Reflections on a Challenging Year
Hello,
I've returned to my old self after getting lost in school life.
It seems like I shouldn't go to school anymore; my personality has changed, and I feel so sick.
I want to go back home quickly.
This year has been incredibly tough, especially the second half...
It feels like I was dreaming.
Let me share what has happened so far.
Up until this point, things were good.
It was so nice to see my friends after a long time! Hanging out together in high school was so much fun.
Are you guys going to meet up? If we don't, we might not see each other again. I’ll make time for us to meet again.
This semester is all about English, and it's really intense.
I thought I was going to die during the exam for the reading section.
Next year's big exam is so scary!
But I feel like I've gained some knowledge from studying.
When Inahyun suggested going to an exhibition, it happened to be the one we learned about in class, featuring Alphonse Mucha. There were so many beautiful pieces.
However, Inahyun kept complaining about being hungry, so I couldn't enjoy it fully.
And I visited Magok for the first time; it felt like a completely new city, surpassing Songdo.
It had a clean city vibe, quiet and pleasant.
We went to Banpo Hangang Park and saw the rainbow fountain.
I really wanted to see it, but it was a bit underwhelming.
Oh, and I heard some shocking stories that day... Inahyun needs to keep her cool, and Borim shouldn't get too curious.
I finally got to see our school's graduation exhibition, which I had been dying to see!
It was so impressive; I felt pure admiration.
How can I do something like that? My future feels so uncertain, but I want to try things like product mockups.
On the way there, while waiting for a transfer, Seoyoung bought me some spicy fish cake, which was delicious.
I thought it would be fish cake in red soup, but here the fish cake itself is red!
That was a bit of a culture shock; we don't have that in Daegu.
I want to eat it again!
After a tough life in Incheon, I escaped to Daegu and met Chobari right away. The rice there was legendary.
We should go again; back then, I was really mentally exhausted, but these days, it's you who's acting strange. We need to meet soon.
This project caused me a lot of stress.
It was my first time submitting a print job, but I was so proud of the results!
My complicated major in design... Art isn't something anyone can do, seriously.
I'm still unsure if this path is right for me, but it's fun.
If anyone hasn't received their postcards yet, please line up!
Hongdae graduation exhibition!
Hongdae truly is different; those students are not just ordinary students.
Okonomiyaki was amazing!
I’ve started eating vegetables better; maybe my taste has changed.
I also went to Myeongdong and saw the media art at Shinsegae; it was so pretty.
Ah, someone drew me on a Pepero stick; it's so cute!
And here's a song recommendation. I usually don't listen to this type of music, but I heard it on Reels and fell in love with it. It gives off a year-end vibe.
You should listen to it while finishing your blog!
And I went to a café with a friend from my class, and we had the cutest desserts. I kept saying, "How do you eat this?" but it was delicious.
Green... I swear I won't take any more science electives. What if I have to retake it?
It's frustrating; please just give me a B, professor.
Yujin, let's not make this choice again...
This semester, I took 22 credits, and I won't do that again.
I never thought I would have to write a business plan.
It became a legendary experience.
I didn't think this would happen, and I thought I would be cut from the documents, but suddenly I had to present and was so nervous. But can a freshman really do this? I thought I would fail again, but I received an award.
It was my first award in college, and I was so surprised, especially since it was during exam week with assignments piling up. I spent my precious weekend going to an 8-hour training session.
But it was definitely interesting to talk with real entrepreneurs; their mindset is completely different from students. Now I might even register as a business owner. Life is so unpredictable; I just wanted startup funding, but it got bigger than I expected.
My mom showed me the beautiful autumn leaves.
Once the postcards were done, I had an emoji assignment.
I even made a gif of my hamppy... They said I would get extra points for it!
Making the iPhone mockup was harder than I thought. I didn't like the design, but I was out of time and energy, so I just left it as is.
It's funny how everyone thinks I'm actually making an emoji.
It's an assignment! They say getting approval for KakaoTalk emojis is super hard, but if I have time during break, I'll try it.
Someone has already offered to buy one; I'm touched!
I'll let you know if I get approved!
Study time with my roommate!
We’re not having a snack party; we’re actually studying.
When I go to bed after studying, the sun is already up... What a lifestyle!
After living on Monster and Hot Six, my body is completely wrecked. I feel like a walking hospital.
I experienced stomach cramps for the first time; it was horrible.
I almost had to be taken away during class. Everyone, please take care of your health.
I always get sick right before the semester ends.
It feels like a signal to go home; I want to go back soon!
The day I had meat.
My professor treated us to meat.
We had so much beef and pork; I was stuffed.
I was treated like the legendary youngest member.
I even had fried rice, but when I asked them to make a heart, they were like, "What is that?" but they did it anyway.
Our school's sky is so beautiful.
But rainy days are the worst.
I'm not joking; it really gets like that.
I’ve lost count of how many umbrellas I’ve used since coming to Incheon.
And it’s foggy and gloomy, like the afterlife.
I just realized something shocking; I haven't had the Grachie salt bread even once this semester! Is this real? I kept saying I would eat it but never did.
In the first semester, I went to school just for the bread, but I've lost my way.
This is so sad. Am I the only one feeling this way? Professor!
Every time the professors give their end-of-semester speeches, I feel like crying.
What is this...?
Yeseo, I can't believe you’ll be attending our school. It feels surreal to be in the same school as you. Thanks to you, I'm looking forward to next year's start.
Once the semester ends, I plan to have a fulfilling break, although I might just end up doing nothing.
This last break might be the last one I can enjoy without worries. This year has been really tough; so many things happened at once, and my mental state was all over the place. Whenever I dealt with one issue, another would come up, creating a vicious cycle.
This year was filled with many first-time experiences, and I am incredibly grateful to those who stood by me through it all. As tough as it was, I learned so much, and I believe everything had its meaning. I think I need to stay positive.
I wondered if I was the only one with so many thoughts and worries, but it seems like everyone feels this way during this period.
It’s sad; I just hope everyone can be happy!
In hindsight, many things turn out to be trivial.
This year, I realized that there really is no such thing as a useless experience. Trying something, anything, is important; it all helps in some way.
We are still young, so it's good to try everything we want while we can. Every adult I've met has told me that you should do everything you want when you're young to avoid regrets later. So, I think it's best to just go for it without overthinking.
Why am I talking so much?
Lately, my feed has been filled with cute guinea pigs.
Seeing something cute lifts my spirits, so I recommend looking at cute things when you’re feeling down.
They're just too cute...
Anyway, I hope everyone has a better tomorrow. Have a great Christmas, and let’s get along well next year!
I’ll come back with a happier post next time.
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