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  • welcome, baby sophie yae-eun ramborger… 

    georgesong 11:52 am on November 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: aunt, auntie, baby, cousin, esther, , jim, october 23, ramborger, sophie, uncle, yae-eun

    daddy's little girl...

    i can see it already... daddy's little girl! :)

    dob: 10/23/2009 (post is delayed b/c i was in nepal…)
    time: 09:04pm
    weight: 8lbs 1.7oz
    height: 19.5in (will probably be super tall, look at her dad)
    to: proud 1st time parents… papa jim + mama esther

    can’t wait to see you when we return!
    love,
    auntie viv + uncle george

     
  • where in the world… (part 2)? 

    georgesong 7:42 pm on November 2, 2009 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: annapurna, guide, himalayas, international porter protection group, ippg, kathmandu, maoist, namaste, natural hot springs, nepal, , poon hill, porter, sunrise, swine flu, tatopani, traveller's diarrhea, trekking, tribhuvan

    are viv + i?
    namaste…
    nama-stah,
    ma-ma-coo-sa from nepal!

    definitely a dream destination (more so for vivien + her love for outdoor adventure than i). the sights were spectacular and awe-inspiring… how could one look at it all and not acknowledge the Creator?

    the places:

    • kathmandu (1400m/4593ft)
    • pokhara (910m/2986ft) – a short 25min flight from kathmandu.
    • phedi (950m/3116ft) – starting point of our 6-day trek with a gazillion stone steps and insane incline grade!
      we were blessed to have our guide: manoj + our porter: kumar. over the journey they became more like family! while we had our hiking boots, performance gear attire, trekking poles and only carrying day packs… kumar wore nike tennis shoes, jeans, a button-up shirt, used NO poles and carried our 35lb. backpack through some sick terrain. he saved our lives (and our backs… literally).
      ** note: am thankful for international porter protection group (i.p.p.g.) and hope they continue to look out/care for the porters. and in the future, we hope trekkers will have enough porters for the gear they bring as to not overload/work and pose potential harm to them!
    • tolka (1790m/5872ft) – first night’s stay. having no electricity at this teahouse, viv + i, ended up going to sleep at 7pm! one of the most restful nights of sleep i ever had! only took going to nepal to find it. who would’ve thunk it?
    • ghandruk (2020m/6627ft) – imagine having this view while eating breakfast!
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      momo having mint tea + traditional chapati bread

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    • SuJ'n 8:42 pm on November 2, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I am insanely envious. I tried to get to Nepal in late spring/early summer of 2007 – but alas, my subletter had left before I could finish my Asia travels and my kitties were home alone.

      • georgesong 4:19 pm on November 3, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        @SuJ’n: actually, you were one of my early influences! seeing all your travels to different asian countries gave me the travel bug! hope you get a chance to go to nepal!

    • lil 9:19 pm on November 2, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      good to see an update from you guys! safe travels.

    • leah 2:15 am on November 3, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      wow, this is AWESOME. thanks for the pics + update. feel better soon, and bring back some awesome adventure stories from team song!

      • georgesong 4:20 pm on November 3, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        @leah: thanks, zaff! started on some antibiotics and much needed bed rest… we’re both feeling better already.

    • Annie 5:28 am on November 3, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      awesome pictures!!! sorry to hear about the traveler sickness. get well soon and get ready for your next stop!

      • georgesong 4:22 pm on November 3, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        @Annie: dohd-zay (“thank you” in cantonese)… glad south of france + amsterdam will be a much more leisure trip than the rigorous trekking of nepal! can’t wait to see where you and siang go when you retire and travel the world in a couple more years! ;)

    • ni appa 4:29 pm on November 5, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      dude, looks like you’re having a blast…why am i not surprised viv is embracing the traditional garb and you’re still in your trendy coats. :) oh yeah, can you friggin get a facebook account and update us like the rest of the world does? wordpress is so 5 years ago, bro.

      • georgesong 9:49 am on November 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        @ni appa: when we go to korea i’ll put on a han-bohk. and bah-humbug! facebook schmacebook… now hurry and get your marketing blog on wordpress setup! ;)

    • Sub 8:35 pm on November 5, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Nice! Don’t forget to get me presents. Yes, plural. If you find pepto, take it like every day. It helps to protect your stomach from any food caused stuff…..=)

      • georgesong 9:50 am on November 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        @Sub: great idea! i’ll take your current present + break it into pieces. i am buying a belt holster for a bottle of pepto… :|

    • Rach S 1:10 am on November 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Great photos! Stay healthy! Looking forward to hearing about France and Amsterdam.

