Category: essay
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Arrival in Kyoto
During the endless COVID days, I often wondered, ‘Will the world ever let us travel again?’ It felt like an eternity. That’s probably why I felt so strange on the plane. Nostalgia hit hard, but suddenly the cabin was bustling. Who decided to serve meals on a two-hour flight? The flight attendants were more synchronized…
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They Called Me Big Bro
He was always clear and sure. Simple and straightforward. No secrets. Honest. He went to school, did his assignments, loved his girlfriend. If something was funny, he laughed out loud; if something annoyed him, he stayed silent. There was no other expression behind his face. He never begged or persuaded. Once he said something, he…
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Noeul Park and Planting Trees
The tree-planting spot was called ‘Noeul Park’. Never heard of it before. But apparently, it was created alongside the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup Stadium.
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Comments to an Ex
Somewhere on a forum, I stumbled upon a post suggesting we write comments to our exes. He (or maybe she) decided to start first, kicking off with this line:
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A Pure Heart and a Charm of Destiny
She stumbled upon a foreign tarot site teaching how to make a charm for rekindling a lost relationship. It was almost a miracle! In today’s world, who believes in that? Still, she earnestly read through the instructions and filled a post-it with care.
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Chatting with the Future #1
‘A Lovely Spring Day’ suits the vibe and content perfectly. It’s a fitting description for the essay. Great choice!
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One Fine Spring Day
I remember hearing IU talk about why her album themes revolve around her age, and it totally resonated with me. Your experiences might be limited, offering little variety for creative inspiration, but age changes every year, providing fresh perspectives.
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Morning Overloaded with Tech Frustrations
As I sat down, dreaming of swapping the TV switch for a toggle, I glanced to my side. There was a guy, barefoot, stretching his legs onto the chair in front, lost in his smartphone. It was like he was alone on Mexico’s Marieta Hidden Beach, soaking up the sun with bare toes…
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The Pilates Paradox: The Bond Between Material and Content
Looking at this post, Pilates truly seems like an incredible workout. One middle-aged participant’s husband even encouraged her to keep learning, which brought a shy smile to her face. Perhaps it’s because her husband gets to relax at home, but everyone’s situation is different, right? 😊
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Frozen Memories: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Similarly, on days when rain pours down like there’s no tomorrow, I’d dive into ‘Rain.’ When things felt like they’d come to a happy close, ‘Happy End’ was my go-to. And when life felt a bit tangled, I’d play ‘Koko.’ His music was my comfort, and I’d like to think it brought a bit more…