An Ordinary Morning

평범한 아침의 풍경

It's seven in the morning, and the kitchen is busy. I have to leave by eight today. So I move a little faster than usual.

I don't drink coffee in the morning. I prefer warm tea instead. It wakes me up gently.

My roommate can't find her keys. "Let me help you look," I say. We find them under the newspaper.

"Thank you for helping me," she says, smiling. A small kindness makes the morning lighter. We both feel good.

I just wanted to enjoy the quiet before the day got loud. The morning was simple, but nice. Sometimes ordinary days are the best ones.

Patterns in this story

PATTERN 011

I have to ~.

~해야 해

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I have to leave by eight today.

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You have to send this invoice before the end of the day.

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She has to check out by eleven or they charge another night.

PATTERN 012

I don't ~.

~하지 않아

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I don't drink coffee in the morning.

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She doesn't usually take her lunch break until after two.

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He doesn't have any cash — only his card.

PATTERN 013

Let me ~.

내가 ~할게

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Let me help you look.

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Let me forward you the email with all the details.

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Let me grab us a couple of waters for the road.

PATTERN 014

Thank you for ~ing.

~해줘서 고마워

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Thank you for helping me.

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Thank you for covering the meeting while I was out sick.

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Thank you for dropping me off at the airport so early.

PATTERN 015

I just wanted to ~.

그냥 ~하고 싶었어

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I just wanted to enjoy the quiet before the day got loud.

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She just wanted to confirm the schedule before sending it out.

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He just wanted to drop his bags before exploring the city.

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Fill in the Blank

나는 아침에 커피를 마시지 않는다.

drink coffee in the morning.