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In memory of the Umbrella Movement and of Nathan Law (羅冠聰), who just got shipped out to prison this week because the Department of Justice in Hong Kong decided to make “an example” of him and his peers, some three years after the Umbrella Movement began.

This touching story is about one of Nathan’s fellow student union members, about how they met back in university and how the storming of Civic Square played out for them – then, and now.

More context about the case and unfair sentencing.

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Yesterday, I was great. I made flash cards, read the scientific articles I needed to read for class... Today, I took two naps and surfed the internet... Crap.

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I might have to be back at school, but it does mean I get to hang out with this little guy!

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I know I should pack and clean, but then I remember that would require getting up, so I disregard those thoughts.

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All I've accomplished so far at grad school seems to be baking.

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I’m definitely the turtle.

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Attempts at decorating with chocolate were only semi-successful. Much more fun than studying for class though!

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Wall of falling water - Houston, Texas

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Today was pretty productive. I went running, reviewed some lecture notes, got groceries at Trader Joe’s... THERE ARE TRADER JOE’S IN HOUSTON!!!!!!

I was so excited when I Googled it and had that realization! Yay!!

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Miniature gods shrine - Asakusa, Tokyo

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OF COURSE, my dad also has a green thumb...

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The most Shiba Inu puppies I’ve seen in one place - Asakusa, Tokyo

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Inflated art - City Hall, San Francisco

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So kawaii, you almost don’t want to eat it - Nishiki Market, Kyoto

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Gin served in an Underground station - Whitechapel, San Francisco

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Sweets - Nishiki Market, Kyoto

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Keeping tradition alive - Kyoto, Japan