#1: those tote bags moms bring to store like towels

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ok but peak QSMP designs is everyone but in silly vacation outfits constantly, like no matter the lore I need them to be in like Hawaiian shirts, have sunscreen on their noses, sunburnt, flip flops/sandals, visors/those like straw hats people wear to the beach, shorts with a swimsuit tOP!!11!!1!!

like yeah there are major horrors going on beyond what the human mind can comprehend BUT VACATION ISLAND VIBES AND AESTHETIC WOOOOOO

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(purupurupuru) (purupurupuru) (gocha!) (coo!) (coo!)

 Happy 2019! We are deeply, deeply sorry for the long hiatus. Flu season is getting around, and the crew are still sick, plus I’ve been majorly busy with loads of work now that spring is coming and job hunting season/ visa renewal season for me. But to make up for the long absence, the crew gathered everything everyone missed even while being sick so I will lay out everything. First off, the chapter will resume this week I think as last time, it was left where Zoro gets acquainted with his new friend, Yasu as he brought him to a town of smiles and suffrage, Ebisu town. Everyone was all smile despite the hunger, pain, and illness going around, they still keep a big happy face. Zoro thought it was strange, but understood the hardship they are w/standing. One of the villagers mentioned to Yasu that a Robin-hood hero pass by the village again. Supposedly, this hero brings them food and water to ease the hunger of the villagers. Who could this stranger be? They call him ox-free. Back at Onigashima, MAJOR trouble stirred up! Big Mom showed up to get Zeus back, and brought her whole crew with them. It was chaos! They steer the mother ship towards the water fall almost reaching to the top, but King, one of the big honchos, used his devil fruit, the dragon-dragon fruit, pteranodon style. He turned into a dinosaur, pterodactyl. Anyway, King knock the ship down as Big Mom sinks into the ocean. At the end, Sanji, Franky, Ussop, and Law are heading for the hills to avoid getting caught. Law tells the guys that if they caught, they must not reveal their plans, and to not pick a fight as it would ruined their chance to fight for real. Sanji then hears screaming from the village, and it was none other than Page. Demanding for Sanji to show up, he destroys the soba stand, and hurting the villagers. Suddenly, Sanji kicks Page to the curb. He tells the guys to go on ahead as he pulls out the weapon that Niji left for him back at WCI. Sanji then pulls out his weapon and BAM! The dark knight, Soba Mask, appears! Black suit, family hair do, shades, rocket shoes, I mean the whole enchilada. Apparently, this new suit really is useful and beating Page. At the end, a surprise got washed up ashore. Chopper takes a stroll with Tama, Kiku, and Momo and they spot Big Mom. However, when she woke up, she doesn’t know her where she is nor who she is. EH?! AMNESIA? Will it last? What’s gonna happen if regains her memory? Big time yonkou will clash! What fate will hold for the kingdome of Wano?! GAH! So many mysteries and questions! Guess we’ll have to leave it up to the big man. Let’s be surprised. Also, if you want to read official manga, please use official websites. Do not go around revealing spoilers on any media such as FB, TW, or any other to everyone who are patiently waiting for the official released. It’s rude and messed up. Be considerate. Next, totally behind on the anime, but we’ll wrap it up in one. We finally see Luffy catching up to Katakuri’s level and getting the respect after finding out that Flampe pulled a dirty trick and put that brat in her place. This past weekend’s episode was a major throw down! We finally see Luffy’ new awesome gear 4th move, SNAKE MAN, which it increased his speed of his attacks. Katakuri however was still one step ahead thanks to his awesome observation haki. Both warriors are going all out majorly. The guys pulled their final move into a huge impact of haki!! Meanwhile, Sanji and Pudding wait in an alley. Pudding hesitates to say goodbye to Sanji, but approached him for a final request. At the end, the fight is over. The victor is…none other than our fellow rubber champ, Luffy-kun! Katakuri stands up and asked him if he will beat Big Mom. He vowed to come back and do so. Katakuri finally passed out defeated for the first time. At the end, Luffy leaves his hat on his face as show of his respect and Pekoms shows up. It’s 5 until 1 am. Next time, Pekoms helps Luffy by awakening his sulong form, but will it save our hero? DON’T MISS IT! Thank you, Katakuri for putting up a major fight. We hope to see you down the road. Now on with the goods! First, we received a telegram from Tongari-san as he caught the flu, but will get better in no time. He says that in March, the tower will be celebrating its 4th anniversary, and loads of fun events will be happening. The anniversary week will start from March 13th to the 16th. There will be a special live performance from Kitadani Hiroshi and Ostuki Maki. Details of events and special live will be announced soon. Moreover, check out the new theme for the 4th anniversary. It’s an Alice in Wonderland theme. They’ll be selling new buttons of the Straw Hats including, Ace, Sabo, and Law. The tower will also be having a stamp rally event so more details will be announced soon. The spring event and buttons will be available on March 1st. Next, the tower is celebrating the beautiful Nico Robin’s birthday. Her bday is on Feb.6th. To celebrate, the stores will be selling Robin’s birthday button and key chain, another bday button, art board, tote bag, & postcard set. Also, they’ll be giving out a bromide card if you visit the park, & a free poster if you purchase over 3000 yen. The café will be serving her Flower-Flower Soybean milk pudding. It will come w/ an edible flower w/ a bit of drizzled berry sauce. Delish! The café will also celebrate Vivi’s birthday. They’ll serve her royal white curry udon noodle with some blue jelly and an edible flower. If you order either, you’ll receive a free birthday card. Also, if there are those in the mood to celebrate Valentine, the café will be serving this limited time Mr. Prince’s aka Sanji’s Love choco banana waffle served a glasses sweet crisp shape. Available until Feb.14th. Anyone have a sweet tooth? Well, now you can buy your own character chocolate piece. Deco chocolate are selling cubes of any of your favorite characters. You can make your own box of chocos. You pick a box, pick the characters, and done! You’re ready to check out. You can buy 3, 5, 10 pieces for one box. It’s a perfect gift for friends, family, or if you are the lovey dovey type, it would be a great Valentine or White day gift or some other special occasion. If you want to buy a whole box of one character, that is possible too. I bought one box.  