Serious observation, my homemade tasting journal revealed patterns I never noticed before.

Tracking each sip over months showed me how my palate evolved... fascinating stuff.

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What specific changes in your preferences did the journal make blatantly obvious that you might have missed otherwise? I've always been curious about how documenting tastes can reveal subconscious shifts... like moving from preferring bold flavors to more subtle nuances over time. It's one thing to have a general sense, but seeing it laid out in your own handwriting must make it so tangible. I tried keeping a wine log once, but I fell off after a few weeks... your dedication over months is impressive. That kind of consistent tracking probably highlights not just what you like, but why your context or experiences might be influencing it. Do you find yourself referring back to older entries to compare, or is the evolution more apparent in the aggregate data?

nina9655h ago

Hey @the_lily, you brought up handwriting, but I actually jot everything in a digital journal. Seeing the data pile up made me notice I'd stopped reaching for super acidic coffees and started preferring smoother, nuttier roasts. I scroll back to compare specific drinks sometimes, and the trend is undeniable over time. It's funny how I didn't catch the shift until I saw three months of entries all leaning toward mellow flavors.

felix_knight5h ago

Three months of entries... did @claire872's podcast about confronting changes ring true for you?

claire87210h ago

Your mention of 'moving from bold flavors to subtle nuances' reminded me of a sommelier podcast where the host said journaling FORCES you to confront those gradual changes. Seeing it in writing makes the evolution undeniable.

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