Yarn is extremely sheddy - I only able to
wear light color cotton T-shirt inside because it gets cover
with white, light blue and some black 1 1/2 length furs all over.
YUK!

Baby Shower

2007-01-13T22:03:00.000-08:00

I had a baby shower today with small group of friends (8 people).
Shower was held at Scarlet Tea Room in Pasadena
- Where Atmosphere was Excellent ( Russian meets Rococo),
Food was awesome except price was little bit high ( 25 a person).

Tea shop Owner was extremely nice & service was attentive.
Even though Tearoom was packed with customer and busy
in their conversation, Nothing was obstructive to affect
our group's good time.

I had really good time -- meeting with friends who I haven't
seen awhile, talk about girl stuff and get good advises,
enjoy friend's baby & belly, and not to forget - receive
Baby gifts!!!

Thanks Everyone for coming to my shower!
Hope you guys had as good time as I did

Late Happy New Year!

2007-01-12T00:10:00.000-08:00

It is too late to say Happy New year
& Too early for Lunar New year..

BUT..
If you pardon me~~

Happy New Year!!!!!
2007 is Year of Golden pig!!!

Hope Everyone will blessed with wealth & Happiness!!

Matchy, Matchy,

2007-01-10T20:30:00.000-08:00

While I been knitting Chunky Baby Cardigan
( See Below post~~~)
My mother who visits me every Wednesday
to cook her gourmet meals for preggy and
check up on how big my belly gets wanted
to knit simple thing she can finish in a day...

Here It is..
Matching Baby beanie hat with PomPom!

Thanks MOM!!

Ready for a day out?

2007-01-09T20:43:00.000-08:00

After a long wait for yarns to arrive,
Finally I was able to finish 2 baby knits.

First, Blue from Knitty.com.
As soon I saw these pattern long time ago, I always wanted
to knit one for a baby & can't believe I am doing it for mine.
Who can resist Knitted denim pants!
Not to mention too adorable pictures from Knitty.

Pattern was really easy except embroidery part &
not really attractive inside of the pants( due to Backstitich).

Second, Chunky cardigan from Cherished baby knit.
Pattern was perfect one to use long stored
light baby blue Organic cotton yarns that I been
holding on to.

Would they be perfect for a autumn day
( That I have knitted these for 6-9 months size)

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Where Can I find this pattern?

2006-11-16T16:46:00.000-08:00

I been eying this cute cap to knit even though my baby will be spring baby...
Of course I could buy this online
- considering it is only 12 dollars.. and organic cottton yarn..

But I really like this pattern & been searching online
to find this cute pilot hat meet bunny baby cap.. so I could knit myself
but could not find any.....

If you are interested in.. you can buy Here

My first baby knit for My Baby!!!!

2006-11-12T19:51:00.001-08:00

I have been knitting for friends & families new bundle of joy for quite a while...
and been collecting little list of things I want to make for my little joy..

and Hooray!!
I finally able to do it now!!
For ME!

Before I got pregnant,
I never thought there would be so much superstitions on
when I should start shopping for baby stuff,
When to start thinking of nursery,
When to think about name and on and on..

I am finally hit 6 months mark now
& all tests done to make sure my little boy is healthy..
I can't wait any longer!!!

Here It is!

My official first baby knit!!

Baby Kimono from Interweave Knits summer 2005

I selected this pattern because One of my friend
who I have knitted this pattern for her little girl
loved the pattern & told me that this kimono grows with baby ...

I think it is adorable~~~~
What do you think???

My Long Absent

2006-11-04T19:35:00.000-08:00

I been extremely superstitious announcing REALLY GOOD NEWS..
and Now here it is!

Cutie Honey

2006-08-06T21:52:00.000-07:00

After I saw Ayumi ( Korean -Japanese singer from Group : Sugar) sings
Korean version ' Cutie Honey', I could not stop listing this song..

Not because easy to memorize rhythm,
or her
- never can figure out before you listen repeatedly 20 times
- Korean pronunciation.

I think she is adorable,, & no matter what Ddong2 says,
I am gonna listen this 100 times more today!

Enjoy with me
Ayumi'e Cutie Honey

and

Koda Kumi's Cutie Honey

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Have you miss me??
I have really good news & saving it for long time..
and been lazy blogging all because of that!
I wanna wait 2 more weeks!!!

Hello from Vegas

2006-07-03T23:23:00.000-07:00

After delightful a month vacation,
My month of June and early July has been nonstop working..

Lovely Ashley~~ under vegas light

Especially I been at Las Vegas about 2 weeks.. now..
but with NO alcohol Drinking, NO Eatting steak & Lobster,
NO caffein drinking, NO Gambling,
most important.. NO SLEEP.. in 130 degree weather..
How fun is that!

I wanna go back & sleep on my bed T.T

oohh..

Have you seen new book knitting nature??
I love this book & can't wait to knit something in this book!!!

Me during Holiday.

2006-05-28T14:08:00.000-07:00

Happy Memorial day..
Is it wrong to say Happy Memorial day?

While I was in Korea, there were 2 days when Night club wasn't open.
One was Memorial day ( 6.6)
and the other day I can remember this moment.
(If you know would you please let me know?)

2006 memorial day, in this beautiful holiday..
I am staying at home busy doing THIS!

If I am not clear on expressing what my feeling toward it?
I am extremely happy..
20th Centry boys : Manga in one hand
Animal Crossing Wild world on DS on the other..
What ever YOU say on my immature hobbies,,,
Nothing will stop ME!

Have I been Knitting?
Surprisingly YES!

I am embarressed to say..
That ..
still knitting winter sweater..
See..?
Here is my proof that Just little bit more to
progress to reach My favorite Part!

Taking finished photos!!

Hows everyone's knitting been like???

I AM BACK!

2006-05-19T17:54:00.000-07:00

I am back from Long vacation !
Had great time & already missing every moment...
Wanna GO BACK!!

If I think about it..
I went to Korea 4 years ago - but it was to
ONLY meet Relatives to announce engagement..
technically it shouldn't have to count as visit.

If I cross out that visit..
It was visit back to
mother conutry in my 13years & Ddong2's 20years.

Little Present ~~~ from my visit!
Love to everyone!!

Hi~~

2006-04-16T22:39:00.000-07:00

For almost a month.
I haven't been blogging, or knitting at all..
All these crazy tiring month will be over pretty soon
and I can't wait to start knitting again, Play with my
new Nintendo DS as much possible..
and

Not to mention take little vacation on May!!
(I'm going Korea..for 2 weeks)

If you were wondering what happen to me!!
I'm here..
Alive!!

Summer Poncho : Too early???

2006-03-26T22:33:00.000-08:00

Lightweight Ponchetta knitted with Hemp for knitting yarn -
All hemp6 in Classic Hemp color..

I never liked poncho when it was big last year ..
more like downright hated..
( Martha's poncho? Yuk!)

Never ever thought I would knit one myself..
but as it turns out,,
I loved how this Ponchetta feels ( first time I knitted with hemp yarn)
and how it fits too~~

Do you think because it is knitted with tears & pains
instead bought $20.99 on sale?

Yarn description says yarns will get stronger -
and softer as it gets washed...
This I will tell you After I wash couple of times.
Please wait probably a year this to happen..

Thank you for all comments!!
I haven't had chance to wear it though..
much too cold to wear it out yet!!

See~~
Here is the proof.
When I took this picture, I needed heater dish
to get me through,,
haha!!

Goong : Palace

2006-03-25T09:55:00.000-08:00

My broken hearted sad days with NO update from Nintendo DS are
bit getting healed & occupied by
New K-Drama ( Korean soap opera) Goong : Palace..
Too bad only 4 more episodes left

I loved Original Manwha.. & Love K-Drama version too..

