The books I read in 2023! Travel guides and a lot of psychology and mental health books. It well reflects my interests and mental states of last year.
Thoughts and notes of a researcher in plant genetics and nutritional epidemiology in Japan and the U.S. with a wide range of interests - choral activities, photography, nature, travel, and drawing. L'épanouissement personnel means personal development and fulfillment. Still in the middle of it, enjoying the process. 農学部、酒類企業研究員を経て、米国ミシガン州立大学で博士過程を卒業後、植物遺伝学と食物疫学の研究に片足ずつつっこんでいます。趣味の合唱、自然観察、旅行、写真、絵描き、国際交流など、いろんな記録です。L'épanouissement personnelは自己研鑽、実現というような意味です。生涯に渡って一緒に旅する人生のテーマ。
1.18.2024
1.17.2024
Thai laab (タイのひき肉のサラダ)
1.16.2024
Micasa & Deco Kyoto でランチ
見た目はもちろん、ベジタリアンとは思えないほど。すごーく美味しかった…!
Micasa & Deco Kyoto, famous for fluffy pancakes but also for delicious vegetarian dishes. I mean, super delicious!
https://maps.app.goo.gl/QrGFGx4kgza6rdWKA
1.15.2024
市比賣神社 Ichihime shrine
女性の神様、なんだそう。なんかそういう風に性別で区別されるの好きではないけど、通り道なので立ち寄ってみました。こぢんまりしているけど綺麗でお花がたくさん飾ってあって、いい感じ。
It is a shrine that's said to be for females. I don't like to be identified by gender like that, but since I was passing by, I decided to stop by. It was cozy but beautiful, with lots of flowers on display.
1.14.2024
ゑびす神社 Ebisu shrine and New Year's decorations in Kyoto
新年の京都。ゑびす神社でマグロ一匹まるまる奉納されていたり。花街でもち花が飾られていたり、鐘馗(しょうき)を見かけたり。鍾馗は魔除けの力がある神様で、鬼より強い。屋根に乗っている。街で見かけるあらゆるものに意味と縁起があってすごく面白い…!
Beautiful and charming Kyoto during the new year's holiday season 🎉🐉🎍 A gigantic whole tuna was offered to the enshrined to wish for prosperity. The last picture has Shoki, a legendary figure that's said to be stronger than oni demon. It sits on the edge of a roof and protects the house. It's so interesting that every tiny thing has a meaning to it.
1.08.2024
刻一刻と全ては変化している。
2すとりーととリル・グランビッチさんのコラボ動画を見て…
リルさんの座右の銘は「諸行無常」。常に何もかもが移り変わっていく。
みんな、変わるのが嫌。だから、文句が多くなる。
美輪明宏さんの、「変化しないものはない。そういうものだと、度胸を決める。そうすれば、何も驚き慌てることはない。」という言葉とまさに同じ。
変化を受け入れる心づもりをするために、リルさんは、毎日何か小さな新しいことをするのだそう。端っこの席にいつも座るなら、真ん中の席に座ってみるとか。そして良いことが起こればラッキーだし、発見があればそれもネタになる。ということを繰り返していると、常に新しい選択をする癖がつき始める。変化に対する抵抗が小さくなるとのこと。
真似してみよう!!
変化は楽しいものもある。四季があるように。
1.07.2024
Food for thought - what makes a 'match made in heaven'?
This is my winter holiday essay homework - lol!
What makes ‘a match made in heaven’?
- Both are independent as an adult.
- Be comfortable about themselves.
- Do not need to rely on the other person to feel good about themselves.
- Both are committed to each other.
- Have the same goal to stick together no matter what.
- Solve problems for that goal.
- Trust each other and willing to give each other some alone time.
- Communicate with each other believing in the power of it.
- Communicate with each other about not only bad things (problems) but also good things (gratitude).
- Express concerns/issues logically and respectfully.
- Listen to each other without interruption.
- Willing to come up with solutions that will satisfy both.
- Be good friends (‘click’ with each other)
- Similar values in finance, family plans, religions, place to live, work-life-balance, lifestyle.
- Have a common interest that they can have a fun conversation with for hours.
- Be open to trying new things with each other.
I'd love to hear others opinions, regardless of their relationship status. Is there anything else that you think you would like to / make habit of doing to keep a healthy relationship?
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