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Robin Bae

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Breathe. Eat. Experience. Write. Repeat.

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So the next step of this writing journey is probably the most painful: Sharing it with others. This part is probably the worst for me since it feels like I am standing in the room naked allowing all to scrutinize every vulnerable bit of myself... I envy others who can write and share with such confidence and conviction. I'm learning to embrace a bit of that but to also be open to criticism and feedback. You realize that it's the fear that you'll be exposed, that you'll be laid bare to the worst thoughts of yourself, and all of that needs to take a backseat to this painful birthing process.

Let go and let it be. So here I go...

#writersblock #writersblockbegone #sharingyourcreativebits #firstscreenplay taken in Writers' World by @robinbaewrites

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a year ago

Over 20 years later after taking my first and only screenwriting class by Professor Ackerman @ucla @ucla_filmtv @ucla_tft and I'm finally done with my first screenplay.

I still have the notebook I used when I lived in Korea in the early 2000s and tried to write my first draft. I got stuck after a little more than 10 pages and never could look at it again.

I have since added a multitude of textured ideas and characters but most importantly a lifetime of experiences were added to help me on my writer's journey.

Looking back I guess I was blocked since I had lifetimes to live before the universe allowed me to finish the story.

It was not easy but I've climbed my Mount Everest.

I can officially call myself a screenwriter now.

We'll see where this journey takes me next.

#screenplay #writersblockbegone
#screenwriter #writer by @robinbaewrites

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3 years ago

One of the best bites I've had in a while was trying the porchetta "signature" sandwich @roti_si.hi this weekend.

You can truly taste what slow roasted animal fats can do to any dish, making all taste delicious, including even roasted veggies. The flavors of the roasted porchetta, cut in generous chunks, permeate the sandwich, with the hit of fennel that shined through first for me. I liked every ingredient including the fresh ciabatta bread, the arugula and of course the ever-crisp shards of crispy pork skin that provided a welcome crunch throughout this sandwich-- truly one of the best that can be had on island.

Salsa verde is optional and a must for the garlic and herb lovers, but this sandwich and roasted veggies all had an even better condiment-- the slow spit-roasted porchetta with enough fatty, roasted rendered fat to make all be basted in deliciousness--- mmm hmm --chef's kiss!

#kakaakofarmersmarket #frolichawaii #porchetta #roastedveggies by @robinbaewrites

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3 hours ago

Sometimes you just gotta go bread culture three ways---@bocconcinohawaii

Chef's kiss!

#bocconcinohawaii #frolichawaii #italianfood taken in bocconcinohawaii by @robinbaewrites

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9 days ago

When I tell people here in Hawaii that I crave Mexican food more than anything else, they always start by lamenting the lack of good Mexican food on island and then inevitably ask me where I like to go.

Since I had their food years ago, @tacosla_marea has been on that short recommended list.

Why? Cause their Carne Asada actually tastes like it's grilled (i.e. asada) over fire, their pork belly tacos are addictive with their crispy exterior and specially seasoned, spiced interior, their salsas taste homemade and never watered down, other accoutrements are made from scratch from family recipes, their corn tortillas taste of actual maiz cause they're made around the corner at @raiztortillas -- other places just don't take this kind of care in their food, especially since it's all done in house, from scratch and freshly cooked.

So when I heard Chef @amelli0n tell me she may close since she can't do this all alone despite being successful--- I'm not happy to hear this especially since we've lost too many great mom and pops already.

So if you're interested in partnering with her and are qualified to help manage an already successful restaurant-- reach out, as she's looking!

If, for anything else, do it for this addict who needs his Mexican fix-- pronto!

Latina-owned and proudly operated!

#supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocalrestaurants #latinaowned by @robinbaewrites

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15 days ago

October PSA

Yay for @nisshodocandystore

Sad for those craving dat #chichidango 😔 just gotta wait...

#chichidangomochi #nisshidocandystore by @robinbaewrites

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15 days ago

I had to go @tioshawaii one more time before they closed yesterday, yet again. Their brick and mortar closed off Nuuanu earlier due to the difficulty of finding reliable help, and this time their scaled down truck operation had to close after losing money in its Kaneohe location.

With this last day, we lost a place that brought a true taste of New Mexico, regional chiles and all, a true one of one restaurant on island.

After ordering my comfort burritos, I scarfed one down in a minute flat and I literally went back to order an order of enchiladas -- Christmas style (IYKYK) like a true New Mexican local.

I savored every bite as if it was my last at this place-- cause it was.

Mahalo for the memories and comfort over the years @tioshawaii 🙏 by @robinbaewrites

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21 days ago

Where do you bagel?

In a NYC mood looking for the schmear and lox

@bigtimebagelshi
@talisbagels by @robinbaewrites

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23 days ago

When @tioshawaii closed their original location near downtown I was truly saddened. It was my first taste of New Mexican food and a truly one of one restaurant on island (yes--- imported New Mexican Hatch regional chiles and all).

I was happy to see they reopened in a random strip mall in Kaneohe and visited them today to get my carne asada burrito with green chile fix (didn't see their burger in a now reduced menu).

I was saddened though to hear the owner say that if business does not pick up he may have to close indefinitely.

Please go pay them a visit and if you know of a permanent location --- give them support!

Such places that do regional cooking contribute to the local culture here on island and deserve to have a place to continue their verse.

I recommend getting anything with their chiles cause when it melts with the cheese-- it truly produces a briny, spicy and gooey comfort that coats any dish--- whether over fries or in a burrito.

New Update: They're closing again as of 9/26/26 😢

#newmexicanfood #hatchchile #supportlocal by @robinbaewrites

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a month ago

You can count Indonesian as a food I first tasted here in Hawaii now.

It is great to be able to travel without traveling and I've now added taste references for New Mexican, Xi'an, Filipino and now Indonesian food @tantreellc to my lexicon since moving to Hawaii 14 years ago.

I remember watching various traditional Indonesian dances and hearing the amazing chanters hypnotically and rhythmically Kecak years ago but have never tasted its cuisine until a few weeks ago-- and the food hit in the same way. Spicy, savory, hint of sweetness, aromatic and abundant textures from ingredients that I've never experienced and also familiar ones that I haven't in this way.

Nasi Goreng. Sambal. Ayam Kalasan. Words that I've heard of but never could place gustatorily-- until now.

And who would have thought that instead of traveling thousands of miles-- I just had to walk a couple of blocks for a taste.

#indonesianfood #nasigoreng #sambal #frolichawaii taken in Kalakaua Avenue by @robinbaewrites

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2 months ago

Low and slow. Bark. Salt and pepper. Hold the sauce. Texas BBQ always and forever @sunsettxbbq

Most forget to get the beef rib neglecting it for the more popular sibling: the brisket.

But don't sleep on the beef rib. It'll make you feel like Fred Flintstone. You can thank me later.

#texasbarbecue #texasbbq #beefribs #frolichawaii taken in Sunset Texas Barbecue by @robinbaewrites

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2 months ago

Never would I have ever thought this would be my comfort food-- but I reverse engineered it.

While my Jack in the Box Kama'aina card is no longer accepted-- does this make me a true Kama'aina now?

And always get two barbecue sticks-- best on da island, prove me wrong.

@palacesaimin

#frolichawaii
#saimin
#kamaaina
#barbecuestick
#meatstick taken in Palace Saimin by @robinbaewrites

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