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  • Prison and Ramen

    Prison and Ramen

    The accomplice buys cigarettes, heads to a mill, and flattens them like blades. Then they tape them to free publications distributed in prison.

  • Four-Leaf Clover and a Frappuccino

    Four-Leaf Clover and a Frappuccino

    There were so many clovers, like stars in a rural night sky, I thought I could easily find a few with a little searching. But even after over twenty minutes, I couldn’t find a single one.

  • Searching for Inspiration Across Centuries, ‘Passengers’

    Searching for Inspiration Across Centuries, ‘Passengers’

    As for me, preferring to stay home rather than travel, I probably would’ve struggled as a writer. But then again, I’m not exactly living large in my current job either.

  • The Chill Factor

    The Chill Factor

    I vaguely understood the situation. It’s the same reason why I felt a chill in San Francisco’s relatively warm winter.

  • The Dawn of 2022 and Rediscovering Humanity

    The Dawn of 2022 and Rediscovering Humanity

    To kick off the year with ease, I spent New Year’s morning looping Shin Hae-chul’s “Someday, Far Away.” 🎶 Not sure why, but this song brings a sense of calm. Its beautiful lyrics feel like a balm, offering a sense of salvation. In 2022, humanity might just need a little saving. 💫

  • Tote Bags and the Crocodile Farms of Zimbabwe

    Tote Bags and the Crocodile Farms of Zimbabwe

    High-end bags are usually made using animal leather. There was a time when PETA highlighted the cruelty involved in obtaining crocodile leather for these bags, sparking quite an uproar. 🐊

  • Just Let Me Be

    Just Let Me Be

    Occasionally, I find myself in a car with a chatty driver. If we’re close, I can just pretend to doze off, but if not, it gets awkward. I’d appreciate it if they could catch on from my lackluster responses, but not many people are that considerate. Actually, none are.

  • Chilly Breeze

    Chilly Breeze

    I’m always grumbling about the cold, but if winter wasn’t like this, I’d probably feel a bit cheated. Might even sulk, wondering why winter doesn’t feel like winter.

  • Starbucks Diaries and Dystopia

    Starbucks Diaries and Dystopia

    Thanks to this change, I couldn’t grab it immediately and had to wait a week to finally get my diary. For Starbucks, it might be an evolution to solve several issues, but personally, it felt like the excitement had completely fizzled out. 😕

  • Lost and Found

    Lost and Found

    While surfing the internet, I stumbled upon a post about ‘people who can’t find their way’ and came across this intriguing insight. These are the folks who, when asked ‘Where are you right now?’, would reply with ‘A bike just passed by.’