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Weeks 125 and 126: See the overview of the thesis
Happy June! I will finish making my conference poster this weekend, then I will get it printed on fabric and fly to Hong Kong soon. Last week I had supervisory days. Based on my supervisors’ feedback, I’ve updated the thesis structure, chapter descriptions, and the project schedule. They all became more transparent. My thesis will read more
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Being happy in mundane things
Monday was a beautiful sunny day with blue sky and warm temperatures. As I walked towards the railway station, the warm sunshine and green leaves of the trees in the wind felt wonderful. I don’t know why, but I was filled with happiness. I took some pictures of the sky and the town and sent read more
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Weeks 123 and 124: Making a poster
There are three weeks until I fly to Hong Kong to attend an international conference. I’ve just started creating my conference poster. This is the first time I’ve designed a research poster, and I’ve read many websites on how to make an effective layout for qualitative research. I’ve got some worries about creating a poster. read more
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Coffee and cake after intolerance
In April, I was shocked when I found out the result of my blood test for food intolerance. I got the highest level of intolerance for milk and the second-highest level for eggs, barley, and yeast. The test looks at IgG antibodies in the blood; an increase in IgG to a certain food indicates intolerance read more
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Week 122: Quality time with friends
On 1st May, I cooked Japanese red bean rice, Osekihan, to celebrate the new Reiwa Imperial Era in Japan. I love the tradition that Japanese people cook and eat Osekihan at home on special occasions such as New Year’s Day, an engagement or wedding, the birth of a child, and birthdays at the ages of read more
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Weeks 120 and 121: Step by step
I returned to the UK last weekend, having spent three weeks in Japan. Over the last two weeks, I had a hectic schedule sorting out business stuff and completing my chapter draft, etc. But, overall, my holiday in Japan was fantastic. Spending time with my family and close friends was the highlight, and I made read more
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Healing crystal bracelet
The following day, after coming back from Yakushima to Tokyo, I found a lovely shop called Crystal Banku, featuring healing gemstones. I loved the cosy and welcoming atmosphere, and the showcased stones were beautiful. It was great fun to chat with the owner, who is an artist and translator. I found a beautiful iris quartz read more
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Yakushima: Senpirono Falls
In the middle of April, I flew to Yakushima Island in southern Japan, my mum’s hometown, and stayed for two nights. The best part of the trip was mum’s cooking, and also one of the most recognised waterfalls in Yakushima, Senpirono Falls. It is massive, with a 60m drop, and the mountain view read more
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