Category: essay
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Stolen Autumn
In 2015, Christmas Eve was snatched away from me. I boarded a flight to Australia from San Francisco on December 23, and the International Date Line stole that year’s Christmas Eve from me. As a result, 2015 was devoid of Christmas Eve tree-lighting ceremonies and the fireworks at Darling Harbour.
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The Ultimate Way to Cook Paldo Jjajangmyeon Deliciously
I was a bit taken aback. It seems no matter how much effort you put into cooking the contents of the package, it wonβt be the best it can be without additional ingredients. I have to prepare cooking oil, chili peppers, oyster sauce, and roasted soybean powder myself? Chef Lee, why not just suggest making…
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Why Do You Need an ID for Domestic Flights?
She looked at me, expecting luggage, but I signaled no. We had a moment of understanding. She told me to get a resident registration copy from the kiosk behind. When I asked how she knew, she sighed, βIt happens over ten times a day.β Ignoring her judgment, I headed to the kiosk.
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Neck Tattoo
Neck tattoos remind me of a female lawyer I worked with a few years back. With her super short hair, her neck tattoo of a heart character was always visible in the elevator.
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Tidying Up
Around this time of year, I had to wrap up my life in San Francisco to head back to Seoul. π Tidying up meant tackling endless tasks I never anticipated. I arranged to disconnect the internet, electricity, and gas through different services for my departure day. I met the sweet landlady, whom I last saw…
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Shall We Live Today Once More?
Being outside the space where musicians resonate, then stepping in and layering your guitar sound over the groove created by various sessions β how exhilarating must that have been! Thump, thump, your heart pounding louder than the drums, feeling the sound not just in your ears but through your entire body. And the resonating musicians…
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IU’s Pride
Sometimes, when I feel nostalgic, I listen to IU and Kim Yuna’s ‘Ice Flower’, and every single time, I can’t help but smile. It’s as if young IU is speaking to Kim Yuna through the song. “So what if you’re the queen of figure skating? I’m a singer! And an absolutely amazing one at that!!”
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Bike Chain Lock
I thanked him and went outside, placing the new chain lock in its mount. It clicked into place firmly. With a light heart, I rode my bike home. No rattling from the back.
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The Harm to Avoid Among Music Aficionados
After solving a morning issue, I was late for lunch and starving, so I continued the conversation while munching on the pickles already set on the table.
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Teen Library and Poland’s Graphic Design Special Lecture
Experience isn’t something that’s neatly arranged on your forehead; it’s embedded within your body and mind, and for it to truly transfer, inefficient time investment called observation is necessary. Spending boring moments together, you can suddenly capture that ‘click’ moment, like snapping a picture.