Busan coffee shop: Aery
Aery was the first coffee shop I went to in South Korea, and it really set the bar high not just for Busan coffee shops, but for any coffee shop…
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Making mistakes and being persistent at FoodieLand Phoenix
I went to Phoenix this past weekend to work at my friend’s food booth for FoodieLand Phoenix. I actually went up last year to help him out! It was super…
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If I died, my casket would be very heavy
Before I start this blog post, I just want to make it clear that I am in no way depressed or suicidal. I searched “if I died” on Google just…
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Itaewon coffee shop: Maxim Plant
This is probably the largest coffee shop I’ve ever been to. Calling Maxim Plant a coffee shop almost feels wrong – it’s more like a coffee complex. The entire building…
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How will you be remembered?
I just finished reading a eulogy written by a close friend of my father’s. He knew my dad for over 50 years. He included so many memories of my father…
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If you’re not where you want to be in life right now…
You’re not alone. I recently watched this YouTube short of Joe Rogan talking about this struggle of feeling like you’re not where you want to be in life, and it…
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Hospital Playlist 2 Korean Drama Review
A beautiful continuation of Hospital Playlist 1. Hospital Playlist 2 brings a bigger cast, longer episodes, more romance and emotional tugs, and different angles and themes of family and death…
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The quiet strength of those who carry loss
I met up with a friend and former coworker last Friday. Meet Colin! It had been about two years since we last saw each other. He had left Tucson and…
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Rest in peace, dad.
My dad passed away on Jan 11, 2025. He was 74. It was a very sudden and unexpected passing. I had been back home the week before. He was fine.…
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Got cystic acne? Try putting chamomile tea on it!
What is cystic acne? Before diving into my experience, let’s talk about cystic acne — one of the worst types of acne. If you already know what they are, jump…
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