1. In the late 2010s, specifically the year 2018, a boy named Timothy Jameson was about to have an extraordinary day.
2. Timothy was five years old, having been born on January 14, 2013.
3. He was a petite child at 42 inches tall and weighed 40 pounds.
4. His blonde hair often fell in messy curls that his mother tried to tame every morning.
5. Timothy's eyes were a sparkling blue, and he was white.
6. He hailed from the state of Ohio, where he lived with his very young mother, Emily Jameson.
7. Emily was 23 years old, having been born on June 8, 1995.
8. She stood at 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 130 pounds.
9. Emily had straight brown hair that cascaded down to her mid-back.
10. Her eyes, much like Timothy’s, were a deep blue.
11. Emily’s ancestry was largely from Ireland and Germany, while Timothy’s also included English blood from his father’s side.
12. Timothy knew very little about his father, who had left when he was just a baby.
13. His father's family was entirely of English descent, making Timothy’s full heritage a blend of Irish, German, and English.
14. One day, Timothy decided he wanted to impress his crush, Lily Thompson.
15. Lily was five as well but was born a few months later on March 30, 2013.
16. She stood at 41 inches tall and weighed just 38 pounds.
17. Her light brown hair was often tied in pigtails, and her eyes were a soft hazel.
18. Timothy begged his mom to let him go to the salon alone, to look his best for Lily.
19. Emily, a bit hesitant but understanding, eventually gave her permission.
20. With Emily's approval, Timothy felt both excited and nervous as he made his way to the salon.
21. The salon was a small but well-kept establishment run by four Korean women.
22. As he walked in, he observed the women busy at work, cleaning the counters and arranging the various hair products.
23. The four women were named Mrs. Soo Min, Mrs. Min Joo, Mrs. Eun Hee, and Mrs. Mi Young.
24. Mrs. Soo Min, the oldest, was 63 years old, born on February 25, 1955.
25. She stood at 4 feet 10 inches tall and weighed 110 pounds.
26. Her short, grey-streaked hair was a traditional Korean style called "Eonjeunmeori."
27. Her eyes were a dark brown, almost black.
28. Her family hailed from South Korea, with her ancestors being primarily Korean, though they also had origins in China and Japan.
