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As a child, I accidentally discovered that the sound of a mandarin (or mikan as they’re called in Japan) being peeled has a uniquely soft and gentle sound. Especially when the pith at the top and bottom is torn apart from the mandarin. There’s also a distinctly different sound when the segments of the mandarin are being separated from one another - please try it out :) happy orangeing!
Apr 18, 2024
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if you’ve never had one, it’s like a grapefruit but bigger and with a soft spongy rind that’s fun to squish. the flavor is bright and sweet and not bitter at all. you have to peel the thin layers around each section very carefully because the individual juice sacs fall apart easily. i had never peeled one myself until recently because they were always available to buy pre-peeled at markets in Thailand growing up.
i bought one to bring to a friend’s Lunar New Year party this year and we sat there peeling it slowly and meditatively, missing friends we celebrated with last year and contemplating the year ahead. now whenever i feel sad or crazy, i’ve been buying a pomelo to soothe my soul.
Feb 16, 2025
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makes me feel like a god watching a newborn planet rearrange all its tectonic plates……… so cute
Apr 23, 2024
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the tactile nature of striping away a rind - the scents, the textures, the process of getting your hands dirty to make the eating of the fruit more enjoyable, the stickiness of the juice on your fingers and the stains under your nails afterwards. yeah man.
Mar 5, 2025
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not sure if these are a thing outside of japan/asia but i love the cute plushy ones especially. i could be wearing an all black, grungy outfit , but when you see my bag charm you’ll know i’m a lil softie at heart <3
also complimenting someone else’s bag charm can be a great conversation starter since they can be so personal and unique~!
Apr 24, 2024
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Go book a trip to the dentist, arrive 20 minutes early and just get lost in your thoughts 🐠💭
Oct 19, 2024
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i’m currently doing a 6 month online bootcamp in UX/UI design and will be looking for new jobs come september. coming from a marketing background that i didn’t super enjoy, i’ve found that ux/product design satisfies my desire to be empathetic, communicate and work in a team and tap into my creative side. it’s also really nice that you can pick which sectors you’re into and then create your portfolio case studies to match those types of companies. also if you’re looking to do work with a feeling of purpose or helping others, you can use your role as a designer to advocate for accessible & inclusive design which is pretty cool imo
Apr 20, 2024