I’m back home! And I’m pretty weathered down. Literally, and figuratively. I was stuck in the middle seat of an overnight and over-packed flight back home, and I did not get a wink of sleep. I reached the Dulles airport at 6:30 am in the morning, and as soon as I got home, I crashed and slept till 4:30 in the afternoon.
Needless to say, my sleeping schedule is all messed up. Usually, I can easily fix it with some exercise and change in my eating patterns, but guess what hit the east coast…
Snow… 
…and more snow… 
In fact, it’s snowing even harder right now as I type.
Oh, pretty white snow…You cover the earth with your gleaming crystals, pure and beautiful…
NOT!!!
Damn you, damn you, damn you, you irritating speckled fluff! I’m going crrraaazy stuck here at home! And to think Los Angeles is a balmy 70 degrees right now! Needless to say, I’ve been really restless. I’ve been strutting around the house poking my nose into my parents’ business. I think even my parents are wishing I’m in L.A. right now. >.<
Okay, fine. Being cooped up at home with nothing to do and nothing to eat isn’t the worst thing in the world. At least I’m home. I’m not basking under the SoCal sun, but I’m basking under my parents’ love. 
That’s my dad, preparing for Sunday’s sermon…
And my mom, nagging at me to wash my face: 
Here’s a couple of wonderful people who never tires of listening to me talk about me. Hee hee. Look, they even cleaned up my room: 
But they neglected to burn this pillow: 
Still, my restlessness was going to stifle me. So my dad proposed an adventure: Let’s go driving in this horrid snowstorm! What a marvelous idea!
We decided to drive to the local Korean supermarket to stock up on some groceries. Now, I was definitely perking up! 
That’s me, perking up. Sort of.
Well, I got to wear the new hat my mom bought me from Korea. Fluffy and pink. Not really my style, but it’s cute! 
And somehow, even though we inched in the pace of a roller-skating granny, we made it to our destination! 
Super H Mart. Love this place. I missed it!
I got my mom to stand still for a picture: 
And then we went in and bought about 10 lbs of sweet potatoes. And some other stuff. I forgot.
So. While I bemoan my plight here, I’m sure many east coasters are telling me to shush up. Lord knows how much worse it is north! Brrr…
Okay. Think happy, warm thoughts…Well, there’s good food. And good friends. And warm weather. Ah yes, I believe I still have yet to share my last lunch with Mimi before we parted ways. We were supposed to meet with Kathryn for sushi, but the poor girl got hailed with a terrible stomachache, so Mimi and I settled for the international food court at our University Village.
We decided on Thai. I got the BBQ pork noodles: 
With the soup on the side: 
Yum, MSG! It was chock-full of MSG. You could even see the MSG particles in it. I lapped it up. Delicious!
And Mimi got the Pad Sew Iw again: 
Unfortunately this time her dish was a bit on the dry side. Bad for her, good for me, since I took the leftovers home. 
Mine was just mediocre, too, but because it reminded me of a Singaporean dish so much, I could not help finishing it: 
And the hot sauce makes it so much better… 
I did, however, love the bean sprouts hidden underneath: 
Correct me if I’m wrong…but I’m pretty sure this is not Thai food. In fact, it seems like a Hong Kong dish: wanton noodles with char siew pork. 
Ah well. Hong Kong, Thai. They all look the same! (I’m being sarcastic, in case you didn’t already know).
Mimi was a sweetheart and gave me an early Christmas gift: 
Two DVDs: 
Heathers and Casanova (LOVED Heath Ledger!)
And a Probar and chocolates: 
They were gone by that evening as snack.
I, however, was a horrible friend and didn’t get her anything. 
I know, I know…But I forgot that you’re supposed to give gifts on Christmas! My family never did this tradition. I’ve always had a pretty giftless Christmas…
Anyway. I’m right now working on my new domain. I’ve already signed up and have imported my blog, but being technically-challenged, I’m having massive troubles with the themes and CSS and blah blah blah. I don’t have a clue what I’m doing, but I’ll figure it out. But please stay in tune for my new blog!
Question of the day: What do you do when there’s a snowstorm? Go out and build a snowman? Sit around the house drinking hot cocoa? Hibernate?
P.S. Planning a DC blogger lunch meet-up, probably sometime between January 1-4. Please email me: burp.excuzme@gmail.com
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PS – I got held up at gunpoint at Parking Structure D…stay clear of that place at night!
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we are getting that snow now… but it’s fun to get all bundled up
i might just have to stay inside all day!!
