Author: Mauron Kur

Several, though I may bring some back on occasion. I try too many things to maintain them all, so I haven’t played much accordion or fiddle lately, nor ridden my bike or done creative writing. I used to do more art back in college. A three-month drawing challenge helped with that, but time not drawing can be used reading books, exploring new cities or trails, and doing other novel things. I guess things feel complicated when hobbies get put on the shelf, but I shouldn’t feel guilty at using time in other pursuits. Like a good book, it is there when I need it. I don’t study every language with the goal of fluency, but some I just want an “ajimi” taste of. The same seems true for hobbies.

Daily writing prompt

What’s your favorite candy?

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Yatsuhashi is my go-to, but warabi mochi is a close second.

After 10 months living in Japan, someone gave me Skittles and it was so disgustingly sweet that I wondered if the candy was tainted. Nope, it was my tastebuds that had changed.

I feel confident as I adapt to new situations, but humbled that I only seem to grow from mistakes. I would rather learn with the quick self-forgiveness of a child discovering the world than the stubborn pride of a self-assured adult struggling to take advice or be kind to themself.

Daily writing prompt

Do you need a break? From what?

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It is not that I need a break from anything – three weeks of bronchitis has meant mostly sleeping, coughing, and alone time.

I would like permanent changes. One big change could easily domino into other areas. It’s a work in progress.

Take on a challenge, have a comic relief intermission with others, eat something fantastic, bask in quiet time, and learn something before closing out with a good adventure book.