“ EVERYBODY HAS” is a Song written by Chung Ha a South Korean solo music artist whose songs range from not only Korean and English but also Spanish. I first discovered Chung Ha in my freshman year of High School as her newest hit “ Gotta Go” was released around that time and since then I have followed along with her music because it is so fun and energetic. Since Covid-19 had hit shortly after that I still continued to follow along with her music as she released content that was a little bit different. She released songs that were more relatable to everyday life which although I may not have understood fully at the time I definitely understand now. 

I first started loving the song “EVERYBODY HAS” because it made me feel at peace. The beat is very chill and it just reminds me of a walk through a park, something we wouldn’t do much of during quarantine. The song literally starts off with the sound of a dog barking and then piano keys. It’s so calming I actually recently added it back into my fall playlist because it still brings me so much comfort. I sometimes forget the meaning of the song just because it is not originally in english but every time I read the translation I am reminded why it is so comforting to listen to this song. In this song she talks about the expectations people have of her and regardless of her never ending hard work she still feels so much pressure and it makes her so tired, and even though she’s told to rest she almost can’t hear what she’s told or chooses not to. The lyrics are overall sad but the fact that all she’s doing is saying what she feels is what makes it so beautiful. I can relate to the lyrics and the fact that when I’m feeling pressure I can play this song and feel less alone in my own feelings makes the song that much better. I listen to the song now not only for the vibes but for the fact that I am reminded that my stresses are normal and every one has them.

While writing my first draft I definitely kept reaching for Cathy park hongs “Bad English” because the amount of craft methods she used. Her strategies made me more engaged with the text and made me want to do the same. Even though I didn’t nearly incorporate as much as her in my draft I will continue to look at hers for reference so I can try and incorporate more craft moves and make my writing more interesting for readers. So far I have only incorporated dialogue but I want to try and include more imagery, setting and try and elaborate on the scenario that I am writing about. I also want to use my own voice so its not just me writing and people reading, but more me speaking to an audience.

Farina a latin word translating into the english word flour or meal is essentially a cream of wheat porridge. Im not exactly sure where this food originates from but after doing a little bit or research it seems like the word comes from Italian and latin decent. This dish is very significant to me because as a kid I would go over to my grandmothers house and have sleep overs. They where always so fun we would watch movies cook, eat, and listen to music. She eventually taught me a lot about cooking and baking lots of different things; but Farina specifically was one of my favorite breakfast foods she used to make for me in the mornings. Traditionally its considered a porridge, but we never like the thick and mushy texture that comes with the traditional way of making Farina. To put this into perspective is similar to whether you like your oatmeal soupy or dry. So in this blog I will explain my grandmothers recipe for soupy Farina.

Step 1) Grab a pot and grab your farina pour how ever much feels right. Now add two times the amount of milk as Farina.

Step 2) Turn the heat on at about medium to low (but never fully at medium) and quickly add in cinnamon, vanilla extract, some sugar and salt. All relative to taste and preference so add as much or as little as you want.

Step 3) Stir the pot and Do Not stop or your Farina will thicken to much.

Step 4) Once you see the Farina come to slightest simmer turn off the heat and pour into a bowl.

Step 5) This step is completely optional (as is the whole recipe) take a piece of bread toast it add some butter and have it as a side to dip in your Farina.