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Back in 2019, I decided to check out My Hero Academia. I’d seen anime edits about it online  that made it looking interesting.Who knew it would lead to tears of joy. sorrow, and frustration for Izuku Midoriya aka Deku, aka the Ninth Wilder of One For All. Our fledgling Hero indures so much for the sake of others. His devotion to heroism and selflessness is both admirable and concerning. Within…

For some reason, gaming gets a childish rep. Like it’s something restricted to youth. I strongly disagree with that. Often reading is held at a high regard, that gaming. When both are basically taking you out of the present. Even if you’re not reading fiction, non-fiction is still taking you’re attention away from your surroundings. Plus, there was a time were text was more prominent then audio…

Cooking daily can be cost effective and time consuming. Over the years, companies have created products that can cut that prep time down to the point that they are considered kitchen basics. Things like toasters, blenders, slow cookers fall into that group. These tools help you conserve energy and save time. Thats part of the reason takeout is so expensive. You paying others to cook for you on…

It’s interesting that Memorial Day is in May. It’s typically a time that people tend to settle into new beginnings. It almost implies that new beginnings are possible, because of the sacfrices of others. Think of field that used to be home to red poppy flowers. There maybe other flowers,  but their absence is noticeable.   Although they are red and vibrant, their place in this field can be…

When Kuerig debuted the Hot & Cold Single Serve Coffee Brewer, I was excited. I stopped ordering hot medium roast coffee years ago, but I was getting the occasional frozen/iced coffee for errand days. They were a nice way to treat myself, but felt like something I could make at home.  So I swapped out my Hamilton Beach brewer for a Kuerig that could brew cold coffee. To be clear, you dont need a…

Recently,  I’ve realized Hello Kitty is taking over my home (By the way, I’m allowing this to happen). When did it start? Now that I think about it, it all began with Sanrio’s collab with The Crème Shop. I’ve incorporated some of their beauty products into my selfcare routine. From there, it slowly turned into plushies, clothes, and coloring books. Why? Because these things bring me joy (there’s…

Happy Mother’s Day, y’all.  This past week has been a whirlwind.  Need to reset and get back on schedule. Be back soon!

You’d think that positivity would be easier to maintain than negativity. Think about how each impact us mentally, physically, and emotionally.  There’s an incentive to embrace the bright side. Its kind of like how people joke that it takes more muscles to frown than smile. Yet, the simplistic remark doesn’t instantly create genuine smiles. In fact, the dismissive remark can make people double…

Live Action seems to be a cringe word in the western anime community. There are several reasons for that. The setting and character design don’t always play nice with real world limitation. Casting is restricted to actors that can speak the native language. Sometimes directors and writers take to much creative liberty. Still, I don’t fans resistance to a live action Apothecary Diaries.  If…

In a few days, it’ll be Earth Day. During this time of year, there are efforts to preserve nature in a modern society. We take a lot from the Earth. This holiday reminds us to give back to it. Because taking isn’t sustainable. Sounds pretty serious, right? It is. So, why make this a Meme Monday instead of Motivational.  Well, cause you can find dry humor in many things that includes important…

For those of you familiar with my gaming post, y’all know that I don’t play games in chronological order. I kind of approach games how I look for new books. I’ll see if the cover art catches my eye. Then, I check the back cover for game play details. If they pass this screening, I’ll give it a chance. From there I’ll decide whether to go forward or back in the series. Now that’s only when a game…

Plants are resilient forms of life. Compared to other living things, they’re extremely limited in what they can do, but there presences provides so much for us. It’s a quite strength with a lot of work done behind the scenes. If you look hard enough, you can find motivation through their hardships. Collectively, they sustain our lives, but the road to get there isn’t easy. Let’s acknowledge them.…

April seems to collectively thaw us out in a way March can’t. It seems Winter finally backs off and let’s Spring Shine. I’m sure there Springing Forward probably ads to it. This happens practically in the middle of March. By the time we adjust,  it’s April. Depending on how you feel about the cold, it may feel like you’re new year starts in April. There maybe a desire to freshen up your space…

It’s break time over here. No posts till April.  Thank you for your support. See you in a few weeks.

You know it’s nice when an unexpectedly cozy anime becomes an ongoing series. It’s not uncommon for cozy animes/mangas to end with cliffhangers. Studios tend to take more risks with action driven anime than light hearted stories. Those of us that have been burned enough by discontinued anime are numb to this fact and somewhat cautious about starting whimsical suggestion.  Yet, here we are…