About Me

Hi, my name is Sophia, and I am a human being.

I am real—with real and daily problems, emotions, and thoughts. Here in my blog, I don’t hide or sugarcoat things. You will see me laugh, you will see me excited, happy, and delighted, but you will also see me cry, bitch, grumble, and yes, use the occasional curse words.

I am a college student in Southern California, who somehow foolishly and naively thought she might try to break it into the journalism world. No, I will not ever strike it rich—but I know where my passion lies and I will pursue it. I’m passionate about God, about people, about making a difference, about writing, about food, about experiencing and learning everything I can— and somehow, this blog fits every category mentioned. In fact, I wouldn’t call this your normal food blog.

You see, it hasn’t been long since I’ve recovered back my ability to be so free, normal, and passionate about anything. I have been struggling with anorexia for more than four years, enduring two hospitalizations (both against my wishes), a horrid relapse, and many more rather tiresome and pathetic dramas, blah blah blah…

Well, I’m glad to say it’s over now. I am now no longer Sophia the Anorexic; my eating disorder (or ED as I refer it) no longer defines who I am now. Yes, my ED past is an integral and significant part of me. It has shaped me into who I am now, but it is my past. And I aim to live in the present, and hope for the future.

Who am I without my eating disorder? Well, I’m still finding out. And again, that’s where this blog comes along.

Some other facts about me:

I am Korean, but I moved to Singapore when I was four because my father, a missionary, ministers to the Chinese people. When I turned fourteen, we moved again to America to establish another Chinese church. I guess I would say I am “Korean by nationality and culture, but with Singaporean, Chinese, and American influences significant enough to seriously question that statement.” I speak, write, and read English, Korean, and Chinese: Korean at home with my family, English with friends, Chinese in church.

My favorite food is kabocha, cheese, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, runny eggs, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and good, artisanal bread (Wonder Bread is certainly a wonder, but not a bread).

I love to cook and experiment with different ingredients, so be prepared for loads of creative recipes. If I had a bit more money, I would eat out more, but I do have occasional restaurant reviews. If you want to treat me lunch, email me.

Why Burp and Slurp? Tell me, have you met any human being who never burps and slurps? Neither have I. Now, did I not say I am a human being?