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Off the Shelf: A Crown of Chains
"Becoming queen is not the end of a fairytale; it is the beginning of a nightmare."
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Jeolla day trip: 4 things to do in Yeosu
When nature is your comforting escape, do you go to the mountains or the sea? Yeosu is a port city with coastal views, that many in the southern region often escape to. I’ve been able to visit the area a couple of times, as the city is tucked along the southern coast and surrounded by many small and larger islands. 1. Cable Car Having taken the cable car in Mokpo once before, I think Yeosu was a much more pleasant trip and budget-friendly experience (can’t give up the chance for cheaper tickets!). You get the perfect view from above to look over the port, mountains, and shimmering waters. The ride…
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Postcards from Jeju Island
Just a few pictures from my recent solo trip to Jeju Island where I was chasing sunsets and slow walks as I caught sight of these amazing views of the sky. Jeju really is a beautiful place and the perfect location to rest and heal.
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Off the Shelf: Love Is…
illistrated poetry style book by Korean author Puuung. This Korean-English editions of Love is... is the perfect read when wanting a bit of art and words mixed together
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Lack of Faith: learning to recognize and grow
If you’ve been in a church at one time or another we’ve all heard “Have faith like Abraham”. It’s a line that is even pointed at in Scripture when other Biblical writers point back to Abraham’s faith. I was reading through the Old Testament and when I reached Abraham’s story, it was just like the many other times I’d read it before, however, something caught my attention. Something was different this time. While reading I noticed how Abraham first responded to God early on in his journey, and even when he wasn’t talking to God the way he lived his life didn’t exactly seem like one who was strong in…
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m i r r o r (ed)
What would you see in your reflection? If we stopped time for a moment and stared in the mirror If we took a look at ourselves, what would we see Would we see who we are, who we were, or who we wished to be? Would our reflection be full of victories or regrets? Reflections can show us a moment, an echo, but only what is happening on the surface…. It can’t reveal all that happens inside us The struggles underneath What does your reflection reveal?
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Off the Shelf: Daughter of the Moon Goddess
Summary: Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the feared Celestial Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing his elixir of immortality. But when Xingyin’s magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind. Alone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. Disguising her identity, she seizes an opportunity to learn alongside the emperor’s son, mastering archery and magic, even as passion flames between her and the prince. To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures…
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Lessons of Faith
struggling in a moment but learning what faith really should be like
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Rainy Day Adventures: Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
rainy day in Suwon; hwaseong fortress history and views
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Bringing History to Life: Suncheon Open Film Set
experiencing real life Kdrama set, being transported back in time, witnessing 1960s Korea, a film set with both nostalgia and wonder.
being authentic in a filtered world
