Right now, I want to be happy
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Total cumulative views: 40 million, Soi, a YouTuber with 200,000 subscribers, tells us For you who desperately craves happiness in this moment The World's Most Touching Online Travel Essay In these times when we have to keep our distance from each other and hesitate to go where we want to go, the book "I Want to Be Happy Now," which is more necessary than ever, has been published. Sometimes, everyone wonders at least once whether they are living 'well' right now. Popular travel YouTuber Soyeon Lee (Soyi) also showed her passion for a stable future by passing the National Certified Labor Attorney Exam with a high score at the age of 23. Thanks to that, I achieved my dream of passing the exam, and I thought that only happiness would come from now on, but I found that I was not happy 'right now'. In the end, he ends up traveling the world alone, escaping from a reality that is different from what he had imagined. And only after going on a trip do I realize that I didn't know when I was happy and when I was sad, and how to overcome difficult times. The author says that if he had never left Korea, he would not have known that he was a person who sings loudly when he is angry. The author, who had embarked on a world tour out of sheer exhaustion, was able to face his true self, and thanks to this, his life took a 180-degree turn, becoming a travel creator, something he had never imagined before the trip. This essay, which records a journey of walking on an unfamiliar path, searching for my own answers rather than the answers the world tells me, will bring small and simple joy to readers who are having a hard time in the 'now.' |
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To begin with - Why I ran away
01 There was heaven even in the place I ran away to.
Bicycle for beginners
I want to be happy now, not someday
A novice traveler's anxious start
A challenging world tour from day one
I am a traveler who still has a long way to go.
Himalayas, that reckless beginning
People are everything
A birthday celebrated at the top of the Himalayas
The downhill is harder than the uphill.
From the moment you enter India to the moment you adjust to life, you're filled with tension.
My solo train ride in India
Extreme Varanasi Experience
Establish your travel preferences one by one
Soy the world I was also a scared traveler
02 My own answer, not the answer the world says
Culture shock, mixed dormitory
The theory of relativity of time
My own happiness test
How to overcome travel fatigue
You were a thrill
I'm a travel crybaby
Sahara Desert, Stars, Space
Not a staycation, but a hotel vacation
Things I like
2 AM, I entered Cuba alone.
A love-hate analog journey
Colombia is notorious for its safety.
The unforgettable Peruvian police officer
The best part of traveling is people watching.
The value of what is familiar
How to enjoy a long bus ride
I'm glad I came here before I died.
Take on the reckless challenge!
I did some soldering
Conclusion of 1 Beef a Day
The End of a Daydream
Soy the world Do you know the cost of stupidity
03 A new beginning is always exciting
I finally got a job, the job is mine!
Lovely Myanmar
Take the 150 won train of life
The aesthetics of slowness
What Forced Analog Travel Taught Me
The best! My solo trip to Ethiopia
Time passes slowly in Ethiopia
The Dreadful Danakil Tour
A dizzying 24 hours at the airport
Again, India
It means that your travel skills are getting stronger.
Indian Hospital Experience
Pushkar, full of charm
Soy the world's scariest travel
04 The end was another beginning
Urgent call from a friend
The Three Musketeers' Jeju Trip
angel of heaven
Aftereffects of a breakup
So I decided to leave again
An uneasy start to the pilgrimage
evacuation
The pilgrimage is not easy from the first day.
I want to give up
The road not taken
I miss your birthday
I wish this road would never end
The end of this road was a new beginning
Soy the World YouTuber Soy's 10 Questions and 10 Answers
01 There was heaven even in the place I ran away to.
Bicycle for beginners
I want to be happy now, not someday
A novice traveler's anxious start
A challenging world tour from day one
I am a traveler who still has a long way to go.
Himalayas, that reckless beginning
People are everything
A birthday celebrated at the top of the Himalayas
The downhill is harder than the uphill.
From the moment you enter India to the moment you adjust to life, you're filled with tension.
My solo train ride in India
Extreme Varanasi Experience
Establish your travel preferences one by one
Soy the world I was also a scared traveler
02 My own answer, not the answer the world says
Culture shock, mixed dormitory
The theory of relativity of time
My own happiness test
How to overcome travel fatigue
You were a thrill
I'm a travel crybaby
Sahara Desert, Stars, Space
Not a staycation, but a hotel vacation
Things I like
2 AM, I entered Cuba alone.
A love-hate analog journey
Colombia is notorious for its safety.
