It’s the end of blackberry season, by the way.
This means that if you are tempted to buy an expensive batch in the grocery store, say ‘No’ and visit a U-Pick farm instead.
Or, if you live in rural England, go on a walk. They’re hanging on fences everywhere as common as dandelions.
Over time, adults have learned to recognize and accept ugly pillows as a part of home decoration. These pillows aren’t necessarily natural; they’re more like social constructions, similar to political signs and white bread.
Fierljeppen [~ pronounced: ‘fee – earl – yeppen’] is literally translated as ‘far-leaping,’ a name that befits each contestant’s main goal: to leap over a canal without hitting the water.
In order to accomplish this task, the ‘ljepper’ must sprint towards the canal and jump onto a pole. Then, if s/he successfully grabs onto the pole, s/he must climb the pole and control which direction it tips.
Buying a travel journal is like falling for a tourist trap before the trip begins.
True, some amazing people are successful at writing/doodling in books while traveling, but they are a specialized group of travelers on par with American explorers like Lewis & Clark.
Even so, leaving a journal unfinished feels wrong. It’s like the unknown 8th sin.
So, how can you finally complete a journal?
Sweet Chili (Mexican Spice) and Choco (Aztec Spice) are made for anyone with a chocolate addiction.
Mexican Spice burns sweetly (hence, its ‘sweet chili’ name) and goes extremely well with chocolate, particularly if you’re fond of dark chili chocolate.
Aztec Spice is chocolate-flavored. It needs no further explanation.
Interestingly, Yogi Tea is associated with three different box designs:
The Old Boxes (2009)
If you ever visit London, be sure to visit Tomtom Coffee House near the Victoria bus station and appreciate the large wooden table by the window (partially shown below).
