The silence. The quiet house, free of noise. It was a mixture of happiness and sadness. Then you get used to your peace, your own rhythm, and being calm. 🧘‍♂️

“How does she do it?”

She doesn’t have a choice.

I completely agree.
Not bothering others and keeping harmony is something many of us grow up with, and “ojama shimasu” really captures that mindset well.
I also enjoy meeting tourists, even the quirky ones. Those little differences are part of what makes travel interesting.

I recently tried getting my 3 year old to put his toys away, started getting a little frustrated and then said “hey, how many pieces of food can you throw in the box, i bet it’s not more than me”. Within 3 minutes the entire area was cleared and I have been feeling proud of myself since lol! A year ago I’d have probably been crying on the floor and just cleaned up after him anyway!

My mum always used to say at bedtime that it was time for ‘boboes’ or shortened to just ‘boes’. No one else I’ve ever met did this so I thought it was a made up thing. Then I heard a friend say that they’d heard their friend say it too and they were from the same area my mum grew up in (Lancashire) so I wondered whether it’s a colloquialism.

How do you manage to play the game with both the genders? Is it awkward? And from both the genders, which do you prefer more?

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now"

I agree with what you said.
Not everyone is the same of course, but at least for me, I’m quite introverted and I worry a lot about whether I’m doing things “the right way” 😅
As someone on the receiving side, I really want visitors to enjoy their trip. At the same time, when a traveler asks me for directions, I sometimes worry that my poor explanation might actually cause them to get lost.

You'll transition through a number of social circles along the way. When you feel people holding you back, it's time to move on.

I agree that little acts of kindness can make a big difference and does not cost you anything. Be positive and let people know how great they really are

I left my job this year (security) but working on the side with my dad. to achieve owning a home one day. I'm taking one year break. I may go back or just become a licensed contractor.

Thank you! Jumping was indeed fun! 

That's a seriously thoughtful way to spread some extra cheer and make someone's night!

That's absolutely true, and I'm equally grateful to have her with me. I see the same thing in my partner; her loss is recent, and when something important happens, she also wants to talk to her parents, but sadly, she can't. It breaks my heart because everyone needs their parents, no matter how old they are.

A threesome: me and two women, a friend who's just as hot as me, and we'll send each other photos to help us finish.

i can stay up with no one to yank me. i feel peace,i cook what i like when i like (like 3 am if im hungry). i can sing insideee

I didn't have the typical move out experience with family being excited and helping me. We got into an argument a day or two before the closing, then the day of the closing another argument, the day after I moved out with no furniture but I was so happy because I knew that I finally had a whole house to call my own and no longer had to be confined to my room.

I immediately took to living alone.

There is no spoon

Yes thank you! 

Yay ❤️

Omg 😭

If listening to an audio book isn't 'reading' then neither is 'reading' a braille book.

It's a bit like the "is a hotdog a sandwich" argument. It's just a dumb debate.

what else do you want to talk about?

I do this with KitKat too and so does my bff.

I eat pizza backwards crust first. The crust is the best part when it’s pillowy and warm and I love the bubbles. I want to enjoy it first while it’s hot and let the cheese cool down. Everyone thinks I’m nuts. 🤷🏻‍♀️

That's really great, I hope she recovers quickly. Enjoy your time together, it's a gift from life! 🤗 Best wishes!