The unforgettable Peruvian police officer
The best part of traveling is people watching.
The value of what is familiar
How to enjoy a long bus ride
I'm glad I came here before I died.
Take on the reckless challenge!
I did some soldering
Conclusion of 1 Beef a Day
The End of a Daydream
Soy the world Do you know the cost of stupidity
03 A new beginning is always exciting
I finally got a job, the job is mine!
Lovely Myanmar
Take the 150 won train of life
The aesthetics of slowness
What Forced Analog Travel Taught Me
The best! My solo trip to Ethiopia
Time passes slowly in Ethiopia
The Dreadful Danakil Tour
A dizzying 24 hours at the airport
Again, India
It means that your travel skills are getting stronger.
Indian Hospital Experience
Pushkar, full of charm
Soy the world's scariest travel
04 The end was another beginning
Urgent call from a friend
The Three Musketeers' Jeju Trip
angel of heaven
Aftereffects of a breakup
So I decided to leave again
An uneasy start to the pilgrimage
evacuation
The pilgrimage is not easy from the first day.
I want to give up
The road not taken
I miss your birthday
I wish this road would never end
The end of this road was a new beginning
Soy the World YouTuber Soy's 10 Questions and 10 Answers
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Into the book
I started running as my heart desired.
Since I didn't have a specific destination in mind, I would ride for a while and then stop my bike for a moment and rest when I came across a beautiful view in an unexpected place.
The place I wanted to stop soon became my destination.
After riding my bike for a while, I suddenly looked to the side and saw the sea spread out before me.
There was only me there.
I thought this was my chance, so I stopped my bike, threw away my slippers, and walked around barefoot.
My trip felt full just with these three things: the sea, me, and my bike.
Suddenly, this thought occurred to me.
'When I travel, I stop when I want to stop and run when I want to run. Why can't I do that in my life?'
--- From "This is my first time traveling abroad alone in my life"
Since I was not physically strong, I sent people ahead one by one, and before I knew it, I was walking last.
The thought of climbing the mountain alone, with no one behind me, made me feel uneasy, and the thought of being left alone filled me with sadness.
But the sadness was short-lived, as I suddenly began to feel sleepy.
This was one of the symptoms of altitude sickness.
At this time, I had to stay awake because if I fell asleep, my body temperature would drop even more.
While struggling with altitude sickness and steadfastly making my way to the summit, I found myself shedding tears without realizing it.
But the steps did not stop.
'Whatever you do, it all depends on your heart.
Even if it's just a mountain behind my neighborhood, if I don't want to go, I can't go. Even in these difficult times, if I have the will, I can go to the Himalayas.'
--- From "Things I Realized When I Felt Like I Was Dying"
I usually finish checking in and go to the gate too early, so I pass the time drinking coffee at a nearby cafe because I get bored.
Then, when I got to the boarding gate at the time written on my boarding ticket, the plane had already left.
I was curious what on earth was going on, so I asked what was going on, and it turned out that boarding was based on the time on the electronic board, not the ticket.
It was also my fault for only checking the ticket time and not the time on the electronic board.
But isn't it unusual for a flight to depart early? I asked if they should have notified me at check-in, but they countered by saying they had already sent it via email.
It’s not even a broadcast, and you’re sending the information via email…
Besides, he says you're a lucky girl and he'll find you a free flight tomorrow.
I was speechless because of the absurdity.
But in Rome, Roman law must be followed, and once a plane has departed, it cannot return.
--- From "I did some soldering"
Walking the pilgrimage route is often likened to life, perhaps because it involves experiencing all sorts of joys and sorrows. There are difficult moments, sometimes even heartbreaking ones, but the next day, you walk as if you've never been hurt before. Every step you take, anticipating the occasional smile.
I came to realize that these repetitions of joys and sorrows, big and small, are the strength that keeps me walking this path.
After walking about 800km in a month, I gained the confidence that I had accomplished something on my own and the strength to run again.
Since I didn't have a specific destination in mind, I would ride for a while and then stop my bike for a moment and rest when I came across a beautiful view in an unexpected place.
