On the way to roast my new coffee, I'm getting support from others including my guests.
Some experienced Korean baristas are friendly, and say I can use their photos, as long as I mark the source!
So, I can keep this cafe, offering more interesting coffees! Yippee!
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Well,,,today's coffee is quite serious...
Just a few days ago, when I started making coffee,
I planned to make my cafe (my page) just to be cozy and comfy.
But not today.
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As I was scrolling down my newsfeed, many people seemed to talk about Valentine's day.
Honestly my close friends and I don't care about Valentine's day.
Normally we think Valentine's day is just a day for chocolate companies to promote their items.
However, as a Korean, I'm quite ashamed to forget that tomorrow isn't just Valentine's day.
Many young people like me are not aware that tomorrow is also another significant day. Thankfully art director, Han DeokTaek reminded me of this day.
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On 14th, February, 1910, though Korean hero, 안중근 Ahn Jung-geun was Catholic, he was sentenced to death for killing a Japanese leader. Ahn was the man who struggled for independence during the Japanese colonial period. His brilliant achievements are beyond my speaking.
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The more surprising thing is that his mother was also remarkable.
Like mother, like son.
Even if the son follows a great cause, as a mother, it would be hard to allow the son to be sacrificed.
Following is the letter she wrote to her son. I have read it before, but reading it again while translating the it made me sad again. It arouses deep emotion. Poignant sorrow, bitter, wrenching...
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< "As you are sentenced for doing what was right, don't ever beg for your life like a coward. Instead, keep in mind that dying honorably is an act of filial duty.
Without leaving the impression that you are struggling to live on, give your life honorably.
Some experienced Korean baristas are friendly, and say I can use their photos, as long as I mark the source!
So, I can keep this cafe, offering more interesting coffees! Yippee!
-
Well,,,today's coffee is quite serious...
Just a few days ago, when I started making coffee,
I planned to make my cafe (my page) just to be cozy and comfy.
But not today.
-
As I was scrolling down my newsfeed, many people seemed to talk about Valentine's day.
Honestly my close friends and I don't care about Valentine's day.
Normally we think Valentine's day is just a day for chocolate companies to promote their items.
However, as a Korean, I'm quite ashamed to forget that tomorrow isn't just Valentine's day.
Many young people like me are not aware that tomorrow is also another significant day. Thankfully art director, Han DeokTaek reminded me of this day.
-
On 14th, February, 1910, though Korean hero, 안중근 Ahn Jung-geun was Catholic, he was sentenced to death for killing a Japanese leader. Ahn was the man who struggled for independence during the Japanese colonial period. His brilliant achievements are beyond my speaking.
-
The more surprising thing is that his mother was also remarkable.
Like mother, like son.
Even if the son follows a great cause, as a mother, it would be hard to allow the son to be sacrificed.
Following is the letter she wrote to her son. I have read it before, but reading it again while translating the it made me sad again. It arouses deep emotion. Poignant sorrow, bitter, wrenching...
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< "As you are sentenced for doing what was right, don't ever beg for your life like a coward. Instead, keep in mind that dying honorably is an act of filial duty.
Without leaving the impression that you are struggling to live on, give your life honorably.
If you have ever thought that dying before your old mother is an undutiful thing, you disgrace me.
Your death is not of one person, but carries all of Chosun's righteous indignation. Die without being double-faced, for you have come to this point for your country.
Your death is not of one person, but carries all of Chosun's righteous indignation. Die without being double-faced, for you have come to this point for your country.
To appeal against a court decision is to beg Japan for your life.
You must die honorably and purely for Korea.
Perhaps this will be the last letter I send to you.
As I'm sending your shroud here, wear this and go.
As I anticipate, I am not going to see you again in this life, in your next life, be born as a son of low birth." >
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It's really sad.
Well... I know I'll enjoy my weekend, but I strongly believe that at least I need to remember this day. Thanks a lot for reading this serious,long post and please remember our hero. grin 이모티콘
Have a great weekend! Happy Valentine's day! smile 이모티콘
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Enjoy my handwriting. The photos are taken by a cell phone.
(*While translating the letter, I referred to this article a bit:http://goo.gl/TbYFEt)
You must die honorably and purely for Korea.
Perhaps this will be the last letter I send to you.
As I'm sending your shroud here, wear this and go.
As I anticipate, I am not going to see you again in this life, in your next life, be born as a son of low birth." >
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It's really sad.
Well... I know I'll enjoy my weekend, but I strongly believe that at least I need to remember this day. Thanks a lot for reading this serious,long post and please remember our hero. grin 이모티콘
Have a great weekend! Happy Valentine's day! smile 이모티콘
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Enjoy my handwriting. The photos are taken by a cell phone.
(*While translating the letter, I referred to this article a bit:http://goo.gl/TbYFEt)
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