I placed the knife on top of it, and in one smooth motion, the blade sank into the mochi, splitting it with ease. Nothing can resist the edge of a Japanese knife. It split in two as if it'd been waiting for this moment all along. It would've impressed the same Gordon Ramsay, if the chef had been there. I recommend you get ahold of one (a knife, not a chef. Though, if you can afford it, get both) if you like to play chef in the kitchen. If I were you, I'd go with this one (this time I mean the chef, not the knife). Besides, my aunt is a knife thrower at the famous Cirque du Sommeil and doesn't use any other, and she's pushing no less than seventy. I suggested she retire, but she remembers her first performance as if it were yesterday. I'd rather she were less reckless. I know she's really good at it, but imagine she were to hurt someone. She would have to retire anyway. It's important she be aware of it.
(To be continued)
Your mochi story is taking an interesting turn. I love Cirque du Sommeil and miss it so much. I really hope they start performing again.
You are such a great story teller! It’s impressive how well you structure the story while incorporating each category of grammar and/or vocabulary naturally! I might try this method to finally internalize subjunctive mood in Spanish :)
@yumiyumayume Thank you, Yumi. The story in getting a bit nonsensical. I'm rambling and stretching the story to go over grammar.
@Sayuri Thank you, Sayuri. Writing stories is a challenge for me, but it's also fun, so it's a combo that works for me. By the way, I wrote a post about the subjunctive in Spanish that you might find useful. It's far from perfect, but it'll give you an idea of how much we use the subjunctive in our daily lives. https://journaly.com/post/39121
@Coral, You write so well that I can't even imagine that writing could be a challenge for you at the slightest. I'm glad that you're enjoying the process, too :) I remember that article of yours very well, and you know what, I sometimes use it as a point of reference! It lays out the concept of subjunctive so well, and somehow easier to digest than the text books! :) It's a difficult concept, but at the same time the most beautiful part of the language (at least for me!) which adds a intricate nuance to every sentence. Looking forward to reading more posts of yours!
Thank you, @Sayuri . I’m so glad you found my post helpful. That was exactly my intention. The Spanish subjunctive can be tricky.
Writing in a foreign language is always a challenge, but the fun I get from it makes up for the effort. Though studying grammar is not my thing, so I try to practice some by writing stories, which usually end up being surreal. 😀
We don't really use the subjunctive in my dialect but it seems you've got the hang of it, I think. Interested to see where the story goes
Thanks for the corrections, @schmamie. For some reason, every time I write a post to practice a particular grammar point something surreal comes out : D