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b-sungmee.bsky.social @b-sungmee.bsky.social · Jan 29
A screenshot of a Facebook post containing a caption and an image of a Korean-American adoptee woman in her mid thirties (though she is often mistaken for mid to late twenties). She has loose curls framing the front of her face in black, faded blue and blonde colors. Her lips gently form a closed smile below her bright silver nose ring. Her eyes appear bright but gentle. From behind her black v-neck shirt, there is a chest piece tattoo peeking out. There are black silhouettes of Douglas firs. From behind the tattooed trees, there are rays of oranges and yellows projecting out. It appears as though the sun is setting behind the trees. This tattoo is a visual representation of her aura. The caption of her post reads as follows: “In Iowa, some of my friends are fighting to protect the trans and nonbinary youth from being deadnamed. If you refuse to use people’s preferred names, refer to them by their assigned birth (dead)name, and truly believe this is the way things ought to be, you’re not going to like it when I hold you to the same standard. My preferred and legally changed name is Brenda. If you demand we all use our assigned birth names, you may start using 성미. And no, Mehlhorn is not my last name at birth. It is 강. Also keep in mind I was born in Korea, so it is not 성미강. We use our surnames first. If I find out you deadname people, you may only refer to me as 강성미 moving forward. I hope this will help you understand that you CAN in fact use names that were not given at birth, and have been for as long as you have known me ✌️❤️” In case your device has difficulty reading the Hangul, these are the names appearing in order: Sung Mee, Kang, Sung Mee Kang, and Kang Sung Mee
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Yesterday, I was able to capture the Harvest Moon.

Happy Chuseok ❤️
October 8, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Today is Gaecheonjeol (개천절)

Also known as Korea’s National Foundation Day, 개천절 translates to “the day the heavens opened”.

This day celebrates the formation of the first Korean state of Gojoseon. It is also regarded as the day of the formation of the Korean people.

(Img source: pngtree.com)
October 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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The flowers are beginning to slowly wake up 😊❤️

Japonica at Tsuru Island
An image of white flowers hanging in strands from a Japonica shrub. The flowers face downward in a balloon-like shape with an opening at the tapered bottom. Small droplets of water rest on the tips of the deep green leaves. They are pointing backward from the flowers, extending toward the rest of the shrub. Set behind the flower is a large mossy rock on the left side of the image. The moss is vibrant and lively with a mixture of deep and electric greens. Above in the background are a few amber colored lights. They are a blurred in a bokeh effect, and give off a gentle, warm glow.
March 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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As a self-employed woman in the automotive industry watching other women build their careers, I am no longer accepting the term “male dominated”.

The automotive industry is simply “male saturated”.

#mobilemechanic #automotive #womenwhowrench
March 17, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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Malicious compliance proposition:

We consider it the social norm for women & femme presenting folks to be in leadership roles.

Men in leadership roles will be considered having achieved greatly difficult feats. We highlight “men in leadership” so that men can feel as empowered as women & femmes.
February 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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I was following the Chinese New Year parade in downtown Portland today, and a lady at the Church of Scientology gave me a gift…😳

Not today, Tom Cruise…👀
February 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Today, Toyota discovered hail for the first time 😅❤️
A black count in a sky blue harness peers out from a balcony over a parking lot littered with hail. His head is poked between the forest green wall and a black railing. He appears intrigued by this new experience.
February 3, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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A screenshot of a Facebook post containing a caption and an image of a Korean-American adoptee woman in her mid thirties (though she is often mistaken for mid to late twenties). She has loose curls framing the front of her face in black, faded blue and blonde colors. Her lips gently form a closed smile below her bright silver nose ring. Her eyes appear bright but gentle. From behind her black v-neck shirt, there is a chest piece tattoo peeking out. There are black silhouettes of Douglas firs. From behind the tattooed trees, there are rays of oranges and yellows projecting out. It appears as though the sun is setting behind the trees. This tattoo is a visual representation of her aura. The caption of her post reads as follows: “In Iowa, some of my friends are fighting to protect the trans and nonbinary youth from being deadnamed. If you refuse to use people’s preferred names, refer to them by their assigned birth (dead)name, and truly believe this is the way things ought to be, you’re not going to like it when I hold you to the same standard. My preferred and legally changed name is Brenda. If you demand we all use our assigned birth names, you may start using 성미. And no, Mehlhorn is not my last name at birth. It is 강. Also keep in mind I was born in Korea, so it is not 성미강. We use our surnames first. If I find out you deadname people, you may only refer to me as 강성미 moving forward. I hope this will help you understand that you CAN in fact use names that were not given at birth, and have been for as long as you have known me ✌️❤️” In case your device has difficulty reading the Hangul, these are the names appearing in order: Sung Mee, Kang, Sung Mee Kang, and Kang Sung Mee
January 29, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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I’m feeling a little disappointed that THIS is our first female president 😕
January 24, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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“The absence of freedom is the presence of death. Any nation or government that deprives an individual of freedom is in that moment committing an act of moral and spiritual murder. Any individual who is not concerned about his freedom commits an act of moral and spiritual suicide.”