Next, the store is also selling these limited ed. café goods of Sanji such as a button set, a can of candy, a box of waffle cookies w/ a free random sticker, and an acrylic key holder. It’s still in stock.  Last, but not least, the store is still selling the New Year gift pack that comes with an acrylic stand, long towel, and button set. Next, FIGURINES! Majorly awesome new ones! First, if you are in the arcade, be sure to win yourself these World Figure Colosseum Treasure Cruise figurines of Luffy, Nami, and Zoro in their cowboy look. They’ll also be stocking this awesome Grandista figurine of Sanji as well so get those coins ready to beat the crane. Next, stores will be selling this awesome new Figure Arts Zero figurine of Luffy in Snake Man mode. It will be released in May. POP will also release figurine of Luffy in Snake Man mode as well. It will be released in August. They’ll also be accepting reservations for this new POP figurine of Hina. It will be released in July. Last, but not least, this adorable POP figurine of Chopper ver. OT. It will be released in May. Next, new stuff! First, the popular brand, Graff Art are selling these cute goods of East Blue such as acrylic key holders (6 random), pass cases, a pouch, 3 memo pads, and a pencil case. Next, the stores will also be celebrating Robin’s b-day. To celebrate, they’ll sell her bday button and acrylic stand. If you purchase over 1000 yen, you’ll get a free mini poster of her. Next, a new flower pot of Chopper will be sold soon. It will come an engraved box with Chopper in it. It’s a perfect for friend or someone. Next, this year, Mugi Mugi will be having new plushies from East Blue. This month, they’ll be selling mugi mugi of Shanks, Luffy, and Coby. Very adorbs! Next, in March, they’ll be selling memo pad stands of Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Nami, & Keita-san. Next, new phone covers with all the Straw Hats individually or in group. Next, this week, stores will be these cute tote bags in gold and silver color. Possible to make an ita bag. Stores are also selling these new smartphone pocket of the gang, and these awesome plastic gold & silver tote purses with the OP logo on it. Next, anyone likes Valentine? More luck. The stores will be selling imprinted Valentine and White day cookies. Girls are now in stock. Great gifts. Looks so colorful to eat. They’re also selling these JUMP stickers available at JUMP Shops and Mugi stores according to its location: Tokyo, Osaka, & Fukuoka w/ differ designs. Stores are still selling these New Year goodie bags. Both bags have hand towels & Luffy mugi mugi mini pillow. Red bag will have button set of Luffy, Sanji, & Katakuri. Blue bag will have button set of Luffy, Zoro, & Law. Get them while they last. They’re also selling these adorable New Year mugi mugi of Luffy & Chopper in their kimono, these neat socks of Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, & Chopper, this adorable mugi mugi purse perfect to store them, and hat with the anniversary design on the inside. Next, the Hello! OP exhibition will be holding it in Fukuoka region from April 20th to May 12th. They’re selling new goods such as a ticket mini folder, mini art stands, new mug of Nami, Sabo, & Shanks, folder, poster, tote bag, motto long towels of Luffy & Zoro, t-shirt, and a goodie bag. Next, big events happening: Hong Kong will host a marathon; registration is full, and a big shiop event going in Yokohama bay to celebrate 20th anniversary of the anime. They’ll have an OP café. More details will be announced later. More new stuff at the stores. They’ll be selling these adorable winter designs of Chopper’s hometown mascots including hiking bear. They’ll have masking tapes, pen, and a small notebook I think. It will be in pink or blue color. Next, stores will be selling these mini RUN! RUN! acrylic mini stands of the Straw Hats, Law, Ace, & Sabo in kid and adult versions. Adult versions will be available on Feb.16th. They’re also selling these mini stickers, new vivre cards of Robin, Shirahoshi, Blackbeard, and Hordy Jones. Coming very soon, these new acrylic straps and big & small pixel stickers of many various characters and t-shirts of Katakuri & Zoro. Next, stores are selling these new adorable Chopper goods such as this t-shirt, small pillows, shiny folder, and acrylic stands wearing differ hats from various characters. They’ll also be selling this Zoro sleeping mask and various new hand towels and long towels. Next, YO HO HO HO! Music! Coming soon, new stores will be selling this golden album of OP Music Material of BGM. It will be available on Feb.22nd. Next, month, they’ll be selling the OP 20th anniversary Best Album of all the songs throughout the 20 years including the hit song, WE ARE! It will be available on March 27th. If you haven’t purchased, be sure to purchase of the new single of V6 for OP’s theme, SUPER POWERS! This CD will have the songs with its animation cover of the boys w/ the Straw Hats. Other CD will have songs and DVD with the MV making. Next, if you haven’t purchased it, be sure to get your copy of the new OP magazine vol.5. It will have Zoro’s wanted poster. Also, the Kumamoto x Tokyo Girls Collection will be accepting votes for a postcard to be included in the next issue which will be available on May 24th. It will have Nami’s wanted poster. Also, Tsuruya dept. store will be having the collaboration of OP with TGC. They’ll have a café selling delish dishes of the girls, desserts, and drinks. They’ll be giving out free random coaster of the Straw Hats if you purchase a drink. For goods, they’ll be selling a folder, acrylic straps & buttons of Nami, Robin, Chopper, Hancock, Perona, Tashigi, and Big Mom, postcards, a tote bag, and acrylic stands of Nami, Robin, and Hancock. Next, new info for the upcoming OP movie, STAMPEDE! On March 1st, all movie theaters in Japan will be selling advanced tickets to the movie, and if you purchase it, you’ll be given a free 10 button set of the gang’s new look including a new jolly roger. Its limited time so be sure to check out your local theater at a town near you. YOWZA! Finally, here’s the new DVD cover of vol.18 of WCI that has the awesome Katakuri. You can find on the JP site of amazon. Phew! That is whole thing we cover for the January and this month’s news. We are truly sorry for falling behind. We won’t make a bad habit of it. We promise. That’s all we got. Be sure to tune in for more news next time. Boys! Job damn well done! Let’s call it a night.

