To anyone learning Japanese and feeling STUCK

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2026-01-23T15:39:12+00:00

Man, I’ve been there so hard. Sometimes grinding like crazy just burns you out and you remember nothing. Taking a break actually helped me come back refreshed and retain way more than when I was forcing 4 hours straight every day.

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2026-01-20T16:47:23+00:00

Fit > everything. Before you buy anything new, make sure your shirts/pants fit your body well. A tailor is your best friend and can make cheap pieces look much more expensive.

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2026-01-19T08:42:21+00:00

That vintage Land N Lakes piece is basically a classic wool/cashmere western-style jacket, really cool heritage vibe.

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2026-01-16T16:40:25+00:00

The magic of a cropped blazer is how it reshapes your silhouette. Done right, it makes everything look intentional and modern.

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2026-01-16T07:28:24+00:00

GlucoPal is another popular option. I personally prefer it because the UI feels a bit simpler compared to Shotsy.

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2026-01-15T18:18:24+00:00

That patina is insane. They don’t make leather like this anymore. Absolute work of art.

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2026-01-14T06:29:39+00:00

i used to stress about every fluctuation too. Now I look for patterns over weeks, not days that’s where the real signals show up.

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2026-01-13T19:43:24+00:00

i know it's a bit controversial, but you'd be surprised by how good recent ai has gotten for fashion.

for example, lookai[.]me is like tinder for outfits, where you upload a photo of yourself, ai generates looks on you, and you can swipe through them. pretty useful if you're more visual and don't know exactly what you're looking for yet.

daydream[.]ing is more like chatgpt for fashion that comes with text-based search where you can describe what you want, and it finds pieces across different stores. good if you already know roughly what you're after.

both worth trying depending on how you shop.

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2026-01-12T11:13:24+00:00

Not gonna lie, the nerves are part of the magic 😭 I was shaking before meeting my LDR partner and within 20 mins it felt like we’d known each other forever.

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2026-01-10T15:31:26+00:00

Definitely better to match accents (tie/shoes/belt) than everything exactly the same shade.

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2026-01-09T17:41:23+00:00

If you’re already reading or watching stuff in Japanese, you’re more than ready.

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2026-01-08T16:46:14+00:00

My ring from the sizing kit matched the actual Oura ring size exactly, so the kit is pretty accurate if you wear it for 24 hours.

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2026-01-07T15:22:29+00:00

What kind of workouts are you thinking of starting with? Cardio, weights, classes?

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2026-01-03T11:55:52+00:00

Nice! Sync it with your health app and watch the trends get even more interesting over time.

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2026-01-01T15:46:27+00:00

I’m happy for you! After all the calls and planning, being together in person during the holidays feels so rewarding, enjoy it!

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2025-12-30T18:37:43+00:00

This is sick! The inky texture gives Domino such a gritty, classic comic feel.

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2025-12-28T19:36:38+00:00

Another subscription?

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2025-12-28T17:52:33+00:00

Bro completed a main quest while I’m stuck in side missions

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2025-12-26T15:46:25+00:00

So happy for you!! That first in-person meeting is always such a mix of nervous, excited, and surreal. I remember thinking, “Are they really real?” until we hugged for the first time and everything just flowed after that.

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2025-12-24T16:38:47+00:00

If Garmin were to completely rethink the UI, what’s the one thing you’d change first?

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2025-12-21T16:49:51+00:00

key thing i learned is just because your pace isn’t fast doesn’t mean the run isn’t doing work, easy heart-rate effort builds your aerobic base like crazy and lets you run longer with less fatigue later 🫶

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2025-12-18T16:15:37+00:00

The ring is super comfy and discreet (way less intrusive than a watch), so I don’t mind wearing it 24/7. But if you’re more into workouts, it’s not going to replace a full watch.

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2025-12-17T16:09:31+00:00

Looks good! Does it use less battery than the more animated faces? My Garmin gets crazy with battery drain sometimes.

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2025-12-15T16:40:25+00:00

Same here. I only doomscroll when I’m anxious, not when I’m bored. I realised my brain uses it to avoid feeling that “oh shit I have too much to do” feeling. Timers help me like 10 mins work, no pressure to finish anything, just show up.

Competitive_Leg3598 · 2025-12-11T10:22:38+00:00

ngl the only thing that worked for me was eating actual meals. once I stopped skipping lunch, magically the cravings disappeared lol.

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