I. L. Chang

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  • Life Lately. (in words)

    Workday evening The sun sets. Cars move in an organized manner like ants along the road.They curl around the city for rest and food. An ecosystem sprawls from either side of the main road.Like the labyrinth of an anthill. Lined with neon signs, a narrow path calls you home.Come eat. Come drink. You’ve worked hard…

    I.L. Chang

    April 5, 2025
    working holiday, writing
    prose, seoul, south-korea
  • The Road Ahead

    The Road Ahead

    My sister and I once asked my mom to give us each a Chinese proverb. For mine, she gave me this: 不要心急, 要積極. which it’s meaning is translated to “don’t be impatient, but persevere”. Sinchon Station Exit 8 The real beginning started this month. I moved away from the cozy neighbourhood in Gangnam-gu and settled…

    I.L. Chang

    March 22, 2025
    working holiday
    asia, south-korea, travel
  • Writing Log: One

    Writing Log: One

    Progress Story 1 – Takashi10.01.24 to 11.19.24 – 1,400 words 02.17.25 to 02.28.25 – 3,300 words I finished writing my first story. The process took so much longer than I thought it would. The first 4,700 words felt so little but also such a big accomplishment. And these aren’t even the final edits. The writing…

    I.L. Chang

    March 4, 2025
    writing
    short story, writing
  • Beginnings

    Beginnings

    “There are better things ahead than any we leave behind.” – C.S. Lewis 14:37 Incheon Airport There was a fear I didn’t want to bring to words because saying it out loud made it sound real. I was relieved to be alive when we landed. The recent plane accidents reminded me how close I am…

    I.L. Chang

    February 25, 2025
    working holiday
    asia, seoul, south-korea, travel
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