Disregarding what my appetite is interested in, I could enjoy making a tuna broccoli souffle because I like making bechamel. A simple sofrito of onions and olive oil on a low heat is a great way to start building up cooking energy. Tiramisu reminds me of all the times I made it with my Italian and French roommates which is both a lovely memory and creates a not-so-sweet treat as you separate egg yolks from whites. When I make butashogayaki (Japanese pork ginger over rice), I love the smell as the grated onion & ginger sauce hits the hot frying pan! Boiling things and putting the lid on while reducing to a simmer feels satisfying because you can relax as it cooks, like making an Italian chicken dish until it falls off the bone since they love those long cooking dishes. As they say in “The Hundred-Foot Journey”, food is memories.
Tag: dailyprompt
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passionate about it all
Which activities make you lose track of time?
Because I’m passionate about almost everything I do, I lose track of time whenever I’m doing something I really enjoy. It’s kind of funny because I have a surprisingly accurate mental clock, but in these instances I want to continue doing whatever I am doing regardless of the time.
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Future thoughts
What are you most excited about for the future?
In the long-term, I really look forward to what having a partner will look like and the changes that will entail. In the shorter term, I started bonsai seeds yesterday and am excited to experiment with a failed terrarium project by learning from experience gained. Staggering my future goals seems the most rewarding.
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Romance
What’s your definition of romantic?
A hand gently resting against your cheek as if it is holding something precious and fragile. Arms affectionately wrapped around you as if you protect you, wanting to hold you close as they rest. Being inside a heart and treated as if you are the extension of someone’s own skin. A small note of kindness. Being reminded you are on their mind throughout the day. A smile when your eyes meet.
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Lovely food
Asking me what the most delicious thing I’ve ever eaten is a daunting task for a foodie, but I would have to say the strongest emotional response of “this is heaven” was my first meal at a restaurant in Italy. I remember just being in shock after trying the food, and there was this kindly old man behind the counter who smiled over in my direction like he could sense the customer appreciation. I knew instantly that this country had something special going on in its culinary traditions.
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Spirituality
My belief in God and Jesus Christ are a big part of my life and identity. Although physical and mental health are topics often spoken of, I think it is also important to develop our spiritual health. I suggest doing this by seeking after truth and always working on yourself, growing towards a deeper understanding of wisdom and love.
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Stress-shed self care
How do you practice self-care?
I have a page on my site where I delve into many methods I’ve developed overtime to handle stress, and those largely roll into forms of self-care.
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Time to kill
How do you waste the most time every day?
I seem to spend the most time driving (usually during my commute) or quietly pondering life in mediation, staring out the window at nature, or going for walks where I tend to call people to catch up. I wouldn’t consider quiet moments as wasteful but necessary decompressing from the day.
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Bluejay
Write about your first crush.
My first real crush was l freshman year in college. I sat behind him in Western Religions class and nicknamed him Bluejay. He had curly brown hair and his kind and reflective way of speaking was always a joy. We conversed a little and I also saw him at Wednesday night church services. Unfortunately, a couple of months into my crush I noticed he had a girlfriend with him at church. Of course he was already taken, all of the good ones were. I was emotionally distraught and cried for hours realizing I would most likely always be alone. Eventually I came to terms with it and decided friendship would need to be good enough for the rest of my life. It has been about 17 years since then, and this year for the first time in my life I have found someone who loves me and whom I love. I know how hard it was when couples would forget me, so I plan to keep time for my friends so they don’t have to feel the isolation of singlehood.
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Travel
What countries do you want to visit?
I have traveled to other countries in Europe and Asia, but I think my priorities have changed from where I’d like to visit to whom I would like to spend time with and our mutual interests. Solo trips are nice, I am just ready for doing something with more intent than my own whims. My next trip to France for example is to stay with a friend and attend their wedding. I kept the travel itinerary simple to reduce stress.
Mauron Kur 