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ahh wish I was in DC so I could meet you! I love seeing pics of your beautiful family, they look so much like you!! it is a winter wonderland here too! we are staying inside today and hopefully getting out a little later when it clears up!
stay warm!!
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I always get restless as well…so i shovel the snow for my family and some fam friends we have!! Im glad you and your dad were able to get out AND get some good buys!! Enjoy the snow! Befor you know it you’ll be back in SoCal! =] have a great break and enjoy the time with your family! <3
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Hi
Thank you for the comments on my blog again. It means much to me. It you wish to add me to your blogroll, that is great
I am unsure of your current situation? Not sure if you are underweight or not or struggling with issues – you are certainly quite quite tiny in the pics – but pics are hard to judge anyway, so I make no assumptions. But your words in some posts reveal some conflict. I wish you hope in your holidays, keep some type of spirit to pull you through.
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The Heathers!!! I love that movie! Classic.
I hibernate in the snow. I think the snow is passing over Atlantic Canada – thank goodness. I hate shoveling!!!!
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I feel the same way about snow. It’s pretty to look at but not so pretty to drive in/run in/feel on your skin.
Can’t wait to see the new blog!
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I love your hat!!! I would totally rock that
In Vancouver we don’t usually get big snow storms like, but it sure looks pretty!! Hahaha…If I were you I would be missing SoCal as well
We are done there every year usually at least twice a year…..its where everything happens! LOL!
Have a great day love! I love these pics of you! So beautiful!
XXOO
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SO MUCH SNOW!
Happy SNOWED IN SUNDAY!
Katie
http://katiechangesforkatie.blogspot.com/2009/12/slim-secrets-bars-giveaway-extended.html
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Love your blog, just came across it!!! Your parents are too cute, hahaha!!!
Llove the hat! Pink is my favorite color!!!
We are snowed in too, digging out today though, our cars are buried!!!!!!
I would love to the DC Blogger lunch meetup but will be out of town those days!!! Maybe next time we can get together a bunch of people again! I would love that!!!
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Dude, I can just imagine the airports in that storm.
Bad day to fly home… I liked the snow, until I had to shovel it. Oof. ><
I love your perky face and your pink fluffy hat! I don't think I'd look as cute in a hat like that
I can't believe you went out into the snowstorm though! And Super H-Mart? I say LOTTE all the way 
That definitely is not Thai food, lol. How was the ProBar?
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YUM! All that food looks great! Hope you’re staying warm!
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I live in New England & I didn’t get any snow
But when it snows here, I go skiing! And sledding & throw snowballs at McKinley! 
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I usually like to hibernate inside the house. I’m too much of a scaredy cat to drive around anywhere (and where I live, you can’t walk to the next grocery store).
Wow, that is a ton of snow! It looks like you’re getting a foot or so of snow. Hehe, love the pink hat on you. Super cute
What’s a SUPER Hmart? We have an Hmart over here, but it’s not super.
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Love seeing your snow photos. It’s been snowing here, too, but we don’t have quite as much as you do. Your new hat is super cute, too!
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Oh Glad you are safe home ! ( I didn’t know you live close to DC!) yeah, it’s really bad snows here. I am stuck in Gaithersburg too. 2 feet snow. and I heard that IAD and BWI and DCA all closed…well, you make it!! Now start to enjoy your vacations girl!!!!
I live pretty close to the town.
ps: really want to join you guys for the meet up
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I have been going so stir crazy today as well. Snow is pretty and lovely for oh, 2 minutes — then I hate it. Glad to hear you got home safe and sound though, girl!
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Sophia, the pink fluffy beanie is soooo cute
Hahahaha!!!
And no…it’s not a Thai dish – wanton noodles with charsiew pork. I’m not sure if it originated from China, Hong Kong or Singapore… or even Malaysia, but it’s Chinese. What a GENEROUS amount of charsiew though! *envy*
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70 degrees celcius? or farenheit? 70 degree celcius is almost burning! :O
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Hehe you guys are brave going out for a drive during a snowstorm!
I’ve never really been in one. Oh hang on, actually I have when we went to the snow and we put snow chains on and drove to the place we were staying in where it wasn’t snowing so we could always get away from it!
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When it snows? HOT CHOCOLATE and yoga. I don’t know why, but yoga and snow seem to go hand in hand for me!
10 lbs. of sweet potatoes? Fabulous!
Enjoy your break! Hope you perk up
Hehe, you’ll have a great break!
<3 jess
xoxo
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!!!!! That’s what my friends up in VA are experiencing! I’m down here in Florida lol. I think snow is beautiful but it sucks when you’re forced to stay in. You look so cute in your pictures! Especially the second one with the hat. By the way, totally unrelated, but you have really nice teeth lol.
