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 Fans from recent episode: check out this link YOUTUBE sung during MUSICAL performance

그래 웃어봐 - M시그널
M Signal - So Give Me A Smile (eng subs-SOOMPI "Hearstrings" Forum cr: stardusts)

Yes, smile so happiness will come
Yes, smile so the love can come into my embrace
Even all the dreams like the stars in the sky

Yes, get up- don't collapse
Yes, get up- even if it's one step per day
Even if it's a slow walk- it's okay

When tears form in my eyes
When tears flow on my cheeks
Cry out loudly- the sadness will be shocked and run away

When my heart is crumbling
When my heart is so in pain
Laugh loudly- so hope can come find me

Now it's ok- I can laugh
Now it's ok- only if I am with you
Because when I'm tired, I can rest

Even if it's a bit high, I can climb over it
Even if my road is blocked, I can go around it
Never stop in that one place

When tears form in my eyes
When tears flow on my cheeks
Cry out loudly- the sadness will be shocked and run away

When my heart is crumbling
When my heart is so in pain
Laugh loudly- so hope can come find me

Spread out your arms widely

I may fall down but that's not failure
Just brush it off lightly- I'm not crying
Because I can just get up and run again

Sometimes I can smile for love
Sometimes I can cry for love
Because everything will make me stronger

Sometimes I risk it all for love
Sometimes I regret because of love
But it's ok- I will dream again today
And set out to the road      

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Hangul and simple romanization

그래 웃어봐 행복이 오게
geure usobwa hengbogi oge
그래 웃어봐 사랑도 내 품에 안기게

geure usobwa sarangdo ne pume an-gige
저 하늘 별처럼 많은 꿈들도
jo haneul
byolchorom maneun kkumdeuldo

그래 일어나 주저 앉지마
geure irona jujo anjima

그래 일어나 하루에 한 걸음이라도
geure irona harue han goreumirado
느린 걸음도 괜찮을 거야

neurin goreumdo gwenchaneul goya

나의 눈에 눈물 고여올 때
naye nune nunmul
goyo-ol tte
나의 볼에 눈물 흐를 때면
naye bore nunmul heureul ttemyon
크게 소리 질러
슬픔도 놀라 도망칠 거야
keuge sori jillo seulpeumdo nolla domangchil goya

나의
가슴 무너져 내릴 때
naye gaseum munojyo neril tte
나의 가슴이 시리게 아파 올 때면
naye
gaseumi sirige apa ol ttemyon
크게 웃어 희망이 날 찾을 수 있게
keuge uso hwimangi nal
chajeul su itge

이젠 괜찮아 웃을 수 있어
ijen gwenchana useul su isso
이젠
괜찮아 너와 함께 할 수 있다면
ijen gwenchana nowa hamkke hal su itdamyon
힘이 들 땐 쉬어가면
되니까
himi deul tten swiogamyon dwenikka

조금 높아도 넘을 수 있어
jogeum
nopado nomeul su isso
앞을 막아도 잠시 돌아가면 되니까
apeul magado jamsi doragamyon
dwenikka
절대 그 자리에 멈추지는 마
jolde geu jarie momchujineun ma

나의 눈에
눈물 고여올 때
naye nune nunmul goyo-ol tte
나의 볼에 눈물 흐를 때면
naye bore
nunmul heureul ttemyon
크게 소리 질러 슬픔도 놀라 도망칠 거야
keuge sori jillo seulpeumdo nolla domangchil goya

두 팔 활짝 펴고
du pal hwaljjak pyogo

넘어 질 수 있어 그건 실패가 아니야
nomo jil su isso geugon silpega aniya
훌훌
털어내 울고 있지는 않아
hulhul torone ulgo itjineun ana
일어나서 다시 뛰어 가면 되니까

ironaso dasi ttwio gamyon dwenikka

가끔 사랑에 웃기도 하고
gakkeum sarange
utgido hago
가끔 사랑에 울기도 해도
gakkeum sarange ulgido hedo
그런 모든 것이 나를
강하게 할 테니까
geuron modeun gosi nareul ganghage hal tenikka

가끔 사랑에 전부를
걸고
gakkeum sarange jonbureul golgo
가끔 사랑에 후회를 한다고 해도
gakkeum sarange
huhwereul handago hedo
난 괜찮아 나는 오늘도 꿈을 꾸며
nan gwenchana naneun oneuldo
kkumeul kkumyo
거리를 나설 거야
gorireul nasol goya

