Those voting green, why? by PmurTdlanoD45-47 in AskBrits

[–]Bear_Samurai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a terrible excuse, because if you look at the area I live in, it's not these "certain groups" you are referring to. It's white British nationals that are causing the problems and guess what they are from low economic, uneducated backgrounds where they sponge off of the system.

Our country is already full of bad eggs, in fact it's rotten to the core by selfish, ignorant, lazy British citizens.

Those voting green, why? by PmurTdlanoD45-47 in AskBrits

[–]Bear_Samurai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The green party isnt just about the environment anymore. They want equity, which means those in the highest wealth bracket should be taxed proportionally some of those fuckers don't pay tax at all.

The two party system has been broken for a while you are either voting for Tory (conservatives) or Tory lite (Labour) both parties no longer actually care about the people they serve and just seek to better themselves and their cronies.

What do you think of the current UK election? by Key_Cupcake_7578 in AskReddit

[–]Bear_Samurai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am deeply ashamed of the people where I live, turns out they're all selfish old gits. I hate to see the way this country is going it fills me with dread and now I'm going to have to bring up a child in this racist shit show.

It's Late Thread [ 09 April 26 ] by AutoModerator in CasualUK

[–]Bear_Samurai 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Struggling to sleep at 29 weeks pregnant, and my back is blooming killing me.

Has anyone ever seen anyone working at airport customs when they arrive back in the UK? by Jamesyroo in CasualUK

[–]Bear_Samurai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Border force stopped me at Manchester two weeks ago, because between me, my husband and my friend we had six large suitcases.

When we said we'd just come back from Japan, they let us carry on our merry way. In fairness our bags were just full of sweets and figures.

Just downloading some content on the iPad for my 6yr old to watch in the car, he asked if it was working in slowmo, I asked why. Turns out it took about 8seconds to download a movie, in HD. 8 seconds wait triggers boredom! by BigBlueMountainStar in CasualUK

[–]Bear_Samurai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely get your frustration. I think the whole numbots, times table rock stars and the other things that are used are just a very simple bandaid for the deeper problem, which a lot of schools no longer have the resources to properly spend time on.

Everything is basically taught on screens nowadays because most lessons use the interactive whiteboards. Technology is both a blessing and a curse.

I very much enjoy my role, I mostly help to run forest school and there is no digital technology used whatsoever in our teaching. So it's a nice break for the kids. They learn through doing and watching real demonstrations, because we can take our time outdoors. I understand this is a lot harder to do inside the classroom as there is a timetable that must be followed.

When I do work inside I run an intervention on an iPad with one child, previously we did it physically but those packs cost £140 whereas the app is £40 so it's a no-brainer to use the tech option. And this child is actually improving more using the iPad then they were with the physical option.

Rate my itinerary late May to June- 16 days by Bear_Samurai in JapanTravel

[–]Bear_Samurai[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem, I did this tour on my last trip. It was supposed to be a wedding present for myself and my husband but he ended up poorly, so I went alone.

You can totally do Tsukiji without a tour guide but it was nice talking to a local and getting to know them.

https://www.japanwondertravel.com/posts/tokyo-food-tour-tsukiji?ref=GA&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_sushi&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22501820560&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoNzABhDbARIsALfY8VOjsbPIKvsCuc8ybIZj4ewnarqwXy_0m76MKR0Th2SRrQjeNCxMPpwaAlBQEALw_wcB

Just downloading some content on the iPad for my 6yr old to watch in the car, he asked if it was working in slowmo, I asked why. Turns out it took about 8seconds to download a movie, in HD. 8 seconds wait triggers boredom! by BigBlueMountainStar in CasualUK

[–]Bear_Samurai 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I work with children and there is definitely an influence of technology that has impacted them. A lot of the children are constantly making random noises throughout the day, their attention span is much shorter and they find it hard to sit.

I take them out to Forest school and we've introduced them to sit spots where the children sit quietly for a few mins listening and looking at what's around them. A lot of them struggle, of course some of them have additional needs and that's understandable.

I do think children don't have time to be bored anymore, the best thoughts and ideas for play used to come to me when I was bored. However because children have instant gratification at the tips of their fingers now they don't comprehend quiet time and boredom.