29. Mrs. Min Joo was 62, born on March 17, 1956.
30. She was barely taller than Mrs. Soo Min, at 4 feet 11 inches tall, and weighed 115 pounds.
31. Her short black hair was styled in another traditional Korean cut, called "Jeogori."
32. Her eyes were also a deep brown.
33. Like Mrs. Soo Min, her family tree was predominantly South Korean but included Chinese and Japanese roots.
34. Mrs. Eun Hee was 61, born on April 29, 1957.
35. She was 4 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 112 pounds.
36. Her dark hair was cropped short in a style known as "Saseulmeori."
37. Her eyes were a dull, severe blackish-brown.
38. Her ancestry included ancestors from North and South Korea, along with Japanese and Chinese lineage.
39. Lastly, Mrs. Mi Young was 60, born on May 30, 1958.
40. She was the shortest among them at 4 feet 8 inches tall and weighed 108 pounds.
41. Her hair, though mostly grey, was styled in a short bob called "Gitinmeori."
42. Her eyes were black.
43. Her family was primarily from South Korea with a smattering of Chinese and Japanese ancestors.
44. All the women wore short blouses and mini skirts.
45. Their platform sandals were of various colors and types: pink, blue, white, and black, all with high, bulky soles.
46. Their nails were painted in different hues—orange, green, blue, and purple.
47. Each woman wore 10 pieces of jewelry, including a wedding ring.
48. Mrs. Soo Min received her wedding ring in 1975 from her late husband.
49. She also wore a pearl necklace from her grandmother, inherited in 1980.
50. There were silver bangles given to her by her mother in 1982.
51. Small, intricate gold earrings from her daughter in 1985.
52. A brooch picked up during a trip to Japan in 1989.
53. A charm bracelet received as a birthday gift in 1990.
54. An old-fashioned pocket watch from her father in 1992.
55. A silver locket with her family photo, given in 1995.
56. A set of stackable rings bought by herself in 2000.
57. Lastly, a vintage pin from her best friend in 2005.
58. Mrs. Min Joo got her wedding ring in 1985.
59. She wore a jade bracelet passed down from her grandmother in 1973.
60. Gold hoop earrings from her husband in 1988.
61. A traditional Korean pendant from her sister in 1989.
62. A cross pendant gifted by a friend in 1991.
63. A simple silver chain from her father in 1993.
64. A set of pearl earrings bought in 1997.
65. A diamond ring from her husband in 2000.
66. An engraved bangle from her daughter in 2002.
67. Lastly, a pair of anklets from her son in 2004.
68. Mrs. Eun Hee got her wedding ring in 1986.
69. She wore a sapphire ring from her mother in 1981.
70. She had a silver necklace from her sister in 1983.
71. Her wedding band was engraved and given to her in 1986.
72. A ruby brooch from her aunt in 1987.
73. A gold chain from her father in 1990.
74. A pair of pearl drops from her son in 1994.
75. A charm bracelet from her daughter in 1995.
76. A set of stacking rings from her husband in 1996.
77. Lastly, a cultured pearl bracelet from her grandmother in 1998.
78. Mrs. Mi Young got her wedding ring in 1988.
79. She wore a diamond necklace from her mother in 1980.
80. She had a gold bracelet from her husband in 1990.
81. Her earrings were a gift from her sister in 1991.
82. Her wedding band was engraved and given to her in 1988.
83. A brooch from a friend in 1992.
84. A silver chain from her father in 1993.
85. A pearl bracelet from her son in 1995.
86. A simple gold ring bought by herself in 1998.
87. Lastly, a jade pendant from her nephew in 2001.
88. Timothy had walked in timidly and found the women conversing among themselves in Korean.
89. "이 아이는 매우 귀엽습니다," said Mrs. Soo Min.
90. "그는 누구의 자녀입니까?" asked Mrs. Min Joo.
91. "저기 저 아이의 어머니가 보이지 않네요," added Mrs. Eun Hee.
92. "어서 오세요," said Mrs. Mi Young, greeting Timothy with a friendly smile.
93. However, their chattering didn't stop.
94. "너 정말 작은 걸 아세요," said Mrs. Min Joo, laughing gently.
95. Timothy, understanding none of this, felt a little overwhelmed.
96. He glanced around nervously until Mrs. Soo Min approached him.
97. "You wait, okay?" she said in very broken English.
98. "I grab sumthin’ for cut your hair," she added before thumping out of the room.
99. The room grew silent as the other women also left to fetch some supplies, leaving Timothy alone.
100. Timothy started to feel antsy.
101. He thought of Lily and wanted to make a good impression.
102. He kicked off his shoes and socks, feeling an urge to pee.
103. He walked down the hallway with his head held high, thinking of Lily.
104. He suddenly tripped over something.
105. Looking down, he saw he was now wearing the platform sandals of the oldest woman.
106. They were pink and far too bulky and uncomfortable for him.
107. He kicked them off in disgust.
108. Suddenly, he felt his feet start to crack and age.
109. His skin tone began to change as nail polish formed on his toes.
110. Freaking out, he yelled, "Mommy! I don’t wanna be a girl!"
111. Then came the changes—that were rapid and unsettling.
112. His legs began to shrink.
113. His calves felt tighter.
114. His knees seemed to buckle.
115. His thighs slimmed down.
116. His hips began to widen.
117. His waist pulled in.
118. His stomach flattened.
119. His chest started to grow.
120. His arms shortened.
121. His hands grew delicate.
122. His neck grew slimmer.
123. His shoulders became narrow.
124. His hair color deepened.
125. His hair texture changed to a fine black.
126. His face softened.
127. His nose grew smaller.
128. His mouth shape changed.
129. His cheekbones raised.
130. His ears found new placement.
131. His brows thinned.
132. His eyes pulled into an almond shape.
133. His eyelashes lengthened.
134. His voice also transformed, becoming higher.
135. His accent shifted towards broken Korean-English.
1. Timothy squeezed his new hair, shutting his eyes tight.
2. "I’m scared. I want mommy. I’m white, I’m white, I’m white!"
3. But as the memories started to change, his words faltered.
4. "I'm Korean and Asian," she said in very broken English.