Credit
Hangul :: Daum Music

Romanization :: Chichan-Onew
     

Cutty’s- A Brookline Village Gem

by Anna Ing on August 12, 2011 (SAMPAN)

Cutty’s is an amazing neighborhood gem nestled in Brookline Village (284 Washington Street, Brookline, MA 02445 (617) 505-1844). With their high quality, delicious and local fare thought up by owner Charles Kelsey, a former editor at Cook’s Illustrated Magazine and a Culinary of Art Institute graduate, it is not your run of the mill sandwich lunch spot. They have a simple menu that has something for everyone with daily specials ranging from Broccoli Rabe or Pork Torta sandwiches to the Saturday Only Pork Rabe and Pork Fennel sandwiches.

Since last year, sandwich aficionados have been flocking to Cutty’s. From their amazing tomato soup, which my picky sister even raves out it to their lovely sandwiches, there is something for everyone. After one sip of the tomato soup, you can never go back to Campbells again. The popular Roast Beef 1000 sandwich is elevated to a foodie’s delight with great attention to flavor in every bite! First is the lightly toasted black pepper brioche, then the thinly sliced roast beef, sharp cheddar, Thousand Island dressing topped with the lovely crunchy shallots to complete this sandwich. The ingredients all harmonize so well together that it is no wonder this sandwich is their top seller!

 

One daily special sandwich is their Broccoli Rabe (vegetable used in Chinese and Italian cooking) sandwich. The slightly bitterness of the sauteed broccoli rabe is mellowed when combined with the mozzarella cheese and topped with the yummy tomato jam in a warm sesame bun, making it a satisfying meal. If you don’t want a sandwich, then try their Wheat Berry Beet over some mesclun (“mixture” of an assortment of young salad leaves) greens. (Wheat berry is the entire wheat kernel and is an excellent source of fiber.) The simplicity of the wheat berry and beets is both delicious and nutritious!

Cutty’s boasts delicious and quality food, quick and friendly service with a smile while having consistent attention to details in their flavorful menu offerings with the most expensive item being $8! If you happen to be in the Brookline Village during lunch time, check out Cutty’s!

 

Cutty Broccoli rabe sandwich. (Photo by Anna Ing)

Spy Myungwol OST - Part 4 - Bobby Kim & Gil Hak Mi: 사랑할 수 있을 때 While We Still Can Love

나와 가까운 친구들 곁에 있어 의지가 되지만
although I can get reliance from close friends who are beside me
그것만으로 살아가기는 어려워
it’s difficult to live on with just that
또 다른 내가 되어줄 흔히 사랑이라 부르는
what is often call love is what that become of another me
오직 한 사람 내게는 니가 필요해
just one person. To me, I need you
내게 다가와 함께 삶의 여행을 떠나자
come close to me and let’s go on a life journey together
Do you hear me, do you feel me
Do you hear me, do you feel me
꿈은 아직 멀지만
although the dream is still far
언제나 우리 세상이준 마직막 날처럼
all the time, just like the last day of our world 
사랑하자 사랑할 수 있을 때
let’s love while we can still love
나는 네 곁에 있을 때 나와 가장 가까운 내가 돼
when I’m beside you, I become the person that’s most like me
정직하게 날 살게 해줘서 고마워
thank you for allowing me to live honestly
힘들고 복잡한 세상 나의 편이 되 줄 한 사람
a tiring and complicated world, the person who trust in me
나만은 널 아프게 하지 않을게
only I will not hurt you
흔들리지 마 울고 싶은 날도 있겠지만
don’t be shaken although there will be days that you feel like crying
Do you want me, do you love me
Do you want me, do you love me
그 맘 변치 않도록
the heart will not change
뒤돌아서면 두 번 다시 못 볼 사람처럼
like someone you won’t be able to see again if you look around
사랑하자 사랑할 수 있을 때
let’s love while we can still love
언제나 우리 세상이준 마직막 날처럼
all the time, just like the last day of our world 
사랑하자 사랑할 수 있을 때
let’s love while we can still love
이젠 날개를 펼쳐봐 자유로이 나의 품안에서
try spreading your wings now freely in my bosom 
나의 사랑을 전부 느낄 수 있도록
so much so you can feel all my love
사랑하자 사랑할 수 있을 때
let’s love while we can still love
사랑하자 사랑할 수 있을 때
let’s love while we can still love

Video source: http://t.co/f7v8ieR

Translation by: inhye87.tumblr

So Cal fave King Hawaiian

by Anna Ing on July 22, 2011 SAMPAN

To stir things up a bit, here is a review of an out-of-town place. Earlier this month, I went to a popular and highly recommended Southern California mainstay for Hawaiian and American Cuisine called King Hawaiian Bakery and Restaurant (2808 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 310-530-0050) and the family has been in business since 1950. Diners are greeted with a mouthwatering display of baked goods before entering the main dining room. Their trademark and award winning lightly sweetened, soft and delicious Hawaiian Bread needs no butter and is served while patrons browse their menus.

