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After You Left – Light and Salt
This tune was released way back in 1990 on their debut album. With the city pop trend reviving 90s vibes, more folks are digging into these sounds, making it even more popular. A quick search showed many artists are doing remakes.
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Chill and Easy Short Rib Stew DIY Recipe
The meat section at Trader Joe’s was overwhelming. Seriously, it was a meat overload! But among all that meat, there was just one with bones. It lay there, sad and lonely, like a forlorn guitar in the bottom corner.
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Morning Overloaded with Tech Frustrations
As I sat down, dreaming of swapping the TV switch for a toggle, I glanced to my side. There was a guy, barefoot, stretching his legs onto the chair in front, lost in his smartphone. It was like he was alone on Mexico’s Marieta Hidden Beach, soaking up the sun with bare toes…
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The Pilates Paradox: The Bond Between Material and Content
Looking at this post, Pilates truly seems like an incredible workout. One middle-aged participant’s husband even encouraged her to keep learning, which brought a shy smile to her face. Perhaps it’s because her husband gets to relax at home, but everyone’s situation is different, right? 😊
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Frozen Memories: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Similarly, on days when rain pours down like there’s no tomorrow, I’d dive into ‘Rain.’ When things felt like they’d come to a happy close, ‘Happy End’ was my go-to. And when life felt a bit tangled, I’d play ‘Koko.’ His music was my comfort, and I’d like to think it brought a bit more…
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The Battle with Flat-Pack Furniture: From Tiny Annoyances to Major Complaints
Since I should be ready to leave it all behind and return to Seoul without regret, there was no need to buy something fancy. Occasionally, you find furniture being given away online, but using someone else’s stuff feels a bit off. Imagine sitting on a chair once used by a convict and suddenly channeling the…
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Yeouido and Tea: Simple Joys Behind the Hustle
While waiting with friends for the presentation to start, I noticed snacks and drinks set up next to the event hall. On a simple display draped with purple cloth sat unexpectedly luxurious snacks and tea, as my friends pointed out.
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Threads of Memory: Character Recognition in Coffee Cup Drawing
Last fall, after wrapping up some tasks, I found myself with extra time and decided to drop by my favorite café near Itaewon. Whether it was due to COVID-19 or simply the fact it was a weekday afternoon, the café was blissfully quiet. I sat on the terrace, losing myself in a book and sketching…
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Lost in San Francisco: Nostalgia, Coffee, and Identity
Never rented a car in my life. Not even in Seoul, let alone here! My friend, jetlagged and sleepy, crashes out, leaving me to figure it out. I scoured the web, confused by the countless rental options.
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Taming Sadness: A Contemplation on Life and Death
As I admired the year’s first cherry petals dancing in the wind, I received four consecutive funeral notices. A friend, sharing the same circle, also reached out, and we dressed up to pay our respects one by one. In the car, we set some simple rules, and at the venue, my friend placed flowers and…
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