Man, what a day in Hwado! Seriously, I’m still buzzing from all the craziness. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s shining, birds chirping, and I’m like, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First off, I hit up the local café on Gyeonggi-daero. You know, the one with the weirdly cute barista? Yeah, that one. I order my usual – iced Americano, no sugar, because I’m trying to be all healthy and stuff. But guess what? They mess it up! I get a caramel macchiato instead. Like, who even drinks that? I’m not a 12-year-old girl at a birthday party! So, I’m standing there, fuming, thinking about how I’m gonna survive this day with a sugar bomb in my hand.
After that, I decide to stroll down to Hwado’s famous Dongbu Market. Man, that place is a sensory overload. The smells, the sounds, the people! I’m dodging old ladies selling fish like I’m in some kind of obstacle course. And then, BAM! I trip over a stray cat. Like, seriously? A CAT? I’m on the ground, and this little furball just looks at me like, “What’s your problem, dude?” I laugh it off, but inside, I’m like, “This day is already a mess.”
So, I finally make it to the market. I’m checking out all the stalls, and I see this guy selling tteokbokki. You know, the spicy rice cakes? I’m like, “Yes, please!” I grab a plate, and it’s like heaven in my mouth. But then, I spill some on my shirt. Great. Now I look like I just survived a food fight. I’m trying to wipe it off, but it’s like the sauce is mocking me. “You thought you could eat me without consequences?” Ugh.
Then, I decide to hit up the Hwado Cultural Center. I’m all about that art life, you know? I walk in, and there’s this exhibit about local artists. I’m vibing, feeling all cultured and stuff. But then, this dude starts talking to me about his “deep connection” to the art. I’m like, “Bro, it’s just paint on a canvas.” He looks at me like I just insulted his mother. Awkward! I just nod and smile, trying to escape.
Next, I head over to the Hwado River. It’s beautiful, honestly. The sun’s setting, and the water’s sparkling. I sit down on a bench, just soaking it all in. But then, this group of kids starts playing soccer nearby. They kick the ball, and guess what? It lands right next to me. I’m like, “Oh no, please don’t.” But they run over, and one of them says, “Can you kick it back?” I’m not a soccer player, but I give it a shot. I kick it, and it goes flying into the river. Oops. The kids just stare at me, wide-eyed. I’m dying inside, but I can’t help but laugh.
As the day winds down, I’m walking back through the streets of Hwado, and I can’t help but feel grateful. Yeah, it was a rollercoaster, but that’s life, right? I mean, who wants a boring day? I pass by the Hwado Night Market, and the lights are twinkling. I grab some hotteok, and it’s like a warm hug in my mouth.
Finally, I head home, exhausted but happy. I think about all the wild stuff that happened. I mean, I tripped over a cat, spilled food on myself, and kicked a soccer ball into a river. But that’s what makes life fun, right? So, here’s to more crazy days in Hwado! Can’t wait for the next adventure.