February 3, 2010

  • I'm Turning into an Ajumma...

    And I LOVE it! After I we got back from Korea at the end of last summer, I started to embrace the inevitable. The ajummaness (for the non Koreans- ajumma is what we call older, usually married women) in me. It started to come out in bits here and there:

    • coupons/discounts give me so much joy (the 20% off Bed Bath & Beyond coupon is the most coveted)
    • cookware excites me
    • I'm constantly thinking of ways to hook up my single friends (with each other) keke
    • I say "aigoo" and "ohmona" way too much (and recently started to clap my hands at the same time)

    When these little ajumma bits come out of me here and there, it always makes my friends laugh and catches some off guard. When I went home for Christmas, Peter commented on this change in me. He said something like "Ummm....Noona, you are such an ajumma." I think I replied with a thank you. hehe

    A few weeks ago I met up with some girlfriends for dinner, drinks and dessert. Christine busted out her coupon organizer and we were in awe!


    Super cute Christine w/her wonderful creation

    I knew I had to have one too. I had been carrying around my coupons in a ratty envelop. So I went out to Staples a few days later and bought my own organizer and labeled the sections. This beauty only cost $4 and is super sturdy.


    Keeps my coupons organized and easily accessible

    Another fairly recent purchase that has brought me so much joy is my portable glass baking dish.

    I got this dish 20% off (using a Bed Bath & Beyond coupon of course ) so I could transport my sweet potato casserole for our annual Thanksgiving get together.  It keeps the dish warm or cold and is perfect for potlucks. I've used this almost every week since I bought this, so I'm getting great use!

    As you get older do you ever feel the ajumma or ajuhsshi coming out in you?

    Here are a few pictures from last year's Thanksgiving Extravaganza:


    Our packed dinner table with all the fixings!


    Turkey Bowl 2009 -The Oldskoolers Won! We killed the youngins!

     
    Fennel and prosciutto hor devourers


    The gorgeous turkey Marie made

    To see more pictures please go here.

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Comments (2)

  • lol i don't think it's that you're turning into an ahjumma.. you always had that motherly-ness in you.   who are you cooking for every week that you're using the portable glass dish? i'm missing out! where is my single hook-up? [i'm surprised you haven't gone hunting at some PK retreat to find me someone after our conversation last week. hahahaha]

  • @YoOnxKyUnG - Girl how do you know I'm not trying to find you an awesome PK?! ;)

    Invite us over and I'll bring my super duper handy portable baking dish with something yummy inside! keke

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