... again, with a cheesecake and Nepalese coffee nearby, waiting for my Speaking part of my IELTS test. If only, if only. I really wish I had studies for the previous one, I did not expect to get a 6.5 for my writing!! After studying the preparatory texts for a while, I realized the thousand mistakes I had made. Not so much in my English skills (although I am sure there were a hundred mistakes there, too) but rather in my approach to the essays. If only, If only. 
But at the same time, I am really glad I am here. I love taking tests that provide challenges for me, and probably promise positive outcomes, which is probably why I was the 경시대회 goddess in my earlier days. I think I must have entered around a dozen per year!
And also, because I was able to find this really lovely cafe. It's not in any distinct 'style' of country or period. I think it's cute, and I like it the more because it doesn't pretend to be somewhere else. So many cafes claim to give off the atmosphere of London, Paris, New York, but I rarely feel as excited as the owners do. Misobean 미소콩 is modern, Korean, yet friendly and organic cafe, and probably one of the nicest ones I have been to. It's full of cutesy items like the Matryoshkas on the light wooden display case, friendly music, and little twinkling lights on the window sill. And the strip of sunlight that goes across the whole room from one of the wide windows also adds to the atmosphere. I'm so glad I did some research on the nearby areas from where I was taking the test. I would have missed out so much if I had just walked into the first Starbucks or Smoothie King.
I know my love for cafes will be the death of me, at least in the financial sense, but I can't help loving the excitement of finding a cosy place, another comfort zone where I can arrange and rearrange and make sense of my thoughts. I think I enjoy being on my own, love the solitude of being able to sit somewhere and read, the freedom to think about whatever I want without anything to make me feel guilty, but am not brave enough to be alone where others are not.
Well, I will brave it out today when I go for a 떡볶이 snack later on - there is a recommended 분식집 right around the corner:) Apparently, their 튀김 is so fabulous and wholesome and chewy and all the rest of it! Must try it out and record it here if I am greatly moved.
A perfect cafe! Lots of windows and therefore sunlight, clean wooden interior and sturdy tables, free WiFi, interesting items around the cafe that steals my thoughts sometimes.
But at the same time, I am really glad I am here. I love taking tests that provide challenges for me, and probably promise positive outcomes, which is probably why I was the 경시대회 goddess in my earlier days. I think I must have entered around a dozen per year!
And also, because I was able to find this really lovely cafe. It's not in any distinct 'style' of country or period. I think it's cute, and I like it the more because it doesn't pretend to be somewhere else. So many cafes claim to give off the atmosphere of London, Paris, New York, but I rarely feel as excited as the owners do. Misobean 미소콩 is modern, Korean, yet friendly and organic cafe, and probably one of the nicest ones I have been to. It's full of cutesy items like the Matryoshkas on the light wooden display case, friendly music, and little twinkling lights on the window sill. And the strip of sunlight that goes across the whole room from one of the wide windows also adds to the atmosphere. I'm so glad I did some research on the nearby areas from where I was taking the test. I would have missed out so much if I had just walked into the first Starbucks or Smoothie King.
I know my love for cafes will be the death of me, at least in the financial sense, but I can't help loving the excitement of finding a cosy place, another comfort zone where I can arrange and rearrange and make sense of my thoughts. I think I enjoy being on my own, love the solitude of being able to sit somewhere and read, the freedom to think about whatever I want without anything to make me feel guilty, but am not brave enough to be alone where others are not.
Well, I will brave it out today when I go for a 떡볶이 snack later on - there is a recommended 분식집 right around the corner:) Apparently, their 튀김 is so fabulous and wholesome and chewy and all the rest of it! Must try it out and record it here if I am greatly moved.
