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Cafe Maru

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    I guess he likes #pinkprincessphilodendron too!! I I guess he likes #pinkprincessphilodendron too!! I had to make sure that he didn’t try to munch it, otherwise he could die due to the crystal-shaped cells. #dwarfhotot #mytwoloves
    I have started to get into ceramic mugs now—-alt I have started to get into ceramic mugs now—-although I love my practicality of my double insulated stainless steel, ceramics keep the flavor better and are easier to wash. Love this. The #pink and green contrast with this matcha latte is perfect too 😁 #pinklyfe
    Wow, didn’t realize how awesome a #ringlight wou Wow, didn’t realize how awesome a #ringlight would be. I also tried to make my hair like how ballerinas so during practice—-figured that #naginata would have similar requirements in that we have a lot of long-haired practitioners. I am gonna try more braids soon, but this style works for my over-grown bangs that desperately need to be cut. #quarantinehair #femalemartialartist #womenmartialartists #smile #blackandwhitephotography #ballerinahairstyle #twistbun #femaleathlete #longhair #longhairstyles #martialartshair #なぎなた #薙刀 #長刀
    #tbt of my first #worldchampionships in Belgium, 2 #tbt of my first #worldchampionships in Belgium, 2007. Was so young and naive to what life was going to unfold ahead of me, as well as knowing the benefits of tying your hair in a bun 😝 Time flies and this felt just like yesterday. I really feel like I haven’t aged a day, but I guess as I got older, I began to get more understanding of others and jaded to the 仕方がない aspects of human society. #naginata #martialarts #femalemartialartists #womenmartialartists #womenmartialartiststrainhard #asianamericanmartialartists #asianamericanwomenmartialartists #budo #bogu #防具 #大会 #なぎなた #なぎなた大会 #武道 #薙刀 #長刀
    FINALLY got this after it was out of stock for a b FINALLY got this after it was out of stock for a billion years on Orchids.com, and I honestly like this one better than my original one...oops. It’s interesting to now own orchids that legitimately have ID’s lol. This one is a #bigliporchid that is called “Cotton Candy” and is a cross between Yu Pin Easter Island x Sogo Genki. I think it’s also from Taiwan. Haven’t grown orchids in years, so this was a fun way to go back to some old hobbies I did! I may also try some #keikipaste on this to see if I can clone it! First, gotta repot this and ensure that it is in good health though! #orchids #phalaenopsisorchid
    So I’m sure many of you are wondering why I’m So I’m sure many of you are wondering why I’m posting so many pictures of plants. Tbh, because the dojo is closed, I don’t have anyone to nurture except for my plants. I also am very limited with what I can do in my house during the stay-at-home order, so yes, plants seem to be the only thing fulfilling my life right now instead of budo, shopping, and nice cafes to work LOL. However, during my time away from the dojo, I have been able to notice some similarities between plants and #budo (more specifically in regards to #teaching); each plant has its own medium, watering, sunlight, and nutrient requirements in order to thrive well, just like how each individual student has their unique requirements for nurturing, teaching explanations, etc.. in order to perform well. Some plants require more sunlight to grow, some burn, just like how some students need more attention from the teacher, while others need more independence and space because too much individualized attention can make them stressed out. Some plants are naturally more finicky than others, just like how some students are harder to get your point across to than others. Some plant species are easy to grow for some growers, while for some others, it’s considered temperamental and not easy to care for—it honestly sounds just like different teachers exchanging information about their experiences about one particular student at the #dojo . Most importantly, you cannot assume that one type of medium will work for ALL plants; I do not use #leca for my phalaenopsis orchids nor my succulents, however, I use them for my aroids. The equivalent in teaching is to NOT use the SAME explanation of a #waza or concept and expect all students to get it. That’s not how it works. Some students may also need more repetitions than others in order to master a technique, while others, using only your explanation and method, may need less to get it. I honestly felt like smacking myself in the head that it took me until NOW to fully sink in what #Kliebard (1972) said about the curriculum metaphor, “Curriculum as a Garden.” Kliebard said exactly this. I do not believe you can be successful without knowing how to nurture.
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    Just remember that cuttings done in the Spring/Sum Just remember that cuttings done in the Spring/Summer definitely root and grow new shoots faster than those done in the Winter. I love how #musashi ‘s quotes about #budo can be applicable to anything—-including plants! #variegatedmonstera #monsteravariegata #monsteraalbo #monsteraalbovariegata #monsteraalboborsigiana #monsteraalboborsigianavariegata #monsteraalbocutting #variegatedmonsteracutting #miyamotomusashiquotes #musashiquotes #宮本武蔵
    Pink leaf to match my #pinklifestyle . #pinkprince Pink leaf to match my #pinklifestyle . #pinkprincessphilodendron
    Happy #monsteramonday . Took a big risk by importi Happy #monsteramonday . Took a big risk by importing this during these times. Please don’t die on me 🤞🏻🙏🙏#variegatedmonsteraadansonii #variegatedadansonii #urbanjungle #monsteraadansoniivariegata
    My coach for the 2019 World Naginata Championships My coach for the 2019 World Naginata Championships was a black man. He has proven all odds and has done the unimaginable by defeating ‘unbeatable world champions.’ He has shown great leadership via. his character in a traditionally non-diverse, Japanese martial art like #naginata . He was able to feel as though he could be judged for his skills and character in #martial arts . I have learned so much from him, I was lucky to have you as the coach for #teamusa . I hope to see more representation in the #budocommunity . #blacklivesmatter #blackmartialartists #budo #なぎなた #武道 #blm
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    #pinkprincessphilodendron . Can’t believe how mu #pinkprincessphilodendron . Can’t believe how much this grew and how much more pink variegation it got after cutting it. Love it. It also REALLLLY likes #semihydro so I 100% recommend that medium for this species. I hope to keep it growing tall so that I can add lights to it and make it my #pinkxmastree this year 😝
    My kendo Sensei’s wife gave me a #stringofpearls My kendo Sensei’s wife gave me a #stringofpearls cutting! The roundness fits perfectly with this vase! I was thinking about getting this for a while, but never did. There’s definitely something magical about the green plant and white pot contrast.
    So, I would say that I’m officially addicted to So, I would say that I’m officially addicted to #variegatedmonstera . I got my albos from three fantastic sellers @variegata777 @bo_aries @stacheofplants and I highly recommend all of them; they are all very experienced sellers and provide excellent risk-free customer service. All my plants rooted well. I’m still waiting for a new leaf to grow under my current house conditions (maybe it will this summer!!!!). I remember seeing the #monsteraalbovariegata in a Saks (?) email and how the beautiful half moon monstera was just...eyecatching. Something about it made me oddly attracted to it, resulting in me falling for the whole trend. I finally got this sectoral variegated #monsteraalboborsigianavariegata and LOVE it! Tbh, I love ALL my albos and love seeing them root and grow! Need that new leaf come on let’s go!!!
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