Seiko SKX007 + Black Zulu Strap – Sparking Joy ✨

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/4, 1/55 sec, ISO6400
 “Seiko SKX007” Cedar Park, 2019

I’ve been wearing a green Zulu strap with my beloved Seiko SKX007 watch but decided to put the black Zulu strap back on. However, that strap has a kind of yucky smell although I’ve washed and scrubbed it before. Last night I put it in a jar filled with water and dishwashing soap, and let it soak overnight, and this morning it’s nice and clean-smelling. We’ll see if it stays that way. If that doesn’t work, I’ll try an Oxy-clean soak. Of course, I could just buy the same watch band again for $10, but where’s the fun in that?

I’m currently reading Marie Kondo’s Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up which is a nice follow up to The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. It’s got more practical information on how to put her methods into practice, including small illustrations on how to fold different types of clothes. But as the title suggests, it talks about how possessions can spark joy, and my Seiko SKX007 definitely does that for me. But pairing it with the black Zulu strap again takes it to another level – the combination just feels so good! I really love it. I plan on keeping it for the rest of my life. 😄

またね～

A Typical Day

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Photo info: motorola moto g(6), 3.95mm, f/1.8, 1/2100 sec, ISO101
 “Sad Elephant” Cedar Park, 2019

こんばんは。Today’s post will just be a list of what I did today:

  • It’s Work-at-Home day for me, so I get to sleep in a little while longer since I can skip the early morning shower and wash up later.
  • I picked up my car from the body shop. They repaired the dent in the hood and replaced the broken windshield. And it’s a Subaru windshield which is great because I was so happy with my old one which didn’t completely shatter when the rock hit it.
  • I ran/walked at lunchtime under the hot Texas sun. It felt really nice!
  • Worked a couple of hours in the afternoon on my backyard deck.
  • Watched the college baseball world series championship game.
  • Enjoyed curry nite 2.
  • Played a bit of Wizards Unite.

And that’s it! Today’s photo is of a sad toy elephant I saw on the ground as I was running. It kind of looks like it could be a drone shot from Africa… poor elephant!

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Homecoming Curry

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/5.6, 1/40 sec, ISO6400
 “Homecoming Curry” Cedar Park, 2019

こんばんは。How’s it going?

Today Mariko and Bay returned from their vacation in New York City, and on the way home from the airport, Mariko said she wanted to make “quick curry”. 🍛 Of course, I thought it was a great idea, especially after eating bachelor meals for the past week. Well, Mariko’s “quick curry” tonight was amazing! Thinly-sliced beef, onion, carrot, and egg made a hearty and filling meal. What a way to celebrate returning home. 😌

I hope you had a nice day!

またね～