Thanksgiving list.

It was a sudden revelation last night (and oh, what a cold night it was!) in Seoul, while sipping piping hot soup from a paper cup at a truck selling snack food-- that I am so thankful that I get to experience something like that.


And you know how thoughts are, one thought tumbles into another, and before I knew it, I have a series of things that I think I ought to be grateful for. It's a few days too late for Thanksgiving, but I really want to list down a few things that I should give thanks for. :)


1. Two days before I left for Korea, there was a sudden announcement from my parents that we were going out for steak. Steak is always reserved for special occasions (half of my family does not take beef, and generally I fall into that group wtf), so I was pestering my folks suspiciously for the reason of the dinner. Turns out that my mom remembered that I was craving for steak (ONE careless, offhand remark, by the way), and she knows that I usually don't eat well when I am away in Korea because the working hours are just crazy-- so she initiated the dinner to make me one happy, stuffed camper before I fly off. :')

2. My dad suggested to me recently that I should consider importing from Japan as well for AZORIAS. Let's not focus on the viability of this option, but what I only hear was, not only do I have the acceptance of my dad for what I am doing, but the encouragement as well. And that, to me, is a fucking amazing thing.

3. Chicken Carbonara sandwich. Even the name makes your mouth waters, doesn't it? Had it last night, and it was everything I wanted it to be, and then more.

4. Back to where it started. I am so so grateful for the incredible Koreans we've met, absolutely the most hospitable people ever. Because of them, I have had the most wonderful experiences in Korea, such as chewing on alive octopus with squiggly squirming tentacles; having my fortune told; eating the most delicious Korean food, some even fit for a king (literally); taking Korea's version of bullet train, the KTX; gobbling a fresh, burning hot fish-shaped pastry straight off your bare hands (no paperbag or plate whatsoever) because it keeps you warm during winter; sitting in extremely luxurious limited edition Hyundai cars,dining at the same restaurant as Rain... This are all amazing experiences, which a normal tourist would not have access to... And they are mine; my own unique experiences and memories that I can stow away to savor. :)

5. That being said, I am thankful for my boyfriend, one of the kindest man out there, always eager to lend a helping hand. It is because of him that the Koreans always go an extra step for us. So people, take note, there is such thing as good karma, so always always be kind and humble! And for you folks who have a lot of hate within and did a lot unspoken evil (whether big or small), good luck to you.

6. AZORIAS is turning 6 months old in 1 day's time. :') Has it been 6 months?? Where has all the time gone to??? This deserves a post on its own, which I promise I will do!!


Someone commented on my blog recently that I blow my own trumpet on my blog. -_- But if talking about rewards that I've achieved through my sheer hardwork (whether it's a pair of shoes or a hard-earned compliment from someone) or counting my blessings are considered 'blowing my own trumpet', then I am sorry. There's nothing to be ashamed with being grateful for what I have and being open about it. Especially when I worked damn hard for it. And goddammit, I am beyond thankful for every single thing in my life. I've come a long way since my quarter-life crisis, and I've learned to never, ever take anything for granted.