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Thanks to cutting out wheat a few days ago, I’m feeling great and my mind is clear.

It’s a little scary that I don’t know when I developed gluten intolerance, but I’m starting to feel better both physically and mentally.

I’m happiest that the fog in my head has cleared, making it easier to concentrate on reading🤍

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I had a delicious cup of coffee this morning and it really got me motivated,

so I moved some furniture around and managed to clean even the spots I usually can’t reach!

Yesterday I was feeling down about not being able to eat bread or noodles anymore, but now I feel like that “debuff” has been lifted!

Rice and potatoes are delicious too, after all🤤

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I heard today is Pessoa’s birthday, so I reread some of his poetry.

His poems comfort me on sleepless nights and when I feel weary, and they make me realize that the loneliness at the core of human existence is universal.

I am grateful that he left us so many beautiful words, and I will continue to reread them.

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I’m listening to FKJ and Tom Misch to unwind after lunch.

It’s fascinating how music and my heart rate sync up—it really has a direct effect on my body.

When I think about how even the things I casually see and hear affect me, I want to surround myself with good things as much as possible.

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Wrapped up in a blanket, sipping cinnamon and ginger rooibos tea, I’m listening to Tom Misch’s Tiny Desk Concert.

It’s warming my body and soul—such a cozy moment😊

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Today, I made simmered eggplant with grated daikon radish and miso soup with napa cabbage and deep-fried tofu.

The weather is still gloomy, but I finally got around to organizing my clothes and reading a book, which really lifted my spirits.

The sound of rain is such relaxing background music.

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Today, I made grilled eggplant, bell peppers, green onions, and zucchini marinated in white dashi, along with miso soup with yam and deep-fried tofu.

Since the typhoon is gradually approaching, I’m doing everything I can to take care of myself, like massaging my ears and doing yoga.

It’s amazing how much energy a typhoon has—it’s already affecting people even though it’s still far away!

I’m going to take a bath and get to bed early again tonight😴

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Today, I made yam tossed with pickled plums, along with ginger mushrooms miso soup.

It’s a gentle, energizing meal!

It looks like a typhoon is approaching, so I think I’ll turn in early😴🌟

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Ever since my big toenail came off last year, a bumpy new nail had been growing in its place, so I’d been trying not to look at it too much.

Today, when I finally cut that overgrown nail for the first time in a while, even though it looked a little awkward, I felt a sense of gratitude just for the fact that it had grown back at all.

So, I applied some oil and gave it a gentle massage.

It made me feel a little lighter inside☺️

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It’s been hot and humid lately, so I’ve been eating fresh vegetables to shake off the lethargy.

Eating seasonal foods is good for both the body and the mind😋

Around this time last year, I wasn’t feeling my best, but this year—perhaps thanks to yoga and mindfulness—I’m feeling good, and I’m happy about that.

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I made a Turkish-style salad.

All you have to do is dice the vegetables and toss them with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper, but it’s unbelievably delicious😋

I love simple recipes that bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients to the fullest!

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I love Napolitan spaghetti.

Since it’s cooked thoroughly before being sautéed, the outside is crispy while the inside is chewy—the exact opposite of al dente.

Just like yesterday’s caramel butter mochi, this texture might be what Japanese people love!

I’m planning to make it for lunch today😋

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I tried making caramel butter mochi.

The caramelized outside was crispy, and the inside was chewy—it was absolutely delicious😋

It’s so much fun to try out new recipes!

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I finally managed to clean my room today!

Dust and hair accumulate in just a week—life sure is a lot of work😹

Cleaning requires a certain amount of mental space, but it also helps calm my mind, so I want to do a little bit of it every day.

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I managed to do 10 minutes of yoga this morning.

My body is gradually warming up, and I feel good.

I’m going to have some natto now 😊

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To avoid getting stuck in the “default mode network” when I wake up, I tried doing some morning yoga.

It was only for about three minutes, but by shifting my focus from my thoughts to the sensations in my body, I felt my anxiety ease.

I’m going to keep it up for a few days without putting too much pressure on myself!

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Lately, I’ve been listening to Trying Times by James Blake a lot. This song perfectly captures my current state of mind and the world. It’s gentle yet powerful, and it brings tears to my eyes. It’s a world full of uncertainty and anxiety, but finding such wonderful music gives me a sense of reassurance.