Movie Night

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“The Boy and the Beast” Austin, 2025

Tonight my friend and I went to see The Boy and the Beast at Alamo Drafthouse, and it was such a treat! The movie was both fun and hilarious, with a story that felt wildly imaginative from start to finish. I have no idea where Mamoru Hosoda dreams up these worlds, but I really hope he keeps them coming!

Sunday Ride

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“Kiki” Cedar Park, 2025

I headed out for an early ride with Kiki today to get ahead of the heat. Cruising the local roads was such a blast, especially since some of them have those long, sweeping curves that are perfect for leaning into the ride.
To wrap things up, I found a quiet little road and spent some time practicing u-turns. I can feel myself getting better with each try. Always good to keep sharpening those skills!

Starting in on The Story of Pearl Girl

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“The Story of Pearl Girl” Cedar Park, 2025

I just wrapped up The Hot Spot and jumped right into The Story of Pearl Girl. I must be in the mood for a historical Chinese drama because this one already looks like it’s going to be a good watch! I even mentioned it on Threads and ended up with a few more recommendations. Now my watchlist is getting a bit out of control…

The Hot Spot

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“The Hot Spot” Cedar Park, 2025

I just wrapped up the 10-episode Japanese drama The Hot Spot and I loved every minute of it. The humor was subtle and understated, which worked perfectly thanks to the excellent acting. I caught myself laughing out loud so many times!

After posting about it on Threads, I even got a few more recommendations, so I’m excited to dive into those next. If you’re looking for something fun to watch, give The Hot Spot on Netflix a try – I think you’ll really enjoy it!