Category Archives: adoption

Last night/day in Seoul.

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Mica

I feel fortunate to have once again cheated death and successfully flown over the Pacific Ocean. The boyfriend and I are back in our apartment, which did not burn down in our absence. Illinois looks dark and flat compared to … Continue reading →

Posted in adoption, being a better Korean, food, friends, Seoul, travel | 14 Comments

The one to my left.

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Mica

(First aunt, Second aunt, Me, Birth mom)

Posted in adoption, family, Seoul, travel | 29 Comments

어린이날/Children’s Day

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Mica

Remember how when you were little, you’d say, “Why isn’t there a ‘Kid’s Day’?” Then your parents would retort something to the effect of “Every day is kid’s day.” May 5th is apparently 어린이날 (“Children’s Day”) in South Korea. According … Continue reading →

Posted in adoption | 6 Comments

엄마/Childhood photos

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Mica

Back in October, my dad sent me an album of pictures from my childhood. I’m lucky to have an avid photographer for a father, which is perhaps where I got my habit of trying to document everything. (Thanks, Dad, for … Continue reading →

Posted in adoption, silliness | 13 Comments

엄마

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Mica

저는 여동생가 있어요? 저는 남동생가 있어요? P.S. For any bilingual Korean-English speakers, I’m trying to say “Do I have a [younger] sister? Do I have a [younger] brother?” It’s difficult because I, uh, don’t speak Korean…yet. Please feel free to … Continue reading →

Posted in adoption, Korean language | 3 Comments

엄마

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Mica

네가 보고싶어 죽겠어. 부탁함니다.

Posted in adoption, being a better Korean, Korean language | 2 Comments

Tuesday Tempo run

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Mica

Today marked my last tempo run before Saturday’s Half marathon. It was a short but good one. 1-mile warm-up – 9:35 20 minutes @ 8:53 avg. page (2.25 miles) 4 strides + 1-mile cool-down – 11:05 pace I hope the … Continue reading →

Posted in adoption, running, tempo run | 4 Comments

Then I ate it.

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Mica

It is spring time in the Midwest! I know this for a fact because the local Parks & Recreation decided to turn on the water fountains in the parks! My French office-mate Julie and I have taken a few of … Continue reading →

Posted in adoption, biking, friends, injury, running, speedwork | 16 Comments

A reason to be vain

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Mica

First, did I mention that I registered for the Marine Corps Marathon? I did. Last night, I was Lena’s date for a fund-raising event to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Planned Parenthood Illinois. It was good fun to celebrate an … Continue reading →

Posted in adoption, friends, gear, running | 17 Comments

엄마

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Mica

1986 (Me, Cousin Rachel, Grandpa) 2010 Apologies for the cryptic nature. I will explain tomorrow.

Posted in adoption | 4 Comments