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(12.28.22) 1) very lazy day off today. Slept in super late before waking up and eating breakfast 2) I then relaxed and did some work before I did some housework (cleaned entire bathroom and vacuumed/mopped en tired bathroom). Opened all windows to air out the apartment and in the end, everything feels clean and fresh. Most of my days off are spent on housework since I don’t have much motivations to do them during normal work days 3) cooked a simple dinner early followed by some delicious fruits for dessert. Showered and then called it a night **Lesson(s) learned: N/A #APinGZ #iphone12promax #apiphone12promax #wanderlust #travelbuggotmeagain #livingabroad #workingabroad #teachingoverseas #covid19 #ilovetotakepicsofmyfood #december #wednesday #wednesdayfunday #mittwoch #guangzhou #china #广州 #中国 #星期三 #十二月 #廣州 #中國 (at Guangzhou, China) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmtq3F6pKECSXELFEO81Ow-SKjEV46iV_I0zHw0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
谁与主人同濯魄
shuí yǔ zhǔ rén tóng zhuó pò
Who will with the master, cleanse their soul,
坐看池上月华生
zuò kàn chí shàng yuè huá shēng
and sit watching the moon above the lake rise, glorious.
─── ・ 。゚☆: *.☽ .* :☆゚. ───
Quick one for @liberty-or-death because it reminded me of you ~
If some of the imagery or phrasings feel either oddly familiar or just sound quite odd to you, you’re probably right!
濯魄 (zhuó pò) likely comes from or is a reference to the first two lines line of Li Bai’s 《杂题四则》 Miscellaneous Theme In Four Parts:
乘兴踏月,西入酒家。不觉人物两忘,身在世外。
Whilst joyful, walked in the moonlight westward and entered a wineshop. Before realizing, I’d forgotten myself and the world for a realm beyond this one.
夜来月下卧醒,花影零乱,满人衿袖,疑如濯魄于冰壶也。
Night came and ‘neath the moon, waking on the bed, the shadows of blossoms a mess all across collar and sleeves, like a soul purified by moonlight.
Annnnnnnnnnnnnd
月华生 (yuè huá shēng), a common imagery, made me think of Ouyang Xiu’s《临江仙·柳外轻雷池上雨》 Immortal Descending Upon the River
柳外轻雷池上雨,雨声滴碎荷声。小楼西角断虹明。阑干倚处,待得月华生。
Beyond the willows, soft thunder and rain upon the lake; whispers of raindrops on lotuses. The west corner of the roof cuts the bright rainbow. Leaning here against the rails, the awaited moonrise
燕子飞来窥画栋,玉钩垂下帘旌。凉波不动簟纹平。水精双枕,傍有堕钗横。
The swallows fly over and peep into the painted room; curtains are loosed from the jade hook. Like calm waters, the woven bamboo mat lies flat; a pair of quartz pillows, and dipping downwards by their side, a hairpin falls, landing horizontal.
(12.27.22) 1) slept in since day off the weather was gorgeous so I took advantage of it and tackled lots of errands. First I went to Aeon for my weekly haul along with lunch sets which we ate when I got home. Again, super cheap, customizable and delicious = great option! Then after lunch, while I did some work, I also did a load of laundry. 2) after some relaxation, I biked to the wet market for some fresh produce and meat for dinner. Returned home and cooked a simple dinner before we went for an evening stroll at the nearby park. With everything happening, the park was literally empty which was great since it was less crowded and peaceful 3) returned home; showered and then did some more work before calling it a night **Lesson(s) learned: N/A #APinGZ #iphone12promax #apiphone12promax #wanderlust #travelbuggotmeagain #livingabroad #workingabroad #teachingoverseas #covid19 #ilovetotakepicsofmyfood #december #tuesday #tuesdayfunday #dienstag #guangzhou #china #广州 #中国 #星期二 #十二月 #廣州 #中國 (at Guangzhou, China) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmrUYTXvGWdpo5HWRo5qeD3gbn03pueGfmpKRM0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=