Small Changes, Big Comfort: Refreshing Our Home, One Little Step at a Time
Serene Life in New Zealand
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They're finally ripe"}, {'start': '168.458', 'end': '178.250', 'text': "We've been waiting for them, and now \nthey're bursting with that sweet, tropical scent"}, {'start': '179.375', 'end': '185.750', 'text': "There's something so satisfying about picking your own fruit"}, {'start': '185.750', 'end': '191.833', 'text': 'Feeling the weight of it in your hand,\nthe slight give as it comes away from the branch'}, {'start': '191.833', 'end': '197.375', 'text': "It's a little connection to nature \nright here in our backyard"}, {'start': '198.041', 'end': '204.833', 'text': 'I love taking my time with this, \nchoosing the ones that look just perfect'}, {'start': '207.208', 'end': '212.625', 'text': "It's a little mindful moment amidst the day"}, {'start': '243.041', 'end': '247.041', 'text': 'These will be so good later'}, {'start': '247.916', 'end': '253.750', 'text': "Maybe a little snack, or perhaps I'll make some juice"}, {'start': '255.291', 'end': '262.458', 'text': "It's a taste of sunshine right here"}, {'start': '266.166', 'end': '272.750', 'text': 'This morning, instead of the usual, \nI decided on French toast'}, {'start': '274.625', 'end': '281.500', 'text': 'It’s a comforting kind of breakfast, \na little bit more substantial'}, {'start': '330.791', 'end': '336.875', 'text': 'Once the French toast reaches that nice golden brown, \nI take it off the pan'}, {'start': '338.666', 'end': '343.791', 'text': 'The subtle sweetness in the air is pleasant'}, {'start': '351.208', 'end': '355.458', 'text': 'Some berry smoothie for our health'}, {'start': '376.625', 'end': '381.750', 'text': '3 pieces each is enough for us'}, {'start': '395.875', 'end': '402.000', 'text': 'This morning, with the warmer feel in the air, \nan iced americano seemed like the perfect way to begin'}, {'start': '403.833', 'end': '407.458', 'text': "It has that lovely bold coffee flavour, \nbut it's so refreshing"}, {'start': '409.291', 'end': '413.125', 'text': 'Pulling the espresso shots first'}, {'start': '414.166', 'end': '417.333', 'text': 'That rich, dark colour is so inviting'}, {'start': '437.000', 'end': '440.708', 'text': 'A few more ice cubes to keep it perfectly chilled'}, {'start': '441.500', 'end': '446.416', 'text': "There's a certain simplicity to an iced americano \nthat I really appreciate"}, {'start': '452.291', 'end': '455.625', 'text': 'Sitting down with this cool drink… it’s a gentle awakening'}, {'start': '456.500', 'end': '459.500', 'text': 'A good way to ease into the day'}, {'start': '471.041', 'end': '475.833', 'text': 'The pet squad are enjoying their lazy morning too'}, {'start': '476.250', 'end': '480.333', 'text': 'Ssendol showing off his flexibility'}, {'start': '481.041', 'end': '484.166', 'text': 'Or his big belly...'}, {'start': '484.666', 'end': '488.458', 'text': 'Puppy, are you awake or asleep?'}, {'start': '489.250', 'end': '492.250', 'text': 'Awake and washing face'}, {'start': '495.333', 'end': '500.791', 'text': "Hush enjoying my mother-in-law's bed while she is out"}, {'start': '501.791', 'end': '505.291', 'text': "I've been thinking about small changes"}, {'start': '505.625', 'end': '508.625', 'text': 'Nothing drastic, just a little refresh'}, {'start': '509.708', 'end': '513.541', 'text': 'The living room, where we spend so much time, \nit could use a little lift'}, {'start': '514.041', 'end': '518.458', 'text': "The sofa, it's comfortable, but the colour… \nIt feels a bit muted for this time of year"}, {'start': '519.458', 'end': '524.666', 'text': "I didn't realise our sofa's seat cushion was stitched on..."}, {'start': '526.166', 'end': '529.916', 'text': 'The cover was designed to be anchored by the cushions...'}, {'start': '530.166', 'end': '533.666', 'text': "Had to try push them into the crevice and hope it holds \n(didn't work)"}, {'start': '534.166', 'end': '537.166', 'text': "Cover can't reach the bottom due to the cushions 😂"}, {'start': '583.750', 'end': '587.333', 'text': "Not bad but I probably won't keep them on for long..."