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I picked up a new watch the other day: the Casio Sauna SAN100H-7B. It’s easily the funkiest little watch I’ve ever bought, and that’s the main reason I wanted it. It is specifically designed for a sauna environment, so it’s water- and heat-resistant with a built-in 12-minute timer – apparently the ideal amount of time for a sauna session. The flexible band is also styled just like the locker key wristbands you get at an onsen or Korean spa. It’s pretty neat, and I can’t wait to wear it at an onsen in Japan or even just in our ofuro at home! ♨️✨
I decided on an old standby for my birthday dinner tonight: Asia Cafe. I’ve always loved their Spicy Fish, so getting it was an absolute must. We ended up ordering a lot of extra food, so we’ll definitely be enjoying the leftovers for a few days! 🎂🥡
I tried another quick sketch using the continuous line technique. I did lift the pen up a few times, but for the most part, I stuck to just one line. It’s a really fun way to draw! ✍️🎨
Up in the sky today, I caught sight of something I’d never seen before: a “Hole Punch” or “Fall-Streak” cloud. Very cool, right? ☁️😮
Yuzu has really been enjoying taking her naps in the shrine lately. It’s been a month or so since I last saw her in there, so seeing her back in that spot the past few days was quite a surprise! 😴⛩️
I haven’t been enjoying Inktober as much as I hoped. Trying to figure out what to draw for daily prompts seems to kill my momentum, which is already hard to come by. Turns out I much prefer drawing whatever I feel like rather than following a prescribed prompt. Oh well, at least I gave it a good try! ✏️📖
Tonight I went to see Tenzing, which tells the story of the first successful Mt. Everest summit through the eyes of Tenzing Norgay rather than Edmund Hillary. I really loved it! Even though we already know how the expedition ends, seeing Norgay’s childhood and early life prior to the summit attempt was fascinating. The visuals in the film are amazing, and it pulls on your heartstrings a few times, too. Highly recommended! 🎥✨
