June Rain, Corn, and a Full Refrigerator - 제주 장마와 작은 행복

Outside, the June monsoon rain is falling steadily over Jeju. 🌧️

The sound of rain on the windows makes the house feel quieter than usual. Ruby and Rich are resting comfortably, and I am spending a peaceful day at home.

Yesterday, my younger sister suddenly stopped by.

Without much warning, she opened the trunk of her car and started unloading things:

🌽 Corn
🥔 Potatoes
🧄 Garlic

And more corn.

And even more corn. 😊

Before I knew it, my refrigerator was completely full.

The funny thing is that when I was younger, I could eat almost anything and in large amounts. These days, I simply don't have the same appetite. Perhaps that is one of the quiet signs of getting older.

My sister seems to forget that part.

In her mind, I am probably still the same older sister who happily eats everything placed in front of her.

I appreciated her kindness, but honestly, there was no way I could finish all that corn by myself.

So I brought some over to my neighbor.

A few minutes later, my neighbor returned with several beautiful purple onions.

I told them it wasn't necessary.

They insisted anyway.

That simple exchange made me smile.

No calculations.
No expectations.
Just a small gesture returned with another small gesture.

Sometimes happiness looks exactly like that.

A refrigerator full of vegetables.
A sister who cares a little too much.
A neighbor who refuses to take something without giving something back.

As I get older, I find myself wanting less.

Less food.
Less noise.
Less unnecessary drama.

But I appreciate these small moments more than ever.

Outside, the rain continues to fall across Jeju.

Inside, there is enough food to share, warm thoughts of family, and a quiet sense of abundance.

Life feels very rich today. 🌧️🌽🧅💛

Humble, yet rich in life. 🌿😊

제주 장마와 작은 행복

오늘 제주에는 장맛비가 정말 많이 내리고 있다. 🌧️

다행히 비가 잠시 멈춘 1시간 전쯤, 루비와 리치를 데리고 산책을 다녀올 수 있었다. 지금은 창밖으로 쏟아지는 비를 보며 "휴~ 다행이다." 하는 생각이 든다.

어제는 여동생이 갑자기 집에 들렀다.

차 트렁크에는 옥수수, 감자, 마늘이 가득 실려 있었다. 덕분에 냉장고가 꽉 차버렸다. 예전 같으면 신나게 먹었겠지만, 요즘은 나이가 들어서인지 식탐도 많이 줄었다. 아마 동생은 아직도 내가 예전처럼 잘 먹는 언니로 기억하는 모양이다. 😊

옥수수가 너무 많아서 옆집에 조금 나누어 드렸더니, 자주색 양파를 몇 개 들고 오셨다. 괜찮다고 했는데도 굳이 주고 가셨다.

생각해보면 행복은 거창한 곳에 있는 것이 아닌 것 같다.

비 오기 전에 무사히 다녀온 강아지 산책,
냉장고 가득 채워진 옥수수와 감자,
그리고 옆집과 나누는 작은 정.

나이가 들수록 욕심은 조금씩 줄어들지만, 이런 소박한 풍요는 더 크게 느껴진다.

창밖에는 여전히 비가 내리고 있지만, 오늘 내 마음은 참 따뜻하고 평화롭다. 🌿💛

Life is beautiful in progress.'