Category: essay

  • Goblin Cafe

    Goblin Cafe

    It wasn’t until I was battling carsickness on the highway that I realized, ‘Wow, we’re really going somewhere far.’

  • Childhood Dream Crusher

    Childhood Dream Crusher

    So earlier, I was out shopping for clothes, picking out something I liked. And then, this little kid comes up and says, ‘Wow, a big dog!’ and starts petting my head.

  • Lost and Found

    Lost and Found

    Back in the day, I would obediently write my name on all my belongings as my teacher instructed. Writing with a name pen was quicker and neater than using labels, but the downside was its thick tip couldn’t write small names.

  • 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.