Week 2 of being near each other means our frequencies have inevitably synced again. I forgot how the topic was brought up, but we've finally decided to revisit our MBTI and discover what is our love languages. Spoiler's alert, there're a lot of mispronunciations & even more headassery ahead. Oh, you might want to lower your volume just a tad bit so our hyena moments do not bust your eardrums*  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lactose-intolerant/message

If you have been keeping up with my podcast- I am currently back in the US, spending a month away before I have to fly back to Korea on Christmas Eve. I decided to spend 3 days with my close friend this weekend to bother her with my love because we've been apart for 2 whole years. Here's a casual Q&A between us while she walked her dog and eventually, we accidentally took you to a taqueria with us to fill our stomachs with authentic Mexican food. Don't mind the ambient noise, here's...

I am back in the land of the free and everything has been a whirlwind, including my sleep schedule. So to take a load off of the food I've been eating and the thoughts I've been accumulating, I decided to go on a walk with my sibling. Come along with us as we roam around our neighborhood on a whim. Fair warning, the audio is recorded via my iPhone so you might hear us and the world around us. Hoping for a part 2, but before that- here's part 1 from my first week (5 days) back in Texas.  ---...

Just when I thought everything was peachy, something just had to go south. Last weekend, I went to see Mamamoo's last concert here in Seoul and spent some quality time with friends I haven't seen since 2017 when I ventured out for my first overseas concert. As I am swimming through post-concert depression, another conversation with mom knocked me back to base 1. Coupled with the anxiety from heading home in 3 days, she really lit a fuse that triggered something I needed to talk about, but...

I was wrong in the last podcast as I somehow have more good news to share. So much so, she's somehow longer than SNL's insensitive skit on Ned Fulmer's shameless behavior. Anyhow, my apologies for rambling on and on in this podcast. I would blame the green grapes ade but honestly, my mind is already a mess without the sugar so bear with me as I spill every little detail about my productive vacation.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lactose-intolerant/message

Yes. Your eyes are not deceiving you. But before I address the elephant in the room, let me tell you about my incredible weekends and how one of my dreams finally came true. Stick around as I catch you up on my first tournament experience as well as my plan to return to the states this year.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lactose-intolerant/message

Wow.  I didn't think I would miss reading stories, but here I am an hour later. So here's an unexpected entry from "disco-dingus," a story that revolves around a 6-year-old boy, his broken family, and an unlikely friend. I had so much fun reading it- but if I didn't do it justice, I highly encourage you to have a read yourself~!   https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/w6uygy/when_i_was_a_little_boy_i_befriended_a_frog_who/ --- Send in a voice message:...

6 months is a long time. Long enough for me to lose the momentum to keep up. Here is my attempt to catch you up to speed with my life. From binge-worthy Netflix series to $378 fraud, all the way to my cat's special day, I've got some ceremonial-grade tea and she's ready to pour. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lactose-intolerant/message

Life is a blur and my days are blending together like a protein shake - sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe sht. Well, have a sip of my February McFlurry. From dabbling in cryptocurrency to getting the new MacBook Pro...A lot has happened and I am trying my best to keep up. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lactose-intolerant/message

Happy Lunar New Year! Since we part ways in the last episode, we welcome another holiday with a lot to catch up on. From New Year's resolution to a "near-death" experience, January was a wild one worth sharing. Sit back and enjoy while I unpack my chaos.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lactose-intolerant/message

Merry Crisis, we did it again. In honor of another fresh start around the sun, allow me to manifest the changes I wish to see in my life plus, the moments that made my Christmas oh-so-special this year.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lactose-intolerant/message

Let us pretend that I was stuck in another dimension and thus could not update for a month. Although that was not true, I am neither Peter Parker nor Keanu Reeves; I "was" stuck making some big changes in my life. From starting a new job to dyeing my hair milk tea grey, here is the "thic" update you deserved.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lactose-intolerant/message

