Category: Hobbies
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October 2026 Reading Recap: Finding Balance in the Highs and Lows
Balancing fiction and nonfiction, plus a rare DNF and a Booker pick I couldn’t love. Then came two unforgettable book events!
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A Saturday at Helsingin Kirjamessut 2026
Helsinki Book Fair 2026 had more stages, more books and the biggest crowd yet. Here’s what made my Saturday worth every tired step.
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My Day at Huonekasvi-Minimessut (Houseplant Mini Fair)
Ever since I took an interest in caring for houseplants, I’ve found it nearly impossible to walk past a flower shop without checking. Each visit draws me in a little deeper. I linger over unfamiliar leaves, read the care tags, and leave knowing a bit more than when I arrived. My social media feeds and…
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September 2026 Reading Recap: A Month of Big Fiction Releases
I hadn’t been excited about a book in months, until September. My September 2026 reading recap covers the three I liked best.
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I Use My Hobonichi HON as a Hobby Journal Too
I almost bought a separate hobby notebook until I realized my Hobonichi had room. Here’s how I track daily life and hobbies in one book.
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I Found My Reason to Read New Releases
I found my own reason to read new release books early, one honest voice for future readers to weigh against the rest.
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How I Got My Hobonichi 2027 the Moment It Launched
I got my Hobonichi 2027 the second it launched, from the pre-launch prep to the final unboxing. Here’s exactly how it went.
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Choosing My Hobonichi for 2027
I’ve picked my Hobonichi for 2027, but one item has slipped through my fingers twice now. Orders open at 5 AM tomorrow, wish me luck.
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August Reading Recap: One Hyped Book, Two Slim Reads
August gave me a hyped novel that lived up to the hype, and two short books that hit harder than I expected.
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My Balcony Garden Deepened My Cooking Knowledge
I grew basil, chilli, and tomatoes on my balcony this year. What I learned in the kitchen surprised me more than the garden did.
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Balcony Garden Update: Ripe Tomatoes, Confusing Chilies
My tomatoes finally ripened, and I cooked my first meals with them. My chilies, though, are changing color in a way that still puzzles me.
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July Reading Recap: The Slump, The Retreat, and Everything Else
This month my reading dropped lower than it has all year. Here’s what pulled me away from books, and the library retreat that brought me back.
