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Books that changed my life
I love to read. Admittedly, I’m a horrible listener, but give me subtitles all day! So there are a few books that hold a special place in my heart:
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Kuchisabishii
Kuchisabishii Japanese When you’re not hungry, but you eat because your mouth is lonely.
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Claire Saffitz’s Almond Poppyseed Cake
This is straight from Claire’s youtube video: CLICK HERE for the official video. Bake the cake at 350F: 70 min for 2 loaf pans, 80 min for bundt pan Cake Neutral oil and all-purpose flour for the pan 2 1/3 cups granulated sugar (16.4 oz/ 465g) 2 tablespoons poppy seeds (0.6 oz / 17g) 1…
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Ocean
I love the ocean. I like that it’s beautiful and dangerous and vast and it’s constantly changing but it’s always there.
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On the state of the human condition
I am in awe of Sia’s latest single, titled The Greatest. Unlike the vast majority of modern day pop ballads pining over an unrequited crush, Sia presents a testament to the state of the human condition. We have technological marvels: the ability to control planes from thousands of miles away. We have medical breakthroughs: there’s a…
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Love Yourself
Shamelessly stealing J. Beib’s song title… But truly, he sings, “you should go and love yourself”. Look through the eyes of your Maker; the one who knew you before you were even born. You were known, each part of you, and you were tenderly crafted into the person you are today. And not only that,…
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Love ≠ Sacrifice
Mind.Blown. by today’s sermon. Paradigm shift. You were right all along. Love does not equal sacrifice. When we sacrifice, we expect something in return; we deserve. Sacrifice is giving up something in order to gain something else in return, right? This is not love. Love is generous. It gives freely, joyfully, no strings attached. Love does not…
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