  • daniel + ada: now engaged… 

    georgesong 3:07 am on October 23, 2009 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: ada, congratulations, daniel azuma,

    now engaged: daniel + ada…
    congrats you two! been exciting to see your relationship develop… the Lord bless you guys in your engagement!

    congrats you two!
    been exciting to see your relationship develop…
    may the Lord continually bless you guys in your engagement journey!

     
  • one day’s wages: now officially launched! 

    georgesong 3:04 am on October 23, 2009 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: birthday, , minhee, one day's wages

    one day’s wages: now officially launched…
    mad props to p.e. and his wife, minhee for giving birth to an important dream of theirs with the start of one day’s wages!
    check it out, investigate it and if you feel compelled join in…

    mad props + happy belated birthday to p.e. and his wife, minhee for giving birth to an important dream of theirs with the start of one day’s wages on october 20th!

    for more information, check it out here, investigate it and if you feel compelled, join in…

     
  • craving for some good pigs brains… 

    georgesong 2:19 am on October 23, 2009 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: adventurous, , eat, hmart, jiuzhaigou hot pot, jjah jjahng myun, pig's brain,

    then: eating traditional korean jjah-jjahng-myun in the beginning of october @ h.mart in seattle, wa (usa).
    now: eating traditional sichuan jjah-jjahng-myun in the middle of october @ a local family’s home in jiuzhaigou, south west china… CRAZY!
    [UPDATE] right now: eating sichuanese hot-pot @ a packed restaurant in chengdu, south west china with a nice cold coke… and “yes” that IS pig’s brain (just for you, peter + lotus!)

    then: eating traditional korean jjah-jjahng-myun in the beginning of october @ h.mart in seattle, wa (usa).

    now: eating traditional sichuan jjah-jjahng-myun in the middle of october @ a local family’s home in jiuzhaigou, south west china… CRAZY!

    P1000386

    will i get swine flu if i eat what’s below…?
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    • Daniel Azuma 6:16 pm on October 23, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Mmmm… Braaaaiins… What else is going on over there that we haven’t heard? :-P

      • georgesong 6:51 pm on October 23, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        @Daniel Azuma: things far too scary for everyone’s feeble minds to comprehend… :|

    • RachS 12:58 am on October 25, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Yeah, I’m not showing the kids this photo.
      Did you nibble on them brains?

      • georgesong 1:39 pm on November 2, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        @RachS: haha! viv + i were planning to freeze-dry and bring some back with us for them! ;)

  • where in the world… (part 1)? 

    georgesong 5:42 pm on October 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: altitude sickness, , , emeishan, hong kong, huang long, jiuzhaigou, leshan, ni hao, shenzhen, , traditional tibetan outfit

    are viv + i?
    ni hao ma” from china!

    so far, it’s been:

    hong kong ->
    shenzhen ->
    chengdu ->
    huang long (here’s a pic right before i got some major altitude sickness… NOT fun) ->
    jiuzhaigou (here’s viv welcoming you in traditional tibetan garb! and the scenery… seriously breathtaking, will post more pics/vids later!) ->
    back to chengdu ->
    leshan ->
    emeishan ->
    shenzhen ->
    hong kong…
    • hong kong
      then off to the sichuan province (where the great 2008 earthquake had struck):
    • shenzhen
    • chengdu
    • huang long (here’s a pic right before i got some major altitude sickness/sweaty throat… NOT fun!)
      g, v + baba @ huang long (approx 12800 ft. elevation)

      g, v + baba @ huang long (approx 12800 ft. elevation)

      and more…

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    • sub 5:58 pm on October 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Nice….you are actually documenting your travels….= ) Enjoy guys and see you in Jan. Don’t forget my present.

      • georgesong 6:41 pm on October 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        @sub: i have your tibetan mail order groom packed and ready to bring back to ya! ;)

      • sub 5:12 pm on October 23, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        U suck. Return the man and get me a REAL present.

        • georgesong 5:31 pm on October 23, 2009 Permalink

          @sub: c’mon… my dad reads this. you don’t have to say i ’suck’… :|

    • suj'n 8:31 pm on October 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Looks like a blast! Be safe!

    • RachS 12:55 am on October 25, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Great pics! Love the photo of Viv in tradition Tibetan clothes.
      Miss you both!

  • congrats: rosana + mike… 

    georgesong 4:33 am on October 14, 2009 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: bellevue, chic sound productions, cinematography, http://ghkim.com, , hyatt regency, jane lee photography, , mike, rosana, , , st. james cathedral,

    had the privilege of helping joseph with the wedding of these two cool peeps/dentists on 10.10.09…
    i have never been to an egyptian/chinese wedding before in my life, but can now cross it off on my ‘bucket list’.
    when joseph and i were in the bride’s room as she was getting prepped, i almost dropped my camera when i heard the mother walk in and begin to holler at the top of her lungs… i thought she had either burned her hand on a hot curling iron or something crazy extreme, i mean seriously, i thought someone died!
    then, the other women in the room began to join her in the hollering (about 1:00 min into the video) and i was sure hotel security was going to knock down the door any second to see if we were all still alive.

    now i know that screaming at times can help relieve tension (More …)

     
    • Suj 10:12 pm on October 19, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Have fun on your travels dude! Send a postcard or something…..don’t forget to get me a gift. Peace.

