As I’ve written before, Lee Jae-myung’s election as president earlier this month left me absolutely giddy, like I was floating on cloud nine. And that...
I keep a folder named “Happiness” on my MacBook, a collection of funny, pleasant, and heartening photos, videos, and stories drawn from the vast digital world. Life is hard, and whenever weariness or gloom creeps in, I click on this folder to steal a moment of joy. I invite you to share in this treasure trove, hoping these funny and heartening moments can also brighten your day, if only for a fleeting instant.
ARMY Meeting
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting ARMYs who’ve come to see me while visiting Korea. Some even traveled all the way to...
On Cloud Nine, Sleepy Village, and Tastefully Yours
Ever since Lee Jae-myung clinched the presidency just a few days ago, I’ve been walking on air. Each morning, I wake with a smile, the...
Letters That Stay: RM to Jimin, My Student to Me
One of my students left Korea last year to attend law school in Boston. When she visited me one afternoon to say goodbye, I borrowed...
Jin, JK, and the Laugh That Heals
JK blocking Jin from blowing his signature kiss will never not be funny. Jin’s natural, spontaneous laughing face washes away whatever bad mood or heavy...
That’s Not Chicken!
Whenever I’m feeling a little down, I watch this video. It never fails to make me smile. It also reminds me of Gapsuni, my old...
A Future Oscar Winner Baby
This might be the most heartwarming video in the history of the digital world. Every time I watch it, it brings a smile to my...