Soul of Wanderlust

You say, It’s changed Show must go on, Behave 오랜만에 옛 노래해 I’m feelin’ like I never left (That’s right) I never left But you ain’t know, O.K then lights camera, Act like you know Don’t play on me no we’re Air B&B, You’re ‘Home-less’ 혼비백산-해진-미-장센 (mise-en-scène) 도레미파시도 (Now you know it) 두껍아 두껍아 Came with the troops 뜯고 맛보고 즐기고 big bang when I shoot ‘King’ in the Zoo, He gotta do what I do 1 of 1, not of them (mirror) Man in the ‘Views’ Aimin’ at you?! Yea, I’m aiming at a man & Amen achoo Bless you all ‘Cleaned house’ Foo Golden days are still alive 외롭다는 말하지 마 내가 있는 곳, 네가 있을 곳 The place that I belong HOME SWEET HOME HOME SICK HOME Well I said, I would be back And I’d never let you go Pick a petal off a flower Daze you love me Nope? Well I said, I would be back And I’d never let you go Pick a petal off a flower Do you love me or (STOP!) Winner winner chicken killer, 삼계탕 dinner 하나 둘 set down (1, 2 step) ‘Fantastic’한 팀워크 Not mini, 많이. ‘More’ Rock, scissors, paper. ‘Toast’ This is how ...

Far off the coast of Altheris, where jagged cliffs met the roaring ocean, lay the Tidal Caves—a network of labyrinthine sea caves hidden beneath centuries of crashing waves. Accessible only during the lowest tide, the caves were cloaked in mystery. Locals spoke of echoes that didn’t belong to their voices and a glowing phenomenon that pulsed like a heartbeat deep within the rock. Few dared to venture inside, but young Callen had always been drawn to the unknown. Callen was a marine biologist on a sabbatical, weary of sterile labs and endless grant proposals. Determined to reconnect with the raw beauty of the natural world, they had come to Altheris on the advice of an old professor who had cryptically said, “Find the heart of the sea, and you’ll find yourself.” One moonlit night, armed with waterproof boots, a sturdy flashlight, and a journal, Callen made their way down the cliffside path to the caves. The tide was at its lowest, revealing a narrow, slick entrance. As they stepped insi...

  In quiet halls where whispers stay, Your voice still guides my wandering way. Through time and tide, though miles apart, I feel your warmth within my heart. A friend’s embrace, though unseen now, Is written deep upon my brow. With every laugh, with every cheer, You leave a mark, forever clear. Though seasons change and days grow old, The stories shared are threads of gold. A tapestry, both vast and true, Woven with memories made with you. When skies are grey, or shadows loom, You light my path and chase the gloom. For friendship, pure and ever kind, Is the compass to my peace of mind.

When storms are fierce and winds are cold, When dreams feel distant, hope grown old, Remember this, through darkest days, The dawn will break in countless ways. The path is rough, the road is long, But in your heart, you’ve been so strong. For every tear, for every fight, You hold within the strength of light. Though shadows whisper, trying to break, Know this: your spirit they can’t take. For in your soul, there burns a fire, A flame that never will expire. So stand, though weary, stand, and fight, The stars are shining, clear and bright. Through all the trials you will ascend, For every storm will one day end. Rise again, when hope feels small, For you, my friend, will conquer all. 

Objectives: In this chapter, you will learn to talk about family members and friends in Mandarin. This includes introducing family members, describing relationships, and asking basic questions about others' families. You'll practice relevant vocabulary, sentence structures, and conversational skills. Section 1: Key Vocabulary 家 (jiā) – Family/home 爸爸 (bàba) – Father 妈妈 (māma) – Mother 哥哥 (gēge) – Older brother 弟弟 (dìdi) – Younger brother 姐姐 (jiějie) – Older sister 妹妹 (mèimei) – Younger sister 朋友 (péngyou) – Friend 爱 (ài) – Love 有 (yǒu) – To have 没有 (méiyǒu) – Not have 谁 (shéi) – Who 几 (jǐ) – How many 大 (dà) – Big/old 小 (xiǎo) – Small/young Section 2: Key Sentences 你家有几口人？ (Nǐ jiā yǒu jǐ kǒu rén?) – How many people are there in your family? 我家有五口人。 (Wǒ jiā yǒu wǔ kǒu rén.) – There are five people in my family. 这是我的爸爸和妈妈。 (Zhè shì wǒ de bàba hé māma.) – This is my father and mother. 他是谁？ (Tā shì shéi?) – Who is he? 我有两个哥哥和一个妹妹。 (Wǒ yǒu liǎng gè gēge hé yī gè m...

Baby, don’t leave me 答应我像每晚的暮色 Dāyìng wǒ xiàng měi wǎn de mùsè 只对我一个人燃起 Zhǐ duì wǒ yīgè rén rán qǐ 比昨天更想你 Bǐ zuótiān gèng xiǎng nǐ 就像太阳在照常升起 Jiù xiàng tàiyáng zài zhàocháng shēngqǐ 我对你的爱从一开始就不会缺席 Wǒ duì nǐ de ài cóng yī kāishǐ jiù bù huì quēxí 被咖啡的香味叫醒 Bèi kāfēi de xiāngwèi jiào xǐng 为我吹干头发的你 Wèi wǒ chuīgān tóufà de nǐ 让我有种不真实又患失的感受 Ràng wǒ yǒu zhǒng bù zhēnshí yòu huàn shī de gǎnshòu 背着我踩沙滩的你 Bēizhe wǒ cǎi shātān de nǐ 额头的汗落在手心 Étóu de hàn luò zài shǒuxīn 我明白梦中亲吻我的那个人是你 Wǒ míngbái mèng zhōng qīnwěn wǒ de nàgè rén shì nǐ Baby 你让我的心不再结冰 Nǐ ràng wǒ de xīn bù zài jié bīng 初雪我们围一条围巾 Chūxuě wǒmen wéi yītiáo wéijīn 整日沉溺在你的眼睛 Zhěngrì chénnì zài nǐ de yǎnjīng 你的深情 Nǐ de shēnqíng 望不到底 Wàng bù dàodǐ Come on come on 靠我的胸口 Kào wǒ de xiōngkǒu 我的心脏 Wǒ de xīnzàng 随时为你跳动 Suíshí wèi nǐ tiàodòng 漫天雪花 Màn tiān xuěhuā 谁都不能摘走 Shéi dōu bùnéng zhāi zǒu 落在你的脸 Luò zài nǐ de liǎn 忍不住的触碰yeah Rěn bù zhù de chùpèng yeah We can just groove all night 不愿让你独自醒来 Bù yuàn ràng nǐ dúzì xǐng lái 你让我的世界花开 Nǐ ràng wǒ de shìj...

In the serene village of Havenwood, nestled amidst rolling hills and vibrant meadows, life moved at a gentle pace. Its charm lay in its simplicity: cobblestone streets, cheerful homes with flower-filled windowsills, and the majestic bell tower at its heart. For generations, the tower's chimes had marked the rhythm of daily life. Its melody at dusk was a call to pause, reflect, and appreciate the day. But for six months, the tower had been eerily silent. People missed the melody but grew used to the stillness, letting it settle over the village like a cloud. Still, the absence of the bells lingered in hearts like an unsaid goodbye. Eloise, the village's lively and optimistic music teacher, refused to accept the silence. Music was her soul’s language, and the loss of the bells felt personal. Every afternoon, she conducted lessons in her tiny studio, teaching young minds the beauty of harmonies. Her brightest student, Tomlin, was a curious eight-year-old who had a knack for asking...