Category: essay

  • The Cafe Without a Sign

    The Cafe Without a Sign

    During my time there, quite a few customers came and went. It was a one-woman show, and even a small rush made it look bustling. Despite the busyness, she warmly thanked everyone for waiting and even threw in a little dessert for those who had to wait longer.

  • Headache

    Headache

    Although it’s not a stroke, one of my friends occasionally dislocates her knee when she trips over a bump or obstacle. I mean, how does a knee pop out so easily? It’s not like an earphone hanging off your ear. 🎧

  • Run, Giraffe

    Run, Giraffe

    However, the giraffe I saw that day, with its head held high as it elegantly ran, was pure wonder. Unlike its busy-moving body below, its neck was serenely still, as if it housed just a single bone.

  • Horizons and Pythagoras

    Horizons and Pythagoras

    Now, let’s set the distance we want to find as x and, for convenience, call the Earth’s radius y. Using the Pythagorean theorem…

  • Seongsu Art Gallery

    Seongsu Art Gallery

    On the first basement level of World Tower, there’s a super cool place called ‘Seongsu Art Gallery’ where you can paint. 🌟 One day, while wandering lost in the basement, I stumbled upon this hidden gem. For just 20,000 won, you can dive into a world of colors for two hours.

  • Bicycle

    Bicycle

    These poor little bugs, with lifespans less than a week, finally get to spread their wings only to be squashed by a giant eyelid. Tragic.

  • Cleaning Up

    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.

  • The Best Ramen Spot in San Francisco

    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.

  • Kim Tae-ri’s Vlog: ‘Is This The Place?’ and Happiness

    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…

  • The Chic Streets of Santana Row in San Jose

    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.