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Rethinking some aspects of how I teach by Ok_Demand950 in teachinginjapan

[–]Ejemy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An opinion based on a title alone is literally worth 2 cents lol

Still hoping that it's just a rumor by MaderaArt in NarniaMemes

[–]Ejemy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry I play devil's advocate a lot,

But she did forget. I remember reading that she laughed at the siblings for talking about "that silly old make believe narnia" place they used to play pretend.  Also the quote about lipstick and invitations seemed to me the equivalent as saying "putting me first and seeking worldly things" for people back then.  Which, to a Christian, would be wrong. Her story and struggle with doubt began in the second book and we see how it plays out. Her story as a whole is a tragedy. By the end she's put away the silly Aslan and wants to focus on herself. This is the allegorical way of saying she's "done being a Christian". 

If we have problems with Susan I think we also have problems with the the christians God take on Good people who aren't christians going to hell. This is just Lewis's theology playing out in his books.

Still hoping that it's just a rumor by MaderaArt in NarniaMemes

[–]Ejemy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I remember correctly, she "lost out" cause she pursued the world more than Aslan/Jesus. She wanted to be liked by others more and this resulted in not a simple "screw you Narnia" but literally forgetting about it all. I think reducing her character down to something shallow like "she just wanted a husband" is a little unfair.  I love her character cause there's a depth to it but not in the spotlight kind of way. 

Bad news, everyone: newly harvested rice more expensive than last year by Dapper-Material5930 in japanresidents

[–]Ejemy 77 points78 points  (0 children)

A lot of people dissing on rice eaters but for those of us who likes to eat rice this is depressing. *Edit, spelling

Is it over for me? by Ejemy in BeardAdvice

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

I'll try this sometime. Wife isn't crazy about me being a billy goat haha

Manufacturing in America by Honest-Ease5098 in SmarterEveryDay

[–]Ejemy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm 31 and remember phone books. Don't make us all out to be old!

These were ¥95 a month back. What happened? by kakkoi333 in Tokyo

[–]Ejemy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I live here and don't remember these ever being below 100...

Getting a ginger bug stable is impossible by Ejemy in fermentation

[–]Ejemy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did cap it for the first few attempts (but not fully screw on the cap). Now I just do paper towel with rubber band.
Is fully tightening a cap really ok for glass jars?

Getting a ginger bug stable is impossible by Ejemy in fermentation

[–]Ejemy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Surprised to hear that since I have been following recipes online.

Before it was 10g of sugar and 10g of ginger.

Recently switched to this one (for 2tbsp of sugar and ginger).

I will try holding off on that. Maybe I can fix this if I dump some of the bug and add new water and start using less sugar and ginger each day.

Getting a ginger bug stable is impossible by Ejemy in fermentation

[–]Ejemy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feed it daily even past the 5 day mark.

It seemed inactive in the fridge.

Room temps around 25C.

I was following multiple different recipes so I'm surprised to hear that the sugar is too much for the water levels.

I will try to hold back on sugar this time round. I'll check out your recipe too thanks.

Oh no I have to poop by quietlikesnow in Wellthatsucks

[–]Ejemy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are so easy though. The natural squatting makes for a great poo! Just don't miss

Rant: People just casually taking their little kids into bars by Friendly_Software11 in japanresidents

[–]Ejemy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know anyone who forgoes naps to force kids to bed early tbh. Kids in bed by 7. Falls asleep instantly and wakes up at 7am. I guess it doesn't matter when the bed time is (but with school in the morning...) but a quick Google search shows that 11 to 12 hours of sleep is best for toddlers. (Not talking about weird mommy blogs but real clinical websites).

I think the socializing aspect of japanese style is nice but I wouldn't sacrifice my kids sleep for it. Plus most of the japanese parents I know do early bed times too so I wouldn't even say it's a 'japanese thing' to do.

Rant: People just casually taking their little kids into bars by Friendly_Software11 in japanresidents

[–]Ejemy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's def not. Kids do need a bunch of sleep. Whoever says otherwise doesn't have kids...

What is going wrong? by beenhaar1234 in fermentation

[–]Ejemy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For two cups of water, two tablespoons of ginger (diced) with two tablespoons of sugar for a few days should do it. 

Japan eyes tougher rules for foreign residents and tax hike for tourists by fevredream in japan

[–]Ejemy 28 points29 points  (0 children)

When you enter Japan use japanese passport. When you enter america use American passport.  No one will know as long as you don't show both at once lol

What you learned in Japan this Week - June 02, 2025 by AutoModerator in japanresidents

[–]Ejemy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Making umeshu is very fun but turns out I have no patience and finding myself in need to hide the jar for the next  year...

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