5. When she finally opened her eyes, the other women re-entered the room, looking confused.
6. She took a deep breath and smiled, now fully assimilated into her new identity.
7. She looked around her salon and joyfully began speaking.
8. "I am Korean, from Seoul."
9. "My family come from South Korea, China, Japan."
10. "My fave food is Kimchi."
11. "I grow up in small village."
12. "I like bulgogi and soju."
13. "I have big family."
14. "My grandmother great cook."
15. "Mother strong woman."
16. "I have many cousins."
17. "We celebrate Chuseok together."
18. "I learn to cook from mother."
19. "I marry young."
20. "Have three kids."
21. "I love kimchi jjigae, regular jjigae."
22. "My fave dessert is mochi."
23. "I work hard all life."
24. "Love work in salon."
25. "Enjoy sewing too."
26. "I miss my home sometimes."
27. "I find joy in small thing."
28. "Life good here in the States."
29. "I like make people happy."
30. "I feel proud Korean woman."
1. She decided to clean the mirrors, making sure they were spotless.
2. Realizing that the cleaning solution was too high up for her, she laughed softly.
3. "I too short," she muttered in broken English.
4. She then went back to the main area of the salon.
5. She began putting on her 10 pieces of jewelry.
6. 1) She started with her pearl necklace, clasping it around her neck.
7. 2) Next, her silver bangles, sliding them onto her wrist.
8. 3) She attached the small, intricate gold earrings.
9. 4) She pinned on her brooch with care.
10. 5) She fastened her charm bracelet.
11. 6) She placed her pocket watch securely.
12. 7) The silver locket was next.
13. 8) Then came the set of stackable rings.
14. 9) She pinned her vintage pin onto her blouse.
15. 10) Finally, she checked her wedding ring, a recurrent symbol of her past life.
16. She then picked up her platform sandals, walked over to a chair, and sat down.
17. She put on the first sandal step-by-step.
18. 1) She slid her foot into the sandal.
19. 2) She adjusted the strap over her toes.
20. 3) She pulled the strap around her ankle.
21. 4) She buckled the strap securely.
22. 5) She made sure it fit snugly.
23. 6) She wiggled her toes for comfort.
24. 7) She checked the height of the platform.
25. 8) She tapped her foot to ensure stability.
26. 9) She adjusted her foot position.
27. 10) She stood up to test its comfort.
28. Then she struggled with the second sandal.
29. 1) She tried to fit her foot in.
30. 2) The strap got stuck.
31. 3) She attempted to pull it through.
32. 4) The buckle wouldn't cooperate.
33. 5) She wigged her foot again.
34. 6) She tried a different angle.
35. 7) It still wouldn’t fit.
36. 8) She adjusted the strap.
37. 9) It finally slipped through.
38. 10) She pulled it over her ankle.
39. 11) The buckle still resisted.
40. 12) She fumbled with it.
41. 13) It finally clicked.
42. 14) She adjusted the position.
43. 15) She wiggled her foot in comfort.
44. Getting up, she realized she could now reach the item.
45. She fetched the cleaning solution and returned to her task.
46. She had no memory of her previous life.
47. Just then, a female customer walked in.
48. The Korean woman quickly swept up, speedwalking to greet her.
49. "Hallo! What you want?" she asked in broken English, flashing a warm smile.
50. She listened carefully to the customer's needs, helping with her hair.
51. The other women exchanged glances and began talking amongst themselves in Korean.
52. "무슨 일이야?" asked Mrs. Min Joo.
53. "도대체 뭐가 문제지?" wondered Mrs. Eun Hee.
54. "말도 안 돼," said Mrs. Mi Young.
55. The woman responded, "몰라요. 그냥 우리 일하자."
56. "내 말이," replied Mrs. Soo Min in Korean.
57. She then turned to her friends and said, "우리 계속 하자. 어차피 우리 일이야."
58. With everything settled, the salon continued its regular hum of activity.
This story was generated by user manemansteve with assistance by one of OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model; prompts used to help generate the story are shown below.
