March, with its five full weeks, finally came to an end. It felt unusually long and exhausting—and I think my own sense of urgency had a lot to do with it.
These days, most people in their 20s and 30s probably feel the same: if you’re a “typical” office worker, it’s almost impossible to live comfortably on a monthly salary alone. As someone who's been living on my own for years now, the phrase just breathing costs money hits a little too close to home.
I once ran a small online retail shop as a side hustle, putting my degree to use. It wasn’t that I didn’t enjoy it—but doing everything alone quickly became overwhelming. Honestly, I have deep respect for people who manage multiple jobs. Financially, the shop wasn’t a total loss. But if I count the time and energy I put in, it felt like I was pouring in way more than I was getting back. I wasn’t even sure I was happy with what I was doing. And once I started my new job and the late nights piled up, I naturally let the shop go.
But giving up on being a serious side hustler? Not quite.
After months of planning, brainstorming, and being brutally honest with myself, I came to one clear conclusion: I need to do something I genuinely enjoy and can stay consistent with.
Fashion has always been at the center of my interests. And when I thought about my current routine—home, work, gym—the only place left to “show off” my style is the office. That’s when I came up with the idea of creating content around the question: Office OOTDs, but make it IT.
That thought eventually led to the launch of this blog.
I tend to get a little too ambitious once I start planning something. What starts as a small idea quickly snowballs into a full project. So instead of casually posting on Naver Blog (Korea’s most popular blogging platform), I went all-in—setting up a custom domain and turning my Notion page into a full-blown site.
One of the biggest reasons I created this blog—despite the time, money, and effort—is that I wanted a space where I could speak more freely. On Korean platforms, it always felt a bit awkward to post personal entries. Even if the chances of someone recognizing me through my writing were slim, even that tiny chance was enough to make me hesitate.
Another reason is language. While I do want to improve my English, writing in English also gives me emotional distance. Since it’s not my native language, it almost feels like I’m writing about someone else—someone I know well, but who isn’t quite “me.” That slight distance makes it easier to express myself.
And lastly, I’d love for more people to find this space. As contradictory as it sounds after everything I just said—I want this blog to be seen. English is a universal language, and I hope to connect with people beyond Korea.
Now that the structure of this blog is more or less in place, I’m ready to share not just daily or office outfits, but also styling tips and thoughts on fashion in general. Maybe even a guide on how to turn a Notion page into a website, when I get the time.
Thanks for being here—and I’d love your support as I take this first step. :)