The day before yesterday, I went out for drinks with friends my age from my part-time job. Even though we are the same age, there were some people I was meeting outside of work for the first time, so I was able to talk a lot with them and had a really great time. I would like to keep working together with everyone, but since some of them are going to quit, it feels a bit sad and difficult. Still, I hope we can stay close friends. Yesterday, I went to an exhibition of costumes worn by my favorite idol. They were much more voluminous than they look on TV, and I was truly impressed by how detailed and carefully made they were. There were also some goods for sale, so I ended up buying some. Lately, I’ve been shopping a lot, so I’m pretty short on money. And today, I’m going to celebrate the birthday of a friend I’ve known for ten years! I’m really looking forward to it, and it feels very meaningful. I hope the surprise goes well! The year is almost coming to an end, but I want to stay healthy and enjoy it until the very last moment. I’m also looking forward to next year! Thank you for reading.

What is “치맥”? 🍗+🍺 In Korea, there’s a popular word “치맥 (chi-maek)”. It’s short for chicken (치킨) + maekju (맥주, beer) 🍗🍺 Friends often meet to enjoy “chimaek,” especially on summer nights 🌙. It’s not just food — it’s a culture of relaxing, sharing, and enjoying together. You can even see it in K-dramas and movies! 👉 Do you have a similar “food + drink combo” in your country? #KoreanWithStella

Nothing can be must-have on my phone. I am just forced to use a variety of apps in my phone. The app store offers different kinds of apps for different uses. Some people keen to download a lot of apps and use them throughout the whole day. Among them, these apps created for entertainment are really popular. The apps can analyse dates of the videos , articles and pictures you have browsed and then push the similar things to you. So, a lot of people, especially the young are addicted to the "digital drug". For teenagers, their brain can be deeply changed by these uncontinuous and irrelevant videos or articals that cause them hard to focus on their school work. Slowly, they get used to enjoy the short excitment the apps can give them. So, what app is a must-have depends on what it brings to me.

Winter vacation is coming soon, and I am slowly starting to feel excited about it. School has been busy and sometimes feels depressing, so there are days when it is hard to stay motivated. However, I keep pushing myself because I know that winter break is almost here. Thinking about my plans for the holidays gives me energy and helps me get through difficult days at school. 　On Christmas, I am going to have a Christmas party with my friends. We have been talking about it for a long time, so I am really looking forward to it. We plan to decorate the room with lights and ornaments, prepare some food and snacks, and exchange Christmas presents. I think we will also take many pictures and talk about our memories from this year. Spending time with my friends always makes me feel relaxed and happy, so I am excited to enjoy a special day together. 　At the end of the year, I will go back to my parents’ home and spend time with my family. I do not have many chances to see them, so meeting them again after a long time makes me very happy. I am looking forward to eating warm home cooked meals, talking about my school life, and listening to my family’s stories. I also want to relax at home and enjoy a peaceful and comfortable time with them. Winter vacation is a precious time for me to rest both my body and mind, and I hope it will be a warm and memorable holiday.

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Wow, Eliot was well-versed in mathematics too! Do you think having mathematical knowledge helps readers better appreciate imaginative literature? I’m personally drawn to the musicality of languages, and this book feels both entertaining and educational. What motivates you to learn a language?

:we can release the burning of fossil fuels.

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