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Patties at HEB

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/125 sec, ISO32
 “Patties at HEB” Cedar Park, 2023

While browsing the freezer section of my local HEB supermarket, I was pleasantly surprised to find Jamaican patties! I’ve had these before, and while they’re not as good as the ones I’m used to, they’re a convenient and affordable option. The crust is actually pretty good, but the filling could use some improvement. Still, I’m happy to have a Jamaican patty option at my fingertips! 😀

Goodies from Jamaica

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/60 sec, ISO320
 “Jamaican Flavors” Cedar Park, 2023

I bought these two cans of Jamaican Vienna Sausages when I visited Port Antonio in July. My family used to eat regular Vienna Sausages when I was growing up, so I’m excited to give these a try. Will report back my findings! 😃

Morning Pages and Old Journals

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 35mm, f/2, 1/100 sec, ISO1250
 “Old Journals” Cedar Park, 2023

I’ve recently started a “Morning Pages” habit, where I spend time each morning writing in a stream-of-consciousness journal. It’s supposed to help identify what is going on in our minds and what is perhaps causing us stress or roadblocks. I think it is pretty effective too! Usually by the end (I write 3 pages in a small A5-sized journal right now) I’ve gotten to write out what is bugging me and taking up space in my head.

A bonus for me is that I get to use my fountain pens and fill up blank notebooks that I have laying around. I also enjoy writing and not worrying about editing or misspelling or crossing things out and making a mess. People often will go back and read their morning pages after a while, but I think I am just going to throw out notebooks as I finish them. I think there’s some beauty in that “impermanence” and messiness.

And related to that is today’s photo of a couple of journals that I wrote when I was in high school and college. I actually took a look at a few of the pages, and while they were interesting (and cringey), I put them in the garbage. The past is the past and it feels good to start looking more toward the future. And also with the Morning Pages, the present.