Let’s see.. snowball fights, hot cocoa, blankets, and fireplaces are some things I like to have around when it snows
p.s. yay for Probars!!!
http://www.ohonemorething.wordpress.com
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My parents and I never did gifts either. Un-traditional, but whatevs.
Ummm I adore your pictures. End of story. All of them, all the time. And your sarcasm. We’d get along.
Have a great time at home!
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ugh, I wish I lived closer to DC!!! So sad I’ll miss out on a fun meetup
I’m glad you got home safely! Enjoy your family time
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I hope you were able to catch up on some sleep! I wish I were in DC so I could attend the blogger meet-up.
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Sofia!
Yay for snow! I hibernate after playing in it with a cup of tea or hot cocoa
and yay for Heath (hottie alert) lol
your room looks so cozy!
let me know what you thought of the probar…
merry almost christmas!
XO
Laci
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Your posts make me SO hungry! I grew up in NY and a snow day was the best day (unless you had to get somewhere quickly). I liked spending days like that hibernating with hot cocoa (lots of marshamallows). Cherry Pretzel Pro Bar – I’ll be on the lookout for one of those, sounds yummy!
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I love snow – Don’t be hating! Every time I get stuck in a snowstorm I feel the need to bake. I made brownies during this one
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Sophie, glad you made it home safely and were stuck in the middle seat and not at an airport for days!
Your parents must be thrilled to have you home and hopefully the snow will melt and you can get out.
Merry Christmas!
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I got snowed in too!
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I love how EVERYTHING becomes an adventure when it snows…even driving to buy groceries.
BODA lose weight
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I didn’t know about that Heath Ledger movie. I’ll have to check it out.
I love to snuggle up with cocoa or tea and read when it’s snowing.
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Cooking and movies are the perfect activities for a snowy day. Glad you’re having so much fun at home!! I’ll be out of town for the DC blogger meet-up or else I’d totally love to join!
- Beth @ http://www.DiningAndDishing.com
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I cannot stand snow and we do have a ton of it. I live in Woodbridge and this is no fun at all!!!
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I’m jealous of your snow, Sophia! I’m in upstate New York, and we’ve only got a light dusting. I’m crossing my fingers for a storm before Christmas, lol! I love your new hat…it’s adorable and looks super warm!
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Oh yeah, we got a lot of snow in CT, too! Not as much as you, but enough.
LOVE the pictures of you and your mom! So cute!
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Love the snow! Ski, I would ski if there were enough snow here. Or build snowmen.
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I had heard that many people were stuck in airports and even in tunnels, while I am stuck at home. Glad you are safe, and I have been catching up on you this afternoon. I like the porridge you made, and I am going to try making it… The food on here looks good, and makes me want to go to this area of Jersey near Hoboken where there is a huge Asian Market with a few restaurants and yummy food like this.
I hope you leave a big message on here of your new URL address, so we can follow you over…
Have fun with your family…my son just finished his studies until next semester and he is relieved, and told me he is not eating that great…not as well as you always seem!
Oh I like the turkey sweet potato dish too! Another on my list…
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Yay! I’m just glad you’re safe and sound. There’s nothing better than spending the holidays with family – snow or no snow!
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I didn’t realize your family was from the DC area. So is mine. I grew up in Bethesda. Unfortunately, I will only be in town from the 23rd-27th otherwise, I’d love to come to the meet up.
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yay for the new blog…can’t wait to see it. keep enjoying that snow
its snowing more here too…sooo annoyed!
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Yay for being home with family
I could use some thai take out right about now!
Good luck formating your new blog!
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cool jeezy beans!
u gettin yrself a new domain? Cant wait!
mine is registered rebeccasaw.com but its takin me forver to decide on a template!! got any ideas?
I think 3 col is better? whatcha think?
white bk-grd? better for food pics rite?
Urghgh.. i want my new domain!
so sick of my current one! it feels stale ;(
An yeah..thats wan tan mee! and a not -so-good one as the pic seems to tell me! ;p
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Welcome back!! Oh Super H Mart…I miss it so much now that I don’t have a car
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you looked very cute with that pink hat! hahaha. it’s freezing in london too. hope you have a merry xmas! (:
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You look so cute in that hat!! Merry Christmas!!
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Woah – that is a lot of snow! Looks like my home
When there is a snow storm I like to curl up on the couch with my husband and watch movies.
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Nice article, thank you. I really love it!
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