You can enjoy music & VOD ...
(Sorry.. I am disableing vod
If you want,,, please check below address)

http://ysls6875.hihome.com/bbs/ysls6875_1_32_3/lovesoyoung20060324.wmv

좋구려..
멋있소..
고맙구려..
유부녀 나날이 즐거우이..

~For people who can't watch VOD

Looking for Puppy 엥??

2006-03-22T22:55:00.000-08:00

오랜만에 한국사이트를 보다가..

이걸보구
울어야할지 웃어야할지..

나두 경험있다..

강아지 잊어버려 온동네 전봇대에
전단지 붙여봤던..
80년대 였던걸루..
그 오래전에두 사진 복사해서 붙인걸루 기억하는데 ^o^;

이정성에..
얼마나 안타까울까..

하지만 절대루 찾지 못할것 같은..
아마두 고양이가 돌아올지도

한글 읽을줄 알면서 코멘트 안남기면

조낸 싱하형이 굴다리에서 혼내준다
이렇게 부시처럼!!! 떽끼!!

Things

2006-03-16T14:08:00.000-08:00

Usually.. I do not want to post progress photos
when projects are only in beginning stage..

because it robs me a chance to
secretly change my mind & frogg in the middle of the night..

What the hell..
I been lazy enough not blogging..
& when every project is start stage,
I gotta do what I gotta do

Here is what I am working on this moment!!

Butterfly~~~~~
Yarn is from what I got from renewing my Rowan
Subscription.. 3 kidsilk haze in black color
How perfect it is for vest !!!

I just started ..
& it is slow knit cause there is no way I can
memorize this pattern in a million years..
or any cheating possible..
I have to check pattern each line to prevent me from
making any mistake..

Can U even see little beads??
First I have used only one .. Then..
couldn't tell where the bead was..
now I'm threading 2 bead together..
still not enough
well..

Breezy Cables~~~~~~~~

hehe..
only 12 rows in..
too early to say anything..
wish to see if any other great knitter have finish this..

It is my first time knitting with Knitpicks yarn..
I like hands & feel of knitting with it ..
Wonder how this yarn after couple of washes though.

Mystery Sweater~~~~~~

My mom visited me yesterday & told me
this wonderful idea for a sweater..

I jumped in to her idea.
Perfect chance to pull out long stored pack of
Rowanspun chunky yarn I hid..
from Ddong2

I'm not good knitter enough to create whole new sweater yet..
~~so I'm using Stitch N Bitch Sack sweater pattern
& modifying to this new idea..

Wish me luck!

March..

2006-03-14T11:35:00.000-08:00

Who knew proud knittinggold medal would
cause me great knitting slump!
I should have been more motivated.. But instead
I been occupied with other things...
(work, Pain in the jaw, Real World series Baseball,
Soccer, and not to forget heartache of Nintendo DS Lite)
& all knitting projects been on my backbunner.

I been suffering with jaw pain .. Medically called TMJ
it robbed me joy of eating... But why am I not lost any weight???
mystery..
( Actually.. I eat less but more frequently.. May be the reason? )

anyway..

Here is what I been working on..
Really
Really slowly
Poncho knitted with hemp yarn.

I started this project while temperature soared to 90s..
thinking I would wear this during hot march day..
but who knew it would be so cold that I have to wear socks while I sleep..
( you need to wait little bit for FO picture.. Wish for warm weather)

As soon I finished poncho..
I jumped in to new project.

Breezy Cables from Interweave spring2006

When I consulted my friend that I will knit this, she said it is
SO GRANDMA..
but it is charming because it remind me grandma sweater..

ALSO other reason eager to knit this is

for Practice for These beauty I got from Amazon Japan
and want to join this KAL

As a practice..
I want to knit this simple cape.. But
What the hack is this symbol means??

Explanation at the front with photos doesn't really help me much..
I need to summon my brother or friend who can understand Japanese better..

For the last..

My brother who lives in Minnesota sent me Picture
he took in front of his Apartment..
& envy letter to all who lives in warm weather..

I could not resist to post
comparison photo I took in front of my house.

Hahaha!!!
Right back at U!!

Real Gold Medal!!!

2006-02-28T23:48:00.000-08:00

I have claimed my Big gold medal from
Knitting IOC..
& gonna put this permanently on my sidebar.

If you haven't received one - who deserving Knitters
Go to YarnHarlot's

I loooooooooooooovvveeeee it

Where are thou DS lite

2006-02-28T20:02:00.000-08:00

One of my obsession about a year ago was

THIS

Katamari Damaci

If you don't have PS2 or game
or too lazy to hook it up on TV..

When you have plenty of time to waste..
Here for your pleasure

Click picture above for link

It is now available on line for your play..

After Knitting olympic, I have started 2new projects.
( you can see what they are on the right hand sidebar )

But currently I am too much occupied with This beauty
Checking news & updates every day.. no more like minute

I will be busy doing this until I have my hands on ..
( yes.. I have preordered it from Japan) real one..
Nothing can bother me..

I can't do anything.. too excited
even dreaming about it..playing it..

Please Mr postmen.. Come early..

**********************************************************************

Update on March3rd

Well my wish for safe journey of DSlite to my eager embrace from HongKong
Shattered today.
I knew it was coming....
But It really happened..
Importers are increasing price - but still no stock..

only a few lucky Japanese got their hands on
after Long night...

WHY Nintendo!!!!!!!!! WHY!!

Congratulation

2006-02-25T22:07:00.000-08:00

제20회 토리노동계올림픽이 막바지에 달한 26일 새벽(한국시간)
이탈리아 팔라벨라 빙상장에서 열린 쇼트트랙 남자5000m계주 결승에서
금메달을 차지한 한국의 송석우, 이호석, 오세종, 안현수, 서호진이
시상대에 올라 환호하고 있다./진성철/올림/빙상/
2006.2.26 (토리노=연합뉴스) zjin@yna.co.kr (진성철)

언젠가.. 들은적 있다..
한국사람들은 꼭 평소에는 호응없다가 큰 게임이 있을때만..
다른나라와 competition이 있을때만 국가를 부르짖는다고..

하지만 외국에 살고있는 나같은경우..

특히 진한 앙금이 남아있는경우..
누가 뭐라구 해도 가슴떨리면서.. 때로는 거친단어를 써가면서
응원을 하게된다..

진정으로 축하해요..

Final..

2006-02-25T21:09:00.000-08:00

Here I present to you

Norwegian stocking done by Furballrolls..

come little closer~~~

Wala!

It was great experience.
I developed love for fairisle overcoming fear of colorwork.

As like real athlets,
I have questioned my ability first-
enjoyed it's biginning-
cry in the middle & sidetracked by temptation-
Finally bring myself to joy of accomplishment..

Can U see tear in my eyes??

Enjoy sexy stockings photos in yard work..

D9 - Sacked!

2006-02-18T19:14:00.000-08:00

Do you see little Knitting Olympic ticker color?
It has changed Fron soothing green to warning yellow
when time goes by.. little more
it will turn scary red..

Until it turned yellow today,
I was extremely confident
that I could knit another knitting olympic entry sock in time
- without counting the fact that I might have to work weekends
& long hours next week.. :-(

How conceited I was?
Here is the proof..

I have used my precious D7 & D8 to finish long delayed
Husband Sack sweater
and started 2 more new projects...

Pattern : from Stitch & Bitch sack sweater
Yarn : Rowanspun Chunky - Greenwater
Modification : made it little bigger & longer to fit
husky men - even though I underestimated..

