New Year Kitchen Lighting and Memorable Moments
Welcoming the New Year at Home
Changing the kitchen lighting for the New Year!
I installed indirect lighting in the upper cabinets, changed the dining table light, and added wall lights next to the island. The dining table light is the renewed version of the IKEA Nymane, and I really like it!
When it comes to interior design, I think lighting is the most important aspect. The photos taken at the dining table look so much prettier now.
As the year comes to an end, I received cakes and wine as gifts from members. Thank you so much!
The chocolate cake was incredibly delicious, topped with what seemed like raspberry jam. It was refreshing, and the sweetness of the cake paired perfectly.
Whenever the salt bread truck comes by, I can't resist buying some. I love salt bread!
Everyday Training and Small Wins
In my training sessions at home, I find it hard to get my body warmed up, so I prefer to stick to basic movements for practice.
For the first time, I won a benefit from the blog challenge! I’ve participated from the very beginning, and this is my first win. Thank you!
Out of curiosity for the wine I received as a gift, I ordered pizza on the 31st to enjoy it together. The wine seemed to pair well with meat, but I was craving pizza. I’m not very knowledgeable about wine, but I felt it was somewhat dry. The pizza from Pizza Hut was quite rich, so it matched well. The wine was Two Hands Angels Share Shiraz.
On New Year's Eve, I wrapped up the night with home training. As expected, my body felt less warmed up than usual. I wonder if I should turn up the heating? But I’ll just go with the flow.
Looking back at photos from my training over the past year, I always thought I was stagnant, but I was surprised to see how much I’ve improved. I used to struggle to reach my feet in handstands, but now it feels much easier. I hope to manage without assistance in the coming year.
New Year’s Day Outing
On January 1st, I went out to Namdaemun Market! I’ve always wanted to visit the eel alley there, and after seeing a show where a celebrity worked at a restaurant there, I decided to go!
There are many eel stews restaurants, but we chose the one the celebrity visited, Jeonju Restaurant. It was a small place with two floors. We arrived around 11 AM and were the second customers, but it quickly filled up. I love seafood, and everything was delicious—the stew, the fried dishes, and the savory steamed egg!
Cafe Time and Small Discoveries
After eating, we headed to a cafe in a hotel. I feel like there aren’t many cafes near City Hall. I’ve seen The Plaza Hotel while passing by, but it was my first time going inside. As soon as I entered, I saw a beautiful Christmas tree!
The seating area on the first floor was quite unique. I enjoyed French toast with warm coffee. I made sure to refill my Americano as well.
However, it felt a bit cold in the hotel on January 1st, possibly because of the large windows near my seat. The French toast was much better than I expected—fluffy and soft, while the Americano tasted just right.
While exploring CU, I found something new and bought the Original Shine Mochi! It has a grape and milk cream filling, and it was absolutely delicious. I think there’s a strawberry version as well, and I’d love to try that!
Looking Ahead
As 2025 passes, I can’t believe I’ve aged another year. I hope to continue being someone who sees myself just as I am.
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