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Kodak Charmera Gift

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/60 sec, ISO640
 “Kodak Charmera” Cedar Park, 2026

Mariko gifted me a new camera today! It is a tiny Kodak Charmera digital camera, and I love it already.

The camera produces really lo-res images, and you can apply different filters and frames, which makes shooting with it a lot of fun. It takes photos, records video, and somehow also manages to be a keychain at the same time.

Not only is it adorable, but it feels like the kind of camera you can carry everywhere without even thinking about it. How cool is that?

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 35mm, f/2, 1/60 sec, ISO1250
 “Kodak Charmera” Cedar Park, 2026
Photo info: Generalplus CBB3, 5mm, f/3, 1/50 sec, ISO153
 “Lo-Fi Yuzu” Cedar Park, 2026

Printing

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/60 sec, ISO640
 “Selphy” Cedar Park, 2026

I have a serious love-hate relationship with printers. I’ve said before that one of the only times I drop the F-word is when I’m trying to print something and it goes wrong, which feels like about 80% of the time.

But my new Canon Selphy CP1500 has been all love so far. The print quality is impressive, and the smartphone app is actually fun to use. Even better, it has connected wirelessly every single time with minimal drama. I’m cautiously optimistic, but here’s hoping this honeymoon phase lasts forever.

Badly in Love

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 2.2200000286119mm, f/2.2, 1/90 sec, ISO320
 “Badly” Cedar Park, 2026

My hairstylist recommended Badly in Love on Netflix, and it ended up being such a fun watch. It’s a Japanese reality dating show, a genre I already love. It feels similar to Love Village, but instead of older participants, the cast is made up of former yankii and rebellious youth.

The whole series was really entertaining, and I ended up finishing all ten episodes in just a week. I’m especially happy to hear that a second season is already on the way!

Korean BBQ at Home (Open the Windows!)

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/60 sec, ISO320
 “KBBQ at Home” Cedar Park, 2026

Tonight’s dinner was simple, but it felt special. Korean BBQ at home always does that. We grilled some marinated spicy pork from H-Mart and paired it with kimchi, spinach, lettuce, onion, jalapeño, cheese, and rice. Easy, interactive, and so satisfying.

We also added pickled daikon, which Mariko first tried at a restaurant over the holidays. It was a great addition and super refreshing alongside the spicy pork.

I really love doing KBBQ or yakiniku at home. One important tip though: close your closet doors and open the windows. Things get smoky fast, but it’s absolutely worth it.