After All complains & pouting lips-
complain lists
before I have finished :
sweater taking too long to knit, why I never knitted anything for lovely hubby,
while I was knitting:
It seems too small, around arm circum seems too small
after I finished:
it beeing to itch, back is riding up little bit

I finally done it..&
even though he complains..
he's been wearing sweater over 10hours today.

I call it Victory!

Now back to Norwegian!!

D4,D5,D6 - One done & One more to go

2006-02-15T16:33:00.000-08:00

A Ha!
Lovely One sock photo..

As soon I did calf shaping.. rest of the sock was
done in a breeze...

Only complain??
My sucky pick up & knit tbl job..
aarrggg..

Well..
Who's gonna look at my ankles right??

축구공??
잘~~ 보면 뭔지 알것인데~~
난 아무말두 못해요..
4월달까지는 아무말두 못해요..

하여간..
짝짝 짜짜짝 ! 대한민국!!
오늘 멕시코를 이기기를!!

D3 - Ma! Look! Two Yarns

2006-02-12T23:25:00.000-08:00

D3

Mood : ooh lala..

Knitting away..
Done calf shaping without problem
Due to my petite size.. I can do lesser
pattern repeat than book suggested.

I am using box to guide my yarns seperately
& avoid tangling - and it works pretty good!!!

Before I started knitting stocking, I have researched what would be
best way to hold yarns...
& this is what I settle..
2 yarns in right hand method..

I'm doing pretty good except
keeping gauge correctly..
-----

can you see?
I'm clearly knitting more & more loose.
pattern size looks quite different ..
comparing first line - to last
Do you think blocking will solve the problem??

What 500 visitors?

2006-02-11T22:13:00.000-08:00

Do you have many visitors on your blog?

I have close friends, families - and my new knitting blog friends
visit this blog..

Usually I have about 10 visitors ~ 25 visitors a day..
( If stats counter is correct)
and happy when I see new friends visits me &
kindly comments on my knittings & share thoughts

I don't write anything fancy..or deep..

Just about me, Ddong2, knittings and sillies..
in my horrid spellings and grammer..

When I found out I had over 400 visitors on friday..
I could not figure out what is going on..
was it blogger had some error?
Was it only me?
What is really going on???????

이상해요..
왜이래요..
이러시지 않으셨잖아요~~~

____________________________________________________

Very nice visitor Sarah told me & Also I figured out last night
Why I had so much visitors..

Fig & Plum - one of my constant knitting inspiration
quoted my red bamboo orangina on her weblog.
(don't forget to check her amazing elenor scarf)

oohhhh
cool & kind of embarrasing too..

oohhhoohhhhh

D2 - Death of Fridge San

2006-02-11T21:38:00.000-08:00

When I woke up today,
I was all warmed up & ready to tackle Norwegian!

Happy that I could knit whole day without any interruption
( no work for this weekend - how perfect is it!)
I could knit until my butt hurts & can't move my legs !!

while I was happy knitting & surprised how wonderful fair isle knitter I am ;P
( Tell U - Training really works)

DDong2 calls me - first I ignore him..
( I can pretend I did not hear him..
because I was really really concentrating)

Then, secondtime.. I hear urgency in his voice..

When I went downstairs..
This is what I found

RIP - Circa 1992

My already ailing fridgesan - decided to dye on me TODAY..

TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He puked black smokes all over .. Taking anything perishable with him..

I will be eating cup noodles for 3 days until new fridge delivers..

D2..Wow!
It actually looks pretty good huh?
Don't forget to check out awesome knitting Olympic timer right hand side
courtesy of wonderful anny

Thank you so much Anny~~~~~~~~~

D1 - Get, Set, Cast On!

2006-02-11T14:32:00.000-08:00

Day1

Caldron is lighted..
& I did cast on

It was a long wait..

Yumm Yarns!!!!

When I casted my knitting olympic entry..
It was pass 12:00AM
I was too tired to start knitting..

Well I could start tomorrow ..

All ready for Tomorrow!

Progresses

2006-02-01T20:09:00.000-08:00

I'm Olympian..
Yeah Knitting Olympian.

I been considering whether I should participate Yarn Harlot's Knitting Olympic. Am I able to dedicate myself for 16 days in a row..
Can I undisturbed and fight for other temptation
- then knit only one project that will challenge me?
Can I knit in spirit of Olympian - Citius/ Altius/ Fortius

I finally decided participate with entry of
beautiful Nancy Bush's Norwegian stocking..

Now I need to do some training..
serious knit training
FIGHTING!!!

Venus Crystal Power, Make-up
달의 이름으로 너를 용서치 않고 기필고 성공하리라!

Power Up!
One side - sock knitting with fingering weight yarn
the other side - fair isle practice..

It looks pretty good from about 5 feets away..
but close look reveals

oops..
I need more training..

When Am I gonna be like Master Eunny!!

After hard training..
I need some sweets
Yumm Yumm

Little pat on my ass~~~ from Famous Porto Bakery

A little more

I'm only one sleeve away from completing Ddong2's sweater..
seriously..
I will bet this won't fit him without serious blocking..
but whoever thought he would gain so much weight!
I blame all to him..
Not me..

What zodiac are U?

2006-02-01T19:37:00.000-08:00

When you visit Chinese restaurant,
They give you great Jasmin tea, some munches with plum sauce,
and chopstick you can practice while you are eagerly waiting real food..

sometimes.. When you are lucky..
They have hu·mon·gous Aquarium thing with fish that you don't know or can't imagine name,
and afraid it might come out in your dream..
some artifacts or Chinese dolls that are always interesting..

but my favorite is those handy dandy chart of zodiac sign..
you might seen the one with 12 animals with story of what their traits,
which other animal will pair with you ideally,
and what year born are assign to these animals..

Today..
When I visited local Chinese restaurant..
I was happy to find they have renewed their chart -
adorn with cute characterized illustration..

Happy reading.. Then BaM!
Realization hit me.. I'm middle aged..
Chart listed year starting 50's, 60's 70's, 80's, 90's, and 00's

3마리의 돼지를 위하여 아자 아자 아자!

Happy New Year!

2006-01-29T19:59:00.000-08:00

2006 Happy dog year.. ( oops sound kind of weird )
Wish all your family & business be prosper!!

My new year fortune reading ( 토정비결) is best ever!!

See~~~~

Klaralund

2006-01-29T19:32:00.000-08:00

Simple shapes creating beautiful Sweater..
It is Klaralund.

I made very minimum changes - lengthen it little to cover
booty & give little more warmth.
I am so much in love with pattern & yarns
- I want to make couple more in different colors.

Pattern : Klaralund from Noro Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton Book 2
Yarns : Noro Silk Garden 204

배려

2006-01-29T03:53:00.000-08:00

Caring.

Have I been selfish?
Have I been hurting anyone intentionally or unintentionally?
Have I wanted others to approve of me before I try to understand them.

Have I truely cared for others?

가슴이 뭉클하면서도.. 반성하면서도..
나 스스로 먼저 실천하지 못하는것..

왜 먼저 행동으로 옮기기는 내가 손해보는 듯하고..
행동을 하면서두 사례를 바라는 ..

Good start.

2006-01-26T23:01:00.000-08:00

Little preview of things to come soon,,
I could not wait to show up my first FO on 2006
and Here it is..
Can U Guess???

****
Happy Chinese new year!!!
질문 질문!
구정에두 떡국 먹어야하나요???
만두두요??
새배두요??

Book Sale

2006-01-24T11:35:00.000-08:00

Everyone has weak knees on something..
some are Chocolate, Some are shopping, and Some are booze and women.

Me?

Books..

