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As an avid reader, collecting paper books has been a hobby of mine.Whenever I happened to come across books with unique paper materials, beautiful covers, or lovely illustrations, I felt the urge to collect them.But as I kept buying books left and right, I soon ran out of space on my bookshelf. So, I had no choice but to purchase an eBook reader device.Buying eBooks naturally solved my problem w..

I like boiled eggs, but I prefer them soft-boiled rather than hard-boiled.When I ask people how to boil eggs, they usually say to put enough water to cover the eggs in a pot and boil them for 10 to 15 minutes.However, there’s a much better way. First, I take the eggs out of the fridge and let them sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.Then, I put enough water to immerse the eggs halfwa..

31 Fri. Longing for Mexico / 그리운 나의 멕시코 I first grew fond of Mexico during a long-term business trip from 2015 to 2016.I stayed in Monterrey, Mexico for an extended period.The impression I got from the locals was that the Mexican people are genuinely friendly and passionate.I attended several concerts, and the people were so full of energy that some concerts started late at night and only ended ..

30 Thu. Uterine Fibroid Surgery / 자궁 근종 수술 Earlier this month, I underwent surgery for uterine fibroids.I first discovered uterin fibroids during a national health examination in my late twenties.After experiencing an early miscarriage with my first pregnancy last year, I was advised to undergo uterin fibroid removal surgery. I took two weeks off from work.The surgery went without a hitch, and I..

29 Wed. Business Trip to India / 인도 출장의 추억 In May 2023, I went on a business trip to India.India has three main seasons: a dry season(November to March), a hot season(April to June) and the monsoon season(June to October).We visited India during the hot season, and it was indeed sweltering hot. Once the work began, I communicated with the local employees and explained materials solely in English..

28 Tue. 5 Years at the Local Library / 동네 도서관 5년 동고동락 I'm an ordinary, 50-year-old father of three sons.Five years ago, while searching for ways to set an example for my childern, I got to know "입트영."Searching for a place to both prepare in advance and go over the content after each show, I started going to the local library.It was hard and uncomfortable just to stay seated at first, but as I co..

27 Mon. Walking King / 걷기왕 도전기 There is heightened interest in exercises that help maintain good health these days. A lot of my coworkers have started walking to and from work.It goes without saying that walking is very beneficial.By extending your stride by 10cm and walking with good posture, you can treat conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, and disc problems.It's also effective in ..

24 Fri. My First Native Speaker Teacher / 나의 첫 원어민 선생님 These days, it's common to see native-speaking English teachers in both the public and private education sectors in Korea.I found myself thinking about my first native-speaking English teacher.It was back in 1997 during my middle school years.As part of a pilot project of the Department of Education, native-speaking English teachers were tem..

23 Thu. The Nation’s Financial Literacy / 전 국민의 금융 이해력 Since 2012, financial authorities in Korea have been conducting  a "National Financial Literacy Survey" every other year to measure the financial literacy levels of adults.The survey is aimed at people aged 18 to 79.It looks into their basic financial knowledge, financial behavior, and attitudes towards consumption and savings. According to ..

22 Wed. For Whom Did We Move? / 누구를 위한 이사? My spouse and I struggled with childcare as we settled down in Busan, where we had no relatives.To address the problem, we moved to an apartment very close to the school entrance around the time our second child was to enter grade school. Our eldest was in second grade at the time, and we belived that taking care of the children would be much easier if ..