Notes to Self XXII

Recently, I have been receiving so much light in the form of good deeds and happy moments (e.g., the recent Foo Fighters show, meeting my new friend, and my happiest birthday yet), and that generous amount of light makes me feel good.

But what’s better than receiving? It’s giving, especially the altruistic kind.

This is my 22nd Notes to Self.

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The Recently II

I have been working on a new Listen post dedicated to a new favorite song (clue: it’s a new Foo Fighters song), but I’m setting that love letter aside momentarily. Why? I’m also mentally preparing for the Seoul trip with my family. Sure, the essentials have been assembled, and my flight attire is ready. But recently (I mean, tonight), I need to psych myself up for the upcoming trip through music, and that means a lot of K-pop.

Oh, yes… that’s a clue to what I listened to recently. With that, I kick off the second edition of The Recently (the newest blog series on The Diary), where I share what things I did recently (e.g., what I listened to, what I read).

Anyway, are you ready?

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Notes to Self I

Hi! I’m The Deranged Writer. Welcome to the 1st edition of Notes to Self! This segment is where I remind myself of a relevant quote or a simple reminder. And that quote can be from any media or someone I know in real life.

In this 1st Notes to Self, I would like to share one of my favorite quotes of all time – from one of my favorite movies, Batman Begins.

Spoiler warning if you haven’t seen Batman Begins. If you don’t mind being spoiled, go ahead.

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