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what i ate turning 28 in NYC 😋

today’s korean word: 사랑 (sa-rang): love! used for relationships, friendships, and overall general “love.”

i didn’t used to be a huge birthday person, but with age, i’m learning to really appreciate another year alive: healthy, and surrounded by people i love! and i’m so grateful for the people who make celebrating so fun.

other korean words:
• 미역국 (miyeokguk): seaweed soup
• 미역 = seaweed
• 국 = soup
• 생일 축하해요: happy birthday

#learnkorean #koreanculture #nycvlog

twenty eight!!! ⭐️

this is my FOURTH birthday in the city, which is crazy to think about. as someone who adjusts to change quickly, I would be amiss not to acknowledge how different my life is now vs. four years ago.

I will continue being a broken record, as every year, new friendships come, and current friendships deepen: I am fortunate to have people in my circle (both near and far) who I am inspired by, look up to, and want to become more like.

with age, I am excited to be just a littleee bit wiser, and a little bit closer to someone I’m proud to be. i’m channeling more creativity and childlike play with fewer “staying in comfort zones” and feelings of imposter syndrome.

one thing is clear to me that is beautiful about aging: it is a feeling of belonging, which comes from embracing more of myself, and having more lived experiences to relate to, and emphasize with others. 🌸🌺🌻
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pc: @adelineartistrystudio <3!!!
edits: me

twenty eight!!! ⭐️

this is my FOURTH birthday in the city, which is crazy to think about. as someone who adjusts to change quickly, I would be amiss not to acknowledge how different my life is now vs. four years ago.

I will continue being a broken record, as every year, new friendships come, and current friendships deepen: I am fortunate to have people in my circle (both near and far) who I am inspired by, look up to, and want to become more like.

with age, I am excited to be just a littleee bit wiser, and a little bit closer to someone I’m proud to be. i’m channeling more creativity and childlike play with fewer “staying in comfort zones” and feelings of imposter syndrome.

one thing is clear to me that is beautiful about aging: it is a feeling of belonging, which comes from embracing more of myself, and having more lived experiences to relate to, and emphasize with others. 🌸🌺🌻
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pc: @adelineartistrystudio <3!!!
edits: me

twenty eight!!! ⭐️

this is my FOURTH birthday in the city, which is crazy to think about. as someone who adjusts to change quickly, I would be amiss not to acknowledge how different my life is now vs. four years ago.

I will continue being a broken record, as every year, new friendships come, and current friendships deepen: I am fortunate to have people in my circle (both near and far) who I am inspired by, look up to, and want to become more like.

with age, I am excited to be just a littleee bit wiser, and a little bit closer to someone I’m proud to be. i’m channeling more creativity and childlike play with fewer “staying in comfort zones” and feelings of imposter syndrome.

one thing is clear to me that is beautiful about aging: it is a feeling of belonging, which comes from embracing more of myself, and having more lived experiences to relate to, and emphasize with others. 🌸🌺🌻
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pc: @adelineartistrystudio <3!!!
edits: me

twenty eight!!! ⭐️

this is my FOURTH birthday in the city, which is crazy to think about. as someone who adjusts to change quickly, I would be amiss not to acknowledge how different my life is now vs. four years ago.

I will continue being a broken record, as every year, new friendships come, and current friendships deepen: I am fortunate to have people in my circle (both near and far) who I am inspired by, look up to, and want to become more like.

with age, I am excited to be just a littleee bit wiser, and a little bit closer to someone I’m proud to be. i’m channeling more creativity and childlike play with fewer “staying in comfort zones” and feelings of imposter syndrome.

one thing is clear to me that is beautiful about aging: it is a feeling of belonging, which comes from embracing more of myself, and having more lived experiences to relate to, and emphasize with others. 🌸🌺🌻
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pc: @adelineartistrystudio <3!!!
edits: me

twenty eight!!! ⭐️

this is my FOURTH birthday in the city, which is crazy to think about. as someone who adjusts to change quickly, I would be amiss not to acknowledge how different my life is now vs. four years ago.

