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Photo Outings A while ago, I went on a photo outing to Changgyenggung Palace with some classmates from my photography class. This time, I brought along my eldest son, who has recently started to enjoy playing with his old  man’s camera.At first, I just wanted him to have a variety of experiences. But after seeing the photos he took, I found myself wanting to recommend this activity to other parents. His photo..
My First Gastroscopy I had my first gastroscopy at the age 35. I had given birth naturally, so my pride wouldn’t let me undergo sedation without at least trying to go without it. So, I confidently declared that I would undergo the procedure without sedation.While waiting for my turn, I had to hold an anesthetic in my mouth for about 10 minutes, and that alone was unpleasant. As my turn approached, I started to feel ..
Publishing a Parenting Journal I was deeply impressed by a previous “입트영” story about keeping a parenting journal. My younger sister suggested that we have a go at writing one, with the final goal of eventually publishing it. And so, I got right on it.Before starting the journal, the repetitive work of childcare felt exhausting. There were days of great joy, thanks to the remarkable growth of my child. But most days felt like..
Overseas Traffic Ticket My husband texted me one day, saying he had received an email from abroad about a fine. He forwarded the email, along with a crying emoji. He appeared to be surprised, because it seemed like such a rare occurrence - something that might happen once in five years, tops, since we started living together.The rental car company instructed him to pay a processing fee of 30 euros, and then personally ..
Raising a Child with Healthy Teeth I am an ordinary mom raising a first-grade daughter. Unlike many other kids these days, my daughter has never had to receive treatment for cavities. Having gone through cavity treatments many times myself, I established a few rules for my child’s dental care.First, we’ve been visiting a children’s dental clinic every three months for regular oral check-ups since she was 18 months old. She also r..
Renewed Determination I once had a sudden realization that English might become a stumbling block in my life. So, starting last year, I started diligently studying English.About a month into my studies, I saw an ad for a device that uses AI technology to provide translations instantly.. Seeing this made me question whether I really needed to study English. Plus, using ChatGPT made it so easy to write e-mails in Engli..
Ceremony for New Recruits Every year at our company ceremony for new recruits, where I meet the new employees for the first time, a saying always comes to mind: “A person’s arrival is an incredible event, because an entire life is arriving as well.” From the faces of the new hires at the ceremony, I could sense a wide range of emotions, like shyness, nervousness, and awkwardness.At a welcoming event held after the ceremo..
Spending Lunchtime Wisely I am a working mom raising a daughter who is entering the 6th grade. I work a 9-to-6 schedule at my job and I don’t have to work overtime very often. But after a busy day at the office, I come home, do household chores, and take care of my daughter. When all that is over, it’s time for bed. Every second of the day feels precious and fleeting because I have no me-time.That’s why I decided to make..