Hi
all! How’ve you been? Loooong time no talk seriously. I’ve been busy during the
cold time which is one my favorite crafting and resting seasons. Have you been
creative and inspired? Have you enjoyed some cozy fuzzy time creating awesome
stuffs? I hope so. :)
Here
in Ansan, just the outskirt of Seoul, South Korea is turning pretty lovely this
time of the year. Spring is just ‘wonderfully’ full and outside is nothing but
green. The air is refreshing and fragrant roses are just everywhere. I cannot
ask more.
Today,
I’d like you to taste a small bite of my neighborhood where I mainly live,
work, walk and create things. My city is pretty big and there are lots of things
to show off. So.. this is gonna be just an introduction of the town. Hopefully
I can share some more sometime later.
I
take a long walk on a daily basis. Recently the city created a fantastic track
between my house to the lake park (that I just adore so much!). How lucky I
am!! I am taking advantage of this every day. Sometimes even twice!
The
end of this track (which would take about 25 minutes or so) here we are: Ansan
Lake Park. This is a real treat! Whenever I am here I get overwhelmed by the
feeling that I am nicely covered with the green cozy blanket. Whether I have a
good day or not-so-good day my walk truly benefits me. I would call it ‘my
daily dose of green vitamin’.
Here’s
a little rose garden in front of the subway station. Those look even prettier
than last few years I think. There are so many different kinds that I don’t possibly
recognize which is which. But, one thing I can clearly say is that… they are
all magnificent and make people passing by so excited! It is not too hard to
see people taking out their smart phones and taking lots of photos.
This
is one of my proud spots! Almost-free-bicycle rental stations. From the last
year machine-operated bicycle stations like this are available all around the
city. A 24-hour pass costs only $1. Or you can purchase a monthly membership at
even a greater rate ($3)! What a cool system! I am still relearning (I used to
enjoy riding it perfectly when I was a little girl but recently I realized I am
pretty struggling. My parents said it is impossible to forget how to bike once
people learn it. Well, obviously I am not regular then.) Well, hopefully I can
master it by this fall and this time it lasts long.
Hope
you enjoyed a little route of my town. It is a city surrounded by greens,
water, and flowers. That’s what I like about this city and my work is deeply touched
by the wonderful nature. I try to bring the colors, textures and shapes of
nature to my creations. Well, still long way to go and I keep trying. I believe
nature is the best inspiration for creation.
I
am wondering where all you live and how those neighborhoods affect your
crafting process. I am sure you’re enjoying your own town very much, too. After
all every little village has its own charm and something to offer.
Now
time to say good-bye and wish you good luck on your WIPs. Next time I am gonna
share some of my WIPs, too! Keep creating and have lots of fun!
XOXO,
Soyun.