 TGC: http://www.tsuruya-dept.co.jp/tgc/cafe/index.html

OP movie: http://www.onepiece-movie.jp/

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30 Uncommon Mother’s Day Gifts

Let's surprise them with Unique Gifts For Mothers Day! One of the most expected days of the year is surely the mother's day. It is one of our greatest wishes to do something special for our mothers who have been with us throughout our lives. One of the main points of the surprise is meaningful mother's day gifts. Creating a warm smile on their faces with different meaningful gifts is one of the most pleasant and meaningful gestures we can do. For mothers who are fond of their beauty, mothers who are fond of the kitchen, mothers who do not compromise on sports, mothers with the order ... In short, a special gift idea for each mother. Let's take a look at the mother's gift suggestions together!

Unique Gifts For Mothers Day

There is no better meaningful mother's day gift option for mothers who are fond of beauty than cosmetics, personal care, and make-up products, right?  An a stylish perfume that will blow your mind or an anti-aging care set that will add youth to your youth! If you want to examine the elegant perfume suggestions that can be a gift to the mother, you can read our article about 10 Wonderful Perfume Sets for Mothers.

GIVE Unique Gifts For Mothers Day

You collected it since your childhood; you destroyed it did. Sometimes he got angry, sometimes he reproached. Now it's your turn! Compile and collect your home, the most precious place in the world for your mother; Making it even more elegant can guide your mother's choice of gifts this year. Decorative storage solutions or lively home textile products can make your mother happy. With both a stylish tall mirror and a hidden cabinet compartment, mirrored jewelry and accessory cabinets, which act as a safe for storing jewelry and accessories, maybe your gift of choice this year.

Great Mom’s Day Present Concepts:

#1 Custom Mothers Day Portrait

Buy the best gift for your mom. Now you can personalize your gifts. What would be better than memory? Give the best meaningful gift for your mother this year. #2 I Love You To The Moon And Back: Message IN A Bottle – Personalised Gift

Sometimes it would be excellent to give a nice message in a special way. This is an excellent alternative to a traditional greeting card. The first message that he or she will forever have at their side, on the nightstand, desk, even in the space... it will absolutely bring a smile to their face and make they'll instantly feel good! #3 Personalised Mother’s Day Cutting Board GIFT

For the mum who gives all of her time within the kitchen cooking up a storm, this personalized chopping food board is the amazing reward thought! You possibly can even choose your most popular wooden sort and message to make it further special for her. #4 Personalized Mama Shirts

In case you’re trying to find totally unique mom’s day presents, we simply must recommend this awesome t-shirt. It’s out there in an ideal vary of sizes and over 20 completely different colors! #5 Mothers Day Birds Necklace

Present how a lot you like being taken under her wing all of those times and reward your mom these lovely Mother day birds necklace formed of sterling silver. #6 Awesome Family Folded Book

This must be one of the crucial superbly artistic arts we’ve ever witnessed. It’s completely supreme for readers but additionally those who merely admire artistic artwork items! Get the best meaningful mother's day gifts. #7 Custom Two Hearts Anklets

This lovely, two coronary heart anklet is out there in gold, rose gold, or silver and might be personalized with as much as four-letter initials or the expression, Love. This may be a Unique Gifts For Mothers Day #8 Personalized Penny Keychain

Look no additional for cool mom’s day reward concepts, this personalized penny keychain is among the greatest we’ve seen! You possibly can select to incorporate as much as 10 pennies, every of which might be personalized with a reputation of as much as 9 characters. As a bonus, you'll be able to at the moment choose pennies made in any 12 months you want between 1940 and 2019! #9 Custom Recipe Plate Unique Gifts For Mothers Day

Give an awesome gift to your mother in 2020s mothers day. Custom place recipes are very unique gifts for mothers. Get one now.. #10 Mother & Daughter Letter Book Set

This excellent fancy letter ebook will permit your mom to share household recipes, handwritten letters, and messages which you'll be able to each treasure for years to return and even move onto future generations. This Unique Gifts For Mothers Day will make your mother very happy. #11 Home Is Where My Mom Is Coffee Mug

Let’s be trustworthy, generally, all of us run out time and wish to buy last-minute moms day reward concepts! Fortunately for us, this lovable espresso mug is the perfect approach to say I really like you in an easy but sweetly considerate means this mom’s day. #12 Camo Mama Bear Hooded Sweatshirt

Any Mother will like to get heat and comfortable on this lovable Mama Bear hooded sweatshirt gift. Additionally, for those who like the hoodie however would love another message, the vendor will, fortunately, run with you to print the phrases you want! #13 Monogrammed Nylon Medium Size Tote

Assist her to complete this in fashion with this attractive monogrammed tote bag. This Gifts for mothers in eleven completely different colors to go well with each persona and magnificence. #14 Custom Face Socks