Doesn't matter what kind..
When I smell beautifuly bound anything in book form..
I gotta go and see it, touch it, and smeeeelllllll it
Even When I visit Costco, - while Ddong2 busy shops our shopping list,
I stay around book section & drool over all the books..
Doesn't matter whether books is good or not.
Whenever we go out & see book store,,,
I have to at least stop by to see what they have..and buy coffee at least.

I been trying to cut down all books & yarn shopping.
- because my wallet been quite empty and we are planning big trip
this summer.. I gotta save save save!!

But when I saw this.. I could not resisit..
Aahh curse U interweave, Rowan, and Phildar!!!!

Turtleneck Shrug

2006-01-23T15:46:00.000-08:00

Another genius Teva Durham's pattern from Scarf Style.
and This is last photo of my Finished Knitting on 2005 & Christmas Knitting.

I have presented couple more to happy receipients
.. but forgot to take photos..

Am I going to do this big "Give knitted christmas gift"?
I really doubt it..
May be one or two person..
for Special occasion..
in very easy and simple pattern with great yarn..
but never would I put myself on Knitting 3 months frenzy..

Anyway,,,

Here you go
Turtleneck Shrug in Peace fleece..
Color in this pics are little weird..
It was originally beautiful red orange color.

Peace fleece was little rough side .. but got much better
after blocking - and have big faith that It will get much smoother
after careful couple washs.

Thanks Mi for pictures!!!

아.. 드디어 2006!!
벌써 새로운 몇가지를 시작했는데..

오랫동안 끌어왔던 똥똥의 스웨터.. 조금 작을까봐
짜면서두 슬슬 걱정이 되는데.. 밥을 안먹이는 경우밖에는
스웨터를 몸에맞출수 없을것같다..

얼마전부터 fair isle을 하구싶었는데.. 진정 나는 다음단계의 뜨게질을 할수 있을까??
준비된 knitter인가?
무엇부터 tackle하는것이 테크닉두 마스터하면서 아름다운 결과를 낼수 있을까..

아~~~
뜨게질이 이토록 심각한 자기반성과 새김을 불러올줄이야..

Scarf Cowl

2006-01-23T11:58:00.000-08:00

Another Christmas Knitting

For : My Sister In Law - Kasey..
Pattern: Scarf Cowl from Free KnitPicks Pattern
In: Blue Sky Alpaca Silk in Ice

Easiest Knitting ever.. Simple pattern, Fast to Knit, Easy gliding soft to hand yarn..
and Good little gift for Baby caring busy mom.

깜빡 잊어 버리고 Kasey가 혼자 있는사진을 안찍어 왔다..
이런 이런..
아~ 뭐야~

선물이 넘 성이 없이 쉬운거 패턴 아니냐구?
그러게.. 가장 마지막에 짠거라.. 시간의 촉박함으로 어찌할수 없었다..
그래두 결론이 좋으면 된거 아닌가?? 이뿌잖아!

Does it really work??

2006-01-12T12:47:00.000-08:00

While I was visiting my In-laws,
I been eating 4 meals a day & watching Korean
satellite TV nonstop.. Up until I was quite confused
Whether I am living in Korea or US..

4 channels, 24 hours nonstop Korean broadcasting
even including real Korean commercials -
nothing like local supermarket AD shot with Video camera
but real commercial.

After about 4 days of quite getting comfortable with
whole experiences,

BAM!

We saw this commercial..

http://www.kissmixer.com/movie_file1/DancingUFO_5min.wmv

http://www.kissmixer.com/dancingufo/ufo1.htm

First, I thought it was a jock..
you know the kind similar to SNL commercial..
Product AD - Bogus but quite possible it exists somewhere
in the world.. But you will never buy one.

While we laugh at it's stupidity & hilarity,
found that my Father in law actually bought this
aperture..

Of course.. Me & Ddong2 wore this in turns
play with it about 2 hours..

Impression::
It is not easy as it looks..
and thinks you can actually serious work out -
because you have to bounce around to make this
shining UFO things to move a bit..

Two knitted animals for BellBell

2006-01-12T11:36:00.000-08:00

Yes..
It is repeat from another bunny I knitted for
my friend Brian & Reena on September.
But this time, white bunny have a friend soot elephant.

BellBell is little too young to play with dolls..
but she seems to enjoy beating & throwing.

If you gonna knit this Lovable toys from LMK book,

Please beware that even though they said you need
2 skein of alpaca yarns for Elephant -- you might run short
as me ( Can you see I have used other yarn for inner ears??).

Other thing..
I recommend using other & lighter grey color for Elephant..
Blue sky alpaca was little too dark -- and baby seems
not relay to anything darker than light brown..

Elephant had to bear harsher kicks & beatings..

Ene's scarf for Grandma

2006-01-10T16:52:00.000-08:00

While I been lazy blogging on end of 2005,
Busy knitting Christmas gift for family..

Now finally I can show up all wonderful result
with recipient's smiling face.

Today : Ene's scarf for Ddong2's grandma

As I have hoped, grandma loved scarf's sparkly pink yarn.
whenever she went out while I was there, she wore my scarf..
Love you grandma!!!

Bobble U-neck

2006-01-09T13:02:00.000-08:00

Finally some knitting pictures.

I have finished this Loop D Loop's Bobble U neck quite a while ago..
( about 2 months ago)
- but never had any good chance to take pictures.

Reasons..

Wasn't sure where to wear this somewhat quarky creation.
( is it making me look fat? what about overwhelming knitting
community's hatred reaction on anything bobble - especially extra large size)

,Unusually warm weather here in Southern CA prevented me wearing this out
( can U believe i'm still wearing in January tanktop & flipflops daily?)

and my lazy photographer ( aka hubby Ddong2) was too busy
safely migrating our new neighbor - posum - yuk!

wanted to be little more creative..something more fun..
no more pictures in front of white staircase wall...

you like the picture?
me at target with motorized tools!!

버블 유 넥..
무신말이냐구..
직역으루 ' 버블모양 이 마구잡이 붙어있는 알파벳 유 목파짐의 조끼'

다음에 혹 또 이 패턴을 짤경우가 있다면..
조금더 길게 짜구 허리의 들어감을 없애서 아주 짧은 미니스커트길이로
바지나 치마위에 레이어로 입을수 있게하는것이 좋을것 같아...
참..
그리구 실두 좀더 심플한걸루...

난 맘에 드는데.. 어때??

Happy New Year - a Week late!

2006-01-08T18:40:00.000-08:00

Happy new year!!!

After I married a Maryland boy, I usually visit my In-Law's once or twice a year..

This year we have visited during New Years week..
Because we can spend Sul ( Korean way of saying new year) and to kill two birds with a stone
- celebrate nephew BellBell's first birthday..

I wanted to see snowing Baltimore..
Beautiful barren tall trees covered with snow flowers..

alas!

never knew this year would be unusually warm..
Whole time I was there,, it was raining..
No More Drizzling..

I had great time
Visiting DC and Georgetown,
Finally,, tasting Bucketful of Maryland blue crabs,
Enjoy beautiful bellbell's smile and beg for her kiss
( never succeeded receiving one ) ..

and gain 5lbs...........
I call it East coast indulgence weight!!!!

Hello from Beijing

2005-12-19T20:17:00.000-08:00

Hello from My baby brother!!

He wearing scarf in Beijing - Real proof!!

Thanks DdoDdo!!!

Lazy?

Yes.. I been lazy..with blogging.

What I been up to???
I been slug progressing with holiday knittings -
( Only a week to go - and oh boy!! I need to hurry..)
and reading Manga...
( so many new discovery of wonderful manga & Mangaka!!!)

Today, I started to do all blocking on finished presents.
Excited!!!!
Finally I can finish no-fun projects & dedicate all my time for ME ME ME!!!!!!

