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My son left today for a road trip to see friends. Before he headed out, he put this little bit of free merch from the movie Obsession on the dashboard, which he saw recently. I don’t know if there’s any significance to it, but I thought it was kind of cool. 😊 Small moments like that stick with you.
We recently rearranged our office space, so I went in today to clean up my new desk. I took the opportunity to throw out a lot of stuff, and it felt great. Decluttering at work is almost as satisfying as decluttering at home. 😊 There’s something nice about starting fresh in a space like this.
Mariko had a few friends over for a birthday dinner, and the food was super delicious. It was a mix of Korean and Japanese, which meant I had to hold myself back from eating too much. But I’ll be honest, it was difficult. 😄🍜
Even though today is National Burger Day, Mariko requested Sticky Asian Ribs instead. It’s a family favorite ever since we found it on Just One Cookbook. The recipe is really easy to make, and it’s delicious with rice. Mariko also made several veggie side dishes to really level up the whole meal. 🍖
I made an Aperol Campari Spritz in one of the glasses we brought back from Mexico. I love the color combination so much. And then the pen is my beautiful new Zento Signature. Just for fun. 🍹✏️
Tonight we saw The Mandalorian and Grogu, and honestly, what a fun movie! I’d recommend it even if you’re not really a Star Wars person. Mariko isn’t a huge fan, but she has a soft spot for Jabba the Hutt. So when more Hutts showed up on the big screen, she was thrilled. It was pretty funny to see her light up like that. 😄
My son requested burgers for dinner today, and that’s one request I’m always happy to fulfill. 🍔 Bacon mixed right into the patties, and Mariko made homemade buns from scratch. We piled them high with pickles, jalapeños, lettuce, and onions. Then we settled in for the night with Raiders of the Lost Ark, which is one of those movies that just never gets old. It was a good holiday evening.