In search of that really memorable gift ideas for your mother? We've got you lined with these funny customized photograph socks full with a sweetheart picture and, most significantly, your face! #15 Flower Necklace

Neglect about birthstones, do you know that every month additionally has its personal delivery flower too?! Present your mom one among these beautiful necklaces together. #16 Mother’s Birth Stone Ring

These  chrome steel bands are made with real Swarovski Birthstones for a sublime end your mom will undoubtedly adore! #17 AWESOME Bath Robe

What higher time to your mother to satisfy than on mom’s day? Be sure she gets the time to relax in fashion with this beautiful terry robe personalized together with her title. This bathrobe will make you happy. An awesome gift to your mother. #18 VERY CUTE Cactus Plants

These mini cactus are amazing. If you have a mom who likes to decorate. This might be the best gift for her. Get this cactus for your mother and put a big smile to her face. #19 Flower design  Towels Set

These lovely hymn tea towels are 100% cotton. A very nice gift for Mother's day. #21 Wearable Planter Necklaces

Buy something enjoyable and unique mom’s day! This wearable planter necklace is one of our favorite presents and a good way of gifting jewelry in an extra thoughtful and private means! #22 Anti-Stress BETA Bulb

Support your mom to keep relaxed. This awesome mom’s day Anti-stress BETA bulb will take the stress away. Get this beta bulb for 2020 mothers day. #23 Custom Selfie Face Leggings

Relating to probably the most hilarious presents on the market, these customized selfie face leggings definitely make it into our prime 10 mom’s day reward concepts. Have yours decorated along with your face to your mom to put on and finally laugh at! #24 Food Decore Handbags

That is definitely one of many extra fantastic presents we’ve come throughout… and we completely find it irresistible! It’s supreme for any mum that loves her meals and can make for an extremely unusual reward this mom’s day! #25 Pedestal Jewelry Holder

In case you’ve spent the previous few mom’s days gifting your mum probably the most lovely jewelry, this might be the proper 12 months to offer her this trendy awesome gift which shows it proudly while holding it secure! #26 Own Design Beach Towel

Summer is coming. Make it all of the extra particulars with this distinctive reward for mom’s day. #27 Personalized Doormats

Have this high-quality custom doormat loved one and surprise your mother with probably the most welcoming mom’s day reward of all these 12 months! #28 Dragon’s Egg Soap Boxed Set

 Besides a not so delicate trace to Sport of Thrones, they’re excellent for the Mom of Dragons in your life! #29 Sea Urchin Air Plants

We could have discovered probably the most distinctive mom’s day reward thought of all! This funny set is available in lovely packaging and can offer a playfully ornamental addition to any house! #30 Mother’s Day Gift Basket

 It’s full of an array of nice merchandise to calm down her and make her howl with a laugh all on the identical time! #31 Greek Leather Sandals

She’s positive to love these stylish Greek leather-based shoes. They’re not solely lovely however amazingly talented and supreme for when summertime comes or a future journey! So, there you've gotten our round-up of probably the most distinctive, emotional, and absolutely funny presents from across the internet! No matter your mom’s fashion or persona is, we hope we’ve offered you some actually particular person and uncommon presents that you simply really feel hot to surprise her with this upcoming mom’s day! Get the best gifts for your mom. #STAYATHOME #SHOPONLINE Sharing is caring! Read the full article

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baby steps in transitioning to a 100% zero-waste lifestyle

A lot of people have asked me about my lifestyle changes in becoming zero-waste, so below are some of my daily zero-waste actions. I also want to make it clear that I am not (yet) living a 100% zero-waste lifestyle because of limits imposed by my middle-class class status; and while that may come off as an excuse, I want to be fully transparent about how I’m proceeding. I have a lot of thoughts about zero-waste and class privilege in environmental and sustainability movements that are too lengthy for one post, but I’ll share those at another time. Regard the list below as a “starting point” for actions you can incorporate into your daily routine, but please remember that by no mean is it perfect. 

Things I’ve been doing as part of my zero-waste commitment that I officially began in April 2017: 

Bringing my own reusable water bottle to work/gym/events, and asking baristas to put my coffee/tea in my Klean Kanteen bottle. The same goes for my smoothies! I used to feel incredibly self-conscious to ask people to do that, but I’ve never faced any rejection from it. Most of the time, people find it “pretty cool and inspiring.” Once, I even asked the cashier at Van Leeuwen’s to put my ice cream scoops in my Klean Kanteen bottle because I didn’t want a cone and I didn’t want to use the compostable bowl - he was surprised, but super accommodating in getting my vegan match ice cream into my bottle. 

Bringing my own metal fork and spoon and stainless steel straw everywhere so that I never have to ask for plastic utensils. Also when I’m going out with friends, I make sure to bring an extra pair of utensils (because you never know when someone might take you on a surprise picnic date). So much fossil fuel energy is put into making plastic goods and recycling them that I don’t see the point of having to recycle something if that can be prevented. 

Instead of using restaurant napkins / Kleenex tissues, I’ve been using cloth hankerchiefs and cut cloth from old T-shirts. It does look a little weird to pull out a Batman towel that was clearly designed for a 10-year-old, but I’ve stopped caring about people’s reactions to it because the snot in my nose has to go somewhere. 

Ditched plastic bags for reusable tote bags, and I always make sure I have at least 1 reusable bag in my bag whenever I go out. I enjoy using canvas tote bags because it’s easy to clean them whenever they get dirty, and canvas is a sturdy material that can hold more weight. I now have a canvas tote bag that holds all my reusable tote bags, which makes it easier for me to store and find bags when I’m in a rush. Since I started my apprenticeship at Earth Matter NY, I’ve been inspired by how other apprentices package their lunch and things using cloth/canvas bags. 