I will continue being a broken record, as every year, new friendships come, and current friendships deepen: I am fortunate to have people in my circle (both near and far) who I am inspired by, look up to, and want to become more like.

with age, I am excited to be just a littleee bit wiser, and a little bit closer to someone I’m proud to be. i’m channeling more creativity and childlike play with fewer “staying in comfort zones” and feelings of imposter syndrome.

one thing is clear to me that is beautiful about aging: it is a feeling of belonging, which comes from embracing more of myself, and having more lived experiences to relate to, and emphasize with others. 🌸🌺🌻
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pc: @adelineartistrystudio <3!!!
edits: me

twenty eight!!! ⭐️

this is my FOURTH birthday in the city, which is crazy to think about. as someone who adjusts to change quickly, I would be amiss not to acknowledge how different my life is now vs. four years ago.

I will continue being a broken record, as every year, new friendships come, and current friendships deepen: I am fortunate to have people in my circle (both near and far) who I am inspired by, look up to, and want to become more like.

with age, I am excited to be just a littleee bit wiser, and a little bit closer to someone I’m proud to be. i’m channeling more creativity and childlike play with fewer “staying in comfort zones” and feelings of imposter syndrome.

one thing is clear to me that is beautiful about aging: it is a feeling of belonging, which comes from embracing more of myself, and having more lived experiences to relate to, and emphasize with others. 🌸🌺🌻
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pc: @adelineartistrystudio <3!!!
edits: me

twenty eight!!! ⭐️

this is my FOURTH birthday in the city, which is crazy to think about. as someone who adjusts to change quickly, I would be amiss not to acknowledge how different my life is now vs. four years ago.

I will continue being a broken record, as every year, new friendships come, and current friendships deepen: I am fortunate to have people in my circle (both near and far) who I am inspired by, look up to, and want to become more like.

with age, I am excited to be just a littleee bit wiser, and a little bit closer to someone I’m proud to be. i’m channeling more creativity and childlike play with fewer “staying in comfort zones” and feelings of imposter syndrome.

one thing is clear to me that is beautiful about aging: it is a feeling of belonging, which comes from embracing more of myself, and having more lived experiences to relate to, and emphasize with others. 🌸🌺🌻
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.
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pc: @adelineartistrystudio <3!!!
edits: me

twenty eight!!! ⭐️

this is my FOURTH birthday in the city, which is crazy to think about. as someone who adjusts to change quickly, I would be amiss not to acknowledge how different my life is now vs. four years ago.

I will continue being a broken record, as every year, new friendships come, and current friendships deepen: I am fortunate to have people in my circle (both near and far) who I am inspired by, look up to, and want to become more like.

with age, I am excited to be just a littleee bit wiser, and a little bit closer to someone I’m proud to be. i’m channeling more creativity and childlike play with fewer “staying in comfort zones” and feelings of imposter syndrome.

one thing is clear to me that is beautiful about aging: it is a feeling of belonging, which comes from embracing more of myself, and having more lived experiences to relate to, and emphasize with others. 🌸🌺🌻
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.
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pc: @adelineartistrystudio <3!!!
edits: me

twenty eight!!! ⭐️

this is my FOURTH birthday in the city, which is crazy to think about. as someone who adjusts to change quickly, I would be amiss not to acknowledge how different my life is now vs. four years ago.

I will continue being a broken record, as every year, new friendships come, and current friendships deepen: I am fortunate to have people in my circle (both near and far) who I am inspired by, look up to, and want to become more like.

with age, I am excited to be just a littleee bit wiser, and a little bit closer to someone I’m proud to be. i’m channeling more creativity and childlike play with fewer “staying in comfort zones” and feelings of imposter syndrome.

one thing is clear to me that is beautiful about aging: it is a feeling of belonging, which comes from embracing more of myself, and having more lived experiences to relate to, and emphasize with others. 🌸🌺🌻
.
.
.
pc: @adelineartistrystudio <3!!!
edits: me

twenty eight!!! ⭐️

this is my FOURTH birthday in the city, which is crazy to think about. as someone who adjusts to change quickly, I would be amiss not to acknowledge how different my life is now vs. four years ago.

