There's comfort with planning
To me, comfort in planning a vacation to a new destination is planning it all online beforehand down to what bars and restaurants I want to try, researching then researching some more places to stay at, and renting a car to explore other areas as well. Well Asia is not a big car rental country... Read more »
Japan (and South Korea) be kind to this nervous foreigner please!
Why Japan? Japan was never EVER on my radar until the son at age 17 planted the seed. I asked him if he could go anywhere where would it be? He answered Japan and it turned into an obsession for me. He likes their culture. From everything I’ve read, I already like it too.... Read more »
My upcoming first international trip is making me a nervous wreck!
As I printed out my plane tickets on Asiana Air (carrier based out of South Korea), a huge portion of it was in Korean. I immediately thought to myself- “shit got real”. Seeing half the writing in those squiggly Korean lines made it feel tangible, like the dream would finally be coming true. While booking... Read more »
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Prelude to Japan
Even though I am TERRIFIED of my upcoming trip, I decided to act as my own travel agent and book this trip (to South Korea and New York as well!) all on my own because, internet. (actually I looked up travel agents beforehand and couldn’t really find one! Guess they are a dying breed for... Read more »
MY husband, MY wife
The notion of marriage bothers me, yet I am married. I believe in marriage, more than most people. I believe in marriage before kids (I know, call me old fashioned!) I do have an have issue with “belonging” to someone, which is where the marriage part bothers me. I know my friend’s wife. I know... Read more »
I'm so tired!
Do you ever get so tired sometimes that you feel physically ill? Do you ever just get tired of showering? Not that I plan on stopping for good, but it can be a real chore sometimes, especially when I am tired and have no energy, and especially for women, especially when there’s the shaving and... Read more »
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If I didn't have kids...
-I’d find a way to travel to the mythical, enchanting, far away countries I’ve always dreamed of. -I’d embark on a month long road trip, sleeping in my car every other night to save money. -Cooking would not be a priority -I’d move out of state in a heartbeat, without a plan -my house would... Read more »
Getting older musings
I REALLY HATE my hands at age 40. They are thin, bony, fragile, and veiny. I think I will have to go around wearing gloves at 45, I can barely stand looking at them now. The husband often says, “Eww put those things AWAY”. One time when I was freezing cold at a ballgame... Read more »
Illinois you suck!
OK Illinois that’s it. I’ve had it with you. You’ve officially robbed me of the two closest family members I had here, my mom and my sister. You let Texas win. Texas always seems to win. It’s got better weather, a coast, several major and exciting cities, affordable taxes and homes, and it’s bigger of... Read more »
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An introvert's problems
Oh no I feel a sneeze coming on. I’d prefer if you didn’t acknowledge my sneeze. Why do we all still do this? Yet I still do. Just not to strangers. I feel awkward if I don’t “bless” someone. And I’m not even religious! I hate the attention a sneeze brings. I was out for... Read more »
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