Hawaiian Regional Cuisine (HRC) echoes the diversity of Hawaii with Portuguese, Polynesian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino influences and flavors in their cuisine. Did you know that Hawaii is the second highest consumer of Spam (luncheon meat) just after Guam? During World War II, when fish was banned, Spam became widely consumed. A popular snack called Spam Musubi consists of a fried and marinated slice of Spam wrapped in rice and nori (dried flat seaweed).  It is served as an appetizer that can also be found in the King’s Hawaiian Platter. Other delicious items in the platter include the Ahi Poke (sushi grade Tuna seasoned served over cabbage), Fried Calamari(breaded served with cocktail sauce), Kalua Nachos (Kalua Pork- lightly seasoned pulled pork) served with the regular fixings-beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and a tropical twist of pineapple salsa along with the Fried Sesame Wings. The Nachos and Ahi Poke were delicious while the Calamari had a little too much batter on it. The Fried Sesame Wings were a bit of a disappointment, being a little overcooked.

Hawaiian lunch plates “local style” are traditionally served with two scoops of white rice and one scoop of macaroni salad with a choice of the entree. The Chicken Katsu Curry plate had the macaroni salad and rice; in addition to the panko (Japanese flaky bread crumb) encrusted fried Chicken cutlet cut up and smothered with a delicious Japanese curry sauce laden with onions, carrots and potatoes. The curry was mild and flavorful but not spicy, which went well with the crunchy chicken. So, for a taste of Hawaii in So Cal, go where the locals go to King Hawaiian.

 

Chicken Katsu Curry plate. (Photo by Anna Ing)King's Hawaiian Platter. (Photo by Anna Ing)

This past long weekend, I went to LA area and caught up with pals. But the focus was to attend my dear friend and his wife's wedding ceremony and reception. I was asked to make a toast as it was a small gathering (30 people) and no maid/matron of honor or best man. It was an honor as he is like a lil bro who I met through our friend EQ when he was doing his masters at MIT. Who knew would room together for almost 8 years! I was with him through his ups and downs doing his aerospace PH.D at MIT. Now he is a married man to a woman who adores him but also challenges him as his lil "devil."

As our other roomie SW said, it was one of the most emotional weddings ever! I agree! When our friend HV made his vows, we were floored at his emotions. The usually unemotive and undemonstrative HV was causing all of us to tear up with his heartfelt emotion and sincerity! So proud of him!

I tried to help with the little tasks, waving in the bride, waving in the parents getting into the reception, sitting at the gift table with the guest book and making the toast. Or running errands such as getting the camcorder or carrying stuff back to the room, helping the bride change etc. But I with shaking hands, I made my speech was the biggest duty of that night. I said a few words in Korean (practiced it over and over and even called my pal 유진 back in Boston to makes sure it was right! Then asked my mom for the Cantonese portion. But I winged the English part (with some notes to cover stuff). I covered the history of knowing the groom even tossing in how SW and HV did not like each other initially! (Got a few chuckles) I had to mention EQ as he was the one who asked me to take care of his boy HV when he went back to California. When I got to mentioning my first meeting with his now wife SC. I recall meandering around LACMA and talking with her. She was not good with English and me not good in Korean. But I got the point across that if she was not nice to my bro/friend HV she was going to hear from me. Surprisingly, she liked me and my candor and called me 언니 from the get go. (I told her we are in America and I am Chinese American to boot, but she kept saying I command respect in her eyes.) I even tossed in how I enjoye seeing them being able to find each other.

No relationship has perpetual smooth sailing, they have their ups and downs, but I wish them all the best! To a great couple!

Thanks for letting me part of your special day! *hugs Now both my roomies and their friends are all wed off.

So I have been learning alot of Korean the last few years. I have said hello and goodbye to alot of language partners too. One of them knew Lee Sun Gyun "the voice" 이선균 and I got his autograph and pic! (My mom and I were smiling ear to ear!) Today, I just mailed off a photo album I made, decorated and created collages to a good friend and  주영동생. Got to do lots of 노래방, eating samgyupsal and other good stuff. I made alot of friends too. (Cannot believe we met over a year ago too!)

