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A Sunny Day’s ‘On Rainy Days’
Today, the weather was stunning from the morning. Everything sparkled under the sunlight. Just like any beautiful weekend, I packed my laptop and slowly made my way to Seoul Forest. At the Han River park, the sun was so bright you couldn’t keep your eyes open without sunglasses. I paused, parked my bike by the…
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Tomatoes and Conspiracies
‘Oh no, spilled it again. No matter how careful I try to be, I always end up dropping some tomatoes, right?’ 🍅 ‘Tomatoes? They’re designed to be messy.’ ‘What’s that supposed to mean?’ That’s a bit of a long story. ‘Do you know where tomatoes were first discovered?’ ‘Hmm? Europe, maybe? They’re such a staple…
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Not Movies, But the Drama ‘Monster’
This drama is filled with smiles from the characters. Yet, every smile feels unsettling, making you wonder and feel uneasy. I found this hauntingly appealing. Knowing why someone is smiling but still not knowing is thrilling. 😏
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The Predictive Power of AI Speakers
Yesterday, a friend told me they received a Google AI speaker as a gift and asked if I had any cool tips on how to make the most of it. Funny thing, I remembered I had bought one last year and just left it gathering dust in a corner. After sharing some quick advice, I…
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Cockroaches and Carrot Market
Thinking it was way too risky, another friend and I advised her never to do that again. But she insisted, ‘But cleaning up a cockroach is scarier….’ So, I had to break it down more logically. 🤔
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Hello Spring, Sweet Spring
Poet Jeong Ho-seung once said he hung a wind chime at the eaves of his beloved’s heart after a temple visit. And if you hear the chime, know that it’s his heart reaching out. Even if the wind just makes it jingle, one might wonder, ‘Are they missing me?’ It’s an expression that perfectly captures…
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Devilman: Crybaby
Devilman, created by Go Nagai, is a series that debuted a whopping 50 years ago. It’s been adapted into anime, comics, and movies, and is still celebrated as his masterpiece and a comic industry gem. Though both the TV animation and comics were released around the same time, the comic featuring the protagonist Asuka Ryo…
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New Seasonal Drinks and the Heat
‘Midnight Bergamot Cold Brew is here…’ I’m usually an Americano-only kind of person, but last month, I randomly ordered Starbucks’ special drink, the Choux Cream Frappuccino with Panna Cotta, and it was so good that now I feel like I have to try every special drink that comes out. 🌟 Choux Cream Frappuccino with Panna…
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Thoughts on Amazon Books
Amazon Books is a pilot project for testing whether they can implement a successful O2O (Online to Offline) business model. Their goal is likely to overcome the showrooming phenomenon—where customers browse offline but purchase online—and create an ecosystem where user experience flows seamlessly between online and offline.
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Hold My Hand
As I get older, I start to recognize the tricks that make people shine, but sometimes a reality check hits hard. It was the same when I heard IU’s ‘Hold My Hand.’ The key is that those things don’t matter. Just like a lion roars or a peacock spreads its wings, there are people who…
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