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I wonder why…

I always regret staying up late when I have to wake up early, yet I keep doing it again.

I always dread getting into the shower, but once I’m under the warm water I feel good and wonder why I didn’t go in earlier

Why?

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Tokyo (1985)

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KOKUYO DESIGN AWARD 2024

KOKUYO DESIGN AWARD 2022 | PAST PRIZE WINNERS | KOKUYO DESIGN AWARDS | KOKUYO WorldWide

2023 Theme: “embrace” We have received 1,280 works from in and out of Japan (876 from Japan and 604 from overseas). The 10 designs that pa

The designs are simple yet perfect. It must have been quite difficult to come up with.

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Atarashi Gakko!

Chanced upon this band on an Instagram reel one day a few years ago.

This is the video I saw:

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A post shared by ATARASHII GAKKO! 新しい学校のリーダーズ (@japan_leaders)

More on this band:

I like their quirkiness too:

If you want to watch in chronological order, this link below will bring you to the first video of their playlist on YouTube:

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Pizzycle

PIZZycle - the reusable pizza box

Carefully designed and pizzaiolo approved, PIZZycle is the world's most innovative and sustainable pizza storage box. ✓Reusable ✓100 % recyc

I saw one of these PIZZycle in person because Sheena's husband bought it to try. The reason why they bought it is because pizza boxes can't be recycle.

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Smörgåstårta (Sandwich Cake)

Ellen (Ellen and Douglas from M A Orchards) shared about Swedish sandwich cake and it's so unusual.

I'm definitely gonna try to make this one day!

Swedish sandwich cake recipe | Sainsbury`s Magazine

This Swedish sandwich cake, or smörgåstårta, by Swedish food writer Steffi Knowles-Dellner is decorated with bright, colourful crunchy raw v

Swedish Sandwich Cake (Smörgåstårta)

Does anybody know how to say “obsessed” in Swedish? Because this is what I have been since I first laid eyes on a Swedish Sandwich cake on P

They're so beautiful!

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Solar powered fairy lights

Solar Fairy Lights Outdoor, 2 Pack 14m/46ft Garden Lights Solar Pow...

Shop Solar Fairy Lights Outdoor, 2 Pack 14m/46ft Garden Lights Solar Powered Waterproof, 120 Led 8 Modes Copper Wire Decorative Solar String

The link that I have provided here is quite expensive. I'm not sure how much it usually costs but I'm pretty sure there are cheaper ones.

We saw a few of them at Sheena's place where we did pet and housesit for her. It's really cool because the mini solar panel would be placed facing towards the window for sunlight in the day and it will be turned on at night for free.

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Renkon chips

Renkon Chips (Lotus Root Chips) れんこんチップス

Crispy Lotus Root Chips (Renkon Chips) fried to perfection and sprinkled with Himalayan pink salt and Japanese aonori seaweed powder.

Tried this and it was yum!

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Eade Gallery (Clyde)

Address: Address: 17A Holloway Street, Clyde 9330 Marg Hamilton Credit: https://www.eadegallery.co.nz/artist/marg-hamilton/

Esther Dexter Credit: https://www.eadegallery.co.nz/artist/esther-dexter/

We went to Clyde for a day trip just to have a look around. We went into Eade Gallery and saw some art which I really love. I would pay money to hang it on my wall if I have my own space.

Esther Dexter works more with texture. Like foils and eggshells which is really cool!

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Natto with kimchi

Madoka, a fellow quality checker from the apple job (M A Orchard) where Ben and I were working there during the 2023 harvest. She said she likes to eat natto with kimchi. I found 2 recipes and would definitely give it a go. I tried to eat natto but it's too smelly :'( I hope incorporating other ingredients will make it easier to consume.

Natto Donburi (Rice Bowls) - Okonomi Kitchen

A quick and easy natto rice bowl served with avocado and kimchi.

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Wool Coasters

NZ Wool Coasters – StormDefault Title

Sheep-ish Design NZ Wool Coasters – Storm. These beautiful coasters are handmade from 100% New Zealand wool. The set of four coasters will a

I would love to knit my own coasters! I shall add these onto my to-do projects.

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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

A show I watched on the OKTO TV channel when I was around 15 and I enjoyed it a lot.

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Moomins

I know of Moomin because of Park Bom when she showed tons of her Moonmin plushies in the Korean show "Roommate". The show is awesome, please go and watch it.

I finally knew it was called Moomin because Douglas (Ellen and Douglas from M A Orchards) shared about it. Moomins originated in Finland in 1945.

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I've been following Junskitchen since a while back. I think it was when he was making cooking videos in his old and small kitchen with his cats.

通販商品の一覧｜京せんべい・藤兵衛庵

通販商品の一覧｜京せんべい・藤兵衛庵

I will definitely visit this japanese confectionery next time when I visit Kyoto :)

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Children of Heaven

Homerun (film) - Wikipedia

Remember this? This was one of the better movies by Jack Neo right? I haven't seen this because it's an adaptation of a Iranian movie titled "Children of Heaven" and I remember watching this late at night on TV when I was about 12 years old.

Children of Heaven - Wikipedia

Watch "Children of Heaven"!

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Baked Camembert Cheese

How To Make The BEST Baked Camembert

Cheesy, gooey, slightly spicy and ready in just 20 minutes – Baked Camembert is the best ever appetizer to share!

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I love this recipe. I just used whatever I had on hand like rosemary, honey, paprika, raspberry jam, garlic and black pepper. Any fruit jam, spices, herbs or seasoning. You can make your own combination.

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Hercules

My favourite Disney song: I Won’t Say I’m In Love