Today marks my mother’s 74th birthday, and as I sit down to write this, I find myself filled with a quiet kind of gratitude. It’s the kind that settles deep inside when you realize how far someone has come and how much they’ve endured just to be here today. My mother has seen more than… Continue reading Happy 74th Birthday, Mama!
Tag: K-Dramas
How Korean Dramas Made Me Fall in Love with Kimchi
Last night, I stayed up a little later than usual, not because of a drama cliffhanger this time, but for a different reason: cabbage. I had started prepping napa cabbage for kimchi, letting it rest overnight with salt to draw out the excess water. It’s always the first step, and even though it’s simple, it… Continue reading How Korean Dramas Made Me Fall in Love with Kimchi
Happy Birthday, Manang Cezil!
Today, we celebrate you. If there’s one thing you have mastered in life, it’s the art of choosing peace over conflict. While I used to let my emotions take over, saying the meanest things just to feel better, you showed me another way. You never throw words carelessly. In fact, you’re so tight-lipped in tense… Continue reading Happy Birthday, Manang Cezil!
My Unlikely Love for Korean TV Series
I never thought I’d fall for Korean TV series. In fact, I used to think they were overrated. My siblings would go on and on about their favorite shows, excitedly discussing the latest episodes, but I never understood the hype. I’d roll my eyes and think, “Why would I watch these? They’re just so… dramatic!”… Continue reading My Unlikely Love for Korean TV Series
