Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Saturday, December 17, 2016

Monday, December 12, 2016

Sunday, December 11, 2016

[LOTTE DUTY FREE] 7 First Kisses (ENG) #3 Park Hae Jin “Dangerous Boss”

[LOTTE DUTY FREE] 7 First Kisses (ENG) #2 Lee Joon Gi “First Kiss?”

[LOTTE DUTY FREE] 7 First Kisses (ENG) #1 Choi Ji Woo "Her Present"

Getting A Respite From Treatment For Christmas

With A Little Help From My Friends


Recent scan shows tumor has decreased a little in size so we are optimistic despite abnormal cells still present in other areas. I will finish another round of chemo and then I get a break until after the new years! This is the best gift I could wish for with the exception of wishing that everyone around this beautiful world could enjoy good health and peace in the coming new year.

Saturday, December 10, 2016

GOBLIN – with Gong Yoo!



Even if you are not a K-drama fan now, I suggest you watch this delightful new drama. It can be viewed at Dramafever.com . Two of my favorite actors star as the Goblin and the Grim Reaper share a humorous bromance in this fun, fantasy drama.

Starting To Get In The Holiday Mood!

 Today was the first significant snowfall of this winter and looking out the window, seeing the city lights reflecting off that blanket of white, has put me in the holiday spirit. I got out my seasonal music and created a watch list of some holiday movies and now I am set!

Let It Snow!

Friday, December 9, 2016

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Post Surgery Posting

Surgery on 10/26/16 went well (even with the 12 hours that it took) I was the model patient, giving all members of the team the opportunity to participate in the fun. I am told that the prep team "liked" the Pokemon(temporary tattoo on my neck) and gave me an appropriate haircut in thanks, Surgery team one was efficient, aligning the new incision up closely to the prior incision and almost met their time for completion of the procedure( a time out when BP shot up) and the second team was quick to adjust the planned laparoscopic to an open procedure to cut the time. Post surgical unit (despite some surprises) handled the care with efficiency that speaks well for the professional on the team and had me on my feet by Wednesday and home four days post surgery! And a big thank you to those of you who donate blood!!


Staples/stitches out last Friday and things look good. I get to rest for a couple of weeks before a scan and then plan out the future.

Children Will Listen


Dirty Words or Supporting A Rape Culture

"But here's the important thing that every outlet should be clear about when they report on it: This is not a story about lewd comments. Rather, this is a story about the Republican nominee for president talking, without compunction, about how he supports sexually assaulting women. Every headline must make this clear...Yes, his comments are lewd, but that's irrelevant. What matters is that Trump is talking as if he can do whatever he wants with women, whenever he wants, regardless of their consent. This is rape culture, as clear as day." - David S. Cohen

http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/features/dirty-words-wont-end-trump-endorsing-sexual-assault-might-w443997

Thursday, September 15, 2016

[CNN] 빅뱅 BIGBANG FULL INTERVIEW ~ 2016.09.08



Going to miss them as a group if they do disband after military but will still get to see them as individual performers!

Ellen and First Lady Michelle Obama Go to CVS

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Monday, September 12, 2016

LOWKEY FT. MAI KHALIL- AHMED (OFFICIAL VIDEO)





If you have a problem with immigrants, how about helping to find solutions to the problems that are forcing them from their home!

Cancer Care Funding

https://www.gofundme.com/Jackiocancerfund

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Saturday, September 3, 2016

How much is a life worth....

Another surgery has been scheduled, it will be similar to the previous one but per the lead surgeon, they will be a little more aggressive this time. The surgery will be followed by a round of chemotherapy. Even as the mounting bills continue to give me stress, I am thankful for the excellent medical care that is accessible to me. The fight has been long and hard but I know that there are so many others who face a more difficult struggle and many who have even lost the fight. I thank my family, friends, medical team, and above all my God for making it this far in the fight.

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Delish!

I had this today and thought I would share the recipe: Caribbean Coconut Pie 1 unbaked deep-dish 9-inch pie crust 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 3/4 cup flaked coconut 2 eggs 1/2 cup hot water 2 teaspoons grated lime peel Juice of 1 lime 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prick holes in bottom of crust with fork. Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 15 minutes on wire rack. Reduce oven to 350. Combine sweetened condensed milk, coconut, eggs, water, lime peel, lime juice, salt, and red pepper in large bowl. Whisk until well blended. Pour into crust. Bake 30 minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Serve with whipped cream.

Delish!

I had this today and thought I would share the recipe: Caribbean Coconut Pie 1 unbaked deep-dish 9-inch pie crust 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 3/4 cup flaked coconut 2 eggs 1/2 cup hot water 2 teaspoons grated lime peel Juice of 1 lime 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prick holes in bottom of crust with fork. Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 15 minutes on wire rack. Reduce oven to 350. Combine sweetened condensed milk, coconut, eggs, water, lime peel, lime juice, salt, and red pepper in large bowl. Whisk until well blended. Pour into crust. Bake 30 minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Serve with whipped cream.

Monday, August 1, 2016

Friday, July 22, 2016

Yoon Si Yoon

One of my favorite Korean actors, recently completed his military service and came back with a drama (Mirror of the Witch) as well as joining the cast of my favorite Korean variety show 2D1N and has really added some fun to the show with his unbridled enthusiasm for the twice monthly filming activities of the show. He is slowing renewing the energy of the rest of the cast & crew.

