Reflections and Good Times
Thoughts, Food, and Small Happiness This Week
These days, I have so many thoughts.
If I were given five thousand won for each worry, I would be rich! A rich girl!
I'm not envious of oil money; I have my own concerns.
This week, let me share what I've been eating and where I've been.
Grilled Meat, Small Praises, and Everyday Joy
First, I didn't eat my friend's hand, but I did enjoy some meat thanks to her.
While chatting here, I realized that my biggest happiness this week was being praised for grilling meat.
I don't know if it's true, but I grill meat quite well.
It really is delicious; I love meat.
For a while, I couldn't eat meat, especially pork, but now I eat it without hesitation.
For the second round, we had potato cheese pancakes.
I even took a cute picture of a deer head.
Drinks, Preferences, and Random Discoveries
But I don't really like Busan's seagulls...
I found out that it's from a specific company.
Interestingly, the soju is from the same place, but each company has a slightly different taste.
If I had to be a sommelier, I wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
But I know which ones I don't like. I only drink Isul.
Cafes, Sugar, and Nails
For the third round, we went to a cafe.
It feels like just yesterday when I only drank iced Americanos, but these days I'm enjoying liquid sugar.
I'm even writing this while consuming liquid sugar.
Also, I got my nails done!
It's been such a long time, and I'm so excited!
Talking with the owner is so important; it’s fun to just chat and be silly.
Small Purchases and Thoughts on Trends
Oh, and I bought some food, but I wonder if that small portion was five or six thousand won?
It tasted good, but was it really worth it?
It didn't seem like the kind of taste that would blow my mind.
While doing my nails, we talked about trends, and I laughed so hard.
I told them I have 'Hongdae syndrome'—I don't want to jump on trends just because everyone else is doing it.
So I wait until the trend is fading, try it out, and then say, 'Oh, that was good!' and move on.
Why do I do that? I should just follow the trends.
Sweet Potato Pie and New Year Feelings
By the way, the sweet potato pie passed the test; it was delicious!
But when eating it fresh from the store, you have to be careful and blow on it; that’s the real deal.
And a quick New Year's greeting: Hello!
I wanted to do a year-end summary for 2025, but I couldn't.
I'm feeling old and tired.
My desire to do things is overshadowed by my fatigue.
Unfinished Routines and Quiet Reflections
I usually have a New Year's routine, but I couldn't do that either.
My routine includes: viewing the new year, hunting for lucky burgers, airing out the house, washing in warm water, cleaning while shivering, and then finishing airing out!
This time, I got through airing out, but I couldn't finish cleaning.
Even on the weekend, I couldn't do it all.
This is the first year I couldn't complete my goals.
How much newness do I really need to pursue?
The Ocean, Family, and Comforting Moments
In the meantime, a friend sent me a sunrise photo because I missed it. So sweet!
I really love the ocean.
I want to live near the sea; I’m close now, but I want to be even closer.
I can spend hours just gazing at the ocean.
Actually, I've booked a place to relax by the sea this month.
I want to sort out my thoughts while enjoying some good times.
Oh, and I went to eat with my grandmother; the meal was amazing.
Honestly, after one meal, I could skip dinner.
I need to eat something so my grandma doesn't worry.
That day, she complimented my nails, which made me feel great.
Salt Bread Adventures and Honest Reviews
Then I left her at the cafe and went hunting for salt bread.
So many salt breads!
It was delicious, but there’s another famous salt bread place nearby.
They have lines even on weekdays, and they sell out by 2 or 3 PM, but is it really that good?
I went to another salt bread shop instead.
Yes, I start with a penalty of 15 points for waiting.
If I say I love it and want to go back, then it’s a real gem.
Good restaurants give you that immediate dopamine hit.
Anyway, I bought two of each type.
Two basic salt breads, two with sesame, and two Dubai breads.
I heard the Dubai bread isn’t great, but I was curious and bought it anyway.
It was a bit challenging to eat, but it was better than the other.
And the price is much lower, so I'd rather have this.
It tasted like a basic salt bread with 5-7 Ferrero Rocher crushed on top and a third of a Nutella jar mixed in.
Sweet and salty, but not overwhelmingly sweet.
I couldn’t finish one; it took me an hour to eat two-thirds.
Normally, I can finish a cake in 20 minutes.
I can eat half a cake alone at my local bakery.
I love desserts, but this one was tough.
However, cutting it in half and freezing it made it better.
Maybe I was just too full that day! It was delicious!
For Dubai salt bread, eat it fresh or freeze half and let it thaw before eating; it’s much tastier that way.
Exercise Thoughts and Looking Ahead
Next week’s diary will probably include some exercise.
It feels like it’s been 3-4 months since I last exercised, and now my back is starting to hurt.
Last time I checked my body fat at the gym, it had increased by 3 kg.
It’s probably the same or worse now.
I really need to exercise to survive.
But I’m feeling sore from working out, and it’s hard to walk the next day.
I love that feeling; it shows I’ve worked out.
But doing that alone is tough.
For now, I’ll try to do a little exercise next week and see how it goes. If that doesn’t work, I might just hit the gym and do some stair climbing for 15-20 minutes.
Anyway, see you next week!
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