I will continue being a broken record, as every year, new friendships come, and current friendships deepen: I am fortunate to have people in my circle (both near and far) who I am inspired by, look up to, and want to become more like.

with age, I am excited to be just a littleee bit wiser, and a little bit closer to someone I’m proud to be. i’m channeling more creativity and childlike play with fewer “staying in comfort zones” and feelings of imposter syndrome.

one thing is clear to me that is beautiful about aging: it is a feeling of belonging, which comes from embracing more of myself, and having more lived experiences to relate to, and emphasize with others. 🌸🌺🌻
.
.
.
pc: @adelineartistrystudio <3!!!
edits: me

twenty eight!!! ⭐️

this is my FOURTH birthday in the city, which is crazy to think about. as someone who adjusts to change quickly, I would be amiss not to acknowledge how different my life is now vs. four years ago.

I will continue being a broken record, as every year, new friendships come, and current friendships deepen: I am fortunate to have people in my circle (both near and far) who I am inspired by, look up to, and want to become more like.

with age, I am excited to be just a littleee bit wiser, and a little bit closer to someone I’m proud to be. i’m channeling more creativity and childlike play with fewer “staying in comfort zones” and feelings of imposter syndrome.

one thing is clear to me that is beautiful about aging: it is a feeling of belonging, which comes from embracing more of myself, and having more lived experiences to relate to, and emphasize with others. 🌸🌺🌻
.
.
.
pc: @adelineartistrystudio <3!!!
edits: me

twenty eight!!! ⭐️

this is my FOURTH birthday in the city, which is crazy to think about. as someone who adjusts to change quickly, I would be amiss not to acknowledge how different my life is now vs. four years ago.

I will continue being a broken record, as every year, new friendships come, and current friendships deepen: I am fortunate to have people in my circle (both near and far) who I am inspired by, look up to, and want to become more like.

with age, I am excited to be just a littleee bit wiser, and a little bit closer to someone I’m proud to be. i’m channeling more creativity and childlike play with fewer “staying in comfort zones” and feelings of imposter syndrome.

one thing is clear to me that is beautiful about aging: it is a feeling of belonging, which comes from embracing more of myself, and having more lived experiences to relate to, and emphasize with others. 🌸🌺🌻
.
.
.
pc: @adelineartistrystudio <3!!!
edits: me

the last slide is what i’m channeling everyday! May is the best month 🌸 I need to pick up my korean practice soon now that i’m running less 🇰🇷🌴☀️

#koreanlanguage #littlelife #springtrends

the last slide is what i’m channeling everyday! May is the best month 🌸 I need to pick up my korean practice soon now that i’m running less 🇰🇷🌴☀️

#koreanlanguage #littlelife #springtrends

the last slide is what i’m channeling everyday! May is the best month 🌸 I need to pick up my korean practice soon now that i’m running less 🇰🇷🌴☀️

#koreanlanguage #littlelife #springtrends

the last slide is what i’m channeling everyday! May is the best month 🌸 I need to pick up my korean practice soon now that i’m running less 🇰🇷🌴☀️

#koreanlanguage #littlelife #springtrends

the last slide is what i’m channeling everyday! May is the best month 🌸 I need to pick up my korean practice soon now that i’m running less 🇰🇷🌴☀️

#koreanlanguage #littlelife #springtrends

onigiri? or gimbap (김밥)?? 🍙 both are rice dishes with filling inside and wrapped in seaweed! onigiri is Japanese, and gimbap is Korean

onigiri is typically circular or triangular, and the nori (seaweed) acts as a moisture barrier between your hands and the rice

traditional gimbap, not to be confused with sushi, often contains ingredients like bulgogi (bbq beef, 불고기); egg; carrot; cucumber; spinach; and more

samgak gimbap, or triangle kimbap (삼각김밥), is similar to onigiri and was introduced to Korea in the 90s. it’s great for a snack or simple lunch!

