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Melanie Lewicka
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Scottish living in South Korea. ESL teacher, writer, reader, blogger, learning bass guitar.
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Of Cheat Days and Connections
Yesterday I was so hungry on my diet. I have lost over 2 kg so I decided to award myself a cheat day today. I’m going to get back on the diet tomorrow. Back to counting calories. It’s r…
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February 10, 2026 at 4:10 AM
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Of Project Hail Mary and Passwords
I have read quite a few books in the past year or so, but the one I have enjoyed the most is Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (author of The Martian). It’s a story of survival, but also friends…
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February 9, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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Reading now
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February 5, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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Of Project Panama and Pasta
I was a bit shocked to read about Project Panama. The company Anthropic AI destroyed 2 million books to scan them and train their AI machines. According to the Times of India article, the company r…
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February 4, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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Of Takoyaki and Temptation
I started a diet again on Saturday. Just counting calories and using the My Fitness Pal app on the phone. Nothing too complicated. So far I’ve kept to about 1,200 calories per day but today m…
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February 3, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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Of Reports and Retreats
It’s report card season again! Oh joy! I’m trying to think of positive things to say about all my students. With most of them it’s easy, but one or two present a challenge. Needle…
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January 27, 2026 at 4:05 AM
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Today’s book
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January 26, 2026 at 5:42 AM
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Of Subzero and Semesters
Well it’s freezing here lately. Absolutely Baltic (as us Scots would say). My poor fiance is working outside in the afternoons in temperatures approaching -20C! I am lucky enough to be indoor…
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January 22, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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Tonight’s book
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January 19, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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Of Doom Scrolling and Drowsiness
I started reading Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir last weekend. Normally I fly through books but this week I only read 25% of it. It’s an interesting enough book with an original concept. The …
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January 18, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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Of Conveyor Belts and Cake
We went out for dinner tonight to a new sushi place nearby. I am childish at heart sometimes and was entranced by the conveyor belt of beautiful sushi slowly rolling past us. My favourite is salmon…
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January 16, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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For the Year of the Horse
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January 14, 2026 at 5:53 AM
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Sunday reading
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January 11, 2026 at 2:53 AM
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Of Skincare and Sumac
I figured, after ruining my hair, I should try a milder form of reinvention, so yesterday I invested in some skincare. My routine is usually cleanse with soap! I don’t use fancy stuff. Korea …
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January 10, 2026 at 6:29 AM
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Of Reinventions and Regrets
Well, I’ve calmed down a bit after my hair disaster yesterday, but it’s been replaced by regret. I wish I had never touched my hair! It will take over a year for it to grow out, so 2026…
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January 7, 2026 at 3:57 AM
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Of Dye and Disasters
I naturally have golden brown hair, something similar to Jennifer Annistons. I saw a few greys creeping in, and I thought I’d go to the salon and get it lifted a shade or two just to brighten…
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January 6, 2026 at 7:38 AM
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Two Hearts Bakery
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January 5, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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Reading now
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January 2, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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Of Gordon and Gastronomy
I had a dream about Gordon Ramsay last night. I wrote him a letter telling him I was determined to work for him and I got a job. I remember making a chocolate carousel horse for dessert. I’m …
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January 1, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Tonight’s book
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January 1, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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Of Romantasy and Resolutions
It’s Hogmany today! If you’re a Scot, like me, that is. I’m going to miss my mum’s shortbread and the bagpipes here in Korea. I spent the day slogging through the Romantasy …
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December 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Of Normandy and Nails
Today was the first day of my Winter vacation. I went to the local nail shop and got sparkly lilac gel nails, courtesy of my mum and dad, for my birthday which was recently. I really enjoyed being …
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December 30, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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New nails
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December 30, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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This weekend’s book
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December 27, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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Birthday chocolate from San Francisco
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December 27, 2025 at 6:43 AM