peace and renewal

(photo dump before I disappear for a few days!)

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Packing for short travel, featuring my foldable duffel bag from Sanrio Japan!

It's large and lightweight; very good for travelling light! \o/

Sanrio pillbox and zipper pouch from Daiso, yay!

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Garden in a box,

they're very cute :>

My bedroom's window-side garden is usually Haru's sunbathing and napping area hehe ^^

Will be saying goodbye to this place soon.

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Yakiniku with my friend Miki was so good... I had to go back! This time was with Darylulu!

I had 2 set meals!! I WAS SO FULL!! I PASSED OUT WHEN I GOT HOME!!

I also ordered the jumbo highball this time, very pog 10/10 recommend

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I ran into New Balance to take pictures of IU's posters,,, the staff welcomed me, then laughed to each other when they realized I came in just for IU's poster (((((((((((''''':

They were friendly in their laughter though!!

I just felt a little embarrassed by myself hehe but no regrets!! ;;w;;

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The song above is a cover of "Hanataba no Kawari ni Merodi wo" by Aimer. It directly translates into, "(I'll give you) this melody in place of a bouquet".

Back in Aug 2022 when I first heard this,

it rang true with my heart's tunes.

A tune I had unknowingly harboured the past year.

It sang for me, in place of my heart's unknown song;

I felt like it could help convey what I had planned for,

despite our physical distance.

I penned down and translated a portion of the lyrics for you,

only to be left stranded at the crossroads,

or on a stage with a silent audience;

not knowing if I was heard, or where I should be headed.

Now that my head and heart are less heavy,

I realize that from your knowing silence - I had felt stripped and mocked.

It was a terrible embarrassment that I can leave behind, but never erase.

Like a scab that may leave a scar, even if it will never again bleed.

It's been a few months, and I finally gave this song a listen again today.

I love Aimer's cover of this song; the emotions she brings into it.

Thank you, Aimer. \o/

I will make sure that this,

won't stop me from listening to a song this beautiful.

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Anddddddd Maru will be off for a few days! o7

I'm hoping to catch up on some reading since I'll be stripped of my PC and the internet.

(I've had The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert on my to-read list for way too long!!)

Please stay safe, say hi to the little beetles that buzz by, and have a blessed week ahead!!

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