Quickest Knitting.

2005-11-28T20:20:00.000-08:00

While I been busy knitting big project like Ene's scarf,
my brother visited me for 2 days.
Suddenly I wanted to knit little christmas gift for my baby brother
- who will be visiting freezing cold Beijing..

Need simple fast thing that I can knit in couple of hours..

and

Have to have yarn to do so..

after 5 hours of nonstop knitting, 10 minutes of washing cycle, and half of day of drying
Here it is
Perfect early christmas gift..
Yorick from Knitty

나두 똑같은거 짜서 하나 가져야지..
또또!!
맘에드나요??

추수감사절!

2005-11-25T21:00:00.000-08:00

이런 너무나 오랬동안 쓰지않아서..
쬐끔 떨리네..

오랜휴식동안?
너무 보여줄께 많아~~~

많이 많이 뜨게질 크리스 마스 선물들을 완성했거든~~

확실히 이번 추수감사절 weekend에는 사진을 올리도록 할께요!!

너무 긴시간동안 음식을 24일에 한지라.. 조금의 휴식이 필요해..

아..
넘 많이 먹어서 배터질꺼같아..
모두 좋은 추수감사절을 보냈나요??

심각하게 나랑 똥똥은 운동이 필요해..
오늘아침에 일어나서 서로얼굴을 보구 한참 웃어다..
진짜루 똥그랐게 부운 쟁반같은 서로의 얼굴을 보구..

My First Tag

2005-11-04T13:38:00.000-08:00

I usually don't like getting tagged ( kind of remind me chain letter of fortune thing I got in Junior high), but This time, I was very excited to get tagged by Christine because it is related to Knitting.
My first tag..Sorry .. It's been about a week I got tagged..
Been Lazy~~
I been neglecting -- answering questions..

Yes..

I'm Bad tagger..

What is your all time favorite yarn to knit with?
First, I want to mention Least favorite yarn to knit with.
I believe.. Seriously.. I need to have more experience on yarns to choose favorite yarn. ( Is this another cry for rationalizing more yarn purchases??)
I hate any yarn that splits.. Most of yarns - in some degree splits little bit.. but there is some yarn - while you knitting.. you get 3 strands instead neatly spun one..

Probably My favorite yarn until now is any yarn from Blue Sky Alpaca..
Soft on hands & easy gliding beautiful color yarns
I have knitted with Organic Cotton, Alpaca, Dyed cotton yarn..
& I loved every single one of them..
my Only concern is.. cotton yarns starts peeling after one wash..
Afraid I will have big balls of peeled sweater after several washes..

Your Favorite Needles
I been knitting with Susan Bate's Cheap Plastic needles - 4 sizes in a bundle/5bucks deal one & slowly graduating from all these training needles..
Recently I got Denise interchangable.. & Love these needles..
Light, Not slippery, Managable loops
another of my favorite are My mom's old Japanese bamboo needles..
( sorry have no idea what brand it is)
It's all bent funky .. but love it because it has perfect grip.

The worst thing you've ever knit or crocheted?
I have so many..
But I don't have any pictures or evidence of worst thing every existing..
All those shamful creations are already frogged and wound neatly in balls or went to salvation army..

Most valuable knitting technique?
I'm such a easy person to impress -
always think any new technique is best thing ever....
My current obssesion is Magic Loop technique for small circumference knitting.. Magic Loop sounds wonderful already from it's name isn't it?
I learned this technique through wonderful Knitting help after my defeat on E-bay auction on these

Best knit book or magazine?
Vogue Knitting!!!
Great illustration, charts & explanation on each and every method..
When I have any problem, -- I always go back to this book.
Best investment I ever did..(Try to find same book on Amazon.. but I guess they have new edition)

Your favorite knit-a-long?
I only done one so far....
Rebecca Cardi along.. Very very enjoyable experience..

Your favorite knitblogs?
I'm subscribing about 60 and more great knitter's blog on bloglines.. and some of my favorite are right-handside for easy clicking..
Visit them!!
All of them are very inspiring..

Your favorite knitwear designer?
Teva Durham.. Her experimental spirit earns highest score from me.

The knit item you wear the most? (how about a picture of it!)
I take these 2 marsupial bag from Stitch & Bitch book everywhere..
My first good knitting creation - not to mention I spent most on yarns until that moment ( not anymore~~~)
Love these.. and whenever I take these for a walk, I get so much compliments!!

I wanted to tag others.. but I been too lazy tagging & everyone I know already been tagged..
aahhh..
may be you can read my favorites'..
Wonderful Whispering Pine and Sandra's

Sorry Christine!!!

Best Korean Restaurant in LA

2005-11-04T13:24:00.000-08:00

I know that you probably can't read this.. ( because it is Korean)
but If you are looking for best Korean Restaurant..
Here it is.

( Just posting this for my references too)

한식
1.냉면:가주마켓안
2.칡냉면: 유천(7가+킹슬리) 김치만두,해물칼국수도
3.보쌈 :고바우(Vermont+ 7가), 곤지암(베버리와 웨스턴에서 조금 웨스트쪽으로)
4.떡보쌈: 식도락( 올림픽+후버) 수원갈비(856 S. Vermont Ave)
5.갈비 :조선갈비(올림픽+웨스턴,Bank of America 옆), 숯불집( 8가+ catalina)
6.아구찜, 복매운탕 :대복(james m wood + westlake)
7.또순이 김치.
9972 Garden Grove Bl. #B
714-638-5424, 714-638-1358
백김치 한병(긴병)$12,배추 한병(긴병)$12 총각 한병(긴병)$14 반병짜리 사실려면 미리 주문해야된다네요. 4병 이상 사시면 왠만한곳은 배달도 해주네요.
8.삼겹살 :종로 식당 (올림픽이랑 놀턴 전) - 값 저렴하구 양 푸짐합니다. 그리고 삼겹살 판에서 김치찌게 끓여먹는 맛 일품입니다.
9.돼지 갈비: 함지박 (피코와 크렌셔부근)-한국식 돼지갈비 드럼통구이를 합 니다. 각종 고기구이, 감자탕(투고하면 감자탕 10불인데요 큰국물통에 두개줘요. 그럼 집에서 부르스타놓고 냄비에 한통 다털고 다른통 조금더해서 한끼 배터지게 먹구요 안건드린건 냉동실에 넣었다가
찌개거리 없을때 녹혀서 먹으면 끝내줘요),삼겹살,양곱창,된장찌개
10.은대구조림: 우래옥
11.샤부샤부: 진상
12.징기스칸 & 로스 :서울 회관
13콩나물 해장국 &돼지 불고기: 한일관 - lunch
14.냉면 & 불고기 :청기와집
15.해물탕: 암사해물탕, 안양해물탕 (아구찜 별루, 식구많으면 스페셜도 좋아요)
15-1.해물탕: vermont+ 7가인가 8가에 있는 '동해 해물탕' 씽씽회덮밥 옆이여요.
16.국수전골(런치스페셜only) & 불고기전골 & 뚝배기(달작지근 끝내주는맛): 만나(로텍스 호텔옆) - 징기스칸 별루
17.돌솥비빔밥: 전주돌솥
18.차돌배기: 신정, 식도락 - 여긴 떡보쌈으로 유명한곳, 갈비살도 좋구
19.칼국수만 난다랑몰에있는 청솔 바로옆집 금다래??
20.흑염소탕 :진고개(?8가에 있는), 미락 (웨스턴과 11가)
21.동치미 국수: 길목-둘이서 하나 시켜서 나눠드셔도 남을걸요
22. 한정식 :용수산 --회덥밥,은대구조림 예약하면 방에서 조용하게 가족끼리
23. 부대찌개: 한일관 맛있고 많은양에 저렴한 가격, 오미네(3rd and Hobart) 찌개는 별룬데 동치미 맛나여~

