Month: January 2025

A Jasmine Seedling: Understanding or Awe?

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jasmine seedling

This morning when I looked into this pot, I noticed a new jasmine seedling. When did that happen?! The last time I checked, there was nothing. Then all of a sudden, new growth! I couldn’t figure it out and decided that it didn’t matter. Maybe I don’t need to understand. Instead, I can just be in awe.

Sometimes we cannot understand the how or why about certain situations. Maybe we will never understand. As someone who often performs mental gymnastics trying to figure things out, it’s exhausting.

It feels freeing to let it go. Giving myself permission to only observe and maybe enjoy the mystery without the understanding.

Revel in the miracle of it. Remove the analysis. As a Virgo lawyer, that’s extremely counterintuitive. But better for my mental health. Especially as we head into Round Two of the Trump Era. I cannot understand it. And as part of this country literally burns to the ground, the weight of it all is very heavy.

We are all born into a particular era. So apparently this is the timeline that I’m supposed to be in. Maybe I have something specific to contribute. Maybe I’m supposed to observe and learn. Probably a little bit of both.

January is coming to and end, but the year is still as fresh and new as this jasmine seedling. So I have to be open to what 2025 has in store. Future me knows and hopefully she’ll give me some guidance.

Toppu Ramen Sushi Teriyaki in Quincy

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Toppu Ramen Sushi Teriyaki

Happy New Year and welcome to my first post of 2025! Living in Quincy never gets old. There’s so much going on. Especially with the restaurant scene. The food options are expansive. Toppu Ramen Sushi Teriyaki opened a few months ago, but I tried it for the first time yesterday.

I had just finished a bunch of errands and was heading home late in the afternoon. Also, feeling quite hungry and knowing nothing was ready to eat at home, I remembered that I would be driving past Toppu. The perfect trifecta for take-out! So I decided to give it a try.

Toppo is a Japanese restaurant located on Franklin Street in Quincy. Even though Quincy isn’t that big of a city, it can be close to an hour to go from one end to the other. So I find myself trying places that are convenient to visit.

Yesterday was so cold! And ramen is definitely a comfort food during these blustery winter days. I ordered the Vegan Miso Ramen and Takoyaki. This was my second time eating Takoyaki in two weeks and I’m feeling rather obsessed. It is soooo good!

The food was delicious and my overall feeling was that of nourishment. The vegetables were so crunchy and fresh, I felt that I was being nourished with all the goodness contained in them. The ramen broth had a kick to it that surprised me. A little spicier than expected. But all the better to warm me up!

The people working there were friendly and the establishment is beautifully decorated. My Taurus Rising and Virgo Sun lapped up the ambiance! And their to-go bags are absolutely adorable and good quality. A bag that you can definitely use again. I felt so cute walking out of there carrying it!

It feels like every detail was well-thought and considered for the comfort and enjoyment of all those who enter Toppu’s doors. I shall return!