Things Learned with Age.
나이를 먹으며 알게 되는 것들
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이래서 인생은 호사다마이며 새옹지마!
That’s why they say, ‘good things come with difficulties’. 새로운 블로그를 시작한 지 얼마 안 돼 구독자가 늘어가고 글쓰기에도 점차 익숙해지는 기쁨을 느끼고 있었습니다. 그런데 이 행복한 순간에 구글로부터 ‘무효 트래픽’과 관련된 제재 메시지를 받게 되었습니다. 클릭에 사기성이 있다는 내용이었죠. 큰 문제는 아니지만 기분은 좋지 않았습니다. 아직은 방문자가 많지 않아 글이 잘 읽히지 않는데, 또…
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Embracing Challenges for Growth
In the journey of life, it is often said that “sickness makes one stronger” or “after illness, one grows taller.” While these expressions may imply a connection between adversity and growth, the physical manifestations of sickness, such as appearing taller or more robust due to energy depletion in the battle against illness, may not necessarily…
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Oh my god! My writings are full of self-praise and acting a big baby.
자기 자랑이나 어리광으로 가득한 글들이었네요 When I reflect on my past, I find many things I regret and feel ashamed of. Some memories are so embarrassing that I wish to hide them away, even when I’m alone. Once, while working as a researcher at the Korea Economic Research Institute, I was explaining a survey on…
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Rediscovering life in the US as a seasoned Korean
A few years ago, I came across the term ‘Dual Life.’ In Japan, it’s recognized as a lifestyle that embodies both city and rural living. It got me thinking: what’s the experience like for a Korean or an Asian living in the United States? How does life change from being a student to navigating adulthood?…