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Prompt: A long and thorough and detailed 205 sentences story taking place in the late 2010s and specifying the year in a formatted list of 1 to 205 starting at 1 and ending at 205 about a random boy with a description of the boy's name, age being 5, birthday, birth year, height, weight, hair color and style and eye color and race being white and what state he was from and include his family tree history and all of his ancestry all being white but include which countries specifically. Have him be going to the salon for the first time alone with permission from his very young mom and include her name, age, birthday, birth year, height, weight, hair color and style and eye color. Have him be trying to impress a girl he had a crush on and include her name, age being the same as him but younger cause of her birthday, birthday, birth year, height, weight, hair color and style and eye color. Have him get to the salon and have him walk in to see 4 Korean women working and include the things they were doing to keep the salon clean and have the salon be empty except for the boy and the 4 women. Include the Korean women's names, ages being older than his mom by 30-40+ years, birthdays, birth years, heights being very short, weights, hair colors and styles being short Korean styles and include the name of the hairstyles, eye colors and include their family trees and everything they were part all being Asian but mostly Korean being specific as to all the countries their families came from. Have them be wearing short blouses, and short skirts and platform sandals with a detailed description of the blouses and the skirts and the platform sandals and what colors and types the sandals were and have their nails be painted but not red and include the colors and include 10 pieces of jewelry including a wedding ring in a formatted list of 1 to 10 and what year they got them all being years after they were born and how they got them and who they were from and why they wear them. Have them be talking amongst each other in Korean and have it be in quoted text and not translated. Have the oldest woman walk over and tell the boy to wait and have it be in quoted text telling the boy she was gonna grab something for his haircut in very broken English spelling the words wrong and with an accent as she thumped out of the room and the room grew silent as the other women left the room as well. Have the boy getting antsy decide to get up and kick off his own shoes and socks deciding he had to pee and have him go down a hallway with his head held high not looking at the ground as he thought about the girl he found pretty. Have him trip over something and have him look down to see he was now wearing the platform sandals the oldest woman was wearing earlier. He had no intention of wearing the shoes and hated girly shoes and they were way too bulky and uncomfortable. Have him kick them off in disgust when he suddenly felt his feet cracking and aging turning a different skin tone as nail polish formed on his toes. Have him freak out yelling mommy and have it be in quoted text saying i don't wanna be a girl. Have 35 changes to his hair and skin and clothing and voice and accent as he shrunk to her height and have his language start shifting in a formatted list of 1 to 35. Have him grab his new hair squeezing his eyes shut and have him say i'm scared and i want mommy i'm white i'm white i'm white as his memories began to change until he only remembered being a woman and have his quote shift midway through jerking her head and saying I'm Korean and Asian in very broken English. Have the other women reenter the room confused as to what was going on. Have the woman open her eyes looking around her salon. Have her take a breath and smile as she said 30 facts about herself including that she's Korean and what part of Korea she's from and other parts of Asia her heritage is from and how she grew up in a formatted list of 1 to 30 including her favorite foods and have it be in quoted text in very broken English spelling all the words wrong with an accent and mispronouncing certain words and not pronouncing the S at the end of any words and giving things the wrong names. Have her decide to clean something and include what it was. Have her decide to go get something and include what it is but have her realize it's too high up for her to reach and have her comment on how short she is and have it be in quoted text in very broken English spelling words wrong and include a laugh in the quote. Have the woman go back to the main area of her salon and have her put on each of her 10 pieces of jewelry in a detailed step by step way and have it be in a formatted list of 1 to 10 and have them all be the same pieces of jewelry from earlier in the story. Have the woman then grab her platform sandals walking over to a chair and sitting down. Have her put on the first sandal in a detailed process in a formatted list of 1 to 10. Have her put on the second sandal in a detailed process struggling with the second one in a formatted list of 1 to 15. Have her get up heading back to grab the item she needed now that she could reach it and have her go back to cleaning the salon having no memory of being a boy or who she used to be. Have a female customer walk in and have the Korean woman spot her sweeping up really quickly and have her speedwalk over to the customer and greet her and have it be in quoted text in very broken English spelling words wrong with an accent. Have her do what the customer wants with her hair. Have the other women look at the Korean woman and start talking to her and have it be in quoted text and translated and spelled out in English letters. Have the Korean woman respond to her friends and have it be in quoted text and translated and spelled out in English letters and include the word Korean people say that sounds like "wun die" and have it be translated and in Korean characters. Have all the quotes of the Korean women throughout the story be translated and spelled out in English letters.