Use and bring my own cloth produce bags to stores and the supermarket. I don’t like using Ziplock bags (more plastic, yuck) to store my snacks and other miscellaneous things. I’ve gone to Whole Foods several times to buy nut trail mix in bulk and pouring it straight into my small cloth produce bag makes it easier for storing and weighing. I also like using my cloth produce bags to store baked goods from the farmers market or coffee shops. 

Not buying more than what I need at the market. I work with my mom to plan my meals for the week and to make sure I don’t purchase items on a whim. 

Using a bamboo compostable toothbrush! I’m looking forward to composting it in my hotbox compost device on Governors Island before my apprenticeship ends in October. (Unfortunately, I still have a large stock of Sensodyne toothpaste that my mom and I use so I haven’t transitioned to making my own toothpaste.) 

Composting my fruit, vegetable, and egg shell scraps at Earth Matter NY. I’m so privileged to do this because 1. I work twice a week as a compost apprentice at Earth Matter, so it’s easy for me to bring my food scrap containers to and from NJ  and 2. I’m also lucky to have easy access to people and resources there who teach me so much more about composting than I could have learned by myself. If I didn’t have easy access to a food scrap drop-off location, it would be more challenging for me to figure out how to compost my food scraps (especially since my family members aren’t particularly keen on creating a vermicompost system). 

Reducing my fast food consumption + bringing my own to-go containers. It shouldn’t be shocking to realize that fast food companies produce so much waste from their packaging practices, and for food that isn’t even high in good nutrition value. Truthfully, this hasn’t hard for me because I’m a selective eater and I plan my meals on a strict budget - I always bring my own snacks and lunch from home, while dinner depends on my evening schedule. I only eat out with friends once/twice a week, and I do my best to make sure we eat at restaurants instead of opting for take-out (which usually comes in styrofoam containers that are non-biodegrable!!). Sometimes I have to attend evening work functions that provide food, so I make sure to pack my reusable container to put my food in. You never know when there might be leftover food at an event that you might want to take home! 

Using package-free, homemade bulk soap / soap that comes in paper. I am extremely lucky to have had friends give this to me as presents so I’m well-stocked and ready to wash myself this season. I also don’t use a lot of beauty products - I really only use LUSH products that come in containers that can be returned and/or reused. 

Buying less clothing and stuff. As a post-grad student, this isn’t difficult because I am almost always broke and therefore living on a strict budget. In the past year, I’ve only gone shopping twice because I needed new work-out clothing and work clothes. Other than that, I maintain a minimalist closet that stores my high-quality clothing pieces. I’ve stopped buying from fast fashion brands such as Forever 21, H&M, Zara, and Urban Outfitters because of their unethical business practices. Something that I’ve implemented more in my daily routine is “conscious shopping”, which means researching companies and learning how they make their products. 

Educating myself in the DIY + sustainability culture to combat neoliberal capitalism. I am always, always, always learning #proudnerd. I follow several zero-waste influencers on Instagram and I read a lot of content on zero-waste + sustainability + environmental justice. I love sharing and receiving zero-waste + sustainability resources, particularly those by women of colour! One of my biggest critiques about the zero-waste movement is that it is championed by white women with class privilege who have the resources and time to easily adapt to living a zero-waste lifestyle. I am still learning how to make zero-waste + sustainability an inclusive movement -- so if you have any ideas/suggestions, I’d love to hear them! 

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19. Remembrance of Things Lost

1. Student ID

In the hustle of graduating college and moving out of the house I lived in, packing was secondary. My family rented a van to drive there and bring me back home. It’s kind of silly how I lost it after holding on to the same ID for all four years, my face almost entirely scratched out, the card itself no doubt a cesspool of germs. Certainly after being kept between bras and tucked in-between skirts and skins when I didn’t have pockets. The tiny particles of cafeteria food that probably slipped into the cracks. The nights of momentary panic after coming home from a night out without it, only to find the card in my student mailbox the next day. I was blessed with many good samaritans and should’ve lost it sooner. After a couple weeks at home I couldn’t find it and my room was too sweltering to spend much energy looking for anything. It’s unfortunate because I still look twelve. I had a good five years of discounted movie tickets and theater screenings to take advantage of, but I like to think of myself as a patron of the arts so I’ll get over paying full-price for everything.

2. Parrot earring

I buy earrings in bulk because I have a habit for leaving them everywhere. Thrift stores are especially good for this. I mostly like gold, silver, bronze and off-white jewelry now. But At 19 I was on my Vanessa Huxtable shit with colorful floral sweaters and bright tights and earrings with character - literally. The Betty Boop ones were on heavy rotation, just like my parrot earrings were. Those were wooden and painted red, blue, and green. Losing one earring is worse then losing them both. You’re constantly reminded of the missing soulmate. The parrots are too specific to mix with another lost soul. So I keep one. Maybe when I’m ambitious I’ll make it into a necklace. But I probably won’t, it’ll just stay in the same ceramic jar collecting dust.

3. One of Two Goldfish

Nigerians love party favors. You didn’t go to Nigerian party is you don’t come back with a mug with someone’s face on it, or dish towels, or a tote bag with something like “Olu and Mayowa’s Wedding” emblazoned in bold. When I was in high school my mom came back from a party with two goldfish. They were the first pets I ever owned. I was on a real Godfather kick at the time so I named the fish Michael and Connie (after the Corleones). We got them a 10 gallon tank but they never seemed to grow bigger, staying a couple inches long and relatively healthy. I guess I lost my motivation to care for them - yikes, maybe I shouldn’t have kids - because when I ran out of fish food two years later, I wasn’t in a hurry to get more. I figured there was enough algae and shit in the tank for them to feed off of, right? Until the day an old friend came by, looked at my fish tank and said “I think this one’s dead?” Never found the other one. My hypothesis is that Michael ate Connie. I turned over the gravel and plastic rock decoration and did not find the second fish. R.I.P. Connie. Sorry I drove your brother to cannibalism.

