Image: Miyazawa Kenji no Shokutaku There are so many things I’m interested in. Things I want to experience, explore, learn more about. Some of them have been on my radar for years and years, yet I haven’t given them the time and attention they deserve. I’m sure many of you know that feeling. To motivate … Continue reading "Introducing Theme Weeks + Masterpost"
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