We live in a complex world. Times are hard to fathom. There’s so much around and yet, so little — to be truly be happy with. When things seem to be going nowhere, when it’s easier to shed a tear than hide behind a fake smile, or when hope vanishes with the last patch of…
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Before we moved to Seoul, I didn’t realise how undulating the terrain could get. It’s not surprising that the people living here — are incredible fit. Abandoned railway lines are converted into lengthy walking trails, exercise equipment can be found in every park or mountain trail, and almost every mountain path is connected by a…
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If we could see the future; we’d be tempted to change it — in our favour. Or, do something, to stop it. Probably, not get out of the house or cancel a dream trip. (Un)fortunately, we cannot predict the future. And, that’s why, we set on new paths and explore unknown places. Make no mistake, there…
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The Vegetarian isn’t an easy read. However, I also knew, I couldn’t miss being a part of the revelry. For the first time, the translated work of a Korean author had won a Man Booker International Prize. Local bookshops and Korean newspapers had posters (like the one above) splashed across glass windows and the front page. Why…
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There are many things I love about Korea. Undoubtedly, mountains top the list of my favourites. Unlike walking, hiking has never been easy for me. Often, I’ve let my fear of heights get the better of me and have given in to defeat without a honest fight. And that’s why, I admire those rocky peaks —…
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“Introverts, in contrast, may have strong social skills and enjoy parties and business meetings, but after a while wish they were home in their pajamas. They prefer to devote their social energies to close friends, colleagues, and family. They listen more than they talk, think before they speak, and often feel as if they express…
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I always thought we’d travel; never stay. And even we ever did; we’d trade chaotic city life for an ordinary life in the mountains. What can I say? Things have a way of working or not. It’s been 5 days since we’ve moved to Seoul. We’re not sure how long this move will last. A…
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For a mathematician, a number can be whole, an integer, rational, irrational, real, or imaginary. I may have missed a few others. For the rest of us, living in the physical world, numbers can only be good or bad. We’re always in search of the right number. It’s pretty simple. Say for example, you’ve got…
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I’m not sure how awards work. I never wanted our blog to be sucked into the game of numbers. I’ve tried hard not to be a part of it and sometimes, succumbed to it. That said, I’ve never been good with numbers, anyway. So, I’m not going to make this post about awards, rules, or…
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Whenever, I’m surrounded by people, I find myself engulfed in a sea of raw emotion. People get replaced by beating hearts. Each beating heart, probably, witnesses a thousand (or more) emotions — in a lifetime. It’s surprising, the way our minds cave in to emotion and leave reason behind. For an observer, on the outside,…
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