The podcast discusses the host's excitement about saying goodbye to summer and embracing September as a new beginning. They also talk about running setbacks, upcoming events, and food for restoring health. The speaker shares their experience of spending a day with their in-laws and discusses language exhaustion.
September is seen as a fresh start and an opportunity to hit the reset button on life
Grilled eel is a popular food in Korea believed to restore health and strength
Deep dives
Transition into September and Return to Routine
The host discusses the transition into September and the excitement of returning to routine after the summer season. September is seen as a fresh start and an opportunity to hit the reset button on life. The host, who is also a university instructor, talks about getting back into his regular schedule and working towards his goals. September has a similar feeling to the new year for the host.
Idiom and Running
The host introduces the idiom 'hit the reset button' and explains its meaning of starting something again from the beginning. He shares his intention to hit the reset button on the running habit that he fell out of during the summer. The host mentions registering for a five-kilometer run and expresses a desire to get back into the groove of running and participating in more races.
Visiting In-Laws and Trying Grilled Eel
The host describes visiting his in-laws and being treated to a meal of grilled eel, a popular food in Korea believed to restore health and strength. He addresses the misconceptions people might have about eating eel, highlighting its delicious taste and considering it a healthy option. The host reflects on the mental exhaustion experienced from spending the whole day in a 100% Korean-speaking environment with his wife's family.
In this bonus episode, Andrew talks about some of the highlights from the past week and teaches you a useful expression you can use when you’re tired: wiped out.
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