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  • Opening Words

    Opening Words

    That’s how I found myself at the Presidio Park Starbucks at the western edge of San Francisco every weekend, gazing at the Pacific and penning down memories not as a tourist, but as someone living there. This is what I call ‘San Fran Dispatch’.

  • Faded Memories…

    Faded Memories…

    It was indeed Park Ji-yoon. While most remember her for ‘Coming of Age Ceremony,’ I fell for her music after the ‘Flower, Again for the First Time’ album.

  • Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

    Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

    For intelligent beings capable of making value judgments, death might be the criterion that distinguishes humanity from other creatures on Earth. Humans are more human-like, more beautiful, and more noble because they are aware of their finite existence.

  • Base

    Base

    Speaking of band synergy and restraint, Yoon Jong Shin’s ‘Temperature of Farewell’ is a perfect example. No instrument, not even Bae Doo Na’s acting, overshadows the vocals. Each part is expertly played.

  • Cross-Continent Miscommunication

    Cross-Continent Miscommunication

    A few days ago, she called to celebrate her brother’s birthday. 🎉 But all she heard from the other end was heavy breathing, like ‘huff, huff’.

  • Everything Everywhere All At Once

    Everything Everywhere All At Once

    I could see it aimed to deliver the meaning and value of life with humor through its hot topic.

  • Volunteering and Dice

    Volunteering and Dice

    Finally, after the chaotic lesson, the board game was about to begin. I was pretty nervous since I had to lead the game and play the role of the bank.

  • Coffee and Poison

    Coffee and Poison

    Personally, I love the aroma of coffee, but I’ve rarely thought it tastes good while drinking it. In fact, I think it’s rather bitter.

  • Thoughts on Laptop Storage Size

    Thoughts on Laptop Storage Size

    When you’re buying a laptop, the last thing that usually crosses your mind is the storage size.

  • The Power of Hospitality

    A buddy from San Francisco came to visit Seoul with his wife. He always called me ‘bro’ and with his impressive build, walking through Tenderloin felt like a breeze.

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