Category: essay
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I Wish You’d Play the Song I’m Thinking Of
There were no customers behind me, and I had all the time in the world, so it was fine. I nodded at her and looked at the menu when suddenly, I felt the urge to hear Patty Smyth’s ‘Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough.’ Then, out of nowhere, the song started playing from the tiny ceiling…
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Lands End and Retirement
Arriving late in the afternoon with few people around and the wind blowing fiercely, I sat with a coffee, staring at the ocean for an hour. Feeling lighter, I thought, ‘Let’s go! To Seoul…’ and dusted off, listening to Smashing Pumpkins’ ‘The End is the Beginning is the End’ on the bus back home.
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Travel
That scene left a lingering feeling, as it wasn’t followed by any explanatory dialogue. While most might think, ‘I’m the teacher, and you’re the student! (It’s not meant to be!),’ perhaps it was more like, ‘I’m the teacher, and you’re the student! (We don’t even check compatibility!)’
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Dinner Time #2
Once my curiosity kicks in, I can’t rest until I know. So, I devoured 10 sushi pieces, udon, soba, and even dessert yokan at lightning speed. I barely tasted a thing before swallowing. 🤯
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Dinner Time #1
One star for memories, one star for love, one star for loneliness… Suddenly, Yoon Dong-ju’s ‘Counting the Stars at Night’ came to mind. I don’t know why either.
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Why Japanese Novels Are Hard to Dive Into
When nicknames like ‘Suzu’ for ‘Suzuki’ appear, it complicates everything. You might find yourself so puzzled about the relationship between ‘Suzu’ and ‘Suzuki’ that you just close the book.
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Masks and Scuba Diving
That thought crossed my mind. From then on, anything I do is a bonus in life. Since we’re all going to die anyway. Suddenly, I felt calm. Wu wei, the natural way of the universe. I still remember the calmness of that moment in my body.
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Boredom
In a way, boredom might be the state right before death. There’s no fitting word to bridge boredom and death. They’re both empty, trivial, and lead to a state of vanishing.
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Lyrics and Content: A Heartfelt Connection
He got the idea while playing the game ‘Prince of Persia’. I’m a fan of games myself, but hearing such an anecdote tied to such a lyrical piece was a bit disappointing. Now when I listen to the music, I imagine Kim squatting and playing the game.
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San Francisco Life
If you ask me now if it was better than Seoul, I really can’t say. Living somewhere isn’t something you classify as good or bad.