Living in Seoul has always been an enriching experience, and today marked my seventh year in this dynamic city. The day greeted me with a chilly reminder that winter has decided to arrive early this year, as the mercury dipped to minus three degrees Celsius.
As I walked down the familiar streets this morning, the crisp air was a stark contrast to the usual mild autumns I’ve grown accustomed to. The cityscape, bathed in the soft light of dawn, seemed to brace itself for the season ahead. I captured a moment of this morning’s ambience, the roads less traveled by vehicles and more by the golden hues of the rising sun, painting a serene picture of Seoul waking up.
The photograph from this morning is more than just a snapshot of a day; it’s a reflection of life here. The bus, green and vibrant, moves along the road, a symbol of the city’s unceasing energy. The streets, marked with arrows pointing forward, remind me of the direction my life has taken since moving here.
Seoul, a city that harmoniously blends the rapid pace of modern life with the stillness of nature, has been my home for quite some time now. And as the seasons change, I find myself changing with them, growing and learning more from this place I’ve come to love. This unexpected onset of winter is yet another chapter in my journey here, a reminder of the transient beauty of life in Korea.
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