Exactly one year to the date, Blue Dino, along with her sisters, had stood amazed at the sight of the shining Tokyo Sky Tree. Some moments hold your gaze for an eternity, whether it be through pictures or your dreams. Well, this one was too special for Blue Dino to not capture as a postcard as well. So here goes...

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When you have lived a perfect day with the perfect companions in a perfect city, captivating all your senses all the time, what more of the day, you would wonder, is left to cap it off. That's a question I would not have even thought to ask when my sisters and I made our way back to our rented apartment sitting on the 4th floor of an elevator-free building in Tokyo.

One step after another, we climbed, lugging our heavy tummies and still heavier shopping bags; a lethal combination, that as you would expect, had rendered our wallets much too light. But the dropping yens in our bank accounts had also served as a reminder of our dwindling days as tourists in Japan, a place that had never made us feel out of place. And so as we climbed, we also reminisced about each second earned in this charming island country. 

The first storey passed reminding ourselves of the bowls and bowls of heavenly ramen we had devoured. As though our sodium-puffed faces were not reminder enough.

The second storey climb was dedicated to cracking up over the hungover day spent in the Hakone hot water springs, or onsen as they call it; also how now we call it.

By the time the third storey came around, our bags had started slipping off our shoulders and our aching legs had begun to throb.

And so we stumbled onto the last flight of stairs. And, to this view.

The Tokyo Sky Tree stood tall and proud and unabashed. And we stood gaping at it. The drapings of the night sky and the flickering of the pulsing lights had transformed the view that had gone unappreciated this morning. It felt like for a moment, the tallest tree in Tokyo shone bright only for us three rambling idiots.

And perhaps, just for that moment, it did.

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"Woke up this Morning (TP 53)” by Till Paradiso 

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Colours and moments have one thing in common, people perceive them in their unique way. This is Red Dino's tale of a moment filled with colours. What's yours?

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Blue, green, white,...light. Framing it all, orange.

Sometimes a split second is all you need. Walking, talking, you gaze upwards and, lo and behold, a moment.

You capture a snippet of the present within the bounds of some quaint yesteryear magic. A passing cloud, fluttering leaves, warmth of the sun, today's sky...all enclosed within the context of the past.

Can it be called a reverse time capsule? Where a transient slice of today is extracted and placed inside the protection of the steadfast, revered monument from days gone by. Does the orange blaze bright to share its spotlight with the spirit of the now? Does that make this specific feel of the blue, green, and white worthy of being remembered?

A tiny portal. A window. A peek into the never-ending. All thanks to a glance. All thanks to being present in the presence of the past.

What magical moment will another gaze bring? It's worth looking around just for that possibility.

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https://freemusicarchive.org

"Woke up this Morning (TP 53)” by Till Paradiso 

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Yes, we are back after 2 months but dare we say this one is a banger?! A long-awaited episode finally drops with two of our closest friends - Sunflower and Purple Bunny! From first impressions to when three became four, this episode is a peek into our hearts, our friendship, and of course, our story of a lifetime to come! 

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Music from https://filmmusic.io

"Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

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TW: Reproduction Troubles & Challenges

Recent conversations with family and friends prompted this rant where we talk about societal expectations, the myriad of options available to bring kids both the into world and one's life, and what this immensity of information and options means in terms of opportunities as well as pressures. 

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Music from https://filmmusic.io

"Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

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Is there something universal about what women experience all around the world? That's the question we set out to answer in this episode while uncovering a few of our own encounters as women in the dating world, in the workplace, and in society in general. 

Timestamp:

Intro: 1:00 - 4:17

The Roots: 4:17 - 24:54

Of The Pop: 24:54 - END

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Links to articles & studies referenced:

https://time.com/5795626/what-womanhood-means/

https://time.com/5793540/simone-de-beauvoir-100-women-of-the-year/

https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1035&context=philosophy_theses

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/sep/07/judith-butler-interview-gender

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/04/06/business/superintendent-ladies-email-microaggression-experts/

Music from https://filmmusic.io

"Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Segment Break Background Music adapted from Early Riser by Kevin MacLeod.

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For a human being, loneliness is not a question of if but when. As sad as it sounds, facing feelings of isolation doesn't have to be all that bleak! Listen to this episode to find out all about how and why loneliness has come to be a mandatory yet self-imposed experience in every person's life. And what we all can do to navigate the lonely moments a little better! 