#learnkorean #koreanculture #adoptee

half-marathon hallelujah!!!!

feeling blessed for a healthy body and the most encouraging friends! shoutout to @stopdropandsushiroll for convincing me that “if i can run 3, i can run 13”; to my roomies for being my #1 supporters always!; and to @ashvtu_ and @handy.standy for being my main inspos and bts personal trainers 😮‍💨💪🏼💖

the quickest picture turnaround by the one & only @joshatiqflicks for capturing these special moments with my oh-so-special humans!! 📸

half-marathon hallelujah!!!!

feeling blessed for a healthy body and the most encouraging friends! shoutout to @stopdropandsushiroll for convincing me that “if i can run 3, i can run 13”; to my roomies for being my #1 supporters always!; and to @ashvtu_ and @handy.standy for being my main inspos and bts personal trainers 😮‍💨💪🏼💖

the quickest picture turnaround by the one & only @joshatiqflicks for capturing these special moments with my oh-so-special humans!! 📸

half-marathon hallelujah!!!!

feeling blessed for a healthy body and the most encouraging friends! shoutout to @stopdropandsushiroll for convincing me that “if i can run 3, i can run 13”; to my roomies for being my #1 supporters always!; and to @ashvtu_ and @handy.standy for being my main inspos and bts personal trainers 😮‍💨💪🏼💖

the quickest picture turnaround by the one & only @joshatiqflicks for capturing these special moments with my oh-so-special humans!! 📸

half-marathon hallelujah!!!!

feeling blessed for a healthy body and the most encouraging friends! shoutout to @stopdropandsushiroll for convincing me that “if i can run 3, i can run 13”; to my roomies for being my #1 supporters always!; and to @ashvtu_ and @handy.standy for being my main inspos and bts personal trainers 😮‍💨💪🏼💖

the quickest picture turnaround by the one & only @joshatiqflicks for capturing these special moments with my oh-so-special humans!! 📸

half-marathon hallelujah!!!!

feeling blessed for a healthy body and the most encouraging friends! shoutout to @stopdropandsushiroll for convincing me that “if i can run 3, i can run 13”; to my roomies for being my #1 supporters always!; and to @ashvtu_ and @handy.standy for being my main inspos and bts personal trainers 😮‍💨💪🏼💖

the quickest picture turnaround by the one & only @joshatiqflicks for capturing these special moments with my oh-so-special humans!! 📸

half-marathon hallelujah!!!!

feeling blessed for a healthy body and the most encouraging friends! shoutout to @stopdropandsushiroll for convincing me that “if i can run 3, i can run 13”; to my roomies for being my #1 supporters always!; and to @ashvtu_ and @handy.standy for being my main inspos and bts personal trainers 😮‍💨💪🏼💖

the quickest picture turnaround by the one & only @joshatiqflicks for capturing these special moments with my oh-so-special humans!! 📸

half-marathon hallelujah!!!!

feeling blessed for a healthy body and the most encouraging friends! shoutout to @stopdropandsushiroll for convincing me that “if i can run 3, i can run 13”; to my roomies for being my #1 supporters always!; and to @ashvtu_ and @handy.standy for being my main inspos and bts personal trainers 😮‍💨💪🏼💖

the quickest picture turnaround by the one & only @joshatiqflicks for capturing these special moments with my oh-so-special humans!! 📸

half-marathon hallelujah!!!!

feeling blessed for a healthy body and the most encouraging friends! shoutout to @stopdropandsushiroll for convincing me that “if i can run 3, i can run 13”; to my roomies for being my #1 supporters always!; and to @ashvtu_ and @handy.standy for being my main inspos and bts personal trainers 😮‍💨💪🏼💖

the quickest picture turnaround by the one & only @joshatiqflicks for capturing these special moments with my oh-so-special humans!! 📸

half-marathon hallelujah!!!!

