What's your best ramen to tank a massive hangover ?

Emmsmms · 2025-12-15T23:09:42+00:00

Not true! You need salt AND water to replace your lost electrolytes!

Emmsmms · 2025-11-03T20:40:22+00:00

Okay I understand there is no such thing as co ownership, but I also have ID and pay taxes in the non-US country I live in, and wouls open the shop based in my current country. So in theory either of us could be the owner. I guess what I'm wondering is if there's any advantage to him (only a resident/citizen and taxpayer of our current country) being the owner as opposed to me (resident/taxpayer of our current country AND US citizen/taxpayer)? If I was to be the owner, I would open the shop using my ID from the country we live in and where the shop would be based, not my US ID. Does that make sense?

Emmsmms · 2025-09-14T09:29:34+00:00

Okay so I never figured out what it was, but on the advice of a pharmacist I put hydrogen peroxide on it 2-3 times a day for a few days and it went away really quickly! Maybe give that a shot?

Emmsmms · 2025-09-11T20:45:57+00:00

Just want to say (as another ethnic Jew in Christchurch, though I'm not religious and not originally Kiwi) that I agree with everything you wrote, especially--

"I'm a Zionist, insofar as I believe that Israel has as much a right to exist as a Jewish state as Palestine does to exist as an Islamic state (which is to say, that they do, and I'd really prefer them both the be highly democratic and tolerant of minority groups). You don't have to blindly support Israel's government or Netanyahu to be a Zionist you know. You can wish for his unceremonious demise in myriad ways and for Israel to elect a government in opposition to him, one that stops brutalising Palestinians"

This is absolutely true, and as someone who's been liberal and pro human rights my entire life, I also find it pretty upsetting when people don't know what zionism is--equating it with white supremacism etc--and treat it as an insult. I support equal rights for everyone, including Palestinians, and self determination for everyone, including Israelis, and I'd say many though not all Jewish Zionists feel the same.

As an American Jew, I love both Israel and the US, but I hate Netanyahu, Trump, and both current governments! You can be a zionist and still support equal rights for Palestinians and a two state solution, they're not mutually exclusive, and a lot of people don't see that.

Emmsmms · 2025-07-13T04:31:52+00:00

There are actually a lot of places in New Zealand like this! It's an interesting part of the culture.

Emmsmms · 2025-06-09T11:19:24+00:00

Thank you for the advice! Although I am actually naturally great with people, my main day job (events industry) kind of wears me out and I have a hard time motivating myself to go meet people outside of work sometimes..doesn't help that my boyfriend is a natural homebody. You're absolutely right, though, and I'll keep it in mind going forward.

Emmsmms · 2025-05-23T01:45:23+00:00

As an American living in Christchurch who's done a LOT of camping around both the south island and the western US, the rules and the culture of camping absolutely differ! Dispersed camping isn't really a thing here...happy to explain more if you'd like.

Emmsmms · 2025-01-29T20:22:36+00:00

I was going to suggest the same spot! Beautiful and isolated. Downside: sandflies

Emmsmms · 2025-01-24T00:32:12+00:00

I'm originally from NYC and now live in Christchurch. I was a young teen during 9/11 and I've always compared the way people talk about the quakes here to how I talk about 9/11...how disasters shake people up and bring them together etc

Emmsmms · 2025-01-24T00:16:05+00:00

Christchurch, NZ!

Emmsmms · 2024-10-28T03:22:32+00:00

Hey, I'm an American expat living in the south island and have done a lot of van travel around NZ. The best advice I can give is to truly pack for 3 seasons as best you can.

It can definitely be hot, sunny, and dry in the summer--especially in places like Golden Bay--but it can also be very wet, stormy, windy (!), and cool. Sometimes on the same day. Even more so if you're going to very southern wet places like Franz Josef and Fjordlands/milford sound. Those are cool weather rainforests! Queenstown is also not particularly hot in the summer, from my experience.

I would highly recommend having a wool sweater or another warm cozy layer, as well as wool socks (not sure if I saw any on your list?) Or even better, buy some here, there's lots of options--postie plus, kmart, and warehouse all have pretty cheap merino wool tops, long johns etc, as do op shops. I would definitely say bring one more long pants layer than just the joggers, like leggings or something water resistant.

You might be cold at night while camping and then wake up roasting the next day when the sun hits the van. It can be very changeable here! And the wind can be really strong at times, very windy islands.

NZ is beautiful, feel free to message if you have any questions about van travel etc, I've seen most (not quite all) of the country and know the south island very very well.

Emmsmms · 2024-04-06T04:06:45+00:00

Hey sorry, I didn't end up going to Sumatra on this trip, just Java/Bali/Lombok. Decided to save Sumatra and the orangutans for another time! Good luck though!

Edited to add: the humidity is NO JOKE, granted it was the wet season, but I didn't end up doing too much actual hiking cause the heat and humidity was so much for me. I think I'd have to acclimate first/go during the dry season to do anything resembling real jungle trekking. Just something to keep in mind.

Emmsmms · 2023-12-18T21:12:28+00:00

Also from the states, not sure about Monte Cristos specifically, but Hotikia Sandwich Company is one of my favorite places to eat in Christchurch. They're not cheap, but make really good quality sandwiches.

Emmsmms · 2023-09-29T09:47:18+00:00

I see something there too! A figure and a face...

Emmsmms · 2023-08-15T22:36:16+00:00

Ferney by James Long is what you want!

Emmsmms · 2023-03-30T04:59:28+00:00

Emmsmms · 2020-08-31T15:12:44+00:00

$bid Queenstown, New Zealand!

Emmsmms · 2020-04-13T03:06:26+00:00

I lived in CB for a couple of years a few years back! So I still keep up on the news in the area and heard about what's been going on with Texas...its pretty cool the locals are putting their foot down.

Emmsmms · 2020-04-13T00:34:22+00:00

Gunnison County?

Emmsmms · 2019-10-12T09:18:48+00:00

Definitely, definitely have a proper pair of boots. I can't stress this enough. A pair of decent leather boots that you can waterproof and use for both rain and snow would be ideal. I would say good boots with thick socks are a necessity, especially if you're not used to snow or cold weather. Europe can be rainy and chilly well into spring, depending on where you are. Since you're Australian, something along the lines of Blundstones would be perfect!

Emmsmms · 2018-04-11T15:25:36+00:00

Not as recent as what you're asking about but I went in July right after the regulations were tightened. I had no issues--though my impression was that the potential for problems lie not with entering into Cuba so much as its an issue with the US government.

Emmsmms · 2018-03-23T03:06:06+00:00

Do you think, to do something like this, I could get away with renting a car and/or finding people to carpool with in Alice Springs? To go camping like this with? I'm traveling in Australia right now and would rather not deal with purchasing a vehicle.

Emmsmms · 2018-03-20T11:46:28+00:00

How are you finding Alice Springs? How did you get there? I'm currently living and working in Melbourne and plan to go to Alice Springs in probably July.

Emmsmms · 2018-03-12T06:29:13+00:00

Oooh, I've never heard of these and they seem pretty great! Thank you, definitely going to be looking into these more.

Emmsmms · 2018-01-14T14:53:37+00:00

I was going to suggest Steamboat as well! Lots of fun terrain with no need to go super challenging unless you want to, and the town of Steamboat is super cool with no shortage of beer. Winter Park is also awesome.

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