Category: essay
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Spring and Cherry Blossoms
Every morning, I’d check the temperature, yet couldn’t shed my coat. If the news announced spring had vanished forever, I’d almost believe them. Sure, it’d be sad if spring disappeared, but somewhere, some people have already lived that way.
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Cafes and Music
But since cafes partnered with streaming services for those ‘Perfect Cafe Playlist’ vibes, ‘Oh, this track!’ moments have almost vanished.
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AI and Umbrellas
My friend got a Google AI speaker as a gift and asked if I had any cool tips on how to make the most of it. It hit me that I bought one last year and had it stashed away in a corner.
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Comfort and Curses
This is kind of serious. I feel like doing nothing. Sure, I do what I need to do—like work—because I’m not irresponsible. But everything else feels like a chore. Friends, music, movies, cooking. I just don’t want to do anything. It’s not like I’m avoiding one thing to do another; I genuinely want to do…
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Tasty Spot: Jamsil Station Underground Chai Hong
At the end, there’s a place called Gourmet Bridge, a street full of restaurants. That’s where I ate because there were no more options further down. Inside, there are many eateries, but I chose Chai Hong. It sounds familiar, yet not quite. This place is a Chinese restaurant.
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Creamy Latte and a Dose of Chill
Happiness feels like it needs to be grand, ultimate joy, with others reacting like, ‘Wow, totally get it.’ If I share too casually and hear, ‘That’s it?’ my life might feel a bit lackluster.
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Chiang Mai’s Massage Adventure (2/2)
When she reached my cervical spine, she switched to her hands. I thought I was saved because hands are weaker than knees, but my neck was weaker than my torso. Her grip was stronger than her feet.
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Massage in Chiang Mai (1/2)
It left me feeling uneasy, but I thought it wasn’t a big deal. After all, it was just a call for a 90-minute massage. But maybe I should’ve asked how they planned to meet my requests.
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Comfort
When you hear such comfort, you might suddenly wonder, ‘What does alright mean, really?’ As you ponder this, surprisingly – even if you don’t find an immediate answer – your mind becomes calm, and you start to view your situation more objectively.
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Positive, Then What?
But hey, time heals all things. The day after my release, still feeling like an outsider, I grabbed a book I had ordered during my quarantine and stepped outside. The cool breeze brushing against my face was refreshing. I thought of going somewhere far to finish the book. 🌬️