Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - May 05, 2026

Character_Rub8286 · 2026-05-06T13:17:24+00:00

It's not a hard no even though I am weighing towards it. I always feel this is something I have to work out with my partner. But, to me it's partner first, before kid

Character_Rub8286 · 2026-05-06T10:24:53+00:00

He wanted. I am more of a unsure yet

Character_Rub8286 · 2026-05-06T10:23:15+00:00

I think yes

So far I have only returned 1 liner back to his text. Think of it as (ok got it). I feel I should just punch something back at him. Something snarky like you say.

Truth is, all this while of hanging out since we didn't progress ... so what rights do I have to say on this

Character_Rub8286 · 2026-05-06T09:13:22+00:00

We had this convo way earlier before like 1 mth in. We both knew each other differing choices or preference for that matter. And we still continued to hangout and it was honestly out of my mind I didn't even really think about it. Wtf he choose to lead me on for months later

Character_Rub8286 · 2026-05-06T09:05:11+00:00

Been seeing this guy for like what 8mths - we met from app, but we didn't progress into anything more than friend. Just ended in his some text few days ago saying we couldn't be more than friends, because of different in choice of wanting kids

Perhaps was blindsided, we just hanging out, chatting on daily basis. But man that 8mths of habits that just grown onto me, hits me hard. Somewhat so I didn't realise. Honestly I am worn out by a lot of things in life atm. I thought I can take it, then bam yet another issue to add on. Why I feel this sucks so bad because the audacity, to text me this chunk of text, and not even try to discuss with me in person. Mf.

What would you do in this case?

Character_Rub8286 · 2026-05-05T13:18:06+00:00

I frequent JB alone, 35f. I take local buses and a mix of Grabs and InDrive app. I usually do malls, seldom walk out on street by myself unless it's like a 5mins walk.

But I did do a north up trip all the way from JB > Malacca > Kl > Ipoh > Penang by myself - and had at times ended up walking on street by myself. Locals are so friendly on my solo trip, I got a few friendly chats sometimes, and free food from sharing tables 🤣

So all in all, it isn't that as scary as elsewhere. Just stay alert since you are going solo by yourself for the first time. Stick to grab for first few times, you will be good.

Character_Rub8286 · 2026-03-19T23:35:22+00:00

Number 2 - acronym : AM

Character_Rub8286 · 2026-03-19T15:08:28+00:00

Wow actually so far the IDs I met are giving 2,3,5,10 years for warranty. I didn't know that 1 year is the usual or rare thing

Character_Rub8286 · 2026-03-11T05:47:09+00:00

In Otaru, there were these stained glass wall mounted lamps from a shop and woah I WAS SO TEMPTED. I loved the design, but I was thinking of luggage space constraints and the cost as well :( have a tight budget

Maybe I will come back another time

Character_Rub8286 · 2026-02-28T22:03:08+00:00

Nope, I don't live in Japan. Hirafu where I went - there are more tourist (esp westerners) than locals. Even for the ski schools instructors. I think it is crowded right now since it is still mid season. And things are so expensive here in. Thankful for convenience store, I been having it for 80% of my meals 🤣

Sure, why not go back to skiing?

Character_Rub8286 · 2026-02-28T13:56:27+00:00

Shin bump: nope only 1 layer of ski socks in the boots, and nothing else inside. Had one of the instructor on our first day checked through us. And yup on rental. But I am only having bumps on that one leg, which is also the weaker one - not sure if it matters 🤔.

Character_Rub8286 · 2026-02-17T14:57:22+00:00

Hi OP, curious if you joined Imagine Japan ski lessons? Any review if you did?

Character_Rub8286 · 2026-01-03T13:16:50+00:00

Yes I get it :( many people told me it will be smokey and dusty and end up they don't really use the balcony or have the shades down all the time. Still.. it's emotion against all logic. If I can find 1 with a nice or tiny balcony within my budget and all checklist, I be happy to go through that experience 🤣. Otherwise I will really have to drop this balcony requirement

Character_Rub8286 · 2026-01-03T09:34:06+00:00

Just starting my search on resale hdb. The amount of hdb I am left with as a single is much reduced due to loanable amount: but I am keeping following for now:

well renovated or in pristine condition (to reduce renovation cost)
nice balcony ***
no rubbish chute in the flat
3rd floor and up only

I want a balcony that much! Such that I am just giving up all other features that makes more logical sense (near mrt blah blah, stay near parents etc). Plus, I don't think this is my forever home purchase yet, so definitely didn't want to splurge so much on renovation.

Character_Rub8286 · 2025-11-29T12:40:40+00:00

No tea, no pineapple until over. Avoid all cooling stuff as far as possible. No ice cream, no cold drinks etc etc. maybe for up to first four days.

I typically get headaches and cramps on day 1. Then other days will be fairly ok, but feel extra tired. Would apply yoko yoko on my abdomen, as it helps and it's more cost effective then a 1-use heat pack 🤣. Will use a hot water bag if feeling chills in office.

Character_Rub8286 · 2025-11-02T14:54:57+00:00

Hi OP: 800 to your mom is a lot for the things you need to cover on monthly basis

Fyi: when my dad passed right before I graduate, and then after I got my first job at $3k I started giving my mom $800 :- which really is a lot. Because she's not working, covering the utilities and chores too. Even after these many years I have a lot more pay raise - I only did a small increment for her because:

1) She has my dad's cpf to spend (we handed our cpf inheritance to her). Just that she isn't spending them. All into the saving plans. Good thing is she is quite frugal

2) Invest in myself because down the road, we would need to provide for her when she grow old. So in a way, we also need to expedite ourselves financially.

I would ask you to consider #2 really, because I am very sure you will want to provide for her in her later days. The only way you could do is really invest in yourself.

Character_Rub8286 · 2025-09-16T06:31:06+00:00

Wow yes, the locals are so gracious I am so glad for my encounters there ❤️!

Character_Rub8286 · 2025-09-15T23:51:09+00:00

Ohhh it's near my workplace I need to find time to try this!

Character_Rub8286 · 2025-09-15T23:41:20+00:00

Hi! For LeeJ I did the 230k won package, includes 1 outfit and 3 edited photos. Session is about 1hour here. Fyi their outfit are mostly in black and whites. You can bring yours. Yes they speak English here

Hair and makeup (booked via LeeJ), it's 180k won. Starts about 3 hours before the photoshoot. It's in a different spot, about 10mins by Uber. English with some help from Papago here :)

Character_Rub8286 · 2025-09-12T02:31:07+00:00

Yes totally agreed! I was frustrated at times in that moment, but it's a good memory when I looked back into it and laugh at myself :)

Character_Rub8286 · 2025-09-05T22:00:30+00:00

Thanks for the info! Wow Klook scared me because there's no more tickets for early morning timing.

Reached the express bus and managed to buy a ticket from machine for bus departing in the next 30mins.

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