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  • Cape

    Cape

    Naturally, even before the rain, this track topped my playlist, setting the mood every time. Since then, every step on my way home has been accompanied by the rhythmic splash of drizzle underfoot.

  • Internet and Coffee

    Internet and Coffee

    Even at Starbucks, people here spend five minutes detailing their desired recipes—from bean type to water temperature—ensuring they get their perfect cup.

  • Feeling Wronged

    Feeling Wronged

    My little sister lives in Australia. Once, when I visited her, she decided to make kimchi stew, but we were in such a rush that there wasn’t enough time to let it simmer. Without that deep, rich flavor, it’s hardly a kimchi stew, right?

  • The Mystery of Hangang Park

    The Mystery of Hangang Park

    Every time I ride my bicycle down the Hangang bike path, I spot this peculiar paint marking at the accident site. It’s different from your usual accident paint markings, being way too long (about 2.5 meters) and quite narrow for a person.

  • Comfort

    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.

  • Sausalito and the Golden Gate Transit Bus

    Sausalito and the Golden Gate Transit Bus

    Even finding the bus stop is a challenge since signs are scarce, and when you do find it, the bus takes its sweet time to arrive.

  • Home Sweet Home

    Home Sweet Home

    I found a place in Pacific Heights. Just a short walk and I could gaze at the ocean. Though I dislike hills, I ended up in one of the highest areas in San Francisco. Life’s full of surprises.

  • 2022, My Personal Rankings

    2022, My Personal Rankings

    To carve out a unique identity, it’s crucial to repeat features so that the indifferent public can recognize them, but that often leads to criticisms of dullness and stagnation. Yet, once you’re gone, audiences tend to be forgiving. Art is truly challenging.

  • Positive, Then What?

    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. 🌬️

  • House Hunting

    House Hunting

    I don’t usually have a sweet tooth, but I went in and ordered a cupcake with organic iced coffee. For the first time since arriving here, I pulled out a book I carried daily but never opened.

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