}, {'start': '587.333', 'end': '590.333', 'text': 'Time to rest a little'}, {'start': '590.875', 'end': '595.041', 'text': 'Hamilton has a beautiful river running down the middle of it'}, {'start': '603.708', 'end': '606.708', 'text': 'Time for lunch already'}, {'start': '609.500', 'end': '613.416', 'text': 'Lunch is kimbab and Rabokki'}, {'start': '654.000', 'end': '658.541', 'text': 'Some salt and sesame oil'}, {'start': '677.458', 'end': '681.500', 'text': 'This is cheese kimbab, very quick and easy to make'}, {'start': '717.458', 'end': '720.458', 'text': 'Chili paste'}, {'start': '724.791', 'end': '727.791', 'text': 'Ramyun soup powder'}, {'start': '729.083', 'end': '732.083', 'text': 'Tteok'}, {'start': '736.958', 'end': '740.666', 'text': 'Smells very good already'}, {'start': '744.208', 'end': '748.000', 'text': 'Cheese is the finishing touch!'}, {'start': '808.125', 'end': '812.041', 'text': 'Kimbab with the noodle sauce is the best combo'}, {'start': '826.708', 'end': '829.708', 'text': 'In Korea people say gun-beh,\nIn Vietnam we say yo!'}, {'start': '838.125', 'end': '842.708', 'text': 'Another meal taken care of'}, {'start': '846.500', 'end': '850.583', 'text': 'Clean up and rest a little before I start on the curtains'}, {'start': '858.208', 'end': '861.208', 'text': 'Time to replace the curtains'}, {'start': '861.875', 'end': '866.791', 'text': 'We got some white and lighter fabric curtains \nto lighten up the living room'}, {'start': '867.791', 'end': '871.333', 'text': 'Just holding them, I can feel the difference'}, {'start': '872.625', 'end': '875.625', 'text': 'Removing the old curtains'}, {'start': '936.416', 'end': '940.041', 'text': "It's amazing how something as simple as curtains \ncan change the way the light fills a room"}, {'start': '940.458', 'end': '944.000', 'text': 'Steam iron to remove the crease'}, {'start': '953.375', 'end': '958.083', 'text': 'Place feels instantly brighter and more airy'}, 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with the result but we have too much white now...'}, {'start': '1031.833', 'end': '1035.333', 'text': "We'll probably remove the sofa covers soon 😂"}, {'start': '1036.625', 'end': '1040.583', 'text': 'Time for another meal'}, {'start': '1048.875', 'end': '1054.083', 'text': 'Dinner is salmon sashimi donburi I saw on Tiktok'}, {'start': '1055.583', 'end': '1059.333', 'text': 'David only likes two kinds of fish'}, {'start': '1062.375', 'end': '1065.708', 'text': 'Salmon and mackeral'}, {'start': '1066.208', 'end': '1068.833', 'text': 'I like all 😁'}, {'start': '1073.875', 'end': '1076.875', 'text': 'Tofu for miso soup'}, {'start': '1080.416', 'end': '1083.416', 'text': '4T soysauce'}, {'start': '1086.708', 'end': '1093.458', 'text': '1T sugar, 1T vinegar, 1T sesame oil for the sauce'}, {'start': '1128.833', 'end': '1131.833', 'text': 'Miso paste'}, {'start': '1131.833', 'end': '1134.666', 'text': 'Sugar'}, {'start': '1134.833', 'end': '1136.958', 'text': 'Seaweed'}, {'start': '1158.125', 'end': '1161.500', 'text': 'It took a while laying down sashimi one-by-one 😂'}, {'start': '1163.208', 'end': '1165.375', 'text': 'Ginger'}, {'start': '1173.166', 'end': '1175.958', 'text': 'Sesame seed'}, {'start': '1213.416', 'end': '1216.416', 'text': 'Salmon is always delicious'}, {'start': '1228.458', 'end': '1232.583', 'text': "Miso wasn't really good, the instant pack miso were better"}, {'start': '1269.166', 'end': '1273.250', 'text': 'After dinner, the ritual of making tea always \nfeels like a gentle transition'}, {'start': '1274.250', 'end': '1280.208', 'text': "David's grandmother shared us \nsome tea packs she received as gift"}, {'start': '1281.458', 'end': '1286.208', 'text': 'The fragrance is amazingly good!'}, {'start': '1301.125', 'end': '1305.666', 'text': 'The soft glow of the lamp creates such a cozy atmosphere, especially with the darkness outside'}, {'start': '1305.958', 'end': '1308.958', 'text': 'It feels like a little sanctuary'}, {'start': '1315.500', 'end': '1319.958', 'text': 'Working on these little cup coasters tonight'}, {'start': '1323.250', 'end': '1326.541', 'text': 'The slow, rhythmic movements of knitting are so soothing'}, {'start': '1327.875', 'end': '1334.583', 'text': 'It’s a nice way to unwind and let the \nthoughts of the day settle'}, {'start': '1338.000', 'end': '1341.000', 'text': 'Thank you for spending this time with me today'}, {'start': '1341.208', 'end': '1344.208', 'text': 'May your evening be peaceful'}, {'start': '1344.625', 'end': '1347.625', 'text': 'Until next time :)'}]