A Busy November and Memorable Experiences
November passed in a blur of work, travel, and emotions, leaving little room to slow down or整理 everyday memories.
Between concerts, birthdays, trips, and unexpected injuries, each moment stacked on top of the next, creating a month that felt exhausting yet meaningful.
This post is a quiet reflection on those scattered days, the people who made them special, and the small moments that helped me recharge.
A November That Barely Slowed Down
In November, I spent most weekends working, barely finding time to rest.
Now that things have settled slightly, I finally opened my gallery, only to find it overflowing with event photos.
It felt overwhelming, but also like proof that I really lived through the month.
A Concert That Stayed With Me
Right before everything became overwhelming, I attended a concert by a Japanese singer in Korea.
I had missed her earlier visit in spring and regretted it deeply.
When I heard she was returning in November, I decided instantly.
Her live vocals were powerful, and her connection with the audience felt sincere.
When she became emotional on stage, I felt myself tearing up as well.
From that night on, she became my favorite J-pop artist.
Friends, Birthdays, and Small Comforts
Around the same time, I booked a massage for my friend Chaltteok, who had been dealing with back pain.
I still need to write a proper review about that place, but I keep postponing it.
During my hectic birthday week, Chaltteok surprised me at work and treated me to Korean beef.
Afterward, we walked along Yangjaecheon, enjoying the calm scenery together.
Trips, Family, and Healing Moments
I had a business trip to Tongyeong and visited my family over the weekend.
Spending time with animals reminded me how healing simple presence can be.
Later, I discovered a great restaurant near my home serving aged sashimi.
The quality was impressive, and the price felt reasonable.
The mochi dessert was rich, filled with a strong cream cheese flavor.
Once again, animals and good food proved how comforting everyday joys can be.
New Purchases and Small Excitements
I stopped by a cafe near my house and finally bought short fins I had been considering for a while.
I chose the Double K Diffuse White Tip Baby Pink fins.
I haven’t used them yet, as they’re meant for fun diving.
I plan to share my thoughts once I finally get to try them.
December Begins with New Energy
As December arrived, life finally started to feel a bit more playful.
I tried an immersive escape room experience in Hongdae.
For a room escape that includes actors, the price felt surprisingly reasonable.
I want to try the next episode, though the horror theme makes me slightly nervous.
I also visited a popular Indian restaurant in Sadang by chance.
The place was crowded, and the butter naan was genuinely memorable.
Gifts, Classes, and Late-Night Laughter
I received a Garmin G2 as a birthday gift from Chaltteok, even though it arrived a bit late.
Not long after, I ended up taking AIDA4 classes, which turned out to be very practical and useful.
We also gathered with friends in Chungju and drank together until dawn.
It was one of those weekends filled entirely with laughter.
Injuries, Reflections, and Moving Forward
The overnight snowfall transformed the scenery into something beautiful.
I even managed to capture it with my drone.
I stopped by Jamsil for a bit of fandom, though weekends there can feel overwhelming.
During the week, I had a girls’ night with coworkers, combining climbing and hot pot.
The hot pot ended up being the real highlight.
Unfortunately, I injured myself while climbing and tore a ligament for the first time.
Now I can’t swim for a while and need to wear a brace.
I even spotted a small black cat during lunch, which somehow made the day better.
I’m trying to enjoy life, though it still feels like I’m not doing enough.
With AIDA4 suddenly ahead in January, things will likely get busy again.
Until then, I’m reminding myself, and everyone else, to stay strong and take care.
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