Now I want to improve my Korean but is seriously a hobby. I am proud to be Chinese American, but I enjoy my Korean dramas/kpop. Keeping the mind sharp with learning a new language is always good. What a challenge!

FB, I realize lately on Facebook, I don't use it much. I guess knowing about the privacy issues they have makes me queasy. I twitter, even then I do more retweeting than writing my own stuff. I like to share but not "everything."

Keeping up with food and being involved (though not cooking) has been fun. For one of my Korean friends, I cooked for them. He cracked me up saying I should open a restaurant in Seoul. He was amazed I hid my supposed "cooking talents" from him. Working for my dad in my tender years sure paid off, but working in a kitchen is a pressure cooker. Hats off to those who do it!

Work, boss is out this week so it has been quiet.

Trying to bond with 윤하 but with 3 year olds, it is not easy. She is adorable though!

Chihuly at MFA has been awesome and I have brought many to see it and to enjoy.

Sharing is truly caring! I always loved this phrase!

Now I have to write another review for my next deadline. Well it keeps me on my toes.

Today marks exactly one week of paying for internet at my place. It is weird and awesome at the same time. No more weak signals and I can now SKYPE! Problem is my computer is a pain. This particular model likes to "kill" the audio and I have not control. Also I cannot fix it as this apparently in all the forums I found mentioned it is a known but very unfixable problem.

It is nice to be able to FB, catch up on my fave videos or cheesily sing along to my fave songs if I want to.

Link: http://sampan.org/2011/06/banh-mi-a-tasty-and-cheap-meal/

Lee Gi Chan and G.NA

Album: Count On Me (single)
Release Date: 12 May 2011
Genre: Pop Ballad
Language: Korean
Download link: FileServe, MediaFire, Multiupload
Password: k2nblog.com

Tracklist:
01 Count On Me
02 Count On Me (Acoustic Ver.)

**FUll credits : hanguelyrics.wordpress

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니가 멀고 먼 바다 끝에 길을 잃고 헤매도
너를 찾을게 약속해
니가 깊고 깊은 어둠 속에 삶을 잃고 울어도
빛이 되줄게 약속해

기다리고 있어
너의 슬픈 그 뒷모습을 보며

You can count on me like one, two, three I’ll be there
네 곁엔 항상 내가 있어
Count on you like four, three, two You’ll be there
어렵지 않아 You can count on me
ooh~ ooh yeah

니가 밤새 잠못 이루고 뒤척거리며 힘들땐
널 위한 노래 부를게
니가 얼마나 소중한 사람인지 알고 싶을땐
내 눈 속에 너를 봐

기다리고 있어
먼곳만 보는 네 눈을 보며

You can count on me like one, two, three I’ll be there
네 곁엔 항상 내가 있어
Count on you like four, three, two You’ll be there
어렵지 않아 You can count on me
ooh~ ooh yeah

모든 아픔 내가 안을게
널 놓지 않아, never say goodbye

You can count on me like one, two, three I’ll be there
네 곁엔 항상 내가 있어
count on you like four, three, two You’ll be there
어렵지 않아 You can count on me. ooh~ ooh

You can count on me ’cause I can count on you

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niga meolgo meon bada kkeute gireul irko hemaedo
neoreul chajeulge yaksokhae
niga gipgo gipeun eodum soge sarmeul irko ureodo
bichi doejulge yaksokhae

gidarigo isseo
neoui seulpeun geu dwitmoseubeul bomyeo

You can count on me like one, two, three I’ll be there
ne gyeoten hangsang naega isseo
Count on you like four, three, two You’ll be there
eoryeopji anha You can count on me
ooh~ ooh yeah

niga bamsae jammot irugo dwicheokgeorimyeo himdeulttaen
neol wihan norae bureulge
niga eolmana sojunghan saraminji algo sipeulttaen
nae nun soge neoreul bwa

gidarigo isseo
meongotman boneun ne nuneul bomyeo

You can count on me like one, two, three I’ll be there
ne gyeoten hangsang naega isseo
Count on you like four, three, two You’ll be there
eoryeopji anha You can count on me
ooh~ ooh yeah

modeun apeum naega aneulge
neol nochi anha, never say goodbye

You can count on me like one, two, three I’ll be there
ne gyeoten hangsang naega isseo
count on you like four, three, two You’ll be there
eoryeopji anha You can count on me. ooh~ ooh

You can count on me ’cause I can count on you