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Woman in the dunes by Kōbō Abe

Unexpectedly, while already feeling claustrophobic (stuck in a city during a heatwave), reading this sandy drama about being trapped in a hole in the dunes and having to endlessly shovel sand to prevent burial, turned out comforting.

This sunscreen

Skin care for me is 90% placebo/escapism/ritual. It's the illusion that I'm taking care of myself that I'm after, rather than the actual potential benefits of the cream itself (although the SPF and the silky feel is a bonus). A sweet self-deception which I recommend.

Wearing one ridiculous beach item

But keeping the rest of the outfit city.

Pocari Sweat

Also one of those "rituals" I do to make myself feel like I'm on top of things, "taking care of my health" etc. Hydration ✔️ – sure! – but what I'm really trying to quench is my chronic longing for Tokyo.

Woman in the dunes by Kōbō Abe

Unexpectedly, while already feeling claustrophobic (stuck in a city during a heatwave), reading this sandy drama about being trapped in a hole in the dunes and having to endlessly shovel sand to prevent burial, turned out comforting.

This sunscreen

Skin care for me is 90% placebo/escapism/ritual. It's the illusion that I'm taking care of myself that I'm after, rather than the actual potential benefits of the cream itself (although the SPF and the silky feel is a bonus). A sweet self-deception which I recommend.

Wearing one ridiculous beach item

But keeping the rest of the outfit city.

Pocari Sweat

Also one of those "rituals" I do to make myself feel like I'm on top of things, "taking care of my health" etc. Hydration ✔️ – sure! – but what I'm really trying to quench is my chronic longing for Tokyo.