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+- [[1]] in my personal [[Pattern Language]] stands for both self and non-self, and for [[Flancia]]
+  - Today we begin month [[8]], [[August]]. I like how it has [[31]] days, just after another 31 day month -- what a treat :)
+    - Two months with [[Las Jaras]]!
+- [[AG]]
+  - [[Ferritin]]
+  - [[Green tea]] and coworking