There's a common theme that appears in many Korean dramas. An isolated female protagonist encounters a charming male character, as if by fate. He turns her life upside-down by dismantling the lifestyle that she has created, (usually due to a specific traumatic incident from the past), and brings her "back into the world". At times, … Continue reading Fate
I've been excited about seeing the Origami in the Garden exhibition at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum ever since I found about it. The arboretum is a wonderful place to visit, as I've shown a couple of times on this site: July 2017 Stillness – Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (Chaska| MN) October 2017 Transition – Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (Chaska| MN) … Continue reading Reverie – Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (Chaska| MN) (3)
I've been absent from here for about a month. It's crazy how time just kind of slips by when you're off doing things. It's been nice having the warmer weather lately. It encourages people to venture outside and that's definitely been true for me. This week I went to Taylors Falls to do some hiking. … Continue reading Beatific – Interstate State Park (Taylors Falls | MN)
I'm not sure why, but compared to others, I'm not as upset about the unpredictable "spring" weather in Minnesota. Perhaps it's because I've grown used to the idea that it's fair game for snow to fall until June. While it's extremely draining having to put up with the inconsistency, I like to remind myself of … Continue reading Perpetual – Bachman’s Flower Show at the Galleria (Edina | MN)
The James. J Hill House is a historic landmark in Minnesota. It's a massive mansion that was the most costly and greatest in size within the state at the time it was finished in 1891.. With five floors, there were a lot of spaces and unique rooms within the house that utilized cutting edge technology … Continue reading Conveyance – James J. Hill House (St Paul | MN)
I can't believe that I haven't done one of these since August! What?! Here's a long overdue update on some restaurants that I've enjoyed over the past SEVEN months. K-Bop (Minneapolis | MN) http://k-bop.com/ Kimchi jjigae 김치 찌개 There aren't a lot of Korean restaurants in the Twin Cities area, but there are enough around to … Continue reading Entice – Food Memories III (Twin Cities | MN)
It feels like winter is coming to a conclusion, but in Minnesota, who knows if that's actually true. I anticipate the possibility of snow until mid June. Nonetheless, the few days of warmer weather have been extremely nice, and good for those of us with Vitamin D deficiencies. (I doubt anyone in the state doesn't … Continue reading Vulnerary – Como Park Zoo and Conservatory (St. Paul | MN)
Hello again! For awhile, I was hesitant about whether or not to continue this project. I started it last year on a whim, just to see what I could accomplish after a year of blogging. I was content with the results that I achieved, but at the same time, part of me expected more. Regardless, … Continue reading Invigorate – Gold Medal Park (Minneapolis | MN)