Response: 1. In the late 2010s, specifically the year 2018, a boy named Timothy Jameson was about to have an extraordinary day. 2. Timothy was five years old, having been born on January 14, 2013. 3. He was a petite child at 42 inches tall and weighed 40 pounds. 4. His blonde hair often fell in messy curls that his mother tried to tame every morning. 5. Timothy's eyes were a sparkling blue, and he was white. 6. He hailed from the state of Ohio, where he lived with his very young mother, Emily Jameson. 7. Emily was 23 years old, having been born on June 8, 1995. 8. She stood at 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 130 pounds. 9. Emily had straight brown hair that cascaded down to her mid-back. 10. Her eyes, much like Timothy’s, were a deep blue. 11. Emily’s ancestry was largely from Ireland and Germany, while Timothy’s also included English blood from his father’s side. 12. Timothy knew very little about his father, who had left when he was just a baby. 13. His father's family was entirely of English descent, making Timothy’s full heritage a blend of Irish, German, and English. 14. One day, Timothy decided he wanted to impress his crush, Lily Thompson. 15. Lily was five as well but was born a few months later on March 30, 2013. 16. She stood at 41 inches tall and weighed just 38 pounds. 17. Her light brown hair was often tied in pigtails, and her eyes were a soft hazel. 18. Timothy begged his mom to let him go to the salon alone, to look his best for Lily. 19. Emily, a bit hesitant but understanding, eventually gave her permission. 20. With Emily's approval, Timothy felt both excited and nervous as he made his way to the salon. 21. The salon was a small but well-kept establishment run by four Korean women. 22. As he walked in, he observed the women busy at work, cleaning the counters and arranging the various hair products. 23. The four women were named Mrs. Soo Min, Mrs. Min Joo, Mrs. Eun Hee, and Mrs. Mi Young. 24. Mrs. Soo Min, the oldest, was 63 years old, born on February 25, 1955. 25. She stood at 4 feet 10 inches tall and weighed 110 pounds. 26. Her short, grey-streaked hair was a traditional Korean style called "Eonjeunmeori." 27. Her eyes were a dark brown, almost black. 28. Her family hailed from South Korea, with her ancestors being primarily Korean, though they also had origins in China and Japan. 29. Mrs. Min Joo was 62, born on March 17, 1956. 30. She was barely taller than Mrs. Soo Min, at 4 feet 11 inches tall, and weighed 115 pounds. 31. Her short black hair was styled in another traditional Korean cut, called "Jeogori." 32. Her eyes were also a deep brown. 33. Like Mrs. Soo Min, her family tree was predominantly South Korean but included Chinese and Japanese roots. 34. Mrs. Eun Hee was 61, born on April 29, 1957. 35. She was 4 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 112 pounds. 36. Her dark hair was cropped short in a style known as "Saseulmeori." 37. Her eyes were a dull, severe blackish-brown. 38. Her ancestry included ancestors from North and South Korea, along with Japanese and Chinese lineage. 39. Lastly, Mrs. Mi Young was 60, born on May 30, 1958. 40. She was the shortest among them at 4 feet 8 inches tall and weighed 108 pounds. 41. Her hair, though mostly grey, was styled in a short bob called "Gitinmeori." 42. Her eyes were black. 43. Her family was primarily from South Korea with a smattering of Chinese and Japanese ancestors. 44. All the women wore short blouses and mini skirts. 45. Their platform sandals were of various colors and types: pink, blue, white, and black, all with high, bulky soles. 46. Their nails were painted in different hues—orange, green, blue, and purple. 47. Each woman wore 10 pieces of jewelry, including a wedding ring. 48. Mrs. Soo Min received her wedding ring in 1975 from her late husband. 49. She also wore a pearl necklace from her grandmother, inherited in 1980. 50. There were silver bangles given to her by her mother in 1982. 51. Small, intricate gold earrings from her daughter in 1985. 52. A brooch picked up during a trip to Japan in 1989. 