Category: essay
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James Lovelock and Shaving
James Lovelock has lived past 100, yet I’ve never seen a photo of him with a beard. Sure, he might have been clean-shaven all the time, but being a scientist absorbed in research, he would have ended up scruffy.
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Happiness
As soon as I entered the subway, I effortlessly slipped into the one empty seat available, just like water flowing. 🌊 It was like leaves gently falling to the ground, like clothes soaking in a light drizzle, like tired eyelids slowly closing. 😴 It was natural. It was cool. It was a moment of perfection…
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Exploring Crosswalks: A Journey Through Cultures
Just a heads-up, even in France, a driver might speed towards a jaywalking pedestrian. It’s always wise to follow traffic signals, no matter where you are. 🚶♂️🚦
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room in Seattle
In a corner, there’s a library showcasing coffee-related books and a place selling souvenirs, giving you the vibe of browsing a small gift shop. Even I, who usually have zero interest in shopping, found myself picking up and putting down espresso cups. So, if shopping’s your thing, be careful. 🛒
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Prison and Ramen
The accomplice buys cigarettes, heads to a mill, and flattens them like blades. Then they tape them to free publications distributed in prison.
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Four-Leaf Clover and a Frappuccino
There were so many clovers, like stars in a rural night sky, I thought I could easily find a few with a little searching. But even after over twenty minutes, I couldn’t find a single one.
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Searching for Inspiration Across Centuries, ‘Passengers’
As for me, preferring to stay home rather than travel, I probably would’ve struggled as a writer. But then again, I’m not exactly living large in my current job either.
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The Chill Factor
I vaguely understood the situation. It’s the same reason why I felt a chill in San Francisco’s relatively warm winter.
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The Dawn of 2022 and Rediscovering Humanity
To kick off the year with ease, I spent New Year’s morning looping Shin Hae-chul’s “Someday, Far Away.” 🎶 Not sure why, but this song brings a sense of calm. Its beautiful lyrics feel like a balm, offering a sense of salvation. In 2022, humanity might just need a little saving. 💫
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Tote Bags and the Crocodile Farms of Zimbabwe
High-end bags are usually made using animal leather. There was a time when PETA highlighted the cruelty involved in obtaining crocodile leather for these bags, sparking quite an uproar. 🐊