Category: essay
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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. πΆββοΈπ¦
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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. π
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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.” πΆ 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. π«
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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. π
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Just Let Me Be
Occasionally, I find myself in a car with a chatty driver. If we’re close, I can just pretend to doze off, but if not, it gets awkward. I’d appreciate it if they could catch on from my lackluster responses, but not many people are that considerate. Actually, none are.
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Chilly Breeze
I’m always grumbling about the cold, but if winter wasn’t like this, I’d probably feel a bit cheated. Might even sulk, wondering why winter doesn’t feel like winter.