Category: essay

  • 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.

  • Creamy Latte and a Dose of Chill

    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.

  • Chiang Mai’s Massage Adventure (2/2)

    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.

  • Massage in Chiang Mai (1/2)

    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.

  • Comfort

    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.

  • Positive, Then What?

    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. 🌬️

  • Covid-19 Diary

    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.

  • Grown-Up

    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.

  • Niseko United Ski Resort

    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.

  • Volunteering and Dice

    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.