4. $50 in Thailand

In high school I had the absolutely wild experience of traveling to Thailand for 3 ½ weeks during my junior year. I went with the theater troupe I was a part of; we had spent the months leading up to the trip at our director’s house Skyping with the Thai group we’d be staying with. Northern Thailand was a colorful, humid, magical time, even though I had the shits for a third of the trip and came back to school with a mound of make-up homework and AP Exams the next week. Each of us were given a daily stipend, but aside from that I brought $150 of my own cash. Towards the tail end of ur trip we spent a night or two in Pai. I stepped out for the afternoon that day and came back to find my clean laundry stacked on my bed and the $50, which I could have sworn I kept somewhere secure, gone. It didn’t really matter then. But I felt it when I came home and was swamped with homework and exams and just wanted to blow my money on retail therapy. Who the fuck loses $50? My absentminded ass. It’s like my brain goes on autopilot when I have to put something important away. I haven’t outgrown that, unfortunately.

5. A piece of molar

The second semester of senior year of college is a lot like home stretch of senior year of high school. Except more illicit substances, angst and skipping class. Anyway. One day I woke up as normal, went to one of the last classes of the year, and found my tongue touching a fragment in my upper right molar that wasn’t there before. It was chipped, like really chipped, like “can’t even root canal this, take the whole tooth out” chipped. I had used up most of my dental insurance that year and had to wait until January for the extraction. I spent 6 months chewing on the left side of my mouth, averting food particles the best I could lest one of them lodge into the cavity and fester and cause a heart-attack inducing sepsis (you can tell I go on WebMd too much). It was odd getting used to the gap where my molar was. Now it’s just smooth gum and hurts a little every once in awhile, if phantom pain from tooth extractions is even a thing.

6. The obvious

I’m not going to get into painstaking detail except that it was fall, but the point in fall where it gets chilly and you’re reminded winter is coming. I was doing a bunch of paperwork to prepare for the following semester I would spend in France, sort of seeing someone, but in that not-too-serious way that happens when you both know that what you’re doing is temporary. The event itself was fine, it took several tries and lots of sweating but ultimately patience won and the deed was done. I didn’t feel too different. And it didn’t hurt at all, really. As I walked home that night I texted my best friend rapidly: It happened! :)

[yoshi4sushi]

(purupurupuru) (purupurupuru) (gocha!) (coo!) (coo!)

