Staycations and other times that allow self-reflection can help us notice or remember the beauty in our lives. Read more at Adjustment Guidance.
I first started playing Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) about two years ago, with an online group. I had experience roleplaying via text for years before that, and I eventually ended up in the tabletop roleplaying genre. Going into it, I wasn’t sure if D&D would be a suitable creative and social outlet for me....
The Emperor retired recently and that means that Japan has a new Emperor and a new era. We are a few months into the new era in Japan, and it feels the same to me. I watched all of the fanfare and excitement about the changing of the era, and think I am just...
Summary We talk about some of our international travel and discuss great places to visit in Japan. Content Notes Brief mention of sexual assault. Transcript Kisstopher: Lately I’ve been thinking about just how absolutely gorgeous the country of Japan is. I think it’s one of the most visually stunning countries that we’ve visited. I...
Most cultures have specific symbols that are used throughout that culture and understood by its members, such as a dove for peace and fire for destruction. These symbols are not universal, though: symbols depend on context for their meaning. In writing, we have the privilege of creating our own symbols. These need not be...
The definition of beauty is individual to the person, whether it’s about art or places. Read about finding your own beautiful places in this week’s Adjustment Guidance blog post.
In my time in Japan, I have been to a lot of places. Of those places, the Japanese gardens I’ve seen have always been a wonderful time. Sometimes, these gardens are part of a larger attraction – like a castle – and other times they are standalone. In either case, I am regularly amazed...
It has been fifteen years since I have had my hair cut, and it is only down to the middle of my back. My hair is super thin and fragile, but because it is curly it looks thick. On most days I wear my hair up because I do my best to look the...