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Intellectual Sushi Making and Poetry Night
Dive into a cultural experience by making sushi and exploring the beauty of poetry. Satisfy your intellectual curiosity by reading to each other your favorite poet's work. If you're feeling more creative, you can choose to write your own poems about each other or life in general. This intellectuallโฆ
- The date begins with you both washing your hands thoroughly and putting on apron. Laid before you is the sushi kit, with instructions beside it. You've both decided to make a delectable set of sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi. As you struggle or laugh together at the intricacies of sushi making, you'll find yourselves bonding and creating memories together.
- Following the sushi making, you'll plate up your creations and settle down together. Here, you pull out a collection of poetry from your favorite poet or an anthology of various poets. You'll take turns reading poems, dissecting the metaphoric meanings behind some of your favorite lines, enjoying the beauty of words and their ability to convey such deep, resonating emotion.
- If the mood strikes, you may want to try writing your own poetry after immersing yourselves in the literary world. There's something incredibly romantic and vulnerable about writing and sharing your own expressions of feeling. This could go from humor-filled limericks to heartfelt sonnets, with your shared experience of making sushi as an inspiring backdrop.
Preparation steps:
- Prior to the date, make sure to purchase a sushi making kit. This kit will include everything you need to make sushi at home including the sushi rice, nori, a sushi mat, sushi vinegar, and chopsticks.
- Choose a selection of poetry books that reflect both your tastes. This could be collections from your favorite poets, an anthology, or you can dive into Turkish literature to shake things up a bit.
- Set the mood by keeping the space tidy and setting up a cozy reading spot where you can lounge comfortably. You may want to include a soft blanket and some cushions.
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Some tips:
- Make sure to have the sushi ingredients chilled in the refrigerator prior to making the sushi.
- To give the date a more cozy and intimate feel, you might want to consider lighting some candles and playing some soft background music while reading poetry.
- If both of you are writing poetry, remember, it's not about writing a perfect poem but expressing yourselves, so be supportive of each other.