-MLK Jr.
January 20, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day:

“Men often hate each other because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don't know each other; they don't know each other because they cannot communicate; they cannot communicate because they are separated.”

-Martin Luther King Jr.
January 20, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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The American Flag flying half mast. In the distance is a skyline made up of the silhouettes of trees. Above it, the sun is setting. It is glowing yellow and shrouded in reddish orange skies. Transitioning upward, the sky blends from orange to pinkish until it reaches the blue sky. Fluffy clouds glow with the colors behind them, and look like streams strewn across the sky. They resemble cotton balls that have been gently pulled apart.
January 20, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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Last year, Multnomah County began celebrating Korean American Day.

As a transracial, Korean American adoptee, I grew up with American culture through the lens of white communities. But today, I am connecting to my Korean heritage in my own ways.

#transracialadoption #kad #koreanadoptee
An illustration with a wooden table, blue backdrop and traditional Korean architectural pieces displayed in the upper corners. At the top center is the Multnomah County seal. The caption, “HAPPY KOREAN AMERICAN DAY” is displayed in yellow. The word happy has cherry blossoms on either side of it. There is a Korean flag and American flag crossed beyond the table. Upon the table, there are traditional Korean foods with a pair of chopsticks on a rest to the right of the main dish. The person writing this description is learning about Korean cuisine, and will list the dishes to the best of their ability, knowing they may be mistaken: banana milk, kimchi, kimbap, japchae, and jeongol (or Korean hot pot).
January 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Toyota hates the sound of my three to four morning alarms, so he's normally at the top of his cat tree when I wake up. This morning, though, when I went to hit snooze, I caught Toyota sitting on his hind legs as he was reaching up with one paw trying to reach my phone to hit snooze lol
A black cat named Toyota is tucked under a light grey and black comforter. One paw is gently placed over the blanket in a human-like pose. His green eyes are glanced slightly upward toward the camera in a sleepy to indifferent way.
January 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Seagulls, sea lions and salt water
A seagull nestled into the large, round vent on top of a building. A statue of a sea lion, Joe, and his plaque rest atop a retaining wall. A blue disposable, surgical mask has been placed on his face, covering his nose and mouth. White-capped ocean waves are receding from the rocky beach below. A closer view of the plaque for Joe the Sea Lion. It reads as follows: “In March, 1936, a battle-scarred, male sea lion came on the shore in the little beach town of Nelscott (just about here where you are standing), and was found by Dave Dewey, a local resident. Rather than stay in the fenced in area built for him, Joe, as he was named, liked to go into homes along the waterfront. He appeared to enjoy being bathed with a hose and having his back rubbed with a broom. He made the front pages of the Oregonian, and an estimated 5,000 people came to visit him. Residents in a neighboring town having become envious of Nelscott’s publicity, complained to the game warden who brought a truck, loaded Joe, took him to the ocean and forced him to swim away. Years later, the body of a dead sea lion was found in the Sea Lion Caves with one blind eye and a deep battle scar on his neck and shoulder…just like Joe. Joe, the Sea Lion of Nelscott, was donated to Lincoln City, Oregon by Suzanne Griffith Allen in memory of her husband, Dr. Clarence Scott Allen, who loved animals. May both Joe and Clarence rest in peace. Dedicated 1 August, 2014 P.S. Please don’t pull out his whiskers…thank you!” White-capped waves rushing up to several large, jagged rocks. Most rocks are dark gray, but a couple have red hues. The sky in the distance is overcast and gray.
January 7, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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Beach treasures
January 7, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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Ducks at dusk

Through the oily lens of an iPhone

PSA iPhones and used motor oil don’t pair well. Ask me how I know 😏
January 2, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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In recent years, I’ve tapped into my inner artist.

Spicy Mayo | Hand-carved and printed lino block print
December 28, 2024 at 10:49 PM