Tomorrow I'm heading back to the States for two weeks of sun and fun. Going back to -- as Steve Martin says in L.A. Story -- "This other Eden, demi-paradise, this... L.A."

In 'N Out burgers, Pink's chili cheese fries and half smokes -- beware! My Eye is upon thee (and soon my chompers, too).

I hope to be able to write later today, but as must do some shopping and packing, may not get a chance to. So if not, many good wishes for the season and for the new year! I sign in again on Jan. 6, when I return to Seoul.