That tiny secret drawer.

At night, I make sure that I am always occupied. I keep myself busy, watching Korean dramas, movies,  talking to my friends through Twitter, or even just going on Tumblr. Why is that? It's because I'm afraid that when I give myself some time, my mind would dig up that tiny secret drawer that it has on the corner, which contains the reality of having to think of what's ahead of me. It's just that when I open that drawer, all I see is either a blinding light or complete darkness. It makes me feel uncomfortable and eventually that thing inside that drawer would occupy my entire mind and wouldn't make it rest for one bit. The sad part is that I don't even know what those blinding light or darkness are. It's something that is a part of me that the present me wouldn't know unless I try to find out. That's the hard part though- the trying to find out thing. I'm not entirely sure which step to take that's why it always ends up occupying my mind for hours and it's not good. Once I try and make a decision, it always ends up being rejected or being questioned again each time that drawer is opened. Sometimes I'm the one who opens it, sometimes other people. It's much better if I open it though, because when other people gets involved, I will undoubtedly question that light, which always seems within reach when I'm the one controlling it. With other people, I just feel helpless and mad.

I wonder why no matter how little that drawer may seem, it still makes everything appear irrelevant. Making myself busy from practically playing with my computer and getting the most out of it, will undeniably not help me from uncovering the mystery that is the little drawer but provide me with inspiration to go face the thing that I'm afraid of, which holds the path to knowing what's really ahead of me..

Seoul's Heritage.

I like Korea's cultural heritage!

Tourists and locals alike come to visit the beautiful palaces which have been a huge part of Korea's history. This photo was taken just now and the photo of the gate leading to the palace (Gyeongbokgung) was taken by me last December 2011 during my trip to Korea. This post will be about what I like about Seoul as my first mission being a Global Seoul-Mate. 

Seoul has many things to offer, be it to foreign visitors, or to locals. However, one thing that really amazes me about this city is its history. Seoul, or Hanyang (back then), not only boasts modern architecture but also medieval ones. It is so amazing to think that these palaces are where Korea's royalty lived their whole lives in the past. People like me should feel very honored just by being able to walk by, soak in its beauty and immerse in its aura thinking what it felt like during those days where not just anyone could enter the place. Furthermore, this palace is in the (still) capital where development is apparent. Amidst the evolution of Seoul where skyscrapers are increasing as time goes by, cars taking up all the roads, and mobile phones becoming smarter than people, the palace is still intact, preserved by its people, and still admired by many. I cannot help but commend Korea's dedication in upholding its extraordinary heritage.

In essence, I view Seoul as a fusion of modernity and heritage. The palaces are just one of the many examples that I can give to prove that Seoul, or the Korean society, as I see it, is a wonderful fusion of now and then.