On a cashless winter night, the smell of bungeoppang (fish-shaped bread) leaves you with the things you need to pack.

From the corner of the alley leading home, the savory smell of bungeoppang (fish-shaped bread) wafted past my nose, but when I checked my pockets, I realized I had absolutely no cash. Feeling a pang of regret, I slowed my pace and faced the cold wind. Suddenly, I found myself reflecting on my recent lifestyle. As the weather grew colder, I found myself reaching for sweet and spicy snacks, and I realized I'd been neglecting my body's nutrition. In fact, winter makes my skin feel so tight it feels like it's about to burst, and I've been realizing lately that slathering on expensive creams isn't enough. It's not about caring for the outside; you need to balance your body internally to see a difference in your complexion. So, no matter how tired I am, I always drink a glass of lukewarm water before bed and try to take care of small things that help with circulation. These small routines definitely add up to a solid foundation for my health and skin. Taking care of your inner health isn't a huge skill. Just having the attitude and mindset to not neglect yourself is enough. I missed the sweetness of a bag of bungeoppang, but tonight, I'm going to fill myself more deeply with a cup of carefully brewed tea. I hope this night will be one where you, too, nurture yourselves and keep your hearts warm, so that the chilly wind doesn't dry them out.