Hi, my name is Sophia, and I am a human being.
I am real—with real and daily problems, emotions, and thoughts. Here in my blog, I don’t hide or sugarcoat things. You will see me laugh, you will see me excited, happy, and delighted, but you will also see me cry, bitch, grumble, and yes, use the occasional curse words.
I am a college student in Southern California, who somehow foolishly and naively thought she might try to break it into the journalism world. No, I will not ever strike it rich—but I know where my passion lies and I will pursue it. I’m passionate about God, about people, about making a difference, about writing, about food, about experiencing and learning everything I can— and somehow, this blog fits every category mentioned. In fact, I wouldn’t call this your normal food blog.
You see, it hasn’t been long since I’ve recovered back my ability to be so free, normal, and passionate about anything. I have been struggling with anorexia for more than four years, enduring two hospitalizations (both against my wishes), a horrid relapse, and many more rather tiresome and pathetic dramas, blah blah blah…
Well, I’m glad to say it’s over now. I am now no longer Sophia the Anorexic; my eating disorder (or ED as I refer it) no longer defines who I am now. Yes, my ED past is an integral and significant part of me. It has shaped me into who I am now, but it is my past. And I aim to live in the present, and hope for the future.
Who am I without my eating disorder? Well, I’m still finding out. And again, that’s where this blog comes along.
Some other facts about me:
I am Korean, but I moved to Singapore when I was four because my father, a missionary, ministers to the Chinese people. When I turned fourteen, we moved again to America to establish another Chinese church. I guess I would say I am “Korean by nationality and culture, but with Singaporean, Chinese, and American influences significant enough to seriously question that statement.” I speak, write, and read English, Korean, and Chinese: Korean at home with my family, English with friends, Chinese in church.
My favorite food is kabocha, cheese, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, runny eggs, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and good, artisanal bread (Wonder Bread is certainly a wonder, but not a bread).
I love to cook and experiment with different ingredients, so be prepared for loads of creative recipes. If I had a bit more money, I would eat out more, but I do have occasional restaurant reviews. If you want to treat me lunch, email me. 
Why Burp and Slurp? Tell me, have you met any human being who never burps and slurps? Neither have I. Now, did I not say I am a human being?
soooo…just wanted to say hi! ive been reading for a while, but never found my way to the comments section. if i move back to LA though, we may have to hang out
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hey girl.
i love your blog! you are so beautifully honest.
ps – i saw you live in va… holla virginia girls!
(richmond foodie here!)
- rebekah
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oh my goshh
another korean out in the blogosphere!
im so excited *squeal*
im definitely going to follow you!
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[...] watched with most pleasure and admiration is Burp and Slurp, the brainchild of the fabulous miss Sophia Lee. With wit, compassion, and hilarity, Sophia writes about food, about life as a student, and about [...]
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Wow, I am truly encouraged by your faith. God is good and I am so glad I found your blog through Gina’s!
Cheers!
LC
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You know what? That was a freaking long time ago, and I’ve already apologized to the blogger. Yeah, and I’m not even going to delete this comment, because you know what? I don’t care if people know I’m “hypocritical” or whatever, because I admit it on my blog ALL THE TIME: I’m not perfect, and I still have many areas to improve on. My biggest weakness is that I act on impulse and I act on my emotions, and I’m the first one to admit that.
After that one mistake I did, I swore to myself that I would never do it again, and I haven’t. And considering that you are digging up the past and threatening a blogger who has nothing to do with you, I’d say you’re being super hypocritical yourself. So there.
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Hey! What school do you attend in Southern Cali.? I’m going to be starting a graduate program at USC this fall!
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Hey Emily!
Which graduate program are you in?
I go to the Annenberg school of Journalism in USC!! Wow, we’ll be fellow schoolmates!
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Thank you for visiting my blog! You are so adorable and make me miss Asian food so much. Maybe you’ll take some pictures of Vietnamese food?
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thanks for stopping by my blog! i love what you have written on this page and am excited to keep reading!
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i love to eat asian foods because they are tasty and spicy.”*;
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Hi there! I stumbled upon your blog while trying to find other blogs to read and I’ve been an avid reader for a while. I have to say that your blog is one of my favourites, mainly because I love your fierce attitude towards everything,and your blog has been one of the few blogs I read to encourage myself to stay strong against my own personal eating disorder. I am currently in the recovery stage of anorexia, and I still love to read your blog. I’ve just started my own blog, though, I don’t really know what to do with it
Anyways, I just wanted to stop by to say hi and tell you what an inspiration you are and thank you so much!
V.
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HI Sophia! It seems we have a lot in common!
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