Am I one day late? Absolutely. Considering it's acceptable to blast Christmas music in November, being a day late for Halloween isn't so bad. Here is a log of what I did for Halloween and some late night thoughts on my insecurity of being non-confrontational.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lactose-intolerant/message

Oh how I missed home...Living abroad sounds fun but it also gets tough when you're away from home too long. This weekend, we sent off a good friend/coworker we met here in Seoul and it's making me miss home. Well, "some" aspects of home...which led to a conversation with my mother about my future. Spoiler alert it didn't end completely well....more like semi-well.    --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lactose-intolerant/message

We often find ourselves distracted by this busy world. Though it is true that sometimes we lack the motivation to do things, have you ever thought of the root of the problem? Yes, social media is addictive. But it could also be beneficial in moderation. So what causes us to stay off-tasked? Let's tickle our brains and have a look.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lactose-intolerant/message

Though it's only September and Thanksgiving in the states is quite some time away, I've got the chance to "celebrate" Korea's version of Thanksgiving - Chuseok. Luckily I was spared with 7 days to "celebrate" this holiday. So, allow me to explain how I managed to spend my first Chuseok in South Korea (with occasion commentary from Oonee).  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lactose-intolerant/message

Though the general consensus is that, when we adopt a pet, we are saving a life. Truth is, we are the ones being saved. As I ride out the low points of my stay here in South Korea, a cat came into our lives and turned it upside down (for good). Here is the story of how I met my second cat, 3 years after Milktea's passing. So um....Milktea can you please visit my dream now?   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lactose-intolerant/message

Life happens in good or bad ways. Seasons change, and at times it brings seasonal depression. Perhaps there isn't a solid reason that contributes to your fluctuating mental health, and I am as clueless as you are trying to make sense of this cycle that comes and goes. But I've recently gone through a period of confusion and burnout with my project and my mental health. I wanted to share my experience with you and to explain my absence. I also hope that whoever finds this podcast will find a...

In today's day and age, we are suffocated by various standards intentionally and unintentionally imposed by social media. As a human, it is natural to follow the "herd" and subconsciously accept what is projected to us. But one size really doesn't fit all. We are all different in our own ways, and it is unhealthy trying to evaluate ourselves according to those un-universal standards. I realize I was falling into a blackhole that was sucking the life out of my relationship with Taro. Now that...

Trying out new things is great, but it is always easier when you have good company. What if that isn't the case? What if you are in a foreign country and you can barely speak the language? This week, I will discuss my experience dining and filming at a restaurant in Korea by myself (for the first time). I also went on a tangent discussing the value and imbalance between money and dreams. #personaljournal  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lactose-intolerant/message

Triggered by a YouTube video regarding a horrible nuclear meltdown, I have been thinking about the possibility of facing a natural disaster on my own. Though I hope that never happen, I was curious to see how I would evaluate my life if everything ends on this day. I know life is far from perfect for most of us, here are my two cents about my life, and where I currently stand.     --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lactose-intolerant/message

It never gets easier and every time hurts like the first. Dealing with death isn't a skill but rather a compromise we make with time. There are different ways to cope with loss, some heavier than others. Today, I will be unpacking some baggage I kept in the basement. Here is how I learned to cope with the loss of a beloved pet.

Don't look back, just don't. Today we'll be venturing into the past when "Slenderman" had caught the public's attention and lingered far longer than we'd like.

Nothing is ever sunshine and rainbows 24/7, the same goes with my journey in South Korea thusfar. Today I will be sharing some insecurities I've developed during my stay here. You may judge me for it, but I'm just trying to act as pest control to remove the thought that has been bugging me.

This one, this one is a real work of horror. I wasn't expecting to read on for hours but here I am. The story of the NoEnd House challenges our mental state through a series of psychologically tormenting experiences showcased by a seemingly endless house. Tuck yourselves in, because you won't be able to do so afterward.