Reddit -> Beehaw until I decided I didn’t like older versions of Lemmy (though it seems most things I didn’t like are better now) -> kbin.social (died) -> kbin.run (died) -> fedia.
Japan-based backend software dev.
I remember watching the Berlin Wall coming down on the news. I don’t remember the Challenger explosion (edit: though I was alive for it, to be clear). I was out on my own during 9/11, worried as hell about being drafted. Whether or not I am gen-x depends upon which of the dates for its end you choose.
Mom, it’s like 3am your time, what are you doing… sorry, force of habit.
Edit: I realized I replied to a post more than a day old. For reference, it was 4pm my time when I wrote this. Man, the jokes I have to explain are the best!
No shot they test you without obvious reason
I haven’t indulged in any such substances in well over a decade, but I would not be willing to risk that. One person, one flight attendant, or one random check could fuck someone so hard.
Tbh, an edible if you are into that and comfortable with it.
Do NOT do this if you are going into a country, such as some in East Asia, that consider presence of the drug in the body as possession of that substance. Japan did this for all but THC, but were changing the law to include it (I’m not sure if they have yet; it was only excluded because of some traditional ropemakers IIRC).
Noise-canceling headphones. Eye mask (some planes might provide one, but get a nice one that fits you). A good mask (planes can be very low-humidity so even if you aren’t worried about anything else, this can help keep you more comfortable).
Wear loose-fitting clothing (except compression socks if that’s something you want to do) or otherwise comfy clothing.
Other than that, get up and stretch every couple of hours if you can and are not sleeping.
I have flown from NY to Tokyo multiple times (which is like 15 hours depending upon weather).
Sooner or later, I won’t be carrying a cell phone
Among other issues with your post, I highly suspect that this is going to be a dealbreaker for a huge proportion of people in a world where people expect their partner to be instantly reachable. It’s also likely to complicate mundane things in daily life that still require phone calls.
Focus on you, focus on being happy, and the rest should figure itself out.
I didn’t mean to imply you have no friends, so sorry if you got that impression
Y’all use UTF8? laughs in Japanese websites
/ can we please stop EUC-JP and SJIS and MS932 and all just switch to UTF8, please, Japan?!
If your, erm, “friend” is planning to but has not sold your his house, then this is an even more terrible idea that asks for trouble.
I live in Japan and I just go over any that pops up with the lawnmower like I would normal grass. Unless you let it get big, you won’t even notice it was there.
“Prevention > Cure” and “investment in you and the things you use most will pay dividends in terms of health, money, and mobility” is the very TL;DR version.
If you’re in a country with an asinine healthcare system like the US, it’s definitely prudent to take care of your health rather than being caught out by something. This includes regular dental check-ups and cleaning (trust me).
You spend a lot of time sleeping. A good mattress and linens are very valuable to your health.
If you are on your feet a lot, comfortable should also be a priority even if they cost more.
Work out to your ability. Being sedentary is detrimental to your health and causes pain (both physical and financial).
Try to save and buy better quality versions of things where it makes sense. If you only spend $10 on something but it lasts only a year, it’s better to spend $30 or $50 on something that lasts you ten years or a lifetime.
Remember that investments can take many forms and pay out differently. Investing in your health is already mentioned, but invest in your education. If you don’t have money, you can still find tons of free resources online or at the library to skill up in ways that help your life (either your job prospects, your home life, or even your mental well-being).
And, perhaps more importantly than most other advise, live within your means.
I realize that not all of these are possible to everyone all the time (I was homeless for a while; I understand). These are goals and any progress is worth it; do not let perfect be the enemy of good.
And here I am with cucumber plants that have been going crazy and more than my wife and I can eat or preserve.
In Japan, we just smack them with something like a rolling pin, butt of a knife, etc.
People with Cron’s or celiac would beg to differ on the gluten free part. But, yes scale and other factors definitely matter
I’m in my 40s, have slight arthritis and some other issues, and fly from Tokyo to the US sometimes. I generally don’t have too much trouble, and certainly nothing described as excruciating. I do get up and stretch a couple times, usually when going to the toilet. You may want to talk to a doctor if you’re in that much pain.
It’s really easy to have an alcohol problem without realizing you have an alcohol problem. This is especially true in people with certain personality or mental health conditions. Alcohol cost me a ridiculous amount of money and at least one job and nearly a couple of others. I was drinking to get out of social anxiety and have addiction issues in general, but somehow didn’t see how bad I was getting. I would take time off drinking and think I was fine, but I always went back to it. Never start that. Also, never start smoking.
This also applies to software engineering and farming, from experience.
Citation on that? I’m sure it’s possible, but weirdly-specific percentages with no citation make me suspicious.
In in my, it was just a lot of factors of upbringing and had really weird ideals and probably a dash of neurodivergence that combined to give me this feeling. Getting out of the environment I was in, getting some mental help, etc. solved that for me.
To me, just that statement reads like collecting something, being proud of it, and wanting to start a conversation or find shared interest in it rather than some competition. Maybe I’m lacking context?
My parents were super strict. I was at a buddy’s house when Terminator 2 first came to VHS and we watched it. I was probably around 11. Having not really seen anything like that, it definitely impacted me for a while. Then again, I was already having nightmares most nights by then anyway.