Timestamp:

Intro: 1:00 - 4:30

The Roots: 4:30 - 16:30

Local, Global: 16:30 - 31:45

In The Lab: 31:45 - 52:15

Of The Pop: 52:15 - 1:09:00

Coming Ashore: 1:09:00 - END

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Links to articles & studies referenced:

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/04/06/the-history-of-loneliness

https://socialself.com/loneliness-statistics/

https://www.dailypioneer.com/2022/sunday-edition/loneliness--a-silent-killer.html

https://www.elitedaily.com/life/science-solitude-loneliness-choice/865287

https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/humans-evolved-to-be-lonely

https://bigthink.com/hard-science/you-might-be-a-neanderthal-if/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/twin-dilemmas/202110/why-loneliness-can-be-more-painful-twins

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/twin-dilemmas/202207/can-you-overcome-twin-loneliness

Music from https://filmmusic.io

"Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Segment Break Background Music adapted from Early Riser by Kevin MacLeod.

Licensed under Attribution 3.0 International License (Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)). 

In our first episode of 2023, we thought what better way to start the year than by covering our top 23 quotes from the 23 books that we read over the last year! Of course, as always, we derail into what these quotes mean to us, represent to us, and even make us think of! We hope there are learnings even you can take from them. And don't worry, this is a spoiler-free episode. So listen!!

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"Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

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Happy holidays everyone! This episode is all about spreading some holiday cheer, looking back at the year that 2022 has been, and manifesting great things for 2023. We hope your year-end is fantastic and full of everything you want and wish for! See you next year with some amazing new waves! 

Timestamp:

Intro: 00:00 - 01:22

Holiday Cheer: 01:22 - 09:03

Highs and Lows of '22: 09:03 - 14:03

Word for '22 and '23: 14:03 - END

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Is coming of age a singular event of great significance, or is it an elaborate lie? This month, we dissected this very question. And boy did we come up with some answers; all backed by research and personal experience! 

Listen to this episode and maybe find some solace about 'adulting' in today's world! 

P.S. When do you think you came of age? 

Timestamp:

Intro: 01.01 - 03:25

The Roots: 03:25 - 13:05

Local, Global: 13:05 - 24:15

In The Lab: 24:15 - 42:05

Coming Up For Air: 42:05 - 43:30

Of The Pop: 43:30 - 1:07:33

Coming Ashore: 1:07:33 - END

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Links to articles & studies referenced:

http://kolibri.teacherinabox.org.au/modules/en-boundless/www.boundless.com/sociology/definition/coming-of-age/

https://miyazakiajet.org/2015/01/20/history-of-japan-the-origins-of-coming-of-age-day

https://aeon.co/essays/why-the-coming-of-age-narrative-is-a-conformist-lie

https://stanforddaily.com/2019/09/23/a-coming-of-age-for-all-ages

https://literacle.com/literary-themes-coming-of-age

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/13-amazing-coming-of-age-traditions-from-around-th

Music from https://filmmusic.io

"Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

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Segment Break Background Music adapted from Early Riser by Kevin MacLeod.

Licensed under Attribution 3.0 International License (Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)). 

Is romance eternal, universal, and a real experience? Or is it simply a human construct...totally made up? This month, we dive into the waves of romantic love, dissecting it from all angles, just to answer this question! 

Listen to get a better idea of love and all things romantic!

Timestamp:

Intro: 01:01 - 03:55

The Roots: 03:55 - 18:50

Local, Global: 18:50 - 31:34

In The Lab: 31:34 - 44:50

Coming Up For Air: 44:50 - 47:58

Of The Pop: 47:58 - 1:13:13

Coming Ashore: 1:13:13 - END

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Links to articles & studies referenced:

https://www.britannica.com/story/the-origin-and-evolution-oflove 

https://www.theschooloflife.com/article/a-short-history-of-love/

https://markmanson.net/romantic-love

https://www.thelist.com/62575/dating-changed-last-100-years/

https://www.womenshistory.org/articles/history-romance#:~:text=The%20giving%20and%20receiving%20of,based%20on%20their%20romantic%20attachments

https://iep.utm.edu/love/ 

https://www.verywellmind.com/types-of-love-we-experience-2303200

https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1135&context=orpc

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257549317_The_Social_Construction_of_Love_Through_Intergenerational_Processes/link/546e13900cf2b5fc17603a61/download

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/02/scientists-find-a-few-surprises-in-their-study-of-love/

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/11/style/modern-love-to-fall-in-love-with-anyone-do-this.html 

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/09/style/no-37-big-wedding-or-small.html 

https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/raanjhanaa-about-love-romance-says-director-633110

https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-how-i-treat-love-in-raanjhanaa-is-up-to-me-not-shobhaa-de/20130704.htm

Music from https://filmmusic.io

"Feelin Good" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Segment Break Background Music adapted from Early Riser by Kevin MacLeod.

Licensed under Attribution 3.0 International License (Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)).