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Though the general consensus is that, when we adopt a pet, we are saving a life. Truth is, we are the ones being saved. As I ride out the low points of my stay here in South Korea, a cat came into our lives and turned it upside down (for good). Here is the story of how I met my second cat, 3 years after Milktea's passing. So um....Milktea can you please visit my dream now?  

Life happens in good or bad ways. Seasons change, and at times it brings seasonal depression. Perhaps there isn't a solid reason that contributes to your fluctuating mental health, and I am as clueless as you are trying to make sense of this cycle that comes and goes. But I've recently gone through a period of confusion and burnout with my project and my mental health. I wanted to share my experience with you and to explain my absence. I also hope that whoever finds this podcast will find a little peace in mind that what we are going through is conquerable and that you are not alone on this journey of seeking balance and clarity.

In today's day and age, we are suffocated by various standards intentionally and unintentionally imposed by social media. As a human, it is natural to follow the "herd" and subconsciously accept what is projected to us. But one size really doesn't fit all. We are all different in our own ways, and it is unhealthy trying to evaluate ourselves according to those un-universal standards. I realize I was falling into a blackhole that was sucking the life out of my relationship with Taro. Now that I'm done analyzing my "black box" records, I'm here to share my 2 cents on how toxic "relationship goals" can be.  

Trying out new things is great, but it is always easier when you have good company. What if that isn't the case? What if you are in a foreign country and you can barely speak the language? This week, I will discuss my experience dining and filming at a restaurant in Korea by myself (for the first time). I also went on a tangent discussing the value and imbalance between money and dreams. #personaljournal 

Triggered by a YouTube video regarding a horrible nuclear meltdown, I have been thinking about the possibility of facing a natural disaster on my own. Though I hope that never happen, I was curious to see how I would evaluate my life if everything ends on this day. I know life is far from perfect for most of us, here are my two cents about my life, and where I currently stand.