US swimmer Nyad begins swim across Florida Straits

This Olympic swimmer is swimming from Cuba to Florida. 103-mile (166-kilometer), which is supposed to take 60 hours. This sounds crazy to me.

I just started swimming from the fall last year. I started with a beginners class.
I was always swimming when I was little but never learned it properly, so I thought better late than never. I just finished my last class. Even though I won't be able to take a class starting this fall, I will still be swimming once or twice a week.

So this story of a 61 year old woman swimming for 60 hours is absolutely inspiring. Even though, that's not my goal - is that even humanly possible??? - it would be nice to have a goal. Once I graduate next year, I would like to take a scuba diving class. This is a huge goal for a girl who freaked out with a scuba gear in a 2 feet deep water. Let's see... Maybe after scuba lesson, I may have a reason to go to Australia!!! Now that's a goal!!!


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Kimchi Chronicles

Those of you who follow my blog or know me at all know that I am far from typical Korean; however, as far as food is concerned, I can't stay away from Korean food too long. I love all different cuisines, but Korean food is still my comfort food. So when I heard that one of my favorite chefs, Jean-Georges' wife has a TV show and book about Korean food, I was very much interested. TV show is on PBS. I was lucky enough to catch end of one episode last Sunday. Look for your local listing.

Today, I went to her book signing event and cooking demo. I was very inspired. I was hoping to meet her husband as well but he wasn't present.

I am happy to see that Korean food is finally getting the attention it deserves. Even though I am still a traditionalist as far as my Korean food is concerned, but I am happy to see more people are adventurous, like David Chang and food truck like Korilla that serves Korean tacos.

Yes, I am inspired and I will try my best to update my blog more often. I still owe you updates from Spain and Puerto Rico (we were just in Puerto Rico a few weeks ago - our lazy vacation).