one of my favorite reads this year, also got me out of my years long reading slump. a good mix of sad and happy and a very good read over a cup of coffee or tea.
Nov 30, 2024
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a super short n sentimental read that also happens to be one of my favorite books of all time. i donβt want to say too much about it (to maintain an element of surprise n whimsy), but it contains two different stories, with both touching upon processing grief and finding joy in the mundane. i love the way yoshimoto writes, with such an appreciation for the details in the world around her.
if you end up reading this one, iβd love to know what you think <3 happy reading!
Sep 17, 2024
deeply moving and meditative. I read this around the time of several difficult anniversaries, and while very short, it helped me view loss, connection and healing through a different lens.
Feb 19, 2024
an effortless and universal depiction of emotions, this has been my favourite book for a really long time! the translation from japanese is beautiful, and if you get the right edition, thereβs a novella included at the end.
Jan 11, 2025
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any sort or rice porridge- whether plain congee which is just rice cooked in water or arroz caldo, rice porridge with chicken (so kinda like a cross between porridge and chicken soup)
Dec 1, 2024
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i am not new to pinterest but i only ever use it to browse through and save "inspo" for arts, design, aesthetics, etc. and i have never used it to post my own photos, that is until a few days ago. i still save photos/art for inspo but i like how the interface makes your photos look more fluid. instagram's square design looks too clinical, and limits the dimensions of photos and videos you could upload, unlike on pinterest where you could have combinations of media in varying sizes, and they fit in a puzzle kind of way, the feed looks much more relaxed and personalized.
Nov 23, 2024
the ultimate perk of living by yourself: you can eat cake with a fork without having to get a slice each time, just dig right into it. the benefits: (1) not having to clean a plate everytime you eat, you can even just leave a fork in it to use; (2) you can eat as much or as little as you want without having to measure the "right" slice; (3) the satisfying feeling of exercising your free will.
this might seem mundane or gross or whatever, but hey, if it's just you at home nobody's gonna judge π
Nov 28, 2024