분식
1.만두: 너랑나랑 - 진짜 한국식 동그라한 만두
2.돈까스와 우동: 와코
3.만보 포장마차 (melrose & heliope-LACC 근처) - 싸다! 양이 딴곳의 두배!
무조껀 볶은밥 꽁짜! 난자완즈 왕으로 크고 맛나여. 떡뽀끼 저녁 6시 이후에 문을 열고 월요일은 쉬는게 흠이랍니당.
4.탕수육, 떡뽁이, 오뎅국: 알배네
5. 순대, 순대 볶음 :서울 순대

군것질
1.오비베어: HOT 닭날개와 족발
2.단성사: 닭똥집과 곱창구이, 떡꼬치, 김말이
3.가주마켓 앞 호떡
4. Galleria닭집: 닭날개
5. 마징가: 닭똥집튀김
6. 소주타운: 한치회, 생골뱅이

중식
1.한남체인 옆, 먹자골목 안의 중국집의 옛날 짬뽕
2.동천홍(1143 S.Western Ave) 323-732-4884/6302-코스, 사천탕 극찬
3.탕수육: 연경 -올림픽길 서독안경원
4. Empress Pavillion (988 N. Hill St, 212-617-9898) -차이나타운
5.못말리는 영구네(bevery & normandie): 옛날짜장 (짬뽕은 그저그래여..)
6.알배네: 해물짬뽕
7.용궁: 한국식 짜장면, 짬뽕, 탕수육 요즘은 게철인지 게요리가 아주 싸고 맛있어요.

빵
1.Phoenix Bakery (969 N. Broadway 213-628-4642) - Empress Pavillion 코너
2.올리브 베이커리 (코리아 타운 플라자안) - 찹쌀 도넛, 사라다빵, 맘모스빵
3.뉴욕 베이커리(8가 + 카탈리나) -앙꼬빵 & 빠다빵
4.케익 타운 가든(웨스턴 + 6가) -밤빵 , 한국식 피자빵, 쏘세지빵.
5.만미당 (웨스턴 + 제임스우드)- 식빵, 헝가리안 케익
6.밀하마 (6가 + 켄우드)- 생크림케잌
7.아이두 (윌셔 + 버질)-결혼 케익, 유럽풍
8.보스코 (채프만 플라자안 아님 엘레이 한국 마켓안에) - 쉬퐁 케익, 슬라이스, 피스타치오 케익
9.프랑세즈 (올림픽 + 하바드) - 디너롤에 나누어 넣어 만든 사라다빵

일식
1.마구로(319 E.Second st) 회종류, 튀김, 우동, 돈까스-다운타운 근처, 가격 저렴, 점심때 일식 샐러드 뷔페 무료
2.금다래집: 야끼소바
3.오사까, 후루사또 (이집 망했다잉!!) 횟집
3.Yamashiro (1999 N. Sycamore Ave. (323) 466-5125) - cocktail: $5-10불

양식
1.The Ivy (베벌리힐스Wilshire랑 Robertson) - 아주 아기자기하고 컨트리풍이 나는 카페, 유명 연예인들도 많이 옴.음식보다도 아기자기한
분위기와 디저트 (전 Crab Cake이 맛나던데여)
2. Castaway (버뱅크힐Glenoaks & Harvard) – 스테이크, 바깥야경,칵테일이나 커피만 마셔두 된답니다.
3. The Stinking Rose (베버리힐스Wilshire & La Cienega근처) - 마늘 음식들
4. Ca'Brea (6가와 La Brea)- 해물 파스타
5. Crocodiles – Frenchise, Jambaraya Pasta
6. Olive Garden-시푸드 폴토피노
7. Lawry's (La Cienega & Wilshire (310) 652-2827) - Rib,기다리는곳에 서브해주는 미트볼은 정말 맛있어요. 음식 양도 많은편,예약필수
8. Cheese Cake Factory- Jambalaya, Godiva chocolate cheesecake--need I say more?
9. Grand Lux Café (Beverly Center 1층)
10. King Taco 레드쏘스 정말 매워~ ^^
11. 캘리포니아 피자키친 바베큐치킨피자
12. Silver Spoon Restaurant (테미큘라 올드 타운, 28690 Front St. Temecula, CA 92590 문의 전화 (909)699-1015)-널찍한 야외 페리오, 평화롭다. 그리스 요리를 미국 요리Blue Cheese Burger, Patty Melt,South of Border, Garden Burger, 지로(Gyro)는 양념한 쇠고기, 토마토, 양파, 자치키 소스를 피타 브레드에 말아 주는 그리스 식 샌드위치. 숯불에 구운 닭고기 수블라키(Chicken Souvlaki), 부드러운 쇠고기 수블라
키(Top Sirloin Souvlaki), 그리고 수블라키 플레이트(Souvlaki Plate)도 그리스의 이국적인 맛을 체험하게 해준다. 요거트와 사우어 크림에 오이와 허브가 더해진 자치끼(Tzatziki)는 호떡 반죽만큼 쫄깃한 피타 브레드를 떼어 찍어 먹는 그리스 식 전채 요리. 이외에 밥을 포도 잎에 싼 요리와 양젖 치즈, 까만 색 올리브를 한 상 차려 내는 그리스 전채 요리 맛보기(Greek Sampler Plate)도 있다. 다양한 오믈렛 가운데 양젖 치즈를 위에 끼얹고 토마토와 양파 볶음을 안에 채운 그리스 식 오믈렛이 입맛을 돋구어 준다. 가격은 3~10달러 주7일, 오전 8시부터 오후 3시까지 아침과 점심 식사를 제공한다. 주말에는 라이브 뮤직 연주도 마련된다.

추가

일식 - 아라도,
빵집 - 윈(갤러리아), 바로 만든 뜨거운 고로케랑 공갈빵,
군것질- OB베어 통닭,
한식-북창동 순두부 등이 빠졌네요.

송영범 홈피에서 퍼옴

좋은사람들

2005-11-02T20:45:00.000-08:00

원래는..
잘 ..

내가 일하는것에 대해서 weblog에 쓰지않는데..
이번에는 outside location임에두 불구하구 좋은crew들 덕에
힘든일두 힘든지 모르구 했다..

얼마나 따뜻한 말한마디.. 예의바른 행동하나.. 적당한 유머가
서로의 기분을 좋게 만들어주는지..
앞으로 내가 일을할때 배워야할점은 무엇인지..
그리고 버려야 할것은 무엇인지
많이 느끼게한 촬영이었던거 같다....

수영!
혹 들어와서 이걸읽으면!!
고마웠어..
진짜루 너 덕에.. 많이 마음이 따뜻했다..

Thank you DDonG²

2005-10-25T00:38:00.000-07:00

My DDonG² and my first collaboration AfterEffect project..

Yes.. We know it isn't perfect.. but if you consider it is his first project
and especially done for me.. It is awesome!!!

Love U.. and Love this!!!

Halloween soon..

2005-10-24T21:51:00.000-07:00

Cosplay..
Very Otaku but I love it ...
Not that I will do it myself..
but Love to see how dare & crazy people can be
and amazed by their all costume making skills..

Pic from F***** Otaku

But this one..
Is so wrong..in every aspect..
My beloved Pikachu and Card Captor Sakura ...
I hate anyone who criticising sweat and tear stained creation..
but boys.. this is unacceptable!

Happy Halloween D-6 everyone!!

Freelancer

2005-10-23T22:06:00.000-07:00

나같은 freelancer의 문제점.