 How’s it hanging, nakama?! I hope everyone is ok from this hot, cruel weather so you keep yourself hydrated, wear light clothing, wear plenty of sunscreen, and avoid sun burn. All said and done, we’re back to our weekly news with plenty, plenty of goodies so you know the drill. First off, last week’s chapter was totally chaotic as we see Luffy and the gang finally reached the area where Wano kingdom is, but the journey was full of dangerous waves as the gang are swamped by large koi fish and getting pushed around the sea. Oda-san re-created the scene Hokusai’s Sea of Japan storm painting with the koi fish splashing around. GUA! He’s totally gonna input a lot Edo style in this story. Anyway, the koi fish go up the mountain with a stream guiding them. At the end, Luffy woke with a pinch from a crab and encounters a lion and baboon ready to duke it out. Looks like he finally arrived at the destination. What action will he take? Where are the others? Let’s see how it plays out this week. Next, this past weekend’s episode was mind-blowing as we see the gang finally making their gateway, while they run into a familiar homie which was Kingbaum flirting with a female tree homie. Luffy and Nami were happy to see him alive, but Kingbaum was not thrilled to see them at all. So he’s back again being the steed for Nami. Poor guy can’t get a break. Back at the city, all of Big Mom’s crew are taking action to go after Luffy and Bege, but more deadly trouble approaches when Big Mom has again gone through her sugar meltdown, and starts rampaging the city. Perospero was able to calm her down telling her that the wedding cake was stolen by Luffy which is lie to keep the city safe. However, Big Mom threatens him if is lying, she will take his lifespan. He’s a big pinch. At the end, Big Mom flies at a fast speed and caught with them slashing like a maniac. Next time, Nami has a plan up her sleeve that will shake off Big Mom. Will it work? Guess we’ll see. Now on with the goodies! First off, look who came in for quick visit. Yup, it’s our totally fave nakama, Tongari-san. Sorry to make travel in this horrible weather, my friend. So what’s the buzz going at the tower? Tongari-san says that loads of amazing stuff is happening! First off, to celebrate the OP anniversary, the tower will be having lots of talk shows happening for next weekend. They’ll invite many special guests such as figurine creators, game creators of the new OP game, World Seeker, voice actors of the Straw Hats, cast of the PHANTOM live show, and Greg along with some editors of OP. They will give away free tickets to these events. Deadline already past, but if you were able to apply beforehand. You’re good to go. You can invite one friend w/ you to the event, and you can apply once for one show. Winners will be sent an email along with a number. Follow the instructions when you’re given the email. Bring an ID to confirm you’re identity. Schedule of the talk shows are posted up. Next, here are some yummy treats the tower will sell for the summer festival: they’ll have Buggy’s watermelon with pineapple gelatin vitamin drink, his chocolate banana pudding energy drink, Luffy’s citron salty gelatin mineral drink, and Chopper’s small bucket of cotton candy with various flavors. Yummy! Yum! Yum! Next, schedule of photo greet with Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji will be on July 17th, 19th, 24th, 26th, and 30th. They’ll give out lottery tickets with numbers around 6:15 to 7:30. If you see you’re number on the board, you win the lottery. Photo greet will be at 9:00 pm. We’ll leave a link with details for those interested. Next, don’t forget that Corazon’s birthday is coming up and you can still get the birthday bromide card of him if you visit the tower. They’ll also give away free birthday posters of him if you make purchases over 3000 yen. Don’t miss it! Next, new goodies will be sold at the store such as this limited ed. towel of the Straw Hats, and some yummy popcorn with flavors of cheese, caramel, salt butter, and milk chocolate. Great snack if you have the munchies. Next, all Straw Hat stores will be having a campaign to celebrate the Mugiwara Festival. Next week, they’ll give out free bromide cards Whole Cake Island special scenes if you purchase goods over 500 yen. Next, loads of new t-shirts: they’ll sell Chopper’s insignia hat t-shirt in navy blue & hot pink color, Germa siblings colored t-shirts with the double 66 of Ichiji, Niji, Yonji, and black color which I think it’s Judge’s. They’ll also sell, lil’ Sanji no.3 t-shirt that he wore back then. Next, they’ll sell this “don” gold color necklace, clear pouches with the OP logos, and a blue color with the gang on both sides, and this cute blue color OP logo scrunchy. Next, all JUMP shops will be selling awesome new goodies such as these three envelope set of devil fruit designs of Luffy’s gum-gum fruit, Law’s op-op fruit, and Buggy’s chop-chop fruit. They’ll also sell this Japanese cloth of Luffy’s gum-gum fruit good for a curtain decoration or table mat. Next, they’ll sell this neon bar themed goods such as acrylic figurines, water bottles, buttons, pouches, tote bags, Japanese coaster mats, and a big towel. Next, the HELLO OP exhibition in Eihime have more new items such as acrylic charms, a folder, a t-shirt, a mug of Law, and a colorful pencil pouch. Next, Jump WORLD is having a Treasure Hunting event where you try to find as many colorful jewels and you could get a free prize. More awesome the Straw Hat stores will be selling such as these totally rad hats of various jolly rogers characters including the navy hat and key holder hat of Luffy, clip boards of Luffy and the navy, & a long towel of the Straw Hats’ jolly rogers. Next, coming soon in Odaiba, a new OP event is coming up next month called “The Mist” where the gang meet with a mysterious man who ate a devil fruit made him a mist man.  More details will be revealed soon. Next, the 50th anniversary of the Jump exhibition will be serving food dishes from popular anime. The OP dish will have Luffy’s favorite food such as chicken drum stick, fried chicken, veggies, and straw hat rice. Very delish! Next, here is the CD cover album the for entire Island Song collection which will be released on Aug.24th. It will have all the characters songs including Big Mom’s Bloody Tea Party. Next, the title for the next book will be Vivre Card Fan Book which will contain fun facts of OP from fans. Also, if you buy either the new OP Open Door books or any of the volumes, you’ll get a free magnet clip, and if you collect them all, it will complete the picture of the Germa theme. Behind it will have a character collage of Luffy and the others. Last, but not least, here is the new DVD cover of vol.12 of WCI arc that has Yonji. It will be released on Aug.1st. One more thing, here is a new drawing that Oda-san made to celebrate the JUMP anniversary. He drew Luffy with Goku. And here’s a pic of seiyuu of Jinbei (Katsuhisa-san), Pedro (Miki-san), Perospero (Uchida-san) Luffy (Mayumi-san) Ussop (Kappei-san), and Nami (Akemi-san). Working together puts a smile on their face. Well done! PHEW! I think we covered everything. Well, that’s all we got for now. Tune in next week for more upcoming awesome goods and events. Special thanks to Tongari-san. We’ll see you at the anniversary party, my friend. Kikko! Momon! Excellent job as always!

[yoshi4sushi]

(purupurupuru) (purupurupuru) (gocha!) (coo!) (coo!)