feeling blessed for a healthy body and the most encouraging friends! shoutout to @stopdropandsushiroll for convincing me that “if i can run 3, i can run 13”; to my roomies for being my #1 supporters always!; and to @ashvtu_ and @handy.standy for being my main inspos and bts personal trainers 😮‍💨💪🏼💖

the quickest picture turnaround by the one & only @joshatiqflicks for capturing these special moments with my oh-so-special humans!! 📸

half-marathon hallelujah!!!!

feeling blessed for a healthy body and the most encouraging friends! shoutout to @stopdropandsushiroll for convincing me that “if i can run 3, i can run 13”; to my roomies for being my #1 supporters always!; and to @ashvtu_ and @handy.standy for being my main inspos and bts personal trainers 😮‍💨💪🏼💖

the quickest picture turnaround by the one & only @joshatiqflicks for capturing these special moments with my oh-so-special humans!! 📸

half-marathon hallelujah!!!!

feeling blessed for a healthy body and the most encouraging friends! shoutout to @stopdropandsushiroll for convincing me that “if i can run 3, i can run 13”; to my roomies for being my #1 supporters always!; and to @ashvtu_ and @handy.standy for being my main inspos and bts personal trainers 😮‍💨💪🏼💖

the quickest picture turnaround by the one & only @joshatiqflicks for capturing these special moments with my oh-so-special humans!! 📸

half-marathon hallelujah!!!!

feeling blessed for a healthy body and the most encouraging friends! shoutout to @stopdropandsushiroll for convincing me that “if i can run 3, i can run 13”; to my roomies for being my #1 supporters always!; and to @ashvtu_ and @handy.standy for being my main inspos and bts personal trainers 😮‍💨💪🏼💖

the quickest picture turnaround by the one & only @joshatiqflicks for capturing these special moments with my oh-so-special humans!! 📸

half-marathon hallelujah!!!!

feeling blessed for a healthy body and the most encouraging friends! shoutout to @stopdropandsushiroll for convincing me that “if i can run 3, i can run 13”; to my roomies for being my #1 supporters always!; and to @ashvtu_ and @handy.standy for being my main inspos and bts personal trainers 😮‍💨💪🏼💖

the quickest picture turnaround by the one & only @joshatiqflicks for capturing these special moments with my oh-so-special humans!! 📸

half-marathon hallelujah!!!!

feeling blessed for a healthy body and the most encouraging friends! shoutout to @stopdropandsushiroll for convincing me that “if i can run 3, i can run 13”; to my roomies for being my #1 supporters always!; and to @ashvtu_ and @handy.standy for being my main inspos and bts personal trainers 😮‍💨💪🏼💖

the quickest picture turnaround by the one & only @joshatiqflicks for capturing these special moments with my oh-so-special humans!! 📸

half-marathon hallelujah!!!!

feeling blessed for a healthy body and the most encouraging friends! shoutout to @stopdropandsushiroll for convincing me that “if i can run 3, i can run 13”; to my roomies for being my #1 supporters always!; and to @ashvtu_ and @handy.standy for being my main inspos and bts personal trainers 😮‍💨💪🏼💖

the quickest picture turnaround by the one & only @joshatiqflicks for capturing these special moments with my oh-so-special humans!! 📸

here’s how i’m editing on mobile while i’m OOO, out in nature, and away from my laptop!! as casey neistat says, the best gear is what you have in front of you (which is a loose quote) 📸🌎🌴

what i use:
• @sandisk SSD—plugs right into your phone with USB-C!!!
• airtag!
• insta360 ap2 + sony a7iii
• adobe premiere pro mobile
• (sometimes!) epidemic sound mobile OR you can screen record IG or TikTok and import the video to edit to the audio

i also spent 4 hours of my multi-hour plane ride editing on premiere mobile! this was my first time trying it and i was impressed by the user experience

