About dartmom

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I love languages!

 

 

I always have. I love words and am always looking for a new word to add to my vocabulary.
My first love was French, and all I could think of since I was 15. I languished for many years because I couldn't go to Paris. Then along the way I learned a little Spanish, then I worked for an Albanian couple and leaned Squip in about six weeks. (Only enough to exchange pleasantries, and then I quit on it.) I dabbled with Portuguese and Hebrew, Latin, and Mandarin then because of kdramas, I fell in love again, with Korean and have been diligently and formally studying for about a year. I have no one to talk to however, and that has been a problem. I get my daily practice listening by watching numerous Korean dramas.

I'm an American Halmoni who is intrigued by all things Korean. I got hooked on Kdrama in Feb of 2008 when I came across Here comes Ajumma on KBC with English Subs. Since that time, I've watched over 100 series I've watched several series more than once. Some up to 5 times, or a favorite episode 10 times. I've also watched about 50 movies. I have developed a mental checklist of things that make it truly a kdramrisiia. (e.g. Amnesia, mistaken identity, a broken heel, a face slap etc.)
My favorite drama is usuailly the one I'm currently watching.
Right now that would be Shark, Gu Family Book, When A Man Loves, Barefoot Friends, Jang Ok Jung,   The Client (Movie) still no subtitles, .

As a result of the kdrama e developed an interest in Korean food, and have been making my own kimchi regularly. I make Pa jun, bulgogi, kimchi jjigae dukkbokki, and braised burdock root, I need to learn more side dishes. Because of QoR I want to try to make Dwenjang Jjigae. I'll let you know how it turns out.

I'm taking Pimsleur Korean and I notice I'm understanding more and more Korean.
I also watch Japanese and Taiwanese dramas, although less consistently.
I enjoy tweaking subs so that they are acceptable grammar and comfortable English. I have done some translating to French but mostly I'm an editor. I was official editor for the first time for Prosecutor Princess and PS Man. Now,
I'm Channel Manager for the So Ji Sub Artist channel and can always use some help there.

Recently Watched:

 

Secret Garden (Rewatch)  06/13

When A Man Loves (06/13)

 Becoming A Billionaire (05/13)

Nine:  Nine Time Travels 05/13

The Legend. Rewatch  05/13

IRIS II 04/13

Office Girls (Chinese)  04/13

The Righteous Thief  (Movie)

My Love, Madame Butterfly  (Best 51 episodes ever)  04-2013

That Winter the Wind Blows 04-13
God of Study 3-13
Level 7 Civil Servant 3 13 So much fun and Great Cast!
School 2013 3-13
Omce Upon A Time in Corea
(movie)
Jeni, Juno (movie)
Perfect Match (movie)3-13
Soldier/God of War 2/13
Marathon (movie) 2/13
More Than Blue (movie) 2/13
Cheongdam-dong Alice1/13
I Miss You 1/13

King of Dramas 01/13
Can We Get Married? 1/13
A Beautiful Life (Chinese Movie) 1/13
The Quiz Show Scandal (Movie)
Penny Pinchers (movie)
God's Quiz 3

Miss Rose (Taiwanese) 01/13
Glove (Movie) 12/12

Project Makeover (Movie)
May Queen 12.12

Can You Hear My Heart? (rewatch)
Vampire Prosecutor 2
Full House Take 2 12/12
Dancing Queen (Movie 2
012)
Spring Bears Love (movie 2003)
Lovers in Paris (rewatch)
Kimjongilia (Documentary2009)
Almost Love (Movie 2006)
O
ooh la la Couple, 12/12
Five Fingers 11/12
The Third Hospital 11/12
God's Quiz 2
Faith - I so loved this, even the ending.
The Vineyard Man 10.21.12
Arang & the Magistrare
Panda & Hedgehog

To the Beautiful You,
God's Quiz
Haeundae Lovers

Golden Time,
Dr. Champ - rewatch
Bridal Mask
Hero (2009)
Time Slip Dr. Jin
Gentleman's Dignity
I Need Romance 2012
Ghost (So Ji Sub keeps doing better and better stuff!
Man of Honor/Young Love Jae In
Bqby Faced Beauty
Late Autumn (Shot here in Seattle, What a treat!)
Big (so Sweet! Gong Yoo is an amazing actor.)

Queen In Hyeon's Man (I watched this twice straight in a row)
Wild Romance (Rewatch, great the 2nd time, too.)

I Do, I Do
The Recipe (Movie 2010) My ALL TIME FAVE Korean Movie
Sunlight Upon Me (2002)
Good Morning, President (2009) Movie
Love So Divine (Movie)
The ESP Couple (Movie)
Someday (2006)
Alone in Love (2006)

Perfect Couple (Movie) 2007
Take Care of My Cat (Movie)
Love Rain

Princess' Man ( AGAIN)
Equator Man

King 2 Hearts
Rooftop Prince
Three Brothers
Escaping from Charisma (movie)
Wish Upon A Star (rewatch)
She's On Duty (movie 2005)
Innocent Steps (Movie - rewatched)
Christmas in August (Movie rewatch)

Did We Really Love (1999)
Stroll (Movie)
Invisible Man Choi Jang Soo (2
006)
Take Care of My Cat (movie)
Sandglass (1995)
Feast of the Gods

Operation Proposal, (Very Amazing!)
A Million (Movie)
Swallow the Sun
Shoot for the Stars(2001)
Take Good Care of Us, Captain
The Moon Embracing the Sun,
Bachelor's Vegetable Store,
Always/Only You(Movie),
Secret

A Second Proposal
Wild Romance
Kimchi Family
A Thousand Kisses
Padam, Padam
The Crucible (Movie)
Crime Squad
Can't Lose

Protect the Boss
Take Care of the Young Lady,
Rolling Home With a Bull (Movie),
Vampire Prosecutor,
Baking King, Kim Tak Gu
The Musical,

Deep Rooted Tree,
A Thousand Days Promise,
Flower Boy Ramen Shop,
Mary Stayed Out Last Night/Mary, Marry Me,

Poseidon,
Can You Hear My Heart,
The Princess' Man,
City Hunter,
Lie to Me
,
The Greatest Love, (it's hilarious),
Romance Town,
Manny,
The Duo
and I just finished the last bit of Glass Slipper.
Also Finished recently:
Royal Family,
Signs,
Paradise Farm.
49 Days,
Telecinema series,
Happy Together (1999)
My Princess,
and
MIDAS!


I hope everyone enjoys this site as much as I do.

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