My Mother... Lost In Translation.

This is a Blog about my Mother. She's a first generation Korean here in the states. I swear she still seems to be "fresh off the boat" at times. I often thought she was crazy. Wait. I still do, but I love her dearly. With her sharp tongue she will curse you out in "Kongrish" and for those of you who aren't hip to the game... Well its Korean-Engerish. Here is a little glimpse into my world, and how sometimes our conversations are Lost In Translation.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Octopus

Mom: "Melondie-a my baby lobe-u da octopussy!"
Me: "Mom?"
Mom: "Really, he lobe-u da octopussy! Can you believe dat? Dis boy... he someting else. You know? He really is Korean boy."
Me: "Mom?"
Mom: "Wah?"
Me: "Its pronounced o-c-t-o-p-u-s... Not octopussy."
Mom: "That what I say! Octopussy."

My Mother... Lost In Translation.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Octopus

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