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About Me

I try to live my life to the fullest- including living it day by day and noticing the beauty in what life and people have to offer. This also means I want to stay abreast of social justice issues and have balance. At this time, I still think I have plenty of time to learn and figure that out.

My Interests

Watching movies (especially indie and foreign films), yoga, hiking, trying out different cuisines and drinks, drawing, dancing, live shows and performances, museums, travels; giving my two cents on fashion and food/wine and just spending time with friends and getting some sunshine.

I'd like to meet:

people with similiar interests- those who wish to make a difference in this world (locally, internally, internationally, etc), those who are creative and artistic and those who love the simple pleasures in life including the outdoors. I use this portal to KIT with my friends and to be inspired by others. Also, it's a great way to listen to up and coming musicians!

Music:

Old school, a bit of rock, introspective and indie. Love Imogen Heap, Jason Mraz, Snow Patrol, Blond Redhead, Jem, Madonna, Death Cab for Cutie, Coldplay, Emma Lou Harris, Juanes, Mana, Muse, Green Day, Afro-Cuban music, KCRW and of course, my new friends in myspace! You guys rock!

Movies:

Recently saw films at the Korean American Film Festival in NY; loved Planet B-Boy! Enjoyed The Diving Bell and Butterfly and Kiterunner. Intrigued by Michel Gondry. Gimme different genres, foreign and independent films and documentaries and you're on my page. During those days of fatigue and stress, there's nothing better than a good ol' light hearted comedy. I have too many fave films...

Television:

BBC, Democracy Now, Gilmore Girls, Conan, The Daily Show, Colbert Report, Travel Channel, Bravo, CUNY, Project Runway

Books:

Started reading Amazing Grace by Jonathan Kozol and am planning to read Tenants of East Harlem afterwards. Finished reading SNOW by Orhan Pamuk. Recommend Pamuk for Turkish culture. Recommend my last read "History of Love" by Nicole Krauss. One of my favorite books is Blindness by Jose Saramago. I enjoy different genres but they must have either cultural, historical (including controversial) philosophical significance and/or engender inspiration or provoke thoughts.

Heroes:

Ordinary human beings doing extraordinary things every day!

My Blog

Last Day of Fashion Week (Sunday, Feb.10)

Thanks to a friend's connection, we had the opportunity to see firsthand a huge culture in Manhattan, "Fashion Week". Like many things, these events are by invite only and in this line of busine...
Posted by Mona in New York on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:55:00 PST

Life isnt about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself.

Near the very end of MLK day, I suddenly had a thought and well, what better way to appreciate this day we had then to share my thoughts with you guys, at least for those who have time to listen and r...
Posted by Mona in New York on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:40:00 PST

REFLECTION IN NEW YORK--CONSCIOUS AT PLAY IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER

Life is funny. Just when you think you figured things out Fate takes a hold of you And forces you to keep on trying. Looking back these past six months There has been nothing but excitement an...
Posted by Mona in New York on Thu, 05 Apr 2007 09:28:00 PST

The night before Thanksgiving, I fell in love with reading again (Part II)

"The Birth of Feeling" Feelings are not as old as time, it began. Just as there was a first instant when someone rubbed two sticks together to make a spark, there was a first time joy was felt, and...
Posted by Mona in New York on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 02:46:00 PST

The night before Thanksgiving, I fell in love with reading again

The night before Thanksgiving, I discovered my love of reading again. Dear friends: It has been three weeks since I've been in New York. Instead of telling you about my impressions of New York...
Posted by Mona in New York on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 02:32:00 PST

San Diego Tried and True

AT first glance, San Diego could be a microcosm of LA- Just release the smog, the extra excitement and perhaps some diversity. People take road trips visiting the usual places*. These are wonderful p...
Posted by Mona in New York on Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:03:00 PST

What is great art?

This is a posting inspired by the words of a friend I just became acquainted with. This is my interpretation of his wonderful statement. WHAT IS GREAT ART? "Great art occurs when an artis...
Posted by Mona in New York on Tue, 19 Sep 2006 05:47:00 PST

Yunha

Yunha was a name given to me in my Korean class at UCSD. I never had a Korean name before so in some ways, it was pretty anticlimatic. The timing couldn't have been more perfect because I used t...
Posted by Mona in New York on Wed, 14 Jun 2006 05:22:00 PST

re: The Truth about Sueanne Continues and Ends

I don't know what it isThat is driving me to write about youMaybe it's because I can't forgetThe person who gave me so muchAnd changed me so muchIn a short matter of time. These are just thoughts Thou...
Posted by Mona in New York on Mon, 05 Jun 2006 11:07:00 PST

The Truth About Sueanne

There is a girl name SueanneWho knocked me out of my senses.Not a moment went byWithout her intense preludesOf self-examinationsDiscussions And confrontations.There are so many things about herThat ma...
Posted by Mona in New York on Mon, 05 Jun 2006 09:02:00 PST