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So, it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything on here. I didn’t really think anything was worth blogging about aside from our little day at the beach, which was almost a month ago now. Work has been insanely stressful lately—more stressful than usual—and by the time my days off roll around, updating my blog feels more like a chore than something I actually want to do. Most of the time, I just want to relax and sleep the whole day away. So, being motivated enough to actually sit down and write again feels like a small miracle. Anyway, back… Read more
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I heard that this year’s El Niño is expected to be particularly intense, which could mean a more active typhoon season than usual. With that in mind, I picked Yokohama for our little getaway to celebrate my birthday instead of my original plan to visit Hokkaido. That way, if a typhoon happens to roll through around that time, we won’t have to worry about cancelled flights. Anyway, Yokohama has this romantic feel that I can’t quite explain or put into words. Maybe it’s the beautiful architecture, the ocean breeze, or the way the city lights reflect off the water. Whatever… Read more
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I don’t think I’ve ever really had the chance to spend a full day exploring Nagoya until this year. It was strange to realize how unfamiliar the city felt to me despite being relatively close to Kyoto, especially considering how familiar I am with Kobe, Osaka, and even Awajishima. My husband and I were in the city to take on the Pokémon Center and Poké Lids Stamp Rally and, of course, earn the Special background Pikachu and the Aichi Pikachu—or “Aichi-chu,” as we trainers like to call it—as our catch reward. You can receive one after collecting two Poké Lids… Read more