Category: essay
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Tasty Spot: Jamsil Station Underground Chai Hong
At the end, there’s a place called Gourmet Bridge, a street full of restaurants. That’s where I ate because there were no more options further down. Inside, there are many eateries, but I chose Chai Hong. It sounds familiar, yet not quite. This place is a Chinese restaurant.
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Creamy Latte and a Dose of Chill
Happiness feels like it needs to be grand, ultimate joy, with others reacting like, ‘Wow, totally get it.’ If I share too casually and hear, ‘That’s it?’ my life might feel a bit lackluster.
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Chiang Mai’s Massage Adventure (2/2)
When she reached my cervical spine, she switched to her hands. I thought I was saved because hands are weaker than knees, but my neck was weaker than my torso. Her grip was stronger than her feet.
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Massage in Chiang Mai (1/2)
It left me feeling uneasy, but I thought it wasn’t a big deal. After all, it was just a call for a 90-minute massage. But maybe I should’ve asked how they planned to meet my requests.
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Comfort
When you hear such comfort, you might suddenly wonder, ‘What does alright mean, really?’ As you ponder this, surprisingly – even if you don’t find an immediate answer – your mind becomes calm, and you start to view your situation more objectively.
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Positive, Then What?
But hey, time heals all things. The day after my release, still feeling like an outsider, I grabbed a book I had ordered during my quarantine and stepped outside. The cool breeze brushing against my face was refreshing. I thought of going somewhere far to finish the book. 🌬️
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Covid-19 Diary
I took a COVID test kit, and it came back negative. I had it lying around, so why not? But I really didn’t think it was COVID. I’ve held out for three years.
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Grown-Up
When I was young, everything seemed crystal clear. I thought I could definitely tell right from wrong, and with that measure, I was unashamed of myself.
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Niseko United Ski Resort
To enjoy all four ski areas, purchase the Niseko United All-Mountain Pass from the Lawson in the village below Hirafu Ski Resort.
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Volunteering and Dice
Finally, after the chaotic lesson, the board game was about to begin. I was pretty nervous since I had to lead the game and play the role of the bank.