How Learning Makes Life More Fun

Learning new things later in life has been one of the most fun and exciting surprises for me. With more freedom and time, I’m finding so much joy in picking up new skills, trying new experiences, and staying curious. It turns out that life doesn’t get boring as we get

What It Means to Be Korean American

Who am I as a Korean American?
It’s a question that followed me for most of my life. Growing up in America, I never fully fit into one world or the other. I often felt too Korean to be American—and too American to be Korean. Life as a Korean American

TrustedHousesitters: Best and Worst Parts

TrustedHousesitters has opened the door to a whole new way of travel for me. Pet and house sitting lets me explore new places while staying in real homes—and spending time with animals I adore. But like anything, it comes with ups and downs. In this post, I’m sharing the

What Financial Freedom Really Means

When we talk about financial freedom, it’s easy to focus on the end result—more choices, less stress, and the ability to live on your own terms. But the truth is, financial freedom doesn’t start there—it starts with the hard stuff. You have to look at your spending, pay off debt, and learn to live

Why I Don’t Plan to Buy a House Again

I recently sold my house to simplify my life, and I can honestly say—I don’t plan to buy a house again. After years of dealing with repairs, bills, and the pressure of homeownership, I realized the freedom I was looking for came only after I let go of the

Materialism and the Need for More

Lately, I’ve been thinking about materialism and how it shapes the way we live and define happiness. As I travel and stay in different homes, I keep seeing the same thing—closets overflowing, rooms packed with stuff. I used to think owning more meant I

One Year Since Shikoku

It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since I completed the 48-day, 750-mile Shikoku pilgrimage that quietly marked the beginning of a new chapter in my life. At the time, I didn’t fully realize what that experience would come to mean. Now, looking back, I

Birth Crisis in South Korea

South Korea is facing a birth rate crisis that’s drawing global attention. With fewer people choosing to marry or have children, the country’s population is shrinking faster than ever. As a result, this shift is raising serious questions about the future of

Why I Never Tracked My Kids

Let’s be real—these days, it feels like there’s an app for everything, including ones that let you track your kids 24/7. I’ve had friends swear by location-sharing apps and swear even louder when their kids turn them off. But here’s

How My Life Has Changed

Just over a year ago, my life looked completely different. I was busy, stressed, and stuck in routines that no longer brought me joy. But something inside me knew it was time for a change. So I made a choice—to slow down, simplify, and focus on