The place I wanted to stop soon became my destination.
After riding my bike for a while, I suddenly looked to the side and saw the sea spread out before me.
There was only me there.
I thought this was my chance, so I stopped my bike, threw away my slippers, and walked around barefoot.
My trip felt full just with these three things: the sea, me, and my bike.
Suddenly, this thought occurred to me.
'When I travel, I stop when I want to stop and run when I want to run. Why can't I do that in my life?'
--- From "This is my first time traveling abroad alone in my life"
Since I was not physically strong, I sent people ahead one by one, and before I knew it, I was walking last.
The thought of climbing the mountain alone, with no one behind me, made me feel uneasy, and the thought of being left alone filled me with sadness.
But the sadness was short-lived, as I suddenly began to feel sleepy.
This was one of the symptoms of altitude sickness.
At this time, I had to stay awake because if I fell asleep, my body temperature would drop even more.
While struggling with altitude sickness and steadfastly making my way to the summit, I found myself shedding tears without realizing it.
But the steps did not stop.
'Whatever you do, it all depends on your heart.
Even if it's just a mountain behind my neighborhood, if I don't want to go, I can't go. Even in these difficult times, if I have the will, I can go to the Himalayas.'
--- From "Things I Realized When I Felt Like I Was Dying"
I usually finish checking in and go to the gate too early, so I pass the time drinking coffee at a nearby cafe because I get bored.
Then, when I got to the boarding gate at the time written on my boarding ticket, the plane had already left.
I was curious what on earth was going on, so I asked what was going on, and it turned out that boarding was based on the time on the electronic board, not the ticket.
It was also my fault for only checking the ticket time and not the time on the electronic board.
But isn't it unusual for a flight to depart early? I asked if they should have notified me at check-in, but they countered by saying they had already sent it via email.
It’s not even a broadcast, and you’re sending the information via email…
Besides, he says you're a lucky girl and he'll find you a free flight tomorrow.
I was speechless because of the absurdity.
But in Rome, Roman law must be followed, and once a plane has departed, it cannot return.
--- From "I did some soldering"
Walking the pilgrimage route is often likened to life, perhaps because it involves experiencing all sorts of joys and sorrows. There are difficult moments, sometimes even heartbreaking ones, but the next day, you walk as if you've never been hurt before. Every step you take, anticipating the occasional smile.
I came to realize that these repetitions of joys and sorrows, big and small, are the strength that keeps me walking this path.
After walking about 800km in a month, I gained the confidence that I had accomplished something on my own and the strength to run again.
--- From "The End of This Road Was a New Beginning"
Publisher's Review
How did Soi, a YouTuber with 200,000 followers, get so many followers?
From a job seeker to a travel creator?
Creator Lee So-yeon, who runs the YouTube channel 'SOY THE WORLD', is a travel YouTuber who has 200,000 subscribers for vividly capturing the ups and downs of traveling alone to places that are not easy for ordinary people to visit, such as India and Ethiopia.
This book contains everything from the author's story of choosing to become a travel creator when he had 0 subscribers, to the journey he enjoyed as a full-fledged travel creator.
This book vividly captures the essence of travel in countries that excite just hearing their names, such as Nepal, India, Thailand, Morocco, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Colombia, Cuba, Peru, and Portugal, as well as unfamiliar countries, making it a must-have for anyone who longs to travel the world.
Although he is now a proud professional traveler, he was also a timid novice traveler who was afraid of unfamiliar places and never went outside after the sun went down.
A novice traveler who had almost never traveled alone was afraid of going to an unfamiliar place alone, but gradually fell in love with the charm of traveling and naturally became a travel creator.
In this way, the charm of travel can change a person's life.
Especially busy modern people often find time to focus on themselves only through travel.
This book will give modern people, busy trying to prove their worth while being tested by the world, the opportunity to enjoy a trip to their own corner of the room as if they were on a trip, while also giving them time to ponder what happiness is.
On a day when I suddenly long for happiness,
A story that will help you escape from your stuffy daily life.
This book contains the story of the author, who worked hard to create a stable life, even passing the national labor attorney certification exam at a young age, but then changed his life 180 degrees by becoming a travel creator who travels the world with the motto, “Be happy now.”
