9 Results in the "Ways to Avoid Monday Blues" category
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WAMB Chapter 1.8
After purchasing some souvenirs at the Egyptian Bazaar and Spice Bazaar, which delighted their eyes with vibrant colors and scents, the two arrived at the Süleymaniye Mosque. Perched atop a high hill, the Süleymaniye Mosque stood out even from the Galata Tower, its tall minarets piercing the sky like elegant needles. It was also the resting place of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent , the Ottoman Empire’s greatest ruler, and Hürrem Sultan—known as Roxelana—the empire’s first empress, their…-
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WAMB Chapter 1.7
Wednesday “Good morning.” When Sewon stepped outside the hotel, the man stood there, the morning sun at his back. Today, he wore a thin shirt with the top button undone, revealing his neck, layered with a black coat. It wasn’t an especially flashy outfit, yet he looked unreasonably striking. “You’re out early,” Sewon said, squinting into a smile. The man pulled his right hand from his coat pocket and raised both in mock surrender. “Came out for a morning smoke, but guess I…-
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WAMB Chapter 1.6
After taking the metro and disembarking near Çamlıca Hill, the two began climbing the steep incline in earnest. Çamlıca Hill, offering a panoramic view of Istanbul, was a popular spot for both tourists and locals. Halfway up, a tennis court buzzed with lessons in progress, while large dogs and cats lounged along the edges, escaping the sun. Cats and dogs were everywhere in Istanbul, making every walk far from dull. The slope, steeper than expected, left Sewon panting. The man, strolling…-
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WAMB Chapter 1.5
Topkapı Palace, named from the combination of “Top” (meaning cannon) and “Kapı” (meaning gate), was once home to the sultans of the Ottoman Empire. Today’s first stop, strolling through the palace gardens, wasn’t just Sewon and the man—it was three of them. “The next place we’ll enter is the sultan’s audience chamber. After this, you’re free to explore on your own,” said the guide, who’d introduced herself as Jasmine, smiling at Sewon and the man. Accompanying a guide…-
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WAMB Chapter 1.4
Sewon showered with water hot enough to flush his face red. After washing away stray thoughts under the stream, he lay on the bed and picked up his phone. The usually quiet job-study group chat was overflowing with messages. <Korea Univ Job Study Group> Mechanical - Kim Ayoung The messages from the study group led to a news article. It was brimming with sensational terms—rumors of the chairman’s health issues, affairs, illegitimate children, and the eldest son’s drug use…-
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WAMB Chapter 1.3
While Sewon was away in the restroom, a large group must have entered, because the line had noticeably shortened. Sewon approached the man’s side with brisk, light steps and stood next to him. As they lined up side by side, an awkwardness crept in belatedly. The man merely gave Sewon, who had returned, a brief nod of acknowledgment, asking nothing. Glancing sidelong at the man, Sewon broke the silence first. “Are you Korean?” The words slipped out before he could stop them, and regret…-
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WAMB Chapter 1.2
The small amount of money Sewon had exchanged at Istanbul Airport had completely run dry. Instead of heading straight to the tourist sites, he decided to exchange more. Passing through the wide-open Taksim Square into the bustling district, he found currency exchange shops practically every ten steps—exaggeration aside. Flashy LED signs listed rates for dollars, euros, and pounds. Despite the early hour, the streets buzzed with energy, likely due to the throngs of tourists. A vendor twirling ice…-
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WAMB Chapter 1.1
Monday I decided to do something crazy. Once I made that decision, it became easier to set off on the trip I’d been hesitating over until now. I forcibly erased any sense of guilt or obligation, leaving only the goal of doing at least one crazy thing at my destination. Sewon’s phone buzzed in his hand. The Wi-Fi signal, flickering faintly between one and two bars, finally stabilized, and a call from Han Jaehee came through at last. -- “Sewon-ah, so where are you right…-
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- To overcome the grief of losing his mother and to forget a first love that could never be, Sewon impulsively sets off on a trip to Istanbul. There, Sewon meets a man who seems to live in a world entirely different from his own. Brought together by chance, the two begin traveling as companions, and the more they talk, the more they find themselves…
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