#editingtips #premierepro #lifestylevlog #travelvlog

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

glimpses of an nyc spring so far! in many ways, i’ve been in a winter hibernation, but with spring coming, here are a few things i’ve been reminded of: good things take time (like trees blooming again!); loneliness isn’t solitude (and vice versa); and again and again… boredom breeds creativity (and is increasingly harder to prioritize with age) 🌸🌳🎨

💌 series #17 (of 30): letters to my younger self — what is gochujang (고추장)? it’s one of the three main sauces in Korea, along with soy sauce (간장) and fermented soybean paste (된장)! 🌶️🇰🇷🍪

gochujang is a chili paste, and what sets it apart is its fermentation. it took many generations for Koreans to find the perfect combo of gochugaru (red pepper flakes) and other ingredients that create gochujang’s unique flavor! today, it consists of 4 ingredients: glutinous rice, fermented soybeans, red chili flakes, and salt

storing gochujang:
• unopened, store it in a cool, dark pantry, and it can last 1-2 years (even past the manufacturing date)
• once opened, store in the fridge with the lid tightly sealed. (my roommate covers it with plastic wrap, too.) the cold temperature slows further fermentation!

use gochujang as a marinade base, in stews, as a bibimbap sauce, fusion cooking, and more. ORRRR make some cookies like me (using @ericjoonho recipe!!)

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💌 series #16 (of 30): letters to my younger self: do you take your shoes off at home??? 👟👀

tbh, wearing slippers inside was a new concept to me that I probably saw for the first time while watching a k-drama. it’s one of those cultural things that now feels natural to do when I’m home in NY, but before living in an Asian household, I didn’t realize how universal it was.

in traditional Korean homes (or hanok, 한옥), floors were made from stone and were heated by an ondol (온돌)—a heating system that would blow smoke and hot air underneath the ground. (yes, I’m still working on pronouncing it properly 🥲)

for Koreans, the floor was more than something that you walked on, but also a space to eat, rest, and sleep. for cleanliness and respect, walking inside a home crossed a social boundary, separating it from the outside world

#learnkorean #koreanculture #adoptee #hangul

💌 series #15 (of 30): letters to my younger self: did you know the first H Mart opened in Queens, NY?? it was originally called Han Ah Reum, 한아름, which roughly translates to “an arm full of groceries”

H Mart mostly specializes in Korean food, but they also carry products from Indonesia, Japan, China, & moreee! if you’ve never been, @ericjoonho has a beginner’s shopping guide on Food52 💖

here are the SEVEN snacks i found in today’s video:
• gochujang shrimp crackers
• castella cake
• japchae
• tuna gimbap
• banana milk
• homerun balls
• mayak (soy sauce) eggs

do you know where this list is from?? *hint* in the song 🙈

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the best days are running around with Spoons!! 🐾

been bringing around my Insta360 Ace Pro 2 to film everyday life, and it’s a game changer for capturing little moments, both photo and video (with insane quality!). the footage is super smooth, even while running, and it’s easy to film with the flip screen

alsoooo, it comes with this attachable polaroid printer so you can print and share memories on the go!! this is your reminder to romanticize every day a little bit more hehe ✨

use my link (in bio) for up to 23% off and a lil’ gift with code: Abigail360
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💌 series #14 (of 30): letters to my younger self: let’s make a banana milk matcha with cream!! banana milk (바나나맛 우유) was introduced in South Korea by the company, Binggrae (빙그레) in 1974. to date, over 6 BILLION bottles have been sold, and it continues to be a drink loved by kids and adults (mostly for nostalgia). banana milk is sweet and creamy, and is known for its iconic jar-shaped bottles. grab it at an Asian store near youuu! fun fact: apparently, @mnijungkook is a big fan of it, too ✨

banana milk matcha recipe by @withbrandonn 🍵🍌😋
• 3.6g matcha, 36g water, 100g banana milk (I didn’t accurately measure in this video 🙈)
• heavy cream + opt. vanilla bean syrup
• top with a lil’ (maldon) salt and matcha powder (from @kettltea!!)

#learnkorean #koreanculture #bananamilk #learnkoreanwithme