It contains all the unexpected comfort, laughter, and tears encountered during the trip, including the process of a clumsy and timid beginner traveler becoming a professional traveler who bravely tackles challenges even when communication is difficult, and the struggles of giving up a stable path and choosing what one wants to do.
Chapter 1 contains the first half of the story of a 100-day world trip where the author postpones job preparation and decides to embark on a 100-day solo trip around the world, traveling to Nepal, India, Turkey, and other places.
Chapter 2 then moves on to the second half of the world travel, where he travels to Poland, Spain, Peru, Cuba, Colombia, Hungary, Argentina, and other places, becoming an increasingly skilled traveler and enjoying his travels, while also reflecting on his own identity.
In Chapter 3, after returning from a 100-day world tour, he becomes a full-fledged travel creator and shares unforgettable travel stories from his travels to Myanmar, Ethiopia, India, and other places.
Chapter 4 contains the story of the pain of a sudden separation and how it was overcome while walking the Camino de Santiago.
In the book, “I Want to Be Happy Now,” the author honestly reveals the behind-the-scenes stories and inner thoughts of his travels that he couldn’t share on YouTube.
Neither travel nor life has ever gone as planned, but let's experience the joy of living fully in the present moment through the author's journey of always looking forward to tomorrow.
From a job seeker to a travel creator?
Creator Lee So-yeon, who runs the YouTube channel 'SOY THE WORLD', is a travel YouTuber who has 200,000 subscribers for vividly capturing the ups and downs of traveling alone to places that are not easy for ordinary people to visit, such as India and Ethiopia.
This book contains everything from the author's story of choosing to become a travel creator when he had 0 subscribers, to the journey he enjoyed as a full-fledged travel creator.
This book vividly captures the essence of travel in countries that excite just hearing their names, such as Nepal, India, Thailand, Morocco, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Colombia, Cuba, Peru, and Portugal, as well as unfamiliar countries, making it a must-have for anyone who longs to travel the world.
Although he is now a proud professional traveler, he was also a timid novice traveler who was afraid of unfamiliar places and never went outside after the sun went down.
A novice traveler who had almost never traveled alone was afraid of going to an unfamiliar place alone, but gradually fell in love with the charm of traveling and naturally became a travel creator.
In this way, the charm of travel can change a person's life.
Especially busy modern people often find time to focus on themselves only through travel.
This book will give modern people, busy trying to prove their worth while being tested by the world, the opportunity to enjoy a trip to their own corner of the room as if they were on a trip, while also giving them time to ponder what happiness is.
On a day when I suddenly long for happiness,
A story that will help you escape from your stuffy daily life.
This book contains the story of the author, who worked hard to create a stable life, even passing the national labor attorney certification exam at a young age, but then changed his life 180 degrees by becoming a travel creator who travels the world with the motto, “Be happy now.”
It contains all the unexpected comfort, laughter, and tears encountered during the trip, including the process of a clumsy and timid beginner traveler becoming a professional traveler who bravely tackles challenges even when communication is difficult, and the struggles of giving up a stable path and choosing what one wants to do.
Chapter 1 contains the first half of the story of a 100-day world trip where the author postpones job preparation and decides to embark on a 100-day solo trip around the world, traveling to Nepal, India, Turkey, and other places.
Chapter 2 then moves on to the second half of the world travel, where he travels to Poland, Spain, Peru, Cuba, Colombia, Hungary, Argentina, and other places, becoming an increasingly skilled traveler and enjoying his travels, while also reflecting on his own identity.
In Chapter 3, after returning from a 100-day world tour, he becomes a full-fledged travel creator and shares unforgettable travel stories from his travels to Myanmar, Ethiopia, India, and other places.
Chapter 4 contains the story of the pain of a sudden separation and how it was overcome while walking the Camino de Santiago.
In the book, “I Want to Be Happy Now,” the author honestly reveals the behind-the-scenes stories and inner thoughts of his travels that he couldn’t share on YouTube.
Neither travel nor life has ever gone as planned, but let's experience the joy of living fully in the present moment through the author's journey of always looking forward to tomorrow.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: July 10, 2020
- Page count, weight, size: 304 pages | 388g | 130*190*30mm
- ISBN13: 9788927811329
- ISBN10: 8927811321
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