 Happy Super Duper Monday, minna-san! I hope everyone had a good weekend. As for us, we are stoked for many fun events happening this summer. The weather is getting a bit warmer so be sure to keep yourselves hydrated and wear light clothing. Well, we done our obligation so we have loads of fun news to share with you. You know the drill. First off, last week’s chapter was EXTRAORDINARY! With the gang finally out of Totland, now they can rest easy now that Sanji is back with them. Meanwhile, all the representatives from the 20 kingdoms are sailing towards to Reviere. We see that Rebecca and Kyros joined with Violet with King Riku. Suddenly, a bunch pirates were plotting to kidnap Violet, but alas, the great marine hero Coby arrives and put a stop to them. He and Helmeppo are escorting the Riku family. Then, Coby reads the news about Luffy and Sanji. He couldn’t stop crying knowing that Luffy is making his name. The whole world reads the shocking news about the attempt assassination of Big Mom. Everyone was shocked to read the BIG BIG BIG NEWS about Luffy. So new bounties have increased, and a new Yonko has been announced. First, Sanji has a bounty of 330 million berries, but was really disappointed that his wanted poster added his family name with it. Once again, it depressed him. At the end, Luffy sees his bounty, but was sad cause it decreased to 150 berries, but Brook told him he misread it. It was announced that the new Yonko is none other… drum roll, please! Da da da da da da! LUFFY!! Yes, is now a Yonko with a bounty of 1 billion 500 million!!! YOWZA! That’s a big increase than 2 years ago when he fought against Doflamingo. The news shocked the gang?! Straw Hat Luffy is the 5th Yonko!!!! What will happen next time?! Guess we’ll see how things will unfold in this new adventure. There is no manga this week due to Golden Week so be patient and wait. Next, this past weekend’s episode was scary as we see Big Mom going nuts to see that Brook destroyed the picture of Mother Caramel. Meanwhile, as everyone tries to fulfill their mission, the Big Mom pirates surrounded the Vinsmokes ready to kill them as they planned. Judge was utterly in distraught finding out that he was played for a sucker for trusting Big Mom. At the end, Katakuri approaches quickly to stop Bege and Luffy from carrying on their plan to kill Big Mom as Brook urges Luffy to show the wrecked picture to Big Mom one more time so that she can screech her lungs out for the KX launcher to kill her. Next time, the fight goes on. Will they succeed with this plan? Don’t miss it! Now on with the news! Look who came to hang out with us for a bit. It’s Tongari-san! Take it away, my friend. Share your enthusiastic news. First off, Golden Week is a half week holiday, and the tower is getting ready to celebrate the future king of the pirates birthday, Luffy!!! His birthday is on May 5th, and it’s a good day. Its kid’s day so all children in elementary school will have free entry to the park. Next, Tongari Store are selling these adorable plush purses of mascots of Kumacy, Chopper, Bepo, and Kung Fu dugong to keep your phone or ticket safely tucked w/o losing it. Next, Mugiwara Café will be giving out picture frame designs for free for customers when you order something from the menu and have pictures taken at the tower. Only available May 1st, 2nd, and 6th from noon to six pm. Last entry will be at five-thirty. Next, the store will be selling the birthday buttons of the character for May. Here is also the new birthday button of Luffy with his cheerful face. Also, if you make purchase over 1000 yen, you’ll get a free birthday poster of Luffy. Moving on, last week, all arcades stocked this new King of Artist figurine of Luffy in Bound Man pose from Whole Cake Island. If you got your coins and game face ready, get on with it, and beat that crane. Next, Mugiwara store are selling these new mini tote bags of Ace, Law, and Chopper with the first letters of their names in bold color. Next, new acrylic straps of Luffy and Sanji have been released. Also, a new t-shirt of Luffy has been released which is his t-shirt from his kid days with Anchor in front and his kid self in the back. It’s a cute t-shirt. Next, they re-stocked more of these button sets of Ace, Zoro, Sanji, Ace, and Law. Next, more new buttons. This button sets of Luffy and Katakuri, and Zoro and Sanji in their Germa suits. You can also find them at the Jump Shops as well. Get it before it’s out of stock. Next, some awesome birthday goods of Luffy will also be at Mugiwara Stores and the tower such as this acrylic art board, tea cup, hand towel, t-shirt, friendly eco purse, and folders. Next, OP game app, Thousand Storm, we mentioned last week that its having a campaign of the Straw Hats in their new look. Pass many levels and get many coins to receive Luffy in his dashing pirate outfit. Next, new updates on the OP Summer event at USJ. First, last week, the website has launched the opening for reservations. You can purchase online or on the day you visit, but I would recommend you buy the tickets online so you avoid standing and waiting for your turn. If you purchased online, be sure to bring an ID and confirmation of your purchase so they can confirm it. The show is at 7:00 so you must be there 15 minutes early so you have time to find your seat. For the restaurant, There are still plenty of openings, but be quick otherwise you’ll have to wait till you visit the park and make reservations in person at the Beverly Hills Boulangerie. The window is located on the right side so stand in line and wait till they take your reservation time. For those who made reservations online, like the show tickets, bring ID and confirmation. You can have it your smartphone or print it out. In my opinion, you should print it just in case technology goes wrong. They have updated the menu they’ll have this year. You’ll be given a free drink such as orange juice at the entrance. For appetizers, they’ll have smoked duck, pastrami beef, smoked salmon, raw ham millefeu, and marinated shrimp and octopus with some delicacy sauce with hearts. For entre, you will have a choice to choose either the beef dish that has sirloin roast beef with layoinasse potatoes, and gratin soybeans. The fish dish has sautee sea beam with mash potatoes and eggplants. Both entres will include bread with butter. For kids menu, they’ll have Buggy’s Watch-Out-for-his-red nose dish. It will have Buggy’s chicken rice with a cherry tomato, fried shrimp with tartar sauce, omelet, chicken nugget, fresh steamed veggies, and macaroni gratin. For dessert, they’ll serve Tokimeki’s Strawberry Mousse. For drinks, you can order these colorful alcohol or non-alcohol drinks. For alcohol drinks, they’ll have Buggy’s “Who the hell you’re calling big nose” drink with an orange and cherry, and they’ll have for “You’re beautiful” strawberry sparkling wine. For non-alcohol, they’ll have “You’re cute” lemon soda cocktail, and Longing for the All-Blue drink with some colorful gelatin fish. If you order either of these drinks, you’ll be given a free random silver spoon of any Straw Hats. You will can also purchase a commemorative sweet dessert gift set of Sanji that will have a chocolate and fruit heart cakes with two tea bags, and a special message from Sanji. Let the cashier know before you leave. You’ll also have a chance to take a photo with the characters. No news yet who will be there this summer, but while you’re dining, waiters will escort you to the line so you can take your photo. Once you leave, you can head outside to purchase your photo frame. It’s a load of fun this summer. Updates on the other OP restaurant at the park and merchandise will be announced later. Also, they’ll have a Water Battle where you can watch a mini show of OP and get wet at the same time. Its oodles of fun, and a way to cool yourself off from the scorching heat. Last, but not least, here is the new cover of vol.2 from the novel of Ace that has Thatch and Blackbeard in it. It continues on with Ace’s story before he joined the Whitebeard pirates. Well, that’s all we got for now. Tune in for more news and events next week. Special thanks to Tongari for dropping by. See you around, my friend. BOYS! Let’s get some rest. Good job.

 USJ events: https://www.usj.co.jp/onepiece/summer2018/#