53. A charm bracelet received as a birthday gift in 1990. 54. An old-fashioned pocket watch from her father in 1992. 55. A silver locket with her family photo, given in 1995. 56. A set of stackable rings bought by herself in 2000. 57. Lastly, a vintage pin from her best friend in 2005. 58. Mrs. Min Joo got her wedding ring in 1985. 59. She wore a jade bracelet passed down from her grandmother in 1973. 60. Gold hoop earrings from her husband in 1988. 61. A traditional Korean pendant from her sister in 1989. 62. A cross pendant gifted by a friend in 1991. 63. A simple silver chain from her father in 1993. 64. A set of pearl earrings bought in 1997. 65. A diamond ring from her husband in 2000. 66. An engraved bangle from her daughter in 2002. 67. Lastly, a pair of anklets from her son in 2004. 68. Mrs. Eun Hee got her wedding ring in 1986. 69. She wore a sapphire ring from her mother in 1981. 70. She had a silver necklace from her sister in 1983. 71. Her wedding band was engraved and given to her in 1986. 72. A ruby brooch from her aunt in 1987. 73. A gold chain from her father in 1990. 74. A pair of pearl drops from her son in 1994. 75. A charm bracelet from her daughter in 1995. 76. A set of stacking rings from her husband in 1996. 77. Lastly, a cultured pearl bracelet from her grandmother in 1998. 78. Mrs. Mi Young got her wedding ring in 1988. 79. She wore a diamond necklace from her mother in 1980. 80. She had a gold bracelet from her husband in 1990. 81. Her earrings were a gift from her sister in 1991. 82. Her wedding band was engraved and given to her in 1988. 83. A brooch from a friend in 1992. 84. A silver chain from her father in 1993. 85. A pearl bracelet from her son in 1995. 86. A simple gold ring bought by herself in 1998. 87. Lastly, a jade pendant from her nephew in 2001. 88. Timothy had walked in timidly and found the women conversing among themselves in Korean. 89. "이 아이는 매우 귀엽습니다," said Mrs. Soo Min. 90. "그는 누구의 자녀입니까?" asked Mrs. Min Joo. 91. "저기 저 아이의 어머니가 보이지 않네요," added Mrs. Eun Hee. 92. "어서 오세요," said Mrs. Mi Young, greeting Timothy with a friendly smile. 93. However, their chattering didn't stop. 94. "너 정말 작은 걸 아세요," said Mrs. Min Joo, laughing gently. 95. Timothy, understanding none of this, felt a little overwhelmed. 96. He glanced around nervously until Mrs. Soo Min approached him. 97. "You wait, okay?" she said in very broken English. 98. "I grab sumthin’ for cut your hair," she added before thumping out of the room. 99. The room grew silent as the other women also left to fetch some supplies, leaving Timothy alone. 100. Timothy started to feel antsy. 101. He thought of Lily and wanted to make a good impression. 102. He kicked off his shoes and socks, feeling an urge to pee. 103. He walked down the hallway with his head held high, thinking of Lily. 104. He suddenly tripped over something. 105. Looking down, he saw he was now wearing the platform sandals of the oldest woman. 106. They were pink and far too bulky and uncomfortable for him. 107. He kicked them off in disgust. 108. Suddenly, he felt his feet start to crack and age. 109. His skin tone began to change as nail polish formed on his toes. 110. Freaking out, he yelled, "Mommy! I don’t wanna be a girl!" 111. Then came the changes—that were rapid and unsettling. 112. His legs began to shrink. 113. His calves felt tighter. 114. His knees seemed to buckle. 115. His thighs slimmed down. 116. His hips began to widen. 117. His waist pulled in. 118. His stomach flattened. 119. His chest started to grow. 120. His arms shortened. 121. His hands grew delicate. 122. His neck grew slimmer. 123. His shoulders became narrow. 124. His hair color deepened. 125. His hair texture changed to a fine black. 126. His face softened. 127. His nose grew smaller. 128. His mouth shape changed. 129. His cheekbones raised. 130. His ears found new placement. 131. His brows thinned. 132. His eyes pulled into an almond shape. 133. His eyelashes lengthened. 134. His voice also transformed, becoming higher. 135. His accent shifted towards broken Korean-English. 