Tag: story
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Born to be Intrepid; Made to be Timid
I’ve been wanting to start my own bakery for a long time, but my own fears get in the way. I make excuses for myself saying that I don’t have enough capital to start something or that I want to finish college first. I have excuse after excuse, but the honest-to-God truth is that I’m…
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The Disorientation Behind an Ever-Changing Personality
I used to be a “power E” according to my MBTI – an unmatched extrovert that made friends everywhere, or at least felt the need to do so. I was energized by meeting new people and small talk was my superpower. I made friends in convenience stores, subways, cafes, bars, etc. I had a way…
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Is There a Right Way to Spend?
The argument I have most with my sister is about spending. I love spending money on food, and I spend without limit on my mom. My sister, on the other hand, doesn’t spend on anything. She saves and saves and saves. So when she sees me, I am reckless. When I see her, she is…
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The Ridonculously Expensive Things in South Korea
The answer to the question about my favorite food used to be “mango” growing up. My dad would buy 100 mangoes at a time (seriously) and I would eat about 15 a day. It wasn’t only mangoes I loved though. I loved all fruit, and our fridge would always be filled with at least 5…
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The ADHD Dilemma
Though I have never been formally diagnosed, I am 101% sure that I have ADHD. My father, who believed that mental illness was a weakness and came from the devil, wasn’t someone who I could talk to about seeing a psychiatrist. But I felt familiarity with friends who were diagnosed with it, and every symptom…
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How Non-Planners Plan to Not Plan to Not Let Plans Go Unaccording to Plan
I am a super non-planner. I don’t plan anything at all. Ever. I just go wherever the wind takes me and make decisions on the spot. My fiance, on the other hand, is a mega-planner. He plans his day-to-day tasks, buys plane tickets a year in advance, makes itineraries for trips, and most importantly, he…
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The Sensational World of Omakase
I wrote a blog about a week ago expressing my distaste for Michelin starred restaurants. I mentioned omakase in that post, comparing it to Michelin star restaurants. I don’t hate Michelin restaurants – I just think that for the same price range, omakase is much more worth it. Living in America, I had never heard…
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Is Culinary School Worth it?
These days, many aspiring chefs and home cooks debate whether to enroll themselves in culinary school or to embark on a self-taught journey. While the allure of professional chef coats and the bustling kitchens of culinary schools can be enchanting, I personally think that culinary school may not be worth the investment. “Who do you…
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The Grape Leaf Mystery
Food has the power to hold memories, dreams, stories, relationships, etc. This is a snippet of one of my food journeys.