#42: Goin' Korean

Today my kids and I went to Zion Market, a korean grocery, a good 16 mile drive from where we live.

Deirdre has been bugging me for weeks to visit the place. She wanted to buy some stuff to make sushi and try some of the Korean food she's been reading about.

You see, Deirdre has been learning the Korean language and their culture on her own. She's so fascinated with it that she want to pursue some studies in Korea before going to medical school.

As we entered the grocery, together with Josh, she immediately disappeared amongst the sea of shoppers. This place is busy.

I was left by myself going around trying to figure out what to buy. Almost all the food labels are in Korean and they all look delicious to me.

I finally catch up with them with some stuff. "What are these?", I asked. "Don't worry about it, it's gonna be good", she smiled. "Well how much are these?", I asked. "Don't worry, it's gonna be good", she repeated. "Hey what about some kimchi", I shouted. "Why don't you grab some fruits they are cheap", she shouted back, as she again disappeared from my site.

Alright, I said to myself, since am here, I might as well pick up some things for myself. I grab some short ribs and rib eye steak, some spices and oh yeah some fruits as she suggested.

They finally came back after a few minutes and said their done. I went straight to the cashier and the girl at the counter smiled and started ringing me up. I looked at Deirdre, and with some protest, "Don't even think about it, dad". I said "What?". She knows that I have the habit of starting small talks. Which of course I did.

I said, "Hi". "Everything ok?", she asked. "Yeah great, this is my first time here", I said. "How'd you like it?, she asked. "Well the Kimchi is a bit expensive, but I guess that's probably because it's made in Korea?", I said as I caught Deirdre's eyes rolling. "It's our specialty, I'm sure you're going to like it", she smiled. "that would be $86.17, sir would that be credit or debit?", she asked.

"Credit please", I said. "Oh one more thing, are you Korean?", I asked. Before she can even answer, Deirdre barked "Oh my God!!!". end of conversation...