Favorite Movies at AFS

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“Favorite Movies” Austin, 2026

Tonight Bay and I went to AFS Cinema to watch The History of Concrete. It was funny and I highly recommend it! The photo (taken by Bay) is of me pointing out my favorite movie of all time, Diva, which we had re-watched here a few years ago. In my excitement, I didn’t realize that my second favorite movie (Round Midnight) was right behind my finger! 🎬🍿

Finished Cartridge

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“Finished Cartridge” Cedar Park, 2026

Despite loving stationery and pens, it’s pretty rare for me to actually use up a full pen cartridge! Today my Zento Signature finally ran out of ink. It makes sense, though – it’s my daily go-to pen for writing a page of Morning Pages, and the 0.7 mm cartridge I use lays down plenty of ink. I swapped in a fresh cartridge, so I’m officially back in business! 🖊️📖

Invisible Helix Audiobook

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“Invisible Helix” Cedar Park, 2026

I finished Keigo Higashino’s Invisible Helix audiobook today. It was great! Having read a few of his books and seen movie adaptations of his work, I was confident I’d enjoy this one. Surprisingly, this was the first time I’ve listened to one of his works in audiobook form, and it made for a perfect companion on my evening walks. It was a little sad to listen to, though, knowing Higashino-san passed away recently. RIP. 🎧📚

TENS Machine

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“TENS Machine” Cedar Park, 2026

My health insurance provided a TENS machine that arrived in the mail today. It uses electrical impulses to help relieve muscle pain, so I tested it out on my wrist, which usually hurts when I try to move it too far. I’m not sure if it will do much for my wrist, but I’ll definitely be reaching for it the next time my lower back gets sore. ⚡💪

Sketching Habit

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“Hobonichi Cousin” Cedar Park, 2026

I’ve been doing small sketches for fun recently. Seeing so many cool illustrations on my social media feeds makes me want to improve my skills, which aren’t great. But even if they’re mostly just doodles, every drawing is fun to do! 🖊️📖

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“Small Sketchbook” Cedar Park, 2026

Spicy Gyoza and Spring Rolls

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“Buldak Dumplings” Cedar Park, 2026

We had Buldak gyoza for dinner tonight, and they were super spicy! I really liked them, but they were a little too fiery for everyone else. Luckily, Mariko also made homemade spring rolls with shrimp and avocado, and they were absolutely delicious! 🌶️🦐

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“Spring Rolls” Cedar Park, 2026