And so I'm Weird: That's None of your Business

I like old books. The older the better. I get a thrill of seeing and smelling those characteristic yellowing pages. They are pieces of history itself. They are memories, passed on from one reader to another.

I think writing letters is a lost art and that's a terrible shame. Writing letters is wonderfully thoughtful and receiving some is the best. It reflects the depth of a relationship; that you are actually willing to invest time and effort in writing (yes, writing and not typing) your thoughts on a piece of paper for somebody.

Libraries are sanctuaries. But it's sad that many, especially young people, don't think so much of them now. There was a time when people go to libraries to actually read. Now I don't know. Most people I encounter in libraries nowadays are just in to hang out with their friends and take advantage of the coolness of the air conditioner.

I like things that are Korean and Japanese. And no, not because I just jumped into the bandwagon of the Halyu or Korean Wave or because I enjoy anime. Even before the Korean Wave crashed down on the world, I already liked Korean culture. Same for Japanese. I think they are very cultured, in the sense that they value their traditions and customs and breeze through the innovations of modernity at the same time.


Coffee and tea are staple beverages in my life. Oh yes, I get that "coffee/tea is old people's drink" comment all the time but so what? Coffee, I need to perk me up. Thus it's a must-have for hectic days and rainy afternoons to get all that energy brewing up inside my body. Tea, for meditative moments when I need to slow down. Anyhow, both are perfect especially when I'm writing.

 And all of these make me weird to other people. Although that's really none of their business, you know.