When I was seven years old, I was so envious of my neighborhood friends who wore pretty ballet clothes and took ballet lessons. I asked my mother to let me learn ballet because I also wanted to dance in pretty clothes. I didn’t know it at the time, but it seems that my life of …
Tag: South Korea
The Bright Stars That I Love
I have liked stars since I was young. Maybe it’s because people said that the stars shine. I moved to the United States last year. I came on an evening flight and New York’s big buildings looked like the night sky full of stars. My eyes sparkled and my heart fluttered as I looked at …
Majestic Fall
Falling autumn leaves glide before my eyes
A colorful display of tree garment shedding
Cascading like a waterfall from the mountaintop
Making silent drops as they color empty ground
My First Christmas Tree
Usually, I don’t like buying into unreasonable consumption. Since my husband and I moved from Korea to the U.S., I have stopped buying any decorations for our homes because it doesn’t help make the weight of our carriers lighter. When Christmas was coming, Americans started looking for a tree. The culture sounded cool, but, as always, I wouldn’t follow the vibe.
Surprises in New York
When I started to live in this city,/ There were lots of trash and rats on the subway rails./ I was surprised by New York!/ And when I tried to call on a subway platform,/ there was no phone signal on the platform (or in the subway)./ I was surprised by New York!
Superstitions
It can be fun to compare superstitions from different countries. Here are some interesting superstitions from Korea: First, shoes are not a good idea as a gift for your partner. He may use them to run away! When I was young, I would not buy shoes for my boyfriend because I was worried that he …