Yoon Si Yoon

One of my favorite Korean actors, recently completed his military service and came back with a drama (Mirror of the Witch) as well as joining the cast of my favorite Korean variety show 2D1N and has really added some fun to the show with his unbridled enthusiasm for the twice monthly filming activities of the show. He is slowing renewing the energy of the rest of the cast & crew.

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Some amazing jobs for you!

Some amazing jobs for you!: TalentSeer jobcast page – hottest positions on the job market

Sunday, July 17, 2016

Classical Music Mashup

[DVD] JYJ Memories in 2010 a-nation10 Colors Melody&Harmony - Soulmate ♥



With all the terrible things that are going on in our world, I felt the need for something to feel good about and so I listened to this song.

Friday, July 15, 2016

France was there for us as we fought to create this nation. One of our greatest symbols, the Statue of Liberty, was a gift to this new nation. In the wake of the tragedies that have befallen France, my heart cries out nous sommes avec toi!

Friday, June 24, 2016

Summer Break!

Results from liver biopsy were good! Based on the most recent scans, the main tumor has not shown any change so I am being given a break for the next few weeks with no treatments. I will go in once a month for some lab work and scan but I get to relax and enjoy a summer!

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Michael Jackson - Heal The World

Heal The World

My heart cries for those affected by the senseless shooting in Orlando but I refuse to jump on the anti-Islam bandwagon. I am more inclined to get behind the stronger gun laws and anti-discrimination movements. Learning about and learning to accept other cultures would seem the better option. Getting help for those with mental illness rather than stigmatizing the mentally ill as somehow not worthy to be part of the community. Be it Christian, Muslim, Jew or any other religion, if someone professes believe in that religion and then uses it as a justification for violence, it is that person who is sick and not the religion.I look at the group known as ISIS or ISIL. as a cult. A cult that draws in the weak minded and in no way is a true representation of the Muslim religion.

Let Us Pray for Mankind!

Enough with the hatred of those who are not our mirror image. Enough with the easy access to weapons. Enough with the bureaucratic red tape required to get help for mental health issues. Enough with blaming the race or religion of the perpetrator.

Monday, June 6, 2016

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Soweto Gospel Choir - Khumbaya

JYJ W in A-nation

JYJ was one of the first Korean musical groups that I came to know and with each new release of music or acting I continue to be amazed at their talent. Each member is unique and in their own right are special but when combined they blow my mind!

JYJ - 낙엽 Fallen Leaves / Tokyo Dome 2013 DVD

Friday, May 20, 2016

Look Beyond Borders - 4 minutes experiment

This had me in tears.

As someone who is currently fighting my own cancer battle, this song really hit home with me.

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Happy Easter

The C Word

When you are "fighting" cancer, you are in fact in a battle with your own body or at least with the rebel cell faction. When I was first diagnosed and went through the surgery and following chemo/radiation treatments, I thought I had won the battle. Subsequent checkups proved me wrong and the rebel cells were regrouping and so the battle goes on. There have been good days and bad days and so far the good have outnumbered the bad. I still find myself hesitant when asked in greeting, "how are you?" I catch myself before telling them just how I am doing on those bad days. There have been days when pain has been so severe that I want to give up and then a friend will send me a text and suddenly the world seems worthwhile again. On April 1 (right the fool's day) I am going to have another surgery so I am gearing up for victory!

Aoife O'Donovan - Porch Light - 12/17/2015 - Paste Studios, New York, NY

the moody blues question

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Descendants of the Sun Episode 1

Descendants of the Sun Episode 1: Some relationships are fated to despite the challenges of time and place. Yoo Si Jin (Song Joong Ki), the leader of a Special Forces unit, meets trauma surgeon Kang Mo Yeon (Song Hye Kyo) in a hospital emergency room after Si Jin and his second-in-command, Seo Dae Young (Jin Goo), chase down a thief on their day off. Si Jin is immediately smitten with Mo Yeon, and he asks her out on a date. But Si Jin keeps getting called to duty when he is with Mo Yeon, and the two also realize that they have conflicting views about human life (he will kill to protect his country and she has to save lives at all costs). They decide to break off their budding relationship as a result. Dae Young also tries to break off his relationship with Army doctor Yoon Myeong Ju (Kim Ji Won) because her father, Lt. General Yoon (Kang Shin Il), thinks Si Jin is a better match for his daughter. Si Jin and Dae Young are then deployed to the fictional war-torn country of Urk on a long-term assignment of helping the United Nations keep peace in the area. After repeatedly being passed over for a promotion because of her lack of connections, Mo Yeon gives up performing surgeries, loosening her principles somewhat to become a celebrity TV doctor and caring for VIP patients at the hospital. But when she refuses the sexual advances of the hospital chairman, Mo Yeon is picked to lead a medical team to staff a clinic in Urk! There, Mo Yeon unexpectedly reconnects with Si Jin. “Descendants of the Sun” is a 2016 South Korean drama series directed by Lee Eung Bok. The entire series was pre-produced prior to airing, which is a departure from how Korean dramas are typically produced. The stars and production team spent one month in Greece to film much of the series’ storyline. The drama also is the first project for Song Joong Ki after finishing his mandatory two-year military service.

Friday, January 29, 2016