Category: essay
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Cleaning Up
After a few weeks, the desk, the shelf, or even the floor gets cluttered again, making you want to clean up. Just like yesterday, the urge to clean suddenly hit me.
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The Best Ramen Spot in San Francisco
Japanese ramen usually overwhelms me with thick noodles and greasy broth, but Mensho’s ramen is different. Its standout feature is the unique broth made from chicken bones and ground nuts.
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Kim Tae-ri’s Vlog: ‘Is This The Place?’ and Happiness
Honestly, I don’t really know the best way to live either. Like climbing a mountain with a clear mind or running a marathon, I just live each day earnestly. I just hope those days are more happy than dull or lonely. Watching Kim Tae-ri’s vlog during these reflections gave me a hint of what to…
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The Chic Streets of Santana Row in San Jose
When it comes to famous shopping streets in San Jose, Santana Row, affectionately known as SR or The Row, tops the list.
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Intuition
What kind of hasty generalization is that? And seriously, what’s logical about it? The Japanese guests were all tilting their heads. ‘Maybe that Japanese friend just didn’t want to walk together?’ I wanted to say but held my tongue, pinching my thigh, as another story suddenly began.
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The Crisis of Humanity and The Avengers
As organizations grow, the gap between individual roles and organizational goals widens. And as this connection fades, people find reassurance, escaping the chains of responsibility.
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Mackerel
The overall vibe is haunting, sometimes heartbreaking, a bit funny, lovable, and warm… The more you listen, the more it stirs your heart. Especially this part, it just hits right in the feels.
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Save Your Brain
As absurd as it sounds, these businesses are surprisingly low-risk since they’re not reviving people – just preserving them until defrosting and revival tech becomes mainstream.
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Rainy Days and Seals
‘Alison’ is a sophisticated jazz piece with a mellow tempo, featuring Mizuno Mari’s vocals elegantly flowing over a simple piano and bass. Listening to this track feels like Mizuno Mari is serenading me from behind, and I’ve heard it so often that I feel like I’ve raised her myself.
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Insomnia and Blankets
Even if you’re not usually stressed, if you love a good hug—but sadly don’t have anyone to give you one—why not give this a shot? 🤗