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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. Itโs 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. ๐ 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 phenomenonโwhere customers browse offline but purchase onlineโand 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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Rainy Streets and Umbrellas
In San Francisco, rain only comes during winter. Although they say it’s the rainy season, it hardly ever shows up. The day I arrived at San Francisco International Airport with my big duffel bag, it was raining. On my Uber ride downtown, the driver โ who had lived in San Fran for over ten years…
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World Adventure
Would you like to take a peek into the precarious day of Mr. Boiled Egg? Escape the everyday chaos and dive into a world where things really get cracking. ๐ฅ๐ฅ
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Starbucks and the Color Blindness Test Service
Starting April 1st this year, Starbucks began offering a color blindness test using paper cups to care for customers’ eye health.
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The Vanishing of the Date Line and Christmas Eve
A few winters ago, while crossing the date line heading to Australia, I lost Christmas Eve. I boarded the plane in San Francisco on the 23rd and landed in Sydney on the 25th. In my 2015, Christmas Eve disappeared without a trace, like the Tower of Babel. It felt unfair ๐ข.
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Brave Girls and Dried Pollack Chips
I don’t clap at karaoke unless someone truly deserves it. Even if people think I’m being a party pooper, I don’t care. I’m not generous when it comes to music. If you want my applause, don’t mess up the pitch. If the vocals don’t sync perfectly with the drumming or guitar strumming, it bugs me.…
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