1. Timothy squeezed his new hair, shutting his eyes tight. 2. "I’m scared. I want mommy. I’m white, I’m white, I’m white!" 3. But as the memories started to change, his words faltered. 4. "I'm Korean and Asian," she said in very broken English. 5. When she finally opened her eyes, the other women re-entered the room, looking confused. 6. She took a deep breath and smiled, now fully assimilated into her new identity. 7. She looked around her salon and joyfully began speaking. 8. "I am Korean, from Seoul." 9. "My family come from South Korea, China, Japan." 10. "My fave food is Kimchi." 11. "I grow up in small village." 12. "I like bulgogi and soju." 13. "I have big family." 14. "My grandmother great cook." 15. "Mother strong woman." 16. "I have many cousins." 17. "We celebrate Chuseok together." 18. "I learn to cook from mother." 19. "I marry young." 20. "Have three kids." 21. "I love kimchi jjigae, regular jjigae." 22. "My fave dessert is mochi." 23. "I work hard all life." 24. "Love work in salon." 25. "Enjoy sewing too." 26. "I miss my home sometimes." 27. "I find joy in small thing." 28. "Life good here in the States." 29. "I like make people happy." 30. "I feel proud Korean woman." 1. She decided to clean the mirrors, making sure they were spotless. 2. Realizing that the cleaning solution was too high up for her, she laughed softly. 3. "I too short," she muttered in broken English. 4. She then went back to the main area of the salon. 5. She began putting on her 10 pieces of jewelry. 6. 1) She started with her pearl necklace, clasping it around her neck. 7. 2) Next, her silver bangles, sliding them onto her wrist. 8. 3) She attached the small, intricate gold earrings. 9. 4) She pinned on her brooch with care. 10. 5) She fastened her charm bracelet. 11. 6) She placed her pocket watch securely. 12. 7) The silver locket was next. 13. 8) Then came the set of stackable rings. 14. 9) She pinned her vintage pin onto her blouse. 15. 10) Finally, she checked her wedding ring, a recurrent symbol of her past life. 16. She then picked up her platform sandals, walked over to a chair, and sat down. 17. She put on the first sandal step-by-step. 18. 1) She slid her foot into the sandal. 19. 2) She adjusted the strap over her toes. 20. 3) She pulled the strap around her ankle. 21. 4) She buckled the strap securely. 22. 5) She made sure it fit snugly. 23. 6) She wiggled her toes for comfort. 24. 7) She checked the height of the platform. 25. 8) She tapped her foot to ensure stability. 26. 9) She adjusted her foot position. 27. 10) She stood up to test its comfort. 28. Then she struggled with the second sandal. 29. 1) She tried to fit her foot in. 30. 2) The strap got stuck. 31. 3) She attempted to pull it through. 32. 4) The buckle wouldn't cooperate. 33. 5) She wigged her foot again. 34. 6) She tried a different angle. 35. 7) It still wouldn’t fit. 36. 8) She adjusted the strap. 37. 9) It finally slipped through. 38. 10) She pulled it over her ankle. 39. 11) The buckle still resisted. 40. 12) She fumbled with it. 41. 13) It finally clicked. 42. 14) She adjusted the position. 43. 15) She wiggled her foot in comfort. 44. Getting up, she realized she could now reach the item. 45. She fetched the cleaning solution and returned to her task. 46. She had no memory of her previous life. 47. Just then, a female customer walked in. 48. The Korean woman quickly swept up, speedwalking to greet her. 49. "Hallo! What you want?" she asked in broken English, flashing a warm smile. 50. She listened carefully to the customer's needs, helping with her hair. 51. The other women exchanged glances and began talking amongst themselves in Korean. 52. "무슨 일이야?" asked Mrs. Min Joo. 53. "도대체 뭐가 문제지?" wondered Mrs. Eun Hee. 54. "말도 안 돼," said Mrs. Mi Young. 55. The woman responded, "몰라요. 그냥 우리 일하자." 56. "내 말이," replied Mrs. Soo Min in Korean. 57. She then turned to her friends and said, "우리 계속 하자. 어차피 우리 일이야." 58. With everything settled, the salon continued its regular hum of activity.
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