  • finally can sleep in the master bedroom now… 

    georgesong 3:43 am on October 12, 2009 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: accent wall, lowe's, master bedroom, painting, remodeling, sea glass, texturing, venetian plaster

    before:

    after (color: valspar’s venetian plaster in sea glass from lowe’s):

    after #2 (color of accent wall: painted in “chocolate plum”):

    after putting primer on to prep the master bedroom… we began the arduous task of personalizing it. and wouldn’t you know it that vivien has the incredible knack for choosing the… how shall s say… the most “interesting” of choices?
    in this case, it was a technique called “venetian plaster“. this gives a marble-esque look and feel.
    it’s kinda cool that the more uneven and random you apply the plaster application, the more natural it looks like real marble (beats having to apply coat over coat with a paint roller). but you have to put some serious sweat equity to make this work. see below for the instructions from valspar on how to attain this look: (More …)

     
    • LK 4:51 am on October 12, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      very nice!!

      yes, we gotta talk about the painting. :)

      • georgesong 3:43 am on October 14, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        @LK: how about a ‘venetian plaster’ insprired painting? ;) let’s talk when we viv and i are back. thanks, LK!

    • lil 3:03 pm on October 12, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      good job george! i need to paint allll the rooms in our house. so much work. can we hire you?

      • georgesong 3:44 am on October 14, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        @lil: free lifetime of top pot doughnuts and i’ll venetian plaster your entire place inside and out and even your cars! :)

  • have 56 min. 58 sec. to spare? are you a guest… or a host? 

    georgesong 7:20 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: Colossians 3:12-17, community, , fame, God's word, grass is greener on the side, guest, host, http://eugenecho.wordpress.com, http://seattlequest.org, power, , water the grass, wealth

    i can’t promise you wealth nor power nor fame (at least not until you send me a money order or payment of $995)…
    but if you take some time to listen to PE’s message on colossians 3:12-17 titled “things that build community” i can promise you a great message that will challenge and speak God’s words that you just might need to hear.

    i know it was for me.

    are we getting too comfortable at church and stuck in a “gimme gimme” mentality as we sit in the pews, fancy brown cushion-y chair (or whatever you sit on) and sucking dry a church and getting what we want/need from it and then claiming it lacks this or lacks that… or pointing out this fault or that to justify the need to move on to another church in hopes of satiating an insatiable desire? and if we keep doing this, won’t we eventually end up in a loop and back at the starting church? because what church will ever meet all of our lofty ideals?

    don’t get me wrong there will be some drop-dead theological issues that might be a deal-breaker… and if so, fine. then move on to a place where you can embrace the teaching and find connection to the church body.

    but if we would simply roll up our sleeves, take more ownership and actually care for the church/community we call “home/family” and are willing to acknowledge its flaws (that all churches have) and commit to being a host church would be the coolest place to be.

    can you spare a brutha 56 min. 58 sec… ?

    click here for the audio: things that build community or see below for the video (thanks randall!)

    The 10 contextual points PE shared: (More …)

     
  • happy 1st anniversary, viv!!! 

    georgesong 12:41 am on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: , happy anniversary, marriage advice, ng, viv, vivien ng, wedding anniversary

    we did it!
    they say that the first year of marriage is supposed to be the toughest… and though there were definitely tough times it’s also been the best year because now my life is no longer just mine but yours as well, and i would have it no other way!
    you continue to amaze and teach me what 1 cor. 13 personified is. you aspire me to be a better husband, friend and advocate.
    i am truly the most blessed guy b/c i get to journey this life (and the world) together with you!

    i love you and am looking to celebrating as many more anniversaries as the Lord allows (and not making you upset!).

    (to those who’ve been married for > a year, you’re our heroes! please feel free to pass along any marital wisdom, tips and advice. :) )

    (amazing photos courtesy of our dear friends at ghkim!)

     
    • LK 6:31 am on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      yay congrats you guys! :D

      • georgesong 6:21 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        @LK: thanks, lk! we still need to talk to you re: commissioning you for the artwork in our home!

    • lil 11:06 pm on October 6, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      happy anniversary! we have one more month until one year. hope we make it.

      • georgesong 6:22 am on October 7, 2009 Permalink | Reply

        @lil: what do you mean “hope (you) can make it”?!?! of course you will! ;) your marriage is like a box of top pot doughnuts… each doughnut (like a year) gets better with the next! :D

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