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A dream is just a wish until you act upon it, and then it becomes a goal.

About Me


I have a tendency to be shy but have a great sense of humor, love to be around other people and meet new friends. I come from a Korean background but came to California when I was just 4 years old, therefore I speak English without an accent but am blessed to know how to speak Korean as well. I'm married to a Filipino-American who doesn't speak Tagalog (a shame). Our two kids, 3 yr old daughter and 2 yr old son are therefore half Korean and half Filipino by blood.
I believe in the good in people, and I am a Christian. What you give to others, you will receive back tenfold. God loves you, so smile! I've learned that whatever life throws at you, if you continue to praise the Lord, you will always be happy because you are thankful for what you have. If you look carefully, you will find that you are very blessed indeed.
I am a military wife. My husband has been in the Army since March of 2002. Prior to being a stay-at-home mom, I worked as an editor for a news bureau.
Foreign countries and tropical islands I have been to on vacations: South Korea, Hawaii, Tahiti, Mexico, England, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and France. In the states, we visit Southern California often and take the kids to Orlando, Florida.
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My Interests



Seeking God first, creating memories with my family, seeing my children grow and develop, personal development, vacation travel, roadtrips, enjoying life, shopping, good healthy food, dreaming, reading, working for myself, beautiful things.

Psalm 103
Bless the LORD, O my soul;
And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
Bless the LORD, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits:
Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
The LORD executes righteousness
And justice for all who are oppressed.
He made known His ways to Moses,
His acts to the children of Israel.
The LORD is merciful and gracious,
Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.
He will not always strive with us,
Nor will He keep His anger forever.
He has not dealt with us according to our sins,
Nor punished us according to our iniquities.
For as the heavens are high above the earth,
So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;
As far as the east is from the west,
So far has He removed our transgressions from us.
As a father pities his children,
So the LORD pities those who fear Him.
For He knows our frame;
He remembers that we are dust.
As for man, his days are like grass;
As a flower of the field, so he flourishes.
For the wind passes over it, and it is gone,
And its place remembers it no more.
But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting
On those who fear Him,
And His righteousness to children's children,
To such as keep His covenant,
And to those who remember His commandments to do them.
The LORD has established His throne in heaven,
And His kingdom rules over all.
Bless the LORD, you His angels,
Who excel in strength, who do His word,
Heeding the voice of His word.
Bless the LORD, all you His hosts,
You ministers of His, who do His pleasure.
Bless the LORD, all His works,
In all places of His dominion.
Bless the LORD, O my soul!

I'd like to meet:

Beautiful servants of God, interesting and successful people, women who are interested in working for themselves, stay-at-home moms like me and military wives. Anyone who needs a friend or a kind word. I am someone who will listen without judgement and offer help and advice when needed. I care when others turn away. Compassion is one of my strongest attributes.

Some funny comparisons of our faces:

If you know Korean or ever watched a Korean soap opera, you've gotta see this:
Korean Soap Opera - Attitudes and Feelings

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This is great to watch, a good demonstration of the human spirit. Ordinary but extraordinary - the eyes can fool:
Nessun Dorma by Paul Potts

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Kotex

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24 w/ Bobby Lee (John Cho)
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MadTV - Average Asian

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Music:

Pop, alternative, some jazz and 80s. I also play piano and flute.

Movies:

E.T., Edward Scissorhands, Forest Gump, Wallace and Gromit, Love Actually, Elf, Napoleon Dynamite, Tommy Boy, many others.

Television:

Bones, The OC, 24, Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond, Seinfeld, Sex and the City, Celebrity Fit Club, SNL, MADtv, The Simpsons, Futurama, Family Guy

Books:

Self-improvement and parenting.

Heroes:

Women who persevere and make the best out of themselves. Anyone who puts the comfort of others before themselves and has a serving attitude.

Men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Spouses of soldiers and officers.

My Blog

Cat's Eyes, a Poem by Rina Placer

Please read and enjoy, but have respect and don't use without my permission, thank you!Cat's EyesBy Rina Placer, February 20, 2007 Cautious yet calm,Piercing but soft,They see deep w...
Posted by Rina" on Tue, 20 Feb 2007 10:36:00 PST

Back on the Bike!

Well, as painful as it is, I have to face the fact that in 3 months' time, I have gained back 12, yes 12, pounds.  Yikes!  What happened?  I keep a weekly log of my weight and measureme...
Posted by Rina" on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:05:00 PST

Blog from a Blog

This was my comment to one of my friend Danaye's blogs.  I typed so much that I think it qualifies as its own blog ...I can't say how much this world has changed.  It is so materialistic.&nb...
Posted by Rina" on Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:44:00 PST

Cinderella and Superman

It's been a hectic night - Halloween party with FRG (Family Readiness Group) for Joe's company here in Fort Meade.  We brought our bouncy castle for the kids to play in and man, did they use it o...
Posted by Rina" on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:05:00 PST

Prayer for Tonight 10/04/06

Dear Lord, thank you for being with me today, watching over my little angels when I couldn't, for giving me the strength and energy to take care of my family, for the many blessings you give us each d...
Posted by Rina" on Thu, 05 Oct 2006 09:10:00 PST

Changed My Basic Info - Body Type

OK, so reality sank in when I saw others who have "slim/slender" as their body type here.  Although I do believe that I am fairly slim, I think by most people's standards, I would be considered "...
Posted by Rina" on Wed, 04 Oct 2006 09:40:00 PST

My Nightly Dilemma

Every single day after the kids are asleep and the house is QUIET, I have a choice whether to stay upstairs in my room to spend time online or go downstairs and watch a movie on my big screen.  I...
Posted by Rina" on Sun, 17 Sep 2006 12:20:00 PST

Dreaming and Can't Sleep

I'm hoping that this will inspire me to write again.  I picked up the hobby of writing poems and short stories during high school and during college while working full-time and taking classes ful...
Posted by Rina" on Sat, 02 Sep 2006 01:31:00 PST