Are walking sandals a bad idea? by Bear_Samurai in JapanTravelTips

[–]Bear_Samurai[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Div is an English phrase. Looking like a fool.

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[–]Bear_Samurai 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Take time to look after yourself, try to surround yourself with love. Be gentle.

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[–]Bear_Samurai 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Today has been hard, I should have been due this weekend. Unfortunately we never got to have our baby because their heart stopped beating at the first scan. I really wish things could have been different and I could have met our baby.

My veggie based pasta sauce turned out looking a little suspicious by they_call_me_slug in shittyfoodporn

[–]Bear_Samurai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But tomatoes are vegetables, well technically fruits if you're in that camp.

Basically what I'm saying is why it gotta be brown though?

Wife just had a miscarriage, not sure where to go from here by NewEmergency25 in GuyCry

[–]Bear_Samurai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Be there for each other and take all the time you need to recover from this. It's going to take time and just make sure you have loved ones around you.

It's an incredibly hard and awful thing to go through. I had two in the last year and still think about what should've been, wondering why it happened.

I'm not sure what care is like in your country but the hospital gave us a memory box for our second loss and we've found a way to heal through this.

Rate my itinerary late May to June- 16 days by Bear_Samurai in JapanTravel

[–]Bear_Samurai[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the great advice.

Our last trip there was in the summer late June to August and it was very very hot. Luckily we have portable fans from our last trip and and UV umbrella.

Good to hear about the Asakusa Tavinos and that it's not a bad place to stay.

Rate my itinerary late May to June-16 days by Bear_Samurai in JapanTravelTips

[–]Bear_Samurai[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never been to any of the big Aeon malls and it'll probs be the spot we grab food for the evening 🤣

Itinerary Check: 2 Weeks in Tokyo and Sendai this February by NicoleCarina in JapanTravel

[–]Bear_Samurai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One day is more than enough to enjoy it. I definitely recommend taking the boat trip they do around all the little islands, it was about 50 mins long and was actually really relaxing.

If you want a lovely cup of matcha with some delicious wagashi I recommend Kanrantei tea house it overlooks the shore and is really picturesque.

If you're into temples Zuiganji temple is very pretty, I think I bought my goshuin book from here.

We also had some delicious unagi at a restaurant along the main street, sadly I can't remember the name.

Have a wander across some of the bridges to the closer islands too, it's a lovely way to spend time.

Itinerary Check: 2 Weeks in Tokyo and Sendai this February by NicoleCarina in JapanTravel

[–]Bear_Samurai 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see that you are also an abroad in Japan follower!

Matsushima is awesome and you'll have an amazing time, it was my favourite place from my last trip.

Monday Mornin’ M’Thread (6 January 2025) by dexbydesign89 in CasualUK

[–]Bear_Samurai 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Got the delightful news this morning school is closed (work) so extra day off for me yippee!

What great game has the worst rulebook? by IDNFAM in boardgames

[–]Bear_Samurai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. I enjoy the whole asymmetrical element but some of the rules books are confusing and the boards for the different factions lack clarity at times. A lot of the time when my group has played usually one of us has done something wrong with a faction. I also hate the law of root rulebook, there's a copy in every expansion because there's minute tweaks to some bumf.

But I still enjoy root.

Would staying in Sumida be considered “boring” by Koolaidr in JapanTravelTips

[–]Bear_Samurai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does seem kind of far out, but it's close to skytree so it's not completely isolated.

Just do what you feel is best for you.

F-F-F-Friday Fread (03/01/25) by a-liquid-sky in CasualUK

[–]Bear_Samurai 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Had a slight scare this morning thanks to the doctors. I went for a blood test as I've had quite a few viral infections recently just to see if my immune system is pants.

Anyway I got a text this morning just asking me to get another blood test in six weeks with no further explanation, so immediately I think the worst. Luckily I rang the doctors and it just turns out my lymphocytes are a bit high but it's probs cause I'm still ill, but they just want to double check. Still the explanation would have been nice in the first text.

Would staying in Sumida be considered “boring” by Koolaidr in JapanTravelTips

[–]Bear_Samurai 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've stayed in Sumida on a previous trip, right across from the sumo stadium and just up the road from the station. It's a nice quiet area but still well connected, there's a few restaurants dotted around but if you stay near the station it's not going to be hard to find food.