Yearly Archives: 2016

My Corner of Shame

There is a spot that always exists somewhere in my house. It’s kind of like Monica’s closet. You may have realized over the years that I’m a little obsessive about organizing things and being fanatical with adhering to the “a … Continue reading

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Holiday-Related Pet Peeves

This post is especially for my friend, Allis. 😝 Everyone knows (or finds out very quickly after meeting me) that I have thousands of pet peeves – arbitrary things that anger me so deeply that I wither into a raging … Continue reading

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Not a Train Otaku

While watching this video, something revealed itself to me. I find Japanese trains very relaxing somehow. This seems odd. Almost an oxymoron. How can the hustle and bustle of a super busy, very cramped train relax ME, of all people? … Continue reading

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TMI Tag

I follow a bunch of people on YouTube who live in Japan (known as J-Vloggers), mostly to pick up extra information about travel to or living there, but sometimes, because I like them and they’re just interesting people. A good chunk … Continue reading

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Cookies

No matter what is going wrong in the world right now, everything will be okay – because I have frosted sugar cookies. 😀  I’ll probably regret eating them within ten minutes and I’m sure they greatly contribute to the fact that … Continue reading

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The Theory of Relatability

I don’t like to talk to people anymore. I keep forgetting that and trying to because, well, it’s gets lonely in your own little world. But living in your own world, on a different plane from other people, is insanely … Continue reading

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Favourites

These questions were taken from this blog. I like to reflect back on my own favourite things from time to time. It’s good to take note of the little things in life that make you happy. Favourite type of day: … Continue reading

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Stories

I just read this in an article: “Perception is often not reality, but it is often taken as such.” That sums up EXACTLY what’s been on my mind the past few months. People tell themselves stories about everything – who … Continue reading

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Compliments

I remember compliments people give me that meant a lot to me, but they are always the strangest things. Both of these examples happened 10-15 years ago. Once, while ringing in a sale, a customer told me I had “shampoo … Continue reading

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The Dark

Sit in the darkness with me Don’t be afraid Nothing lasts forever And you’ve already survived There can be beauty here In the middle of pain Let it be your muse Use it for good Don’t run away Don’t hide Don’t … Continue reading

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