일하는 동안에는 언제쯤 놀수있을까
손꼽아 기다리며.. 끝나면 할일들을
매일 계획하구..

한 2주일 client에게서 전화가 안오면
어떻게 밥먹구 사나 걱정시작..

결론은..
적당히 일하는것이 가장 좋다~~~

이번주의 나!!

4 new knitting books I want!!

2005-10-22T20:56:00.002-07:00

I been drooling over these 4 books..
aahhhh..

I been restraining my fingers unconsciously pushing 'add on cart' button because of my empty pocket..
Now it seems like I would be able to finally purchase these books on December!!! - which translate to I would be busy working & less blogging and knitting on November.

sacrifice...

Rebecca Special Magazine No.2 Super-Kid-Mohair

Noro Yarn - Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton Book 2

Jaeger Yarn Pattern Book 29

Knitting Vintage Socks

I want it , I want it

2005-10-21T15:02:00.000-07:00

While doing research for work yesterday, I found
brand 'Twinkle' have
Very Glampyre like sweater & vest in chunky yarn
I love it Love it Loveeeee it!
but Not gonna buy it in this price tag of Whoping $300
May be I can Knit this..

Match Made in heaven - If you have a makeover!

2005-10-21T14:47:00.000-07:00

Ken is revamping looks soon to get back barbie from Aussie Blain..
but is it possible??

Sista Ken

Have I been Knitting??

2005-10-18T13:32:00.000-07:00

I been bad knitter this week..
My usual dose of at least knit hour and half a day been seriously distracted by
These 2 things..

One : Samurai Manga..
I don't know where is fascination from..
but I love any big blade swishing samurai like mangas..
like Rurouni Kenshin, Samurai Deeper Kyo, even though not really samurai but with big swordInuyasha and Samurai Champloo Anime...

Last week I have discovered not only one but two new mangas & I was too busy reading at night..
and compromise knitting time..

Vagabond & Bleach

Highly recommended these two..
Vagabond can be quite gruesome - but beautiful artwork..and deep storyline..
Bleach is fun.. But sometimes little bit harder to understand due to bad translation..

Anyway..
Second reason is This!

It is secret!!
I will show & tell soon~~~
Probably in about 2 weeks it will be finish.

My neglected knittings..
at least I have finished first chart on Ene's scarf~~
It is for someone who Loves Pink & Sparkle..
Hope she likes this one.... For Christmas

and New knitting -- ( after putting blackberry aside)
Turtleneck Shrug..
another for someone I love..

I need to buy bamboo DPN or find some 12" circular..
because these metal DPN Sucks and too slippery..!! I kept missing stitches..

2nd anniversary.

2005-10-18T12:39:00.000-07:00

When I first met him at friend's graduation,
He had Lesley cheung's ' better tomorrow' hair cut and wearing cashmere 3 piece suit even though it was End of April in hot CA weather.
He kept looking at me sitting across table - and by awkwardness, I smiled & he ignored me.
On our first date, he ordered most expensive rolls on the menu and wanted me to eat more even though I was stuffed.
and kept feeding me..

On our third date, he said he will marry me & I though he was psycho.

He wasn't like anyone I had dated..
awkward.. & didn't know suave way to woo women..

But He loved me same through our 8 years together.
I still laugh at his stupid jokes & excited to see him every day..
and still gets butterfly..

Yesterday was our 2 year wedding anniversary
& 10 years and 6 month together..

We didn't go far out to celebrate
- out of fear of getting hit by thunderstorm & flash flood..
but had nice dinner & talk about our past..and future..

Love U DDOng²~~~~

Hate day

2005-10-12T12:58:00.000-07:00

Have U had a day that you start hating everything you are knitting at the moment?
Suddenly Gauge seems all wrong, Yarn color aren't what you think you will wear, Pattern seems like nothing special for you to spend time creating..

Yes..
I suddenly caught this weird illness..

It all started with this.
Usually
Whenever I knit.. & pattern states how many stitches should be on needles after certain decrease & increases..
I religiously count.. Sometimes counting every row..
until until end..

But ..

In some werid reason;; may be I was too confident.. or was it cry from deep end
not wanting to knit this pattern? why~~~

I didn't count.. ( now think of it.. not once on sleeve)
what?? what is wrong with this sleeve..

I was happy -- almost end of one sleeve till I realize & unroll curled edges..

heck? what is going on??

Why one side is longer??

now this sleeve is in a ball ( yes.. I unknitted).. and whole thing is in backburner.

Why all other knitting on progress looks bad!!
aarrggggggggg..

개죽이와 개벽이

2005-10-10T23:51:00.000-07:00

한국 인터넷을 보다보면..
도대체 사람들이 뭔말을 하구 있는지 전혀 감이 오지않을때가 있다..

최근에 그런일이 있었으니.
이유는 바루

개죽이와 개벽이..

도대체 이것이 뭔지..

모르는 분들을 위하여..

개죽이

진도견이 대나무에 매달려있는 모습으로 널리 알려지게 되었음. 지금은 햏자들의 상징이라 해도 과언이 아님. 한마디로 개가 대나무-죽을 잡고 있는 모습에서 생긴 사투리식 신조어.
-개가 나무에 힘겹게 매달려있는 모습으로, 본받을 만한 사람을 칭하기도함.
예문 : 개죽이 같은 사람
개벽이
개(犬)죽(竹)이

개벽이

1)이룰수 없는 일을 이뤄내는 犬 혹은 人, 시공을 초월한 얼굴 내밀기를 가능케 하는 犬 혹은 人

2) 그룹에 동화되지 못하고 멀찌감치서서 물끄러미 바라보는 이.

* 개벽이 같은 - 아무데나 불쑥 튀어나오는 사람을 일컬음.

[참고] 개죽이 - 개벽이의 동생이자 라이벌 강이지.
(인디사이드에서 대나무를 타고 올라가는 강아지 사진에서 비롯됨.)

예문 : 앗 저기 벽에 개벽이!
개벽스럽게 뻘줌거리지 말고 이리와서 함께 놀자.
아이구... 이렇게 깜짝 튀어나오면 어떡하냐? 이런 개벽이같은 녀석!

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While surfing Korean internet, frequently I come across some words that I don't understand ( even though I speak Koreann better than English) due to rapid changes in society & words..

One of the example was expression roughly translated--
'bambooo doggy' and 'Slatewall Doggy' which are used to describe a person who can be revered and follow by because they have done impossible and a person who suddely appears out of nowhere..

I finally figured out where these words are from and all are from above pictures - that some person posted on famous Korean community site & popularity spread..then it is history.

Pretz ~~

2005-10-10T13:37:00.000-07:00

Time for little music & moving picture..
* Japanese Prez Commercial*

Little Lamb Lost

2005-10-09T16:11:00.000-07:00

New handmade toy I made for my hubby
- He has soft spot for soft squeezable toy..
Not that he plays withit..
He puts it on his tummy and takes a nap on weekend..
Nap+Toy+Tummy= no idea what is the relation..-

Little Lamb with (again!!) Pom Pom scarf!!

Pattern is from Fall issue of Cotton & Paint
and it was really easy and enjoyable..
( love the magazine becuase it has so many good idea for craft &
every pattern for each projects)
Only downside of this pattern was I had to hand-sew everything because
size was really small to use sewing machine..

Are U talking to me? eehh?

New Knitting for October

2005-10-09T15:50:00.000-07:00

For October.. I'm continuing Holiday projects and stashbuster for myself..
and my first big crochet - homefurnishing project..

I would like to finish all these soon - So I can start buy yarns & start These
for myself this winter!

Miss Maple from Rowan38 and

Texture Coat from Knitscene.

On my needles~~~

Crochet Dollies for contempo granny blanket

To make a blanket, I need to make 76 of this ..
That means.. It would probably take me till end of this year..uumm..

Blankberry from Knitty

Already started knitting first sleeves..
I'm start thinking I need to control my week knee on knitted bobbles..
whatever pattern it is if it has bobble & pom pom.. I fall over..
Why!!! I curse U Bobbles!!

Not the last..
another complicate project..Ene's Scarf.
On picture it looks like hairy pink tripe..
NO!
It will be a scarf with bits of lurex yarn accent!.

aahh...
One holiday project down...8 more to go!

It's a good thing.

2005-10-08T12:41:00.000-07:00

Love meeting friends & family..
Especially if it is Friday night..
for Dinner ( So I don't need to cook ; ) )
and drinks with good conversation!!!

Congratulation on your engagement!!

Is it possible in Knitwear?

2005-10-07T12:01:00.000-07:00

When I started knitting again ( after my initial knitting experience from Junior high) - teaching myself AGAIN and ALONE from wonderful books like vogue knitting and Stitch & Bitch nation, I thought I will make all chunky sweaters, cardigan, coat that I could never bring myself to buy because of huge price tag..

At the time, I promised my hubby that
I will make turtle neck sweater He loves to wear..
But could never find perfect design..
This promise never kept.. And I been delaying and re-promising again& again..
( it isn't because of my laziness...
I just could not find good pattern he will love and cherish
- so He can actually wear & have slimming effect!)

I been stuck..
Turtle neck winter sweater.. Doesn't make him look fat..
And still geniously cover his cute tummy..

aarrhhggggaaahhuueesmkkrrskri!

Recently While we were watching Cartoon Network,
This picky boy finally found a design he loves to wear..

What Cartoon Network???

Yes.. His design inspiration was on Naruto's Sasuke Uchiha.

Here are pictures..

He is ninja!! and rival of our hero Naruto and wears
What is this??? Is this turtle Neck???

Can collar can stand like this without boning..
and is this possibly made in Knitwear??

My search for perfect male turtle neck sweater goes on.....

Uh o~~~~~~~

2005-10-07T11:34:00.000-07:00

Have U Seen new Knitscene review??
When it's out announced on Interweave, I was really excited & ordered without hesitation..

then...

Today when I saw review pictures..
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I kind of disappointed.. ( I usually like everything..)

Here is 2 things that I like...& excited to make..

Aahh..

Enough..
I have to wait to see actual magazine to really form my opinion..

Instead..
Have U Seen Wonderful Stephanie's amazing FO pictures couple of days ago??
I been drooling & crying with awe..
Love everything she does.. If she publish her own book..
I will buy it in a heartbeat!
Here is the link
I didn't wanted to put pictures on my log without her authorization..

New changes

2005-10-06T14:41:00.000-07:00

I'm changing blogskin & formet now..
Again??
Yes..
Again..

Give me about a day or two
for me to run experiments
on both Mac & PC

See U Soon ~~~

River

2005-10-06T00:27:00.000-07:00

I present to you Wonderful River.

You probably seen other blogger's
wonderful River FO & it's use as stoll, scarf, and even little shrug.

But river can also be used as fashionable disguise...
perfect for spying..

I even made petite bead cover scrunchy

too bad that I have made dumb decision using same color bead as yarn..
can hardly tell whether it is beaded..

My first elann yarn order have arrived this week & here is it ..
yarns for Contempo granny square blanket..

I have already made about 4 squares & realized I have miscalculated
yarn I need to finish desireable size.. Need to double my order..
but isn't it pretty color?
I was quite surprised ( happy surprise ) when I received the yarn..
Color was much better than I saw on screen & imagined..

and Additional photos of Lace leaf Pullover
Detail shots of sweater.. to show how each sleeve have different detail..
Right sleeve with Lace pattern & body and left sleeve with Leaf motif.

See Christine..
Aren't these cute??

Things To do today

2005-10-05T12:57:00.000-07:00

Busy Busy...
After squeezing my brain for couple of days
to make storyboard for my hubby.. and
still doing it for today's 6pm final..
( oops.. am I blogging in this urgent state?)
I started to remember why I loved & excited
to graduate school..

If you hear me saying to young
'school year is best time of your life.. enjoy'
please warn me with BS BS BS signal..

This is precisely how I was whole week
Pic from here

Ready for Fall???

2005-10-02T19:28:00.000-07:00

My Summer Knitting is done & I have started
ready for Little chilly weather' knitting little while ago..

Ahh~~
I'm not sure when I can actually wear these wonderful
sweaters.. ( Probably around November??)
Because it is extremely hot over here due to Santa Ana Wind
( Have you seen news coverage of fire at Southern California?
Seems like all fires make weather hotter....)

Circular Shrug : from Craftster

Easy knit.....
just 5 inches of 2x2 rib on either ends and 20" of mock ribs
I was worried 20" of body might too long for my size --
after I tried it on... Wish I made body little longer..

Only additional thing for this shrug is
I have to find some good solid color brooch ~~~

Do you think color is weird??
I kind of getting liking the color ...
it is little bit of a ugly chic kind of feel~~

Lace Leaf Pullover : Loop D Loop

Love the design ...
even though it was sweater..
it was such fun & quick knit.( I kind of remember My other sweater
took me about 3 times more of knitting time)
When I checked other knitters... Many complained about
sweaters loose, saggy fitting - But I like this aspect..

It will be this fall's my favorite easy -throw on you when it is
little chill sweater~~

Does my grafting looks little better??
I tried to fix it couple of times & at least manage to
achieve decent front..

Well..
Next things on my knitting needles..
Bubble U-neck : Loop D Loop
Black Berry : Knitty
Ene's Scarf : Scarf Style..
Very Ambitious Aren't I??

Excited!!!

2005-10-02T01:42:00.000-07:00

I am very excited...
My first knitting with Lace weight yarn & first ever stole
River is almost over..(it is at the last repeat)
I am planning to finish main part this weekend.
and off to blocking~~~~~~~~~
( yes.. I will make little scrunchy thing with beads too)

I been waiting till weekend to take pictures of couple of
finished objects - Come now miracle photographer..work your magic for me!!

I took a shower today.. so I can look decent for my photoshoot ..
hehe ...See U tomorrow~~~

Another exciting story..
Nintendo Revolution story..
Yes. finally Nintendo presented new controller at the Tokyo game show 05
It looks kind of archaic psudo remote controller..
but It will be equiped with motion sensor & will be wireless..

Can you see Freedom of control & exciting new games???

Aminoshiki

2005-09-30T12:04:00.000-07:00

Amazing what people can do with little bit of time & practice
NO CG involved..

Katamari

2005-09-27T00:59:00.000-07:00

Age is kind of weird thing..

Makes certain thing that was regarded as Wonderful thing to admit..
When you were 10's- 20's
turns into embarrassing to admit..

One of this thing is..
Video game playing..

I was late bloomer..
Started playing game seriously again after I turned 20..
I blame my intermission to Education system in Asia that taboo
Video game as time consuming, it-will-ruin-your-future kid of art..

I bless my significant other for reintroducing me to wonderful
world of Video game..& many sleepless nights.

I'm typical female game player..
I laugh with Mario, Cry with Zelda..
Have to solve clues to even open little door.
From Halo stained world.. I saw new bright young star game last year..

Katamari damachi..

I control the garbage rolling.. Mindless destruction with glee
until my finger hurts..
&
When It all ends too soon...Cry for more..

My long wait is ended..
Second installment of Katamariis out..

If you are not game player..
At least you can visit website & download dashing & sexy wallpaper and screen saver..
Like this one