Category: essay

  • Winter Rain and Fallen Leaves

    Winter Rain and Fallen Leaves

    Perhaps they wanted to experience spring once more, but these leaves now lie submerged on the ground, victims of an untimely downpour, unable to cross nature’s threshold.

  • Chances of the First Snow

    Chances of the First Snow

    Rain’s identity isn’t bland, but it certainly doesn’t feel cozy or warm.

  • Starbucks and Its Reward Program

    Starbucks and Its Reward Program

    In the U.S., Starbucks initially ran their reward program like Korea’s current style, but in 2016, they switched to a ‘spend more, earn more stars’ model.

  • End of Autumn

    End of Autumn

    Once the chill arrived, every day of autumn felt like an unexpected gift. Before the streets, like a leap day, freeze over, I stepped out to walk briskly. As the wind swept through the main road, leaves fell from the trees lining the street, fluttering down like petals. 🍂

  • Year-End Reflections: Melon’s My Record

    Year-End Reflections: Melon’s My Record

    We both felt a bit relieved, it seemed. Without a word about our top tracks, we respected each other’s musical journey and celebrated our year’s listening habits.

  • Beginning

    Beginning

    Maybe beginnings are thrilling because the outcome is still unknown. Just thinking about being their first customer tomorrow makes my heart race too.

  • Secure Connections and Secrets Unveiled

    Secure Connections and Secrets Unveiled

    I’ve discovered a secret about the change of days earlier than anyone else, and I won’t share it with anyone. I want to keep it to ensure people can live without much thought.

  • Figs and Fiery Tempers

    Figs and Fiery Tempers

    ‘From now on, you’ll never bear fruit again, so no one will ever eat from you.’ I’ve heard this tale, and while I do respect him, wasn’t that a bit harsh? What do you think? 🤔

  • Brain Training

    Brain Training

    This article, based on a piece by Daniel Simons, a psychology professor at the University of Illinois in the journal Psychological Science, highlights the lack of clear evidence that trendy brain training puzzle games actually improve cognitive abilities.

  • A Bonus Fall

    A Bonus Fall

    When it was light enough to recognize shapes, I stepped out, and the air was surprisingly warm. Suddenly, I thought, ‘Is this the season operator